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		<title>Tips On How to Stop Smoking for Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph K. Bradford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quitting your smoking habit can be the most challenging yet the best thing that a smoker like you can do.   There are smokers who are willing to let go of the habit but do not know how and where to start.  Many have even tried quitting at least once but to no avail.  Cigarette smoking is an addiction.  Just like any other addiction you have to have the drive, motivation, assistance and the right support for you to quit for good.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quitting your smoking habit can be the most challenging yet the best thing that a smoker like you can do.   There are smokers who are willing to let go of the habit but do not know how and where to start.  Many have even tried quitting at least once but to no avail.  Cigarette smoking is an addiction.  Just like any other addiction you have to have the drive, motivation, assistance and the right support for you to quit for good.  </p>
<p>There are social and psychological components at play in smoking addiction. To suppress your longing for a puff, figure out and avoid the situations and stimuli which make you want to light a cigarette. You have to be aware of the factors that make you smoke so that you can be able to develop a strategy in dealing with these things. Alcohol and cigarette do appear to be a match made in heaven. For the first weeks that you&#8217;re quitting avoid alcohol as much as you can. Some individuals are into smoking due oral fixation or out of boredom. In managing these, you ought to look for activities to keep your hands and mouth occupied, like chewing a gum or playing on your console for example. It likewise helps to surround yourself with non smokers while you&#8217;re still on the initial phase of your program. When going out for coffee, take a table in the no-smoking section instead just to help you keep clear of temptation. There is a wide range of tools and services accessible to those who are willing to get over the habit for good. You can join support programs or solicit the help of your family and friends.</p>
<p>One of the most difficult things when quitting your smoking habit is managing nicotine withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms may include stress, anxiety, irritability, depression, boost in appetite, poor concentration, nicotine cravings, and disturbed sleep. You don&#8217;t need to get worried as these decrease eventually as the body readjusts to its normal, nicotine-free condition. Exercise aids ameliorate your nicotine withdrawal. Physical activity can boost the production of feel good hormones called endorphins and help you fight stress. Research also shows that regular exercise can reduce the symptoms related to depression and anxiety. Exercise could be the key for you to relieve stress and distract you from smoking. To address the increase in your appetite, ensure that you fill your fridge and pantry with nutritious snacks like fruits and vegetables. </p>
<p>There are many of people who require nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to address their physical reliance on the substance. But before using this method you should confer with your doctor first for you to ascertain to eligibility to use NRT. Pregnant women and people troubled with heart or circulatory diseases are discouraged from using this therapy. There are many forms of NRT sold in the market today and they are the following: patches, gums, nasal and mouth sprays, inhalers, microtabs, and lozenges. You can opt to take non-nicotine prescription medicine like buproprion or varenicline. Your doctor will inform you of the type that suits you best and its probable side effects.</p>
<p>Smoking poses a serious health risk to both smokers and the people around them. It&#8217;s never too late to give up smoking. Set a target date for you to quit and make the most of the tools and resources around you to allow you to stop for good.</p>
<p>Smoking can lead to a serious health risk not only to smokers but also to the people around them. <a target='_blank' href='http://www.facebook.com/jaykubassek'>Quitting your smoking habit</a> may be challenging however it is one of the best things a smoker can do.</p>
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		<title>Effective Team Building</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan Martin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many branches and functions of human resources that are still alien to the professional world in general especially those which involve development and training along with team building as well. The best team would be on that has a proper number of members all educated as well as properly trained to fit in with each other and work in proper harmony. Those members that have the same level of skill and talents can easily be placed in the same team to ensure that the team has good working ability together as a whole and can be given tasks for successful completion.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many branches and functions of human resources that are still alien to the professional world in general especially those which involve development and training along with team building as well. The best team would be on that has a proper number of members all educated as well as properly trained to fit in with each other and work in proper harmony. Those members that have the same level of skill and talents can easily be placed in the same team to ensure that the team has good working ability together as a whole and can be given tasks for successful completion.</p>
<p>For the most part a team is a group of people each either having something in common or then possessing different skills of a high caliber which when combined can generate a service or perform tasks in the form of a unit. Units are those where each element of the unit would ideally have a specific task that is a smaller area of a larger task.</p>
<p>Each unit would then ideally fulfill their task and then combine all those smaller tasks and create a completed large task. That is also a key angle to look at when putting together an effective team all at once to make sure that larger tasks are easily and properly completed.</p>
