BLOG CALL – December 2017

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Astrological Events

Fitness & Nutrition (Got a great recipe?)

An ‘Ultimate Guide’ ‘Top Tips’ ‘How To’ types of blogs

Illnesses & Disorders with remedies for them

Self Transformation, Self Development, Business Development

Relationships

Alternative & Holistic wellness practices

Excerpts from your book can be used for a series

7 Day Eating Plans for: Detoxing, More Energy, Emotional Well-being, Reducing Cancer Risk Etc.

Below are a mixed bag of suggested titles to inspire you!

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  1. How to Prepare This Winter Favorite: ______________ (Can be any food item (Chestnuts, squash, etc.)  Videos and/or images would be great to accompany this!)
  2. Natural Remedies for the Flu and Colds – Amanda Ajoke Onitiju
  3. 2018: Allowing Blessings to Unfold (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  4. 20 Tiny Tips that Keep You on Task
  5. 20 Tiny Tips for a Positive Outlook 
  6. 20 Tiny Tips that Lead to Networking Success
  7. 10 Tiny Tips that Help you Save Money
  8. 10 Tiny Tips that Help you Save Time
  9. 10 Tiny Tips that Help you Stay Organized – Kristen Battistelli
  10. 10 Tiny Tips that Help you Reduce Waste
  11. What are Investors Looking for These Days? Getting Funded
  12. 5 Ways a Pet Positively Impacts Your Family
  13. 5 Ideas to Care for Wildlife (During the cold months) 
  14. My Family Tradition:________ (Fill in the blank)
  15. The Best Recipe for __________________ 
  16. Make this Winter Favorite: ___________________ (Your favorite recipe welcome! Multiple authors welcome with unique recipes) 
  17. 10 Tips to Curb Cravings 
  18. 5 Tips to Trigger Healthy Food Choices –Kristen Battistelli
  19. 10 Ways to Volunteer With Value (suggest unconventional ways like doing a workshop for the Girlscouts)
  20. Delicious High Protein Vegetarian Recipes
  21. How Much Should We Get of Each Vitamin & Mineral?
  22. Pair it Up for The Greatest Health Boost (What vitamins/minerals/herbs/spices work together to give the best health benefits?) 
  23. 20 Tips to Increase Your Happiness – Rosemary Knight
  24. Perception v Reality: 5 Tips to See the Positive – Yve Anmore
  25. Is it Really Healthy? – Ann Musico
  26. 5 Benefits of Giving & Receiving Love – Moira Hutchison
  27. How to Support Your Children Through Loss (What do you say and how to keep memories alive when a child loses a parent, grandparent, sibling, etc.) – Karen Cherrett
  28. Home Made Natural Remedies (This can be for health issues, skincare, hair care, cuts and scrapes, etc.) *When claiming this, please note in comments WHAT your remedy will cure. Multiple authors welcome for different issues, etc.)
  29. Releasing 2017: Get the relationship you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17)  PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  30. Releasing 2017: Get the job you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  31. Releasing 2017: Get the Body you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  32. Releasing 2017: Get the Health you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) –Hilde Larsen
  33. Releasing 2017: Get the Authentic YOU you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) – Moira Hutchison
  34. Releasing 2017: Get the Life you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) – Corey Poirier
  35. Releasing 2017: Get the Family you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  36. Releasing 2017: Get the Self-Forgiveness you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  37. Releasing 2017: Get the Courage you want in 2018 (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  38. Understanding Depression – Karen Cherrett
  39. My Disease _________ & How I Cope (Open to share your issues to inspire more humility & understanding? We welcome articles from multiple authors for various issues.) 
  40. Easing the Suffering of a Loved One
  41. My ‘Friend’ Always Has an Issue (This can be tips for self care, boundaries and advice to keep a healthy friendship)
  42. 10 Hacking Prevention Tips (online safety)
  43. 10 Natural Cleaning Products
  44. 5 Natural Hair Care Remedies (and what they alleviate)
  45. Winter Skin  Issues: 10 Tips & Natural Remedies
  46. Autoimmune Disease: A Holistic Approach to Health 
  47. 5 Natural Remedies to Stop Migraines
  48. 10 Tips to Stop Shaming Yourself
  49. 10 Tips to Being Awesome 
  50. Momma Never Told You …. (What advice would you give to your younger self?) – Deepti Arora
  51. 10 Creative Ways to Start a Business with Little to No Money – Rachel Frederick
  52. Winter Family Fun on a Budget
  53. Getting Over Him (or Her) Today
