Protect Your Investment - Caring for Your Jewelry

Written by Lisa Jay


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Pearls:  Special care should be taken with pearls. They are much more fragile than most gemstones. -Use caution when using hairspray and perfumes. Let dry completely before donning your pearls. -Cleaning pearl jewelry: wipe with a clean dry soft cloth after wearing them.

Lisa Jay is a freelance writer and the jewelry designer behind Lantana Designwear. You can visit her websites at http://www.LantanaDesignwear.com and www.JewelryMakingHQ.com Be sure to sign up for her newsletter at http://www.LantanaDesignwear.com/signup_newsletter to receive information on jewelry, fashion and womens issues.


Speak Out and Increase Your Self-worth

Written by Alison Finch


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Of course, none of us can expect to feel as ifrepparttar sun is shining on us every day, but hiding your thoughts fromrepparttar 130210 world is one ofrepparttar 130211 surest ways to guarantee a pretty dull life.

So from now on, whenever you have something you want to say, whether it's to your friends, your colleagues, family members, or a group of strangers, remember these four powerful and foolproof steps. They will almost guarantee that you get your point across effectively.

1. straighten out your thoughts

Wherever possible, think through what you want to say in advance. That way you stand far less chance of tripping yourself up with logical inconsistencies. And,repparttar 130212 best way to get your thoughts straight is to WRITE THEM DOWN!

2. stabilise your emotions

Get control of your emotions - one ofrepparttar 130213 easiest ways to get your opinions ignored is to express them with either too much or too little "heat". Acting too apologetically or sheepishly, raising your voice, crying, or becoming too upset will seldom (if ever) help your cause.

3. strengthen your motivation

Make yourself a commitment, before you speak out about something, thatrepparttar 130214 ONLY thing that will cause you to concede is ifrepparttar 130215 audience to whom you are talking provides you with new and sound evidence to show that you are in fact wrong!

4. JUST speak out!

Yes, all that’s left is to takerepparttar 130216 initiative and speak out, often! Bear in mind also that you cannot "lose" or look foolish if you make an honest point calmly, rationally, and with a motivation to achieve an outcome that is right for those involved.

Alison Finch is the Founder and Creator of Selfesteem4women.com, the most popular self-esteem site on the Internet. Since 2004 she has reached out to over 100,000 women from over 90 countries and provided the much needed help to boost their self-esteem. Her unique approach to building self-esteem is refreshingly different and has a twelve-year proven track record of success. Find out more.


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