<p>When short listing candidates to form a team a person should also take a closer look at he qualifications and skill levels of all the members. It is important that a team is made up of people with the same mental wave length and understanding as the other people on the team.</p>
<p>This makes coordination and systematic working easy and smooth. Team members who do not have the same level of education and training in a specific field would ideally not fit well together and in the long run the task would suffer. Team building is an integral part of any organization and should be done carefully.</p>
<p>Bryan Martin has been contributing to leading <a target='_blank' href="http://www.scavengerhuntanywhere.com/">team building ideas</A> magazine for the past 10 years.Thus <a target='_blank' href="http://www.scavengerhuntanywhere.com/hunts/chicago-team-building/">Chicago Team Building events </A> are an absolute must if you really want your workers to grow and make the company reach newer heights.</p>
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		<title>Setting Your Goals &#8211; Certainly not As Challenging As You Believe</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Morris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The essentials of setting a goal is widely recognized by successful athletes, outstanding businessmen and women as well as all types of go getters in different industries. You set together long term and shorter term goals. They help you concentrate your efforts and give you a measure of your advance forward.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The essentials of setting a goal is widely recognized by successful athletes, outstanding businessmen and women as well as all types of go getters in different industries. You set together long term and shorter term goals. They help you concentrate your efforts and give you a measure of your advance forward.</p>
<p>You can easlily relate setting goals to all facets of your daily life. They perform exceptionally well in your own private life, in business or your work, increasing your academic feats or any other aspect you think of.</p>
<p>These are some tips that should be evaluated in preparing goals &amp; completing them.</p>
<p>Mental attitude plays a very big function in setting and meeting your goals. It&#8217;s essential to ask yourself if any part of yourself or the mind are holding you back from completing your simplest goals?.</p>
<p>Knowledge is the vital thing in gaining your goals. If your goals need you to get a specific diploma or call for a certain specialization or call for a particular skill then make plans so you can get the right education.</p>
<p>Your close relatives should never be omitted from your strategies. When you have kids your objectives really should recognise this. It&#8217;s one thing to wish to go round the world for half a year if you are not married but when you have kids could you be that self-centered? Completing your goals with the kids an integral component of them is ultimately a good deal more enjoyable.</p>
<p>Your personal money situation should be considerd when completing your goals. Make use of a realistic goal of how much you wish to make. In addition, you need to be able to produce options or periods where you will certainly be in a position to achieve your earning potential.</p>
<p>You need to be healthy. Without great physiological health your mind is rarely able to work efficiently.</p>
<p>As the saying goes -&#8217;All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy&#8217;. Getting yourself some sort of enjoyment must be already a part of your ideas.To remain a healthy and happy individual you ought to have more in your life than work. Otherwise you are going to end up stressed out.</p>
<p>To begin reaching your life long goals start by writing down your blue sky targets if money and time was no problem. Then the goals you want to obtain in 12 months. Break them down into month to month goals and then everyday action plans for everyone of the monthly goals. It&#8217;s then effortless to make a record of your advances.</p>
<p>Always look at your plans &amp; prepare for things unanticipated. You should sustain some versatility in responding to events although always moving forward with your goals. Having this technique victory will happen.</p>
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		<title>Manifest Your Goals With 7 Easy Steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Troy Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is possible to remove limitations just by following three basic concepts: You must be clear, competent, and able to focus on your goal. Setting goals gives you the edge to be able to live without limits. You need to learn how to set goals. Setting goals is a necessity and not a luxury. Here are 7 steps you can follow to set your goals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is possible to remove limitations just by following three basic concepts: You must be clear, competent, and able to focus on your goal. Setting goals gives you the edge to be able to live without limits. You need to learn how to set goals. Setting goals is a necessity and not a luxury. Here are 7 steps you can follow to set your goals.</p>
<p>Be positive when you state your goals</p>
<p>People often set a goal in terms of what they don&#8217;t want! &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to smoke, to be angry&#8230;&#8221; It&#8217;s &#8220;what I want to do or want to be&#8221; See the difference? Hear the nuance? Are you ready to state positively every goal you want to achieve?</p>
<p>Own your goals. Success is independent from external factors. You are entirely responsible for the success of your goal.</p>
<p>Create a clear picture.</p>
<p>This is very important to achieve clarity. The more you can paint a clear image of what you want, the easier it will be to turn the goal into reality. Act as if the goal is already achieved. Visualize in vivid detail, and the image will be so compelling, that every ounce of your being will scramble to reach the vision.</p>
<p>Look at your goal.</p>
