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- Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 19365(7 votes) - The Symptoms and Impact of Lack of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you get up from bed each morning with dread and anxiety about what faces you at work? • Do you feel like you have to make “through” each day? • Are you completely exhausted by the time you get home each night? • Do you see life as a merry go round over which you have no control? ...
Views: 19129(2 votes) - Sagittarius Career Path - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Azzrian VisionsSagittarius Career Path I am doing Sagittarius career path out of order but on request. The Sagittarius mind is expressive and thoughtful. Sag tends to over think things and likes to look at a situation from every angle before making a decision. For this reason any type of analytical ...
Views: 14353(2 votes) - What Happens When Both Parents Work Too Much? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Daphne CarrawayIs it necessary for both parents to work? How are children affected with both parents at work? What can we do as working parents to minimize their suffering? I am reminded of a story a friend told me once. She worked over 50 plus hours a week just to make ends meet. She hated taking her ...
Views: 14133(1 vote) - Vicarious Trauma: The Impact of Controlled Empathy - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Ellie IzzoRecently, researchers have begun to reach beyond burnout and explore the impact of Vicarious Trauma on professionals in the field of human service. What is Vicarious Trauma? The technical definition of Vicarious Trauma is a permanent transformation in the helper’s inner experience resulting ...
Views: 12270 - Workplace Issues Facing Women Today - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Charmaine AugustinMany of the biggest workplace challenges facing women today still revolve around gender. Why do women still earn less than men holding the same job? Will the glass ceiling ever be reached or for that matter shattered? Is a balance between family and career attainable? What will it take to ...
Views: 11639(2 votes) - The Negative Effects Of The Internet On Social Skills - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Nick KlopperEver since the internet became the standard, there’s been a contention about its repercussions on social wellbeing. There are two groups involved in the debate about internet use. The first group are those who claim thatsocial media and the internet has enabled people to cultivate richer ...
Views: 11617 - Benefits of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sonia GallagherYou gain many benefits from having a healthy work life balance. It enables you to experience personal satisfaction and professional fulfillment. It also makes you more confident and effective at work. Let’s explore all the benefits you can gain from having a healthy work life balance. ...
Views: 11145(4 votes) - The Negatives and Positives of Having a Routine - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Karen ChaffeeThe Positives of Having a Routine Even the most disorganized among us have a routine of sorts. Children have to be taken to and picked up from school at regular times. The workplace has starting and quitting times. Deadlines must be met; taxes and bills paid on time. Failure to do such ...
Views: 8994 - Express Yourself Through Creative Outlets - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceI'll bet there are times when you feel the urgent need to do something creative. We all have them. But do you ignore those feelings because you don’t have time to do something for yourself or all those everyday tasks on your to-do list are nagging you to get them done? It is never a good ...
Views: 8740(7 votes) - Maintaining Healthy Habits for the 12-Hour Shift Worker - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Avery ThurmanI am a nurse and shift work is hard on the body. I have 12 hour days and 12 hour night shifts to contend with which makes it hard on circadian rhythms and getting proper sleep. I also work every other week-end. Some workplaces that have shift work have two weeks on one shift and then two weeks ...
Views: 8356(2 votes) - ***Are You Too Hard on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickAre you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do – but still inside you think you are ‘not enough’ Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate yourself, but really all it does is stress you out and get in the way of ...
Views: 7865(6 votes) - Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take ...
Views: 7679 - Please Say: "Please" & "Thank You" - Thank You! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Father TimeHave you ever noticed how some "adults" do not say "Please" and "Thank You?" Isn't it amazing that when all of us were children, we were taught to say "Please," and usually we were asked by an adult, at that time, "What's the magic word?" We were also taught to always say "Thank You," yet ...
Views: 7285(9 votes) - Kindness Is The Most Important Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Father TimeMore important than work, money, careers, success, or anything...is KINDNESS! Being kind to others; your family, your friends, even total strangers, is the most important thing in this life! What do YOU think of a person who makes tons of money, and is successful by the world's standards, ...
Views: 7039(8 votes) - Recovering from Burnout and Finding Fulfillment at Work - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherIf you find that you are on your way to burnout or already suffering from burnout symptoms, there are things you can do to work against it. One of the most effective things you can do to fight burnout is to create fulfillment at work. This has a very large effect on you because we spend many ...
Views: 6590(4 votes) - ***The Gift of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Norma HollisThe Gift of Stress Norma T. Hollis Have you ever considered that the stress you may be feeling is actually a gift that is priceless? When I speak to people about stress as a gift I receive the strangest looks. Most people seem to see stress as problem on top of problem. What I have found is ...
Views: 6540 - Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Arlene UngerWhat is Mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has actually been around for thousands of years. Its origins can be found in the earliest Buddhist teachings (2500 years ago). It has been used over the centuries in traditional eastern contemplative practices like Hatha Yoga and other ...