  54. My Journey with _________________ & What I Learned (Many WUVIPs can do this title as long as topics are different) – Dr. Christine Ferley (Codependent) 
  55. Best Advice I Ever Got on _______________ (Fill in the blank)
  56. Do You Recognize Your Symptoms? Exploring __________________ 
  57. The Worst Decision That Changed My Life
  58. What Does ‘Healthy’ Really Mean? – Deepti Arora
  59. When Everyone Tells You ________________ (you’re too aggressive, you’re a perfectionist, etc.) 
  60. How to Leave Without Hurting Their Feelings – Yve Anmore
  61. 5 Tips to Relax
  62. 5 Tips to Release Grief
  63. 5 Tips to Release Heartbreak
  64. 5 Foods That Literally Melt Fat
  65. 31 Affirmations for January  (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) Janette Stuart
  66. What Made Me Decide it Was Time (For me to be me, for me to leave, etc.) 
  67. Did you know __________?
  68. 5 Fascinating Facts About Recycling
  69. 5 Fascinating Facts About _________________ 
  70. 5 Alternative Natural Remedies to Medication for _____________________(fill in the blank: mirages, pain, high blood pressure, etc.) 
  71. The Miracle Herb ____________________ (fill in the blank) 
  72. 10 Winter Acts of Kindness (Especially during the cold, people and animals need kind acts)
  73. When is the Right Time to Tell Your Child ______________? 
  74. Travel Tips to Stay Safe
  75. Holiday Road Trip: 5 Tips 
  76. Self Defense Moves for Children
  77. Self Defense Moves for Women
  78. Self Defense Moves for Seniors
  79. Advice to Give Your Kids to Stay Safe (We all have heard, don’t walk next to a white van, so what can YOU tell parents to keep their children safer?)
  80. My Shy Child
  81. Support for Caregivers
  82. 1 NLP Technique for Prosperity
  83. How to Create a New Anchor with NLP
  84. 10 Tips to Appreciate Your Beauty
  85. What is an Eating Disorder & Where does it come from?
  86. 5 Signs You Have an Addiction to __________________ (Please list in comments below what you are filling in the blank with. Ex: Working out, Sex, Food, etc.)
  87. 10 Tips to be More Confident
  88. 5 Natural Remedies for ________________ (Please list in comments below what you are filling in the blank with. ‘Heartburn’ has been claimed) 
  89. 5 Tips to Eliminate Pain Naturally – 
  90. 10 Tips for Rehabilitating a Broken Heart
  91. Ultimate Guide to Confidence
  92. Living Pain Free
  93. Over 30? 10 Wellness Habits Women Can No Longer Avoid 
  94. 10 Tips to Keep the Weight Off – Alicia Dingman
  95. How to Get Organized 
  96. How to Save Money
  97. How to Safely Deal with an Obsessive Person
  98. Walking on Eggshells
  99. Doormat Syndrome? Stop Suffering Now
  100. 10 Tips to Feel and Look Younger
  101. Is Technology Changing Our Chemistry?
  102. Have You Tried ____________? (This can be an exercise, food, technique, etc. Explain what it is and the benefits) – Gabrielle Pullen Have you tried the Feldenkrais Method
  103. My Secret ______________ 
  104. You Can Stop ___________ Here’s How!
  105. 5 Sleep Hacks 
  106. You are AWESOME! 20 Reasons Why – Hilde Larsen
  107. 10 Ways to Stay Focused & Motivated
  108. Coping with Grief at the Holidays
  109. 25 Acts of Kindness Non Superheroes Can Do
  110. (An Illness) ____________ What is it & How to Treat (Multiple Authors for this one! Please note the illness in comments and please do not duplicate another author’s illness)
  111. 20 Tips to Finding Balance
  112. 5 Ways to Fix a Major Screw Up – Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDN
  113. Getting Along With Family at the Holidays
  114. Handmade Gifts for the Holiday (Would love photos for this. Open to multiple submissions)
  115. 20 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  116. Do you know these signs of Dementia? 
  117. Caring for Homeless Animals
  118. The Amazing Healing Benefits of _______________ (Music, Yoga, Nature, Forgiveness, Etc. Please fill in the blank. Multiple Authors welcome with different topics) – Lina Landess – The Amazing Healing Benefits of Forgiveness; The Amazing Healing Benefits of Nature.
  119. PTSD: 5 Natural Ways to Cope & Cure
  120. Hypo/Hyper Thyroidism – Symptoms, Effects & Remedies
  121. Holidays on a Budget: 20 Dollar Savvy Gift Suggestions (MUST BE SUBMITTED by 12/10/17) PAST DEADLINE – Do not claim
  122. 5 Benefits of Starting a New Spiritual Practice – Rosemary Knight
  123. 5 Benefits of Having Faith – Linda Turner
  124. 10 Ways To Have Hope – Suzanne Kane
  125. 10 Ways to Embrace Self-Love
  126. Taking Your Exercise Routine Indoors – Kenneth Johnson
  127. The Importance of Staying Hydrated in Cold Weather – Kenneth Johnson
  128. Healing on a Soul (or Spiritual) Level for Optimal Health

