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Health Tip: Why Can't I Sleep?

(HealthDay News) -- Plenty of sleep is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But most people have sleep problems at some point in their lives.

Here are common causes of insomnia, courtesy of the National Sleep Foundation:
Stress, depression or problems in work or personal life.

• Drinking alcohol or caffeine late in the day.
• Exercising too close to bedtime.
• A distracting sleep environment -- one that's too bright, loud, or caused by sleeping near another person.
• Physical conditions, such as arthritis, backache or pregnancy.
• Certain medications, including steroids, decongestants, blood pressure drugs, asthma drugs and antidepressants.
  

10 Classic Online Dating Mistakes That Women Make

Avoid these and you'll boost your success rate considerably

By Evan Marc Katz
Special to Yahoo! Personals

For every valuable tip out there on how to date online, there are probably two mistakes to avoid. Keep away from the 10 listed here and you'll boost your success rate considerably.

Mistake #10: Thinking That Your Great Date Actually Meant Something

Have you ever had a man say how much he likes you, how sexy you are, and how he's serious about finding a long-term relationship? Ever have an amazing date where the chemistry was great, the conversation flowed, and you hooked up with him afterwards?

Have you ever had a man do all of these things and then NOT call?

No, you're not crazy or delusional. Your mistake is thinking that what a man says on a date actually means something. Your mistake is thinking that what a man says on a date actually means something. It doesn't. It means he's being in the moment. So don't put too much weight on a great date. The only way you can tell how a man REALLY feels about you is by how quickly he follows up for another date.

Mistake #9: Ignoring Your Own Intuition

How many times have you been across a table from some guy, wishing that you'd rather be anywhere else on earth? How many times have you felt deceived, angered, manipulated, or just plain turned off by the man in front of you?

Now, how many times have you considered that it was actually your fault that he was sitting there?

I'm not blaming you. I've been there myself. But the common denominator in all your bad dates is not the awful men themselves, but YOU. If you find yourself losing hope that there are any great guys out there, do yourself a favor and only go out with men who truly interest you. Instead of meeting total strangers, filter out men by email and phone. This strategy will prevent most bad dates before they happen.

Mistake #8: Waiting for Men to Write You First
Have you ever sat in front of your computer, reading emails from losers, and asked yourself why the winners never write to you? You look at your favorites list and wish you could say hi to them, but you know better. It's tradition: men approach women. And you wouldn't want to come across as desperate. After all, what guy wants a woman who's so needy that she has to write to him first?

Actually, all men do. We love it. If you have a good photo, an original profile and you write a confident email, most guys will drop everything they're doing to talk to you. If you have a good photo, an original profile and you write a confident email, most guys will drop everything they're doing to talk to you.

Mistake #7: Expecting Him to Tell the Truth in His Profile

You don't like to be lied to. Nobody does. And once you've gone out with a man who claimed to be 5'9" but is really 5'5", it's hard to keep dating. But haven't you ever done the same thing? The typical woman exaggerates her height by one inch and lowers her weight by 20 pounds. And it's not just a coincidence that the most popular ages for women on dating sites are 29, 39, 44 and 49.

You want to be given a chance. You don't want to be judged before you meet. And you're insecure that telling the truth won't get you in the door against younger, thinner women. So if there are good reasons why an honest woman might be tempted to misrepresent herself, wouldn't it make sense that an honest man might be tempted to do the same thing?

Mistake #6: Thinking You're Now Dating the Man You've Met Online

Have you ever gone on an amazing date and saw that he was online right afterwards? Have you ever emailed a man who seemed interested then suddenly disappeared? Have you ever gotten intimate with a man who never called again?

You're not alone. All of these things are common in the world of online dating. So instead of taking it as a personal rejection each time a man comes and goes, take a step back. Think of all the guys who have written to you that you weren't interested in. Imagine all of them taking it personally. It's ridiculous.

It's easy to forget how many choices men have. It's easy to forget how many other women they're contacting. And if you think that you're exclusive with every new guy that gets you excited, you're in for a lot of disappointment.

Mistake #5: Meeting for a Coffee Date to Save Time

Have you ever spent a month getting to know someone online and discovered on the date that they were a real-life dud? I have. I remember vowing not to waste that kind of time on a stranger ever again. You probably did, too. You probably started meeting guys right away to make sure that you had that "in-person chemistry." And at some point, on your tenth (or twentieth) bad date, you probably asked yourself, "Why do I even bother?"