<p>&#8220;Where and when will my goal be achieved?&#8221; The answer can be obvious for some goals but not at all for others. Try to determine the answer depending on your individual goal.</p>
<p>Make sure your goal is aligned with important factors in your life.</p>
<p>You certainly don&#8217;t want to slip when it comes to balance. Analyzing how your goal will impact different areas of your life will put you one step ahead. Everything must flow together. You will find peace of mind in knowing that you are in harmony with the system. Sit back and think about what is happening in your life. Are you willing to make certain sacrifices for your goal?</p>
<p>Do you have the resources and the support to meet your goal?</p>
<p>There is always a price to pay, for everything. There is always some kind of sacrifice to make when you set a worthy goal. In this step, you will define all that you will need, in terms of time, money and energy.</p>
<p>What does the goal mean to you?</p>
<p>Why do I want to do this? Why is it important to me? Is this goal flowing with all my beliefs and passions? Don&#8217;t make any decisions until you can answer these questions. If you don&#8217;t seem to be satisfied with the answers, maybe you should change your goal. Come up with a goal that can easily co-exist with your vision, passion and purpose.</p>
<p>If you follow these steps to set your goals, two things can occur. First, you are in total harmony with your vision, belief and value systems because your entire &#8220;You&#8221; agrees and offers no resistance. This is also a way to program yourself for success. You will wire yourself, both physically and psychologically to attain your goal. Complete focus will lead you to success.</p>
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		<title>How To Find A Charitable Organization To Give Donations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bert Bjerken</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acts of charity change lives of people across the globe who need help. There is always someone more blessed than the next person, and it is from these blessings others are helped.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acts of charity change lives of people across the globe who need help. There is always someone more blessed than the next person, and it is from these blessings others are helped.</p>
<p>Poverty wears many hats, and no matter the circumstances, many suffer from the lack of basic essentials. Whether disaster, being born into economic hardship, or political instability, people are suffering.</p>
<p>Natural disasters touch the poorest the hardest, and they are the ones who suffer the most tragically. Instant homelessness, poor sanitation, and lack of shelter and water put a lot of stress on organizations, and that&#8217;s when the generosity of well to do donors are greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>If you are unsure who to give your donation to, in theory it really does not matter. The end result will ideally be that your funds reach the people most in need. Concentrate on helping making someone&#8217;s life better and not so much on where the best place to go is.</p>
<p>Many of us involve ourselves in the lives of those that need our help the most. From looking after neglected children or volunteering at a food pantry, we are generally a generous and giving society. Through our time and talent, we make a difference in the lives of people every day.</p>
<p>When natural calamities strike and affect large groups of people, our attention and resources should concentrate on helping that situation. Focusing our donation contributions to those most in need temporarily will help many people.</p>
<p>Look in your own back yard for organizations that are helping those far off disaster victims. You can visit and find out how you contribution will make a difference in a horrible situation. You won&#8217;t have to look far before finding the right charity to donate to.</p>
<p>The faster your money gets to help disaster victims the better. If you cannot find an organization in town, ask around and find one that other people trust and value. The quicker you donate, the faster people can benefit from your generosity.</p>
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		<title>The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Self-Productivity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donnie Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people wonder what it's like to attain a prosperous and successful life. The best way to accomplish this is through personal development. Productivity itself entails effort. However, basic effort on it's own does not make one productive. Rather, it'll only bring more worry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people wonder what it&#8217;s like to attain a prosperous and successful life. The best way to accomplish this is through personal development. Productivity itself entails effort. However, basic effort on it&#8217;s own does not make one productive. Rather, it&#8217;ll only bring more worry.</p>
<p>Always getting stressed can stop you from being productive. Remember that there&#8217;s absolutely no reason to ever get stressed. Problems and obstacles always come up. It&#8217;s important to remember that going through problems allows us to grow. Establishing your work priorities is similar to managing your money. Create a detailed list of your wants and needs. Then list it according to priority.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to free your surroundings of clutter. One trait of productive people is that they&#8217;re usually extremely organized. You will become more productive and efficient in work if you strive to become more orderly. Writing short, realistic tasks is one way to get more things done.</p>