Views: 6490(14 votes) - Why Affirmations Aren't Working: Brainwave Entrainment Will Put You In The Right Frame Of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Wanina PetlockAre you in the right "frame" of mind? You are standing, alone, looking at yourself, naked, in a full length mirror, saying, for the hundredth time this week, "I am at my perfect weight. I only eat foods that are healthy for my body", and the 35 lb spare tire draped around your ...
Views: 6346 - Benefits Of Enjoying A Rainfall Shower Head - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John KeeneMany people like to start off their day having a nice, warm bath but if you're using a shower head that provides you hard jets of water, instead of something slow flowing and soothing, this can be a rude start to a brand new day! Wouldn’t it be fantastic and a more welcoming method to begin your ...
Views: 6257 - Life After 60: Tips To Live A Happy And Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Hifzur RehmanIf you are 60 plus and losing interest in life then I must say “you are wrong”. There is no reason of losing interest in life. You should not count your age in numbers. Your real age depends on your physical, mental and emotional fitness. If you are in good health then you are better than a 40 ...
Views: 6188 - Pareto Principle: The Key to Time Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ron HuxleyThe 80/20 Rule is one of the most helpful of all concepts of time and life management. It is also called the Pareto Principle after its founder, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who first wrote about it in 1895. Pareto noticed that people in his society seemed to divide naturally into what ...
Views: 6156(1 vote) - Ducks Quack, Eagles Soar - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Mark TingYou have two alternatives. You can blend in with the mold or you can rise above the rest. Remarkable customer support will position a business in a class by itself. But, the craving to grant wonderful customer support isn’t something in which we're born. It’s a option we make. The ...
Views: 6004 - The POSEC Method Of Time Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Mervin SimpaoThe POSEC method of personal time management is one of the popular methods of time management strategies you can apply in your life. POSEC stands for Prioritizing by Organizing, Streamlining, Economizing and Contributing. Prioritizing means to put first things first. That is most ...
Views: 5934 - ***Do you Actually Enjoy Your Free Time? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sharon MelnickThe end of summer is over. What has the highlight of your summer been? Sure, go on…relive that moment now. For me it happened last week while in the San Francisco Bay Area after doing a training on Influence and Friction-Free Relationships for a company. I took off a handful of days to go ...
Views: 5819(1 vote) - You Can't Be Successful? Tell That To These People - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Jim KukralIt’s time for a pep talk, you and me. Ready? You’re not going to want to hear this, but I’m going to tell you anyway. Here we go. You can do it. Yes, you can. Do yourself a favor. Remove the “can’t” from your vocabulary, right now, because if you don’t, you’re going to have an awful ...
Views: 5691(6 votes) - Hobbies Are Important As We Age. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Shirley PriceLiving life as a retiree today could well be quite different to what you had planned. Normally when you would think of retirement you'd think of travel, time for relaxation and fun. Taking up new or old hobbies and interests and a time for you as a reward for all our hard work. It seems that ...
Views: 5204 - ***10 Easy Ways to Get through The Day and Become Stress Free - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenChemical changes within our bodies affect the way we think, the way we function physically and emotionally. These chemical changes are responses to what we ingest both as food, fluids and other substances, but also as data in the form of sensory feedback. Our bodies are constantly working to ...
Views: 5122(4 votes) - ***Search engine, discount travel, time, air travel, vacation, airline reservation, discounted hotels - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comCheck out this scenario. You've wanted to take a week off next month for that well-deserved vacation, which you have postponed several times because you just couldn't get away. But that inner voice is now shouting, "It's now or never!" OK. But where and how do you get the best bargain? You ...
Views: 5062(1 vote) - Being A Stay At Home Mom Benefits Your Kids - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Brandy HotzThere are so many benefits children get from Stay At Home Moms vs Working Moms, I don't think I can list them all. Feelings are strong on both sides, strong enough to cause women to raise their voices in heated disagreement about what is "the right thing to do" to raise healthy, happy ...
Views: 4879 - Are you Caring or Caretaking? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dennis PortnoyFrank is a social worker in a hospital. His job is demanding and involves the daily problems of patients and their needs once they leave the hospital. He is continually interacting with doctors, nurses, family members, and community agencies. Due to budget cuts, Frank and two other social ...
Views: 4770(3 votes) - Do You Need a Change or Do You Need a Radical Change - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Scott EppThose that find themselves stuck in life are in need of a change. Many people know this, so many people try to make some life changes as a way of creating a different future. It's a great thought, but it's one that comes with a very simple problem – you don't need to change your life. You ...
Views: 4709 - Top 5 Health Benefits of Ballet - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Chloe HibbertBallet is a popular hobby for many children as it promotes physical strength and agility, an understanding of rhythm and movement, and interaction with others. But many people give up ballet as they enter their teen years and never return to the activity. Whether you are new to ballet or ...
Views: 4676 - How to achieve stress free travel - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comWhether you are going on business or pleasure,traveling can be very stressful. Tension can start from the planning stage up to the time you are leaving. However, stress does not have to ruin your business or vacation. These simple tips are guaranteed to help you get rid of that travel stress ...