  129. Healing on a Soul (or Spiritual) Level for Pain Free Living

  130. Healing on a Soul (or Spiritual) Level for To Attract Positive Outcomes

  131. Healing on a Soul (or Spiritual) Level for a Better Relationship

  132. Healing on a Soul (or Spiritual) Level for Happiness

  133. What surrender feels like – Virginia Warren

  134. Artificial/Natural Sweeteners – The Good, The Bad and The Healthy – Dr. Christine Ferley

  135. My Family Tradition: Celebrating the Light of Hanukkah – Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Please feel free to suggest a title below.

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Comments

      1. Sumi Jones

        Hi Anna,
        I want to make sure I’m submitting correctly. I submitted my first blog last week, but haven’t heard back. Can you check to make sure it’s reached you? thanks – Sumi

  5. Vanessa Kredler

    54 My Journey with _________________ & What I Learned (food addiction)
    I can also write a 3 part series on food addiction.

    1. The Wellness Universe Post author

      Hi @vanessakredler that sounds great it is yours! We would love a series on food addiction. Series are now a benefit of being an upgraded member. If you would like to do series, please upgrade to Premium or Premium Plus. To submit follow submission guidelines above, Thank you! Please submit within 2 weeks to get scheduled.
      🙂
      Anna

  7. Moira Hutchison

    Hi Anna…

    # 26. 5 Benefits of Giving & Receiving Love
    # 33. Releasing 2017: Get the Authentic YOU you want in 2018
    # 125. 10 Ways to Embrace Self-Love

    May I take all three of these please? Thanks for these excellent titles.

    <3

  17. Deepti Arora

    Hi, I would like to take the following topics,

    #50 Momma Never Told You …. (What advice would you give to your younger self?)

    # 58 What Does ‘Healthy’ Really Mean?

    Thanks

  18. Isabella MacLeod

    Hi there , I am looking to submit a blog . I was not sure what to do , as I am new here . I already submitted it to you a week a go .I am not sure if it was accepted or not .If you could PM me that would be awesome! kindest Regards Isabella MacLEOD

  22. Lina Landess

    I’ll write two: The Amazing Healing Benefits of Forgiveness; The Amazing Healing Benefits of Nature. Can you tell me the deadline dates? Thanks so much for this opportunity!

      1. The Wellness Universe Post author

        Hello @linalandess thank you those are yours. Can you please fill out your profile and submit your articles within 2 weeks to get scheduled? Please see the guidelines above to get set up as an author and submit your articles.
        Have a wonderful day and looking forward to publishing your work!
        Anna

  23. Gabrielle Pullen

    102.) Have you tried the Feldenkrais Method® for ease and comfort in your body, emotional balance and a calm and inspired mind? A form of somatic education, Feldenkrais® increases mindfulness and reduces wear and tear on the joints, allowing you to move as if you were far younger than your biological age…

    Gabrielle Pullen, GCFP
    Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 2004

  25. Heather Corinne Lang

    I will write an article about the astrological and numerology energies of our new year 2018! Which is only about 3 weeks away! OMG! LOL! If I can work in the winter solstice and/or the new moon into this article, I will. 2018 is being touted huge, and let’s get into the action! 😉 <3

  28. Simon Jivkov

    Good Evening,
    Can it be like 128, 129, but a little more general, say “Redefining my soul (Self) for better Health and Life”?

    Regards!