Online dating is NOT about meeting men as quickly as possible. Moving quickly means there is no screening. There is no getting-to-know-you process. You might as well have cute men at a bar pick a number to meet you. The ONLY way to enjoy online dating is by going out with fewer men. It's far better to go on one comfortable date on a Friday night than five blind coffee dates during the week.

Mistake#4: Expecting That You'll Succeed Online Because You're a Catch

sweet. You're fun. You're attractive. You have no trouble meeting men in real life. You figure that with all your good qualities, online dating should be a piece of cake. Except that's not how it's worked out. The only guys contacting you look like they've been let out of jail or a retirement home. There have to be better men out there. Then how come they aren't writing?

Simple. Any man who you think is a great catch has hundreds of options. And when a guy has that many choices, he's often going to search for younger women. Why? Because he can. So forget these guys and their unrealistic Playboy fantasies. Mr. Right is the man who wants YOU. Focus your attentions on the men who are searching for you, instead of the ones who aren't, and you'll have far greater success.

Mistake #3: Trying to Stop the "Wrong" Men From Writing to You

Have you ever had a profile that just seemed to attract all the wrong men? You want a man who is attractive, successful and honest, and all you get are ugly unemployed guys who lie about their height. So, to stop them from wasting your time, you decide to spell it out in your profile: "If you're over the age of 50, live in another state, or have a substance abuse problem, don't even bother writing". And yet they STILL keep on contacting you! What can you possibly do to stop these annoying men who can't read?

Nothing. Ignore them. But don't try to stop them. After all, if you have any standards, most of your emails are going to be from the "wrong" guys. That's okay. They're allowed to write to you. And you're allowed to delete their email. As a quality woman, you're going to get all sorts of men who are interested in you. Your job isn't to scare away the bad guys, it's to attract the good ones. And profiles with negative warnings to the "wrong" men only make YOU sound bad.

Mistake #2: Signing Up for a One-Month Subscription

Even though you know how difficult it is to find a soul mate, you signed up for a one-month subscription on a dating site. One month! You're going to fall in love before you get your next phone bill! Clearly, you've created an unrealistic timetable. So while you may not want to date online forever, you're shortchanging yourself if you act as if you have only 30 days to find a husband.

Remind yourself why you started dating online -- it's hard to meet people in real life.And quitting is not an option.

Mistake #1: Searching for the Right Dating Site

If a girlfriend told you that her biggest problem in losing weight was that she couldn't find the right gym, you'd probably shake your head. You know that it's not the gym but your friend's dedication to using the gym that makes all the difference. Yet you may think that you can cure your dating blues just by choosing the right website. Newsflash: ANY website with lots of single men can be the right website; your success is ultimately determined by how you use that site.

You can use Yahoo! to search all day long to find a place that is populated with tall, honest, successful men. But at the end of the day, it's not the site that will determine your fate. It's you. The question is how committed you are to turning yourself into a success story.

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Resource: my son

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The Five Things You Need to Succeed

Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs

Whether starting a career or moving into senior management, everyone defines success differently. Whatever definition you use, there are five assets that can help you realize it on a professional level.

1. A Thick Skin

As you climb the corporate ladder or chase your dreams, you'll likely encounter criticism and rejection. Learn how to accept both graciously sooner rather than later. Constructive criticism can help you refine your plans. Rejection becomes less scary after you experience it a couple of times, which will help you become a more bold business person.

2. A Rainy Day Fund

Pursuing professional success often involves risk-taking -- leaving a longtime job for a new opportunity, moving to another state or country, or opening your own business. It's easier to take such risks if you have even a modest financial cushion. Work now to create a nest egg big enough to cover six months of living expenses. This will give you the freedom and flexibility to answer when new opportunity knocks.

3. Confidence

Pursuing your passion -- whatever it may be -- requires courage. You need to be able to ask for a promotion, ask for business, ask for financing. This can be intimidating, but, not unlike rejection, practice makes perfect. Start asking for what you want; you may not always get it, but you'll become more comfortable (and confident) doing so.

4. A Goal

If you want to move forward in your professional life, you need a goal to move toward. If you don't have a goal, get one -- or your career could stagnate.
Once you've identified your long-term goal, begin assembling a list of short-term objectives that will act as stepping stones to achieving your dream.
If you find that you don't know what you want to do with your life, try meeting with a career coach or counselor who can work with you to identify your passions and how you can pursue them professionally.

5. A Role Model

Chasing success is never easy, but it can be easier if you follow in someone else's footsteps. Focus on an individual whose rise to professional power has inspired you and model some of your actions after hers. Your role model doesn't have to work in the same field as you. What's important is to zero in on the habits and work ethic that may help you in your career. Look at how she handled adversity or how much determination it took to keep doggedly pursuing a goal and let that inspire and motivate you to follow suit.