<p>Setting goals is very effective in maintaining a good attitude and position in life. These goals will serve as your motivations. As you live with it, eventually, you will notice that everything that you will be geared towards your set objectives.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to always make sure your thoughts are positive. Your productivity is directly impacted by your thoughts. The more negative your thoughts, the more stress you have, and the less work you get done. By always maintaining positive thoughts, you&#8217;ll be stress-free thereby enabling you to get more work done. Another reason is because positive thoughts attract positive energies that eventually leading all your works to have positive output.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to find enjoyment in living. Enjoyment can be achieved by being productive in every area of life. By being more productive, you can enjoy better finances, a happier marriage, better job, better health, and more.</p>
<p>To stay truly productive, it is advised that you spend quality time with your family and friends and free yourself from the pressures of work once in a while. Having your family and friends around will bring you confidence and energy to help you stay focused.</p>
<p>Aside from the positive energy you need to absorb for your mind and soul, you also need a healthy body to withstand the physical pressure of your activities. Eating right and being in good shape is a big factor to consider being able to achieve a productive life.</p>
<p>The difference between winners and losers is that winners don&#8217;t give up. If you can&#8217;t accomplish a goal that you&#8217;ve set, then try again! Keep trying until you CAN accomplish it. Having a bias toward action will help you succeed in life.</p>
<p>You have the ability to live exactly how you want, as long as you&#8217;re willing to work hard to get there. However, at the end of the day, your life is determined entirely by you. If you&#8217;re not willing to give it your all, you&#8217;ll never achieve your dreams. Personal development is important for anyone looking to become more self-productive. This guide can help you get focused and get you on track!</p>
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		<title>Why Opt For Leadership Development Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha Richards</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leadership development programs have been gaining steady popularity over the years. Some people question the need for such programs but it is an undeniable fact that these programs are very productive which is why many companies invest in them in order to improve their workforce..</p>
<p>Below we will highlight a few areas where leadership developments programs can truly shine and help employees. If your company is experiencing any of these issues at your workplace or if you are a manager who strives for improvement, you fill the following information to be very useful.</p>
<p>Improving Communication: Not many people like giving speeches. However it is the bread and butter of a manager&#8217;s job description as they engage in team meetings or group discussions. Leadership development programs can help you be more effective in communication.</p>
<p>Managing Time: Every manager should be familiar with how to best utilize their valuable time. They have to deal with a heavy work load. Furthermore, they have to manage a team of professionals. All of this demands good time management skills that can be developed through leadership development programs.</p>
<p>Most Output from Team: Getting the most out of the team is one of the most important abilities of a good manager. Leadership development programs will educate managers how to keep their workforce performing at optimal levels without effecting their productivity.</p>
<p>Dealing With Crunch Time: Experienced managers are used to dealing with crunch time and fast approaching deadlines. Many develop the ability to handle them with ease. Leadership development programs educate them on how to deal and cope with deadlines.</p>
<p>The above mentioned benefits are just a few features of leadership development programs. They are designed to make good employees into great workers. Companies and even small businesses should definitely look into them as these programs will make a huge difference in the long run.</p>
<p>Are you looking for <a target='_blank' href='http://www.mindstrongltd.co.uk/'>Leadership Development Programs</a>, then Mindstrong LTD is giving you a great opportunity for your growing f future. We also provide <a target='_blank' href='http://www.mindstrongltd.co.uk/'>Business Development Consultancy</a> at Mindstrong LTD. For more details, you can visit our site.</p>
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		<title>Five Facts about Leadership Development Programmes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha Richards</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leadership development programmes are a key aspect of training when it comes to getting the best out of managers. When you are training the managers in Leadership Development programmes, the employees who are directly under the manager also benefit. The manager has a lot of influence on his employees and it all depends on how the manager treats them. They can become the best and the worst employees if not dealt in the right way.</p>
<p>Below you will find five of the many features that are associated with leadership development programmes, which will benefit the leaders and the whole team.</p>
<p>*	Boosts confidence: This is one of the big differences you will find within the managers that have been enrolled in the leadership development programmes. The only complication with this benefit is that, the growth of this benefit is not easily measurable. A manager lacking self esteem will negatively impact the entire team. This problem can be solved with effective leadership programmes.</p>
<p>*	Low Turnovers from Employees: Motivation and respect from the managers to the employees is instrumental in keeping a less employee turnover. When you have low labor turnover ratios it will be beneficial for the company. It will save the costs of recruitment and training new employees.</p>
<p>*	High Productivity: Managers who have a fair amount of leadership training on their hand are much more capable of keeping their work force united. In return the employees consider it as their moral duty to perform at their optimum lever which will automatically increase productivity.</p>
