Blog Posts by Diva Toolbox

Most people can relate to not feeling 100% because some issue or memory from their past is haunting them.

It happens to all of us.

Mom or dad say something, a girlfriend leaves us, we fail a test, or whatever.

The list of things that can traumatize people grows longer every day and, unfortunately, most people are not equipped with the tools to heal these wounds.

I've been working with patients on this topic for years. There are a number of different types of therapy that have proven effective but none have shown me as much promise as qi gong combined with five elemental emotional cleansing and some deep meditation.

Again, it took years of trial and error to come up with a system comprehensive enough to see long-lasting results with patients. How does it work?

1- Qi Gong- you've got to get the energetic charge up in the body so you have the motivation, vitality, and currency of qi flow available to make a lasting change. This is easily done by learning various qi gong sets and

I am now in the generation whose parents are getting old and sick. It's the cycle of life. I remember when my grandfather was in the hospital dying. My Father was by his bedside all the time. Now we are facing that stark reality; our parent's decline and their mortality.

Our parents are in a stage of life that is not only difficult for them but for us as well, physically and mentally.

How do we deal with the inevitable changes they go through?

How do we create a relationship that will support them during these difficult times?

Iron Will and Determination?

My Dad is in his late eighties now and in very bad health. He shuffles with a walker, has a heart that should have given out years ago, has neuropathy with little or no feeling in his legs and a horrific back that has endured two spinal fusions and leaves him in constant pain. The latest is skin cancer. So he can be cranky. If I were in his condition, I would be completely nuts and asking to be put out of my misery! Dad? He still

Business Women Exchanging Business CardsLike your American Express card, you should never leave home without your business cards. Business opportunities can pop up at any time - it could be at the grocery store, in line at the movies or at Starbucks.

When a business opportunity presents itself, you need to take advantage by having a business card available.

The business card is a lasting impression that is left behind after you are gone. You need to make it work for you. The appearance of your business card says as much about you as your physical appearance.

As the tangible evidence of your meeting, it should reflect your style, grace and class. You should never pass out a business card that looks "used" - torn, folded, frayed corners.

A business card case should be mandatory. It doesn't have to be a fancy sterling version from Tiffany's. You need something to keep your cards clean and prevent folding and fraying.

Another business card no-no is to distribute outdated cards. If your cards contain outdated information, do

I have lots of meetings. I meet with prospective Corporate Members, I meet with job seekers, I engage with vendors, I talk to entrepreneurs. I make it a point to learn something from each interaction that I have.

Recently I met with a company who was trying to sell me on their product. I had some additional appointments in the vicinity of their location, so I asked to meet at their office. The meeting was scheduled for 8:00 a.m., I arrived about ten minutes early. The lobby was open so I took a seat to await the arrival of the prospective vendor.

Around 8:10 the gentleman that I was anticipating rushed through the door, papers spilling out of his briefcase, tie untied, obviously very discombobulated. I understand that things happen, and people run late occasionally, so I didn't comment. He greeted me and we proceeded into his office and sat down. He began shuffling papers around on his desk, attempting to make room for us to conduct our business. As he continued his

There has been a steep drop in home prices around the country. Many homeowners are struggling with the drop in the value of their homes. To make matters worse, many families are experiencing pay cuts or job losses.

If you can't afford your mortgage, the best time to plan your strategy is when you realize you are going to miss the first payment. This allows for options to negotiate with the lender.

In addition, homes are difficult to sell because the home's value is less than what's currently owed on the mortgage. Be proactive, don't hide or feel ashamed.

A few options to consider are:

The first and the most appealing is a loan modification. This is when you negotiate with your lender and they agree to lower your payments to a level that is more affordable. A governing factor of a lender entertaining a loan modification agreement is your ability to prove financial hardship.

It is vital that you understand that if your lender grants a loan modification it is

Summer is finally here and your stepkids (or biological children who do not reside with you) have just arrived for a few weeks (or many months) of family time. It can be difficult to plan things with them especially if you don't spend a lot of time with them during the year, getting to know them and their interests.

What can you do with kids you don't really know?

What works when you are also on a tight budget?

First of all, realize that the most important thing to children is to spend time with their parents. We often hear quality time is better than quantity. When kids only see their biological parent a few times a year, both quantity and quality are important.

If you are going to have your child spend any time with you over the summer, make time to be there. Your spouse, your child's stepparent, can be the nicest person there is but the truth is your child has come to see YOU, the biological parent. Make time with your children this summer's priority.

How can you spend time

Empowerment: 3 Little Known Secrets to Making Friends With Change

Empowerment and being able to navigate the fear of change go hand and hand. Please hear this without judgment; if you keep doing what you do, you will keep getting what you are getting - no exceptions. It is all to common for people to want a thriving business, happy, fulfilling relationships and good health without adjusting their attitudes and behaviors.

There's truth to the saying "your attitude determines your altitude". So, why is change so challenging? There can be several reasons, yet at the root of it is social conditioning. This conditioning is not really intentional; it is actually habitual and passed down through generational thinking. We often think that the way we see life is just "the way it is".

Actually, reality is "mind-made"; it is a way of seeing or perception. Perception rules as it wires your brain to see what you have decided to believe as true - whether it is or not.

Once you

During my recent trip to Disney World with my Hubby and 5-year old daughter, I was able to enjoy a full week of worry-free rest and relaxation, knowing that my business was running smoothly.

Okay, so maybe a week in Disney with a 5-year old is not what you would call "rest and relaxation." But I did get to spend the week totally focused on family fun.

How was I able to spend a week away, with total confidence that my business was still operating efficiently and earning me income? By automating.

The 5 Areas to Automate in Your Business:

1. Sales:
   If you want to be able to take vacations (or go to lunch, or take the kids to school, or sleep) and still have money coming in, you need to automate your sales process. To do this, you need to have an online shopping cart.

   Your shopping cart will:

   • Give you a link to put on your web pages for people to click and purchase your products
   • Collect payment information from customers