Grilling Safety 101

Posted by Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
on Fri, Aug 03, 2007, 4:44 pm PDT

One of the first signs of summer is the smell of foods grilling on the barbeque. But with all the food-safety issues going around nowadays, make sure you are practicing food safety at home.

You can avoid foodborne illnesses with these tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture:

• Use raw ground meat and poultry within one to two days, or else freeze them. Other raw meats should be used or frozen within four to five days.
• Before cooking frozen meats, thaw them completely in the refrigerator or in sealed packages set in cold water. If you choose to defrost meats in the microwave, the food must be grilled immediately upon thawing.
• Always marinate meats in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. And if you want to use the marinade as a sauce for other cooked foods, set aside a portion of it before it comes in contact with any uncooked meat.
• When grilling, always use a food thermometer so you can be sure that meat is fully cooked. Beef, veal, lamb, and seafood need to reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit to be completely safe. Ground beef hamburgers and all cuts of pork should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. All types of poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Once the meat is cooked, it shouldn't be left out for more than one hour in warm weather (90 degrees Fahrenheit or more). Throw out food that has sat out for more than two hours.
• When warming up leftovers, heat them to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grilling is a tasty cooking method, so enjoy grilled foods this summer by keeping them safe!

Five Hot Jobs for Working Mothers

By Caroline M. Levchuck

Flexibility. It's what working moms want in a career. But they also want opportunity and a competitive salary. This may sound like a tall order, but there are lots of jobs that fit the bill. Here's a look at five of today's hottest occupations for working moms.

1. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

There's no question that pharmaceutical sales representatives work hard. But if you work for a company like GlaxoSmithKline, you'll enjoy the company's official Flexible Working Policy, which includes including home working, part-time working, annualized hours and term-time working (which allows working parents to take unpaid leaves of absence during school holidays) - while still having a prestigious career.

Also, GSK knows how to reward valued employees with work-life balance perks, including on- or near-site child care and pay-for-performance incentives (for which there's no cap).
Find a position with GlaxoSmithKline near you.

2. Teacher

Those who can do also teach. And many of those folks have children. Teaching is a notoriously family-friendly vocation; some professionals even work in the same district in which they reside, meaning their kids are nearby (or even down the hall) every day.

Teaching professionals, from elementary school teachers to college instructors, enjoy child-friendly working schedules, generous vacation time (including having your summers off) and opportunities to earn extra income through tutoring or by teaching additional classes and coaching.

Like nursing, a teacher shortage looms large with some folks speculating a need for two million more teachers in the next nine years.
Find a teaching job near you.

3. Freelance Writer

Do you have the write stuff? If so, a career as writer may be right for you.
Writing can allow working mothers a great deal of flexibility in your schedule. Also, working from home is often a given.

Some very famous working mothers are writers, including Jacquelyn G. Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean (and mother to seven children!), and Harry Potter's "mom," J.K. Rowling.

Most professional writers will have some kind of help with childcare during working hours, but since you may be able to set those hours yourself, your spouse may be all the help you need.
Find a writing job near you.

4. Registered Nurse

No one is more popular, professionally speaking, than registered nurses. In high demand from hospitals and teaching institutions alike, RNs are now attracting impressive salaries, signing bonuses ranging from $500 to upwards of $15,000 and opportunities to earn overtime.
But most importantly, today's nurses are enjoying newfound flexibility in scheduling as hospitals try to attract top talent. And many hospitals offer on-site childcare and generous benefits plans.
These caring professionals can also enjoy unprecedented flexibility as home care, per diem or travel nurses.
Find a nursing job near you.

5. Part-Time or Temporary Professional

Parenting is a full-time job in and of itself so many moms are interested in working outside the home on a part-time or temporary basis.

Accountemps, Adecco, OfficeTeam and Robert Half each offer an array of professional-level temporary assignments that allow a mom to keep her skills fresh and her resume current without the commitment of a full-time position.

For those mothers interested in a more permanent-yet-part-time opportunity, AFLAC, the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the U.S., is a fabulous fit. As an AFLAC agent, you're given proven training in a classroom and in the field. You make your own schedule. You don't ever have to travel or work nights or weekends. You can work from your home office. And you can earn six figures or more. Still not sold? AFLAC also offers competitive commissions, awards, incentives, and contests (win a trip to Hawaii as well as opportunities to advance into management.