<p>*	Far sighted: The manager should have a clear vision about the future prospects of a company and he should plan accordingly. The manager should be a visionary and should have some goals and aspirations about the future of the company. This type of far sightedness increases the speed of the growth of the company.</p>
<p>*	New ideas: When there is a higher satisfaction level amongst the employees, they are generally more open towards new ideas. They are usually more welcoming towards new growth aspects.</p>
<p>These were only some of the benefits of getting leadership development programmes. These programmes are result oriented and you will be able to see the difference right in front of your eyes. The only thing that has to be up to the mark is your level of dedication and commitment to changing or improving your leadership style.</p>
<p>Mindstrong Consulting provides training for all managers who would like to enhance or change their style of leadership with our <a target='_blank' href='http://www.mindstrongltd.co.uk'>Leadership development programmes</a>. For more information on <a target='_blank' href='http://www.mindstrongltd.co.uk'>business development Consultancy</a> please visit our website.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bert Bjerken</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can keep your house safe sand secure from all eventualities without spending much.</p>
<p>Here are just some of the tips you should consider if you want to keep your home secure without having to spend much money. Keep your house safe while at the same time, stay within your budget.</p>
<p>Alarms are the way to go. You should have alarms that run on batteries. These may be put on your front door, as they do not have to be installed in all areas of your home. They will be powered by the more energy efficient batteries and go off immediately an intruder will walk into the front door. The advantage of this kind is that they will not take you back by a lot in terms of budget.</p>
<p>Run and get deadbolts for both your front and backdoor. There is no reason why you should keep gambling your security with those small and lightweight security locks you probably have had for a long time. You windows too can have them.</p>
<p>Even if you have the sliding type of doors, you can still do much to reinforce the security situation existing. You should install the anti lift devices to keep the door safe. These may include locks both at the bottom and at the top of the door. Do not take chances with the standard issue hook locks.</p>
<p>Lighting is also another method that works pretty well. You should have these illuminating the front of your house and lawn. You can have solar powered cells to make sure these are lit throughout the night. These will accumulate and store solar power while the sun is up for use once evening sets in. These save you money.</p>
<p>A single solar powered light will also work the trick if you do not feel like spending on a whole compound lighting system.</p>
<p>A fence can work pretty well if you want to stop the thieves on their tracks. You should have a thorn fence around your home to keep them off if you do not have a perimeter wall. Shrubs also work.</p>
<p>You can have both a beautiful compound and a safe compound by settling for plants that have both aesthetic features and thorns. Holly or rose are good examples of this. These two can really sting if a burglar brushes against them even slightly.</p>
<p>Besides home security tips, the writer also frequently contributes articles on the <a target='_blank' href="http://slipperchair.net">chair slipper</a> and the <a target='_blank' href="http://slipperchair.net/upholstered-dining-chairs.html">upholstered dining chairs</a>.</p>
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		<title>How To Handle The Many Friendships In Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bert Bjerken</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having friends and companions are a basic part of our human experience, but at the same time, we can either choose to have good or bad influences in our lives. Making sure the company we keep brings out the best we can be, then take stock of who you are close to, and who are major parts of your life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having friends and companions are a basic part of our human experience, but at the same time, we can either choose to have good or bad influences in our lives. Making sure the company we keep brings out the best we can be, then take stock of who you are close to, and who are major parts of your life.</p>
<p>Take a glance at the things below, and ask yourself if your friend resembles any of these traits:</p>
<p>One easy and pretty noticeable way to decide if you have bad influences is to ask yourself if you are going places and taking part in things that you know are wrong.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t drink or smoke or party normally, but do it when you hang out with your friend or friends, then maybe these are people and situations that you shouldn&#8217;t be involving yourself in. Plus, if that isn&#8217;t your scene in the first place, then you really need to think twice of hanging out with these guys.</p>
<p>If you are doing things with them that you feel pressured to do in order to feel accepted, this is a sure fire indicator that you need to find different people to hang out with and have as friends.</p>
<p>Why would you want to be with someone that makes you feel guilty about it? If you start asking why you are hanging out with them, this is a real and serious indication that you need to associate with other people. Listen to your gut, and trust in your instincts.</p>
<p>Another thing is that sometimes friendships are seasonal in life and don&#8217;t last long. Sometimes we outgrow them and try to hang on to something that is not meant to last. When the time comes that you are wondering why bother, then it&#8217;s time to get going.</p>
<p>Remember that you are in control of your friendships, and you are ultimately responsible for the person that you are. A good friend will be good to you, and you to them, and the bad ones will have the opposite effect. Loyalty is a good quality, but if someone is not a good influence, then it is best to end it.</p>
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