Views: 4464(1 vote) - Achieving Better Work-Life Balance by Managing Upward - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoOf all the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today’s workforce, managing upward – the ability to manage one’s supervisors, managers, and leadership team – is perhaps the least taught or practiced, yet it is one of the most valuable skills a knowledge worker can have. When done ...
Views: 4406(1 vote) - Best Travel Reward Credit Cards - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comBelieve it or not, frequent flyer cards are really not a good deal. The best option is to actually take the tips and advice offered below, and you will most probably not go wrong. The fact of the matter is that according to Fortune magazine, if in case you may still have credit cards that ...
Views: 4291(1 vote) - Reflect, Review, Revise, and Renew! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Filomena T. DayAmazing, isn’t it? One month into the year 2012 already! It feels as if we were just celebrating the much anticipated magnificent millennium (for those that counted from 0), when it was time to usher in 2001 (the real millennium, but without much fanfare.) Have your well intended January ...
Views: 4117 - 6 Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude in Stressful Times - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from James IdayiIt’s very easy to be dragged down by the stress and pressure of everyday life and once you’re down it’s even easier to stay there, beaten and tired, muddling from day to day. The choice to live your life with a more positive attitude is always the right choice. But it is a choice that will ...
Views: 4091(1 vote) - A List Of The Top Travel Destinations In Europe - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comWhether you plan to explore the ins and outs of Europe or wish to choose one of the most visited travel destinations in the area, there are plenty of deserving selections to consider. Depending on your personal preferences, you never know when you will happen upon the artistic pulse of the ...
Views: 4063(1 vote) - 7 STEPS TO OVERCOMING BURNOUT AND ANGER - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Anna AparicioBeing a woman in today’s society can be extremely fulfilling, but also challenging at the best of times. We know we should feel lucky and grateful after how far we’ve come in history. Yet, a lot of us may have taken on more that we can chew... After working hard for years, many of us are ...
Views: 4019(5 votes) - Man Versus Nature- The Battle Man Will Lose. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Terrence AubreyMan Versus Nature- The Battle Man Will Lose. Unlike every other life form with whom we share this planet man has become detached from nature. Why should this be? It seems that from our earliest days of evolution we have raped, pillaged and taken from mother earth whatever we wanted with no ...
Views: 4018 - Top 10 Lifestyle Planning Questions For Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jack TaggertyWhat Is Lifestyle Planning? Lifestyle Planning is about getting your balance in life right in retirement. It is about knowing what your values are and what you want to achieve in your retirement years. If you saw the movie "The Bucket List" you will know what I mean. If you didn't see it I ...
Views: 4001 - Motherhood and the Financial Consequences of Staying at Home - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceToday – more than ever in recent history – mothers are choosing to stay home with their kids rather than pursuing a career after childbirth. It just makes sense; employment prospects are few and the cost of childcare is prohibitive. But before you decide to become a stay-at-home mom and give up ...
Views: 3971(6 votes) - Menace to Technology - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Muhammad J. SadiqOne of the most imperative negative impacts of the technology which has actually taken over today's world, is the fact, that this technology is making its users sluggish. This indolence has a huge impact on our lives and it is in certain ways, ruining it. The craze for video games like play ...
Views: 3970 - ***Awakening Diamond Consciousness, Individually and Globally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyOne thing I have learned on my journey of transformation is that Awakening to our own Divinity, or to what I call our Diamond Consciousness (conscious partnership with the Divine) is a process – not just a one-time event. In these accelerated times, moving through the vibrational shifts and ...
Views: 3953(6 votes) - ***Finding the True Meaning of Work Life Balance in Modern Times - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Mark SirkinOur daily lives are jam-packed with activities, appointments, and other responsibilities, all of which can create stress and anxiety, which may lead to family stress and conflict. Modern day families are prone to stress because family members, specifically parents, are required to work hard to ...
Views: 3907(4 votes) - How to Measure Potential Clients - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Laura Roman LopezIt's hard to build the right kind of business with the wrong clientele. Maybe you're like many salespeople I know who are unhappy with their present client base, but who don't know how to change the situation. They'd like to upgrade, but they're not sure what upgrading means for them. They'd ...
Views: 3900 - Six Easy Ways to Be Sure You Are Fitting Exercise into Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeIt can definitely be a challenge to keep yourself at the top of your priority list with everything else in life demanding a piece of your time – deadlines at work, family responsibilities, household chores. It doesn't take long before you're over scheduled and wondering "what about me?" We get ...
Views: 3899 - Why Is It So Hard to Get Organized? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from A.J. MillerGetting organized is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions made by people every year. But what does it actually mean to get or be "organized"? Here's my definition: Being organized is about being able to get everything done when it is due and finding everything you need when you need ...
Views: 3894(1 vote) - ***Vacation Travel - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comHuman beings love to see new places and acquire new information. It is their basic behavior. The whole world is so vast in terms of its different people, culture, food, customs and beliefs. People always want to mingle with people from other countries and share information with them. It is very ...
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