11 Smart Choices You Can Make 1. Choose positive and kind self-talk. Train yourself to be your biggest fan.2. Surround yourself with the kind of people you want to be like, because that's what's going to happen.3. Do something solid with your hands every day, preferably something involving soil. It'll keep you sane and "grounded."4. Improve your emotional intelligence (EQ) every day.It's a success and happiness skill you can...... Similar Editorial : by Judith Lindenberger. | Source : How To Stop Procrastinating
Looking For A Jedi Master Coaching's been around for about 10 years but there are still lots of people who haven't tried it yet, and don't know what it's about.Two major confusions in people's minds are: ?What's the difference between coaching and therapy, and;?What's the difference between coaching and a good friendCoaching's similar to therapy, except that therapy focuses on your emotions, particularly unresolved ones...... Similar Editorial : by John Colanzi. | Source : Health And Safety Responsibilities
Ways To Cope With The War "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." War is disturbing. Regardless of which "side" you're on, people are killing, people are being killed, and people are suffering. A recent poll in New York showed 47% for the war, 49% against. This may be mirrored in your own environment. We are deeply divided, which means half the people you encounter won't be agreeing with you, emotions...... Similar Editorial : by Gerry McRae. | Source : Health And Safety Responsibilities
Is Emotional Intelligence Just The Fad Du Jour? “I’ve been doing this for 15 years,” Annette told me. “It just wasn’t called this.” I was explaining to a counselor in Australia about the field of emotional intelligence, and she was sure she’d found it first. Likely you'll feel the same way.“Oh, I know what you’re talking about,” James tells me, as I present a proposal to coach his staff on EQ. “Team building, leadership, getting along, cutting...... Similar Editorial : by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.. | Source : Health And Safety Responsibilities
When Youre The New Employee Or Temporary It’s amazing what people don’t think to tell you when you’re new to their place of business. Everyone should be required to work somewhere new for a “first day” about once a year to remember what it’s like. Someone who’s worked in the same office for months of years forgets, so you’ll have to remind them.Every new employee needs to know at the absolute minimum:?Where to park?Dress code, especially...... Similar Editorial : by Lyle Cochran. | Source : Michigan Career Builder
All I Want For Christmas Is My Son Back The holidays are upon us … and how they churn up our emotions. The expectations … the memories … the empty chairs … Somewhere there’s the Norman Rockwell family celebrating, but it was never at my house. Was it at yours?A client and I have in common the loss of beautiful young men on the cusp of adulthood -- my youngest son, who died at 21, 3 years ago; her younger brother, who died at 17, much...... Similar Editorial : by Kristin Johnson. | Source : Christmas Decorations
Christmas & Ways To Dress Up The Traditional Pie Here are some ways to dress up the “traditional” favorites at your Christmas dinner. 1. Make your usual pie crust, 2-crust version. Line the pie tin, put in the filling, and now it’s time to play. Roll out the second crust and start cutting shapes – using cooky cutters or free form with a knife. At Thanksgiving, for instance, up at my son’s house I was stuck without the “necessary’ equipment so I...... Similar Editorial : by Kristin Johnson. | Source : Christmas Decorations
Interview With A Coach Who Helps Men Become Better Fathers “He’s disobeyed me again,” Bill fumed as he walked in the door at night. The kitchen was a mess and his teenage son was playing “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City” on the computer with rap music blaring at 106 dB, known to cause permanent damage in less than 4 minutes, and homework nowhere in sight; all things Bill had fought with his son about before. Bill’s heart started pounding and he shook with...... Similar Editorial : by Ken Marlborough. | Source : Fatherhood
Are You Protecting Your Child��s Hearing Properly? 5.2 million 6-19 year old have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure*. Don’t let your child be part of this unfortunate group.PEACE & QUIET “Offer your child peace and quiet,” says the Noise Center. “Noise poses a serious threat to children's hearing, health, learning and behavior.” (And I can’t think of an adult who functions well in a noisy environment either.) “Peace” and “quiet”...... Similar Editorial : by Angie Dixon. | Source : Teenager Help
Six Things You Can Do To Protect Your Child��s Hearing 5.2 million 6-19 year old had hearing loss directly related to noise exposure according to the 3rd National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2000, reported on Dangerous Decibels, http://www.dangerousdecibels.org . According to a study done by Montgomery and Fujukawa in 1992, “Over the last 10 years, the percentage of 2nd graders with hearing loss has increased 2.8 times; hearing loss in...... Similar Editorial : by Angie Dixon. | Source : Teenager Help
Tech Abuse And Your Child: What You Can Do New technology brings new ways to stay in touch and guard your child's safety but it also brings new ways to steal, cheat, bully, act irresponsibly, and harm others.Bullying via camera cell phones and Internet is an international problem and misuse starts younger than you might imagine. BBC reports that one in nine 5-9 year olds has a mobile phone, and over a third of primary school children with...... Similar Editorial : by Sam Vaknin. | Source : Teenager Help
The Best Way To Protect Your Children In The Car Car seats may be required but there’s one other thing you should be doing to protect your children in the car, because the best-constructed car seat in the world doesn’t insure they’ll live through an accident.Prevention is the best cure, and driver error has been documented to contribute to over 90% of collisions.Your distractibility is crucial, and once again one of our best technological...... Similar Editorial : by Jane Fulton. | Source : Youth Programs
Spring Gardening Ideas For The Family Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden with your child. It's educational, good exercise, a great bonding activity, and great for self-esteem.PROPER TOOLSLittle hands need the right sized tools or they'll be frustrated, and "toys" are not sturdy enough. Child's garden gloves are available here: www.mybackyard.com/acatalog/.mybackyard_Shop_Child_s_Garden_Gloves_110.html. Gardens4Kids ( http:/...... Similar Editorial : by David. | Source : Family Activity
Need A Great Family Or On-Your_Own Winter Activity? When the holidays are over, and winter sets in, sometimes we’re looking for things to do. The same can be said of retirement, or if you’re just ready for a change-of-pace in your life, and a new interest. Well, if you start planning now, by this time next year you could be watching a lot of interesting things in your own back yard by turning it into a Backyard Wildlife Habitat. An official...... Similar Editorial : by Johnette Duff. | Source : Family Activity
