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Good Stuff To Go Into 2006

Posted by Unknown on 12:48 PM
My new thing for ’06 is “Get it right, get it tight” I know that doesn’t rhyme with ’06. But, I have already decided that that is going to be my battle cry for the year.

’05 has been a good year for me personally. I did a lot of growing within this year. I learned that it is okay to think about myself. Life is easier when I don’t do things that I don’t want to do. The world isn’t going to end if I say, “No”. Also, you shouldn’t say, “No” to everything because you could be blocking your blessings. When you choose yourself than others will you choose you. Sometimes people are in your life for a reason and a season. It is okay to let people go. And, most importantly, you should celebrate yourself! Everyday is a new opportunity for something wonderful and fantastic to happen to you.

I came across some information that may be useful to you to start your New Year off right:

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Is being more organized on your list of must do’s for the New Year. With help from Office Depot, in 30 minutes a day for five days you can become more organized in your business life. Some of the tips can also be used in your personal life as well, you can download a free copy of "The Office Depot Five-Day Office Makeover Plan" at http://www.officedepot.com/getorganized


Whether you want to lose weight, maintain where you are or you need a little motivation to take yourself to the next level, here is some help. From January 2 – January 8 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST, consumers can dial in to the “Fresh Resolution Hotline,” 1-877-Now Fresh (877-669-3737) and receive free support, advice and resources from ADA nutritionist. Also, you can sign up at http://www.subwayfreshresolutions.com to receive free daily telephone reminders and motivational recordings from Jared throughout the month of January.


Here are some really useful tips for Career, Health and Maintaining Goals

TIPS FOR JOB HUNTING ON THE INTERNET
Here are Job-Hunt.org's seven rules for searching for a job using the internet:
Protect your privacy.

1. For your job search, use an anonymous e-mail address (HotMail, Yahoo, etc.), and limit the contact information in your resume to your e-mail address and cell phone or other unlisted phone number.

2. Don't look for a job with a new employer while you are at work.
That's a quick and easy way to get fired. According to a 2005 American Management Association survey, 76% of employers monitored employee Web surfing, and 25% fired employees for inappropriate use of the Web or e-mail.

3. Use the Web to research an employer before you apply for a job.
Visit the employer's Website to see what they do, and find job postings. Also visit Yahoo Finance, BusinessWire.com, PRNewsWire.com, Hoover's, etc. to discover the latest news about their industry, competition and financial situation. Don't be the last person hired before layoffs begin. Guess who'll be first out?

4. Don't depend on any Web job site (large or small) to find you a job.
Job boards can be very effective, but recruiters receive an overwhelming number of resumes for every job. Instead, differentiate yourself from the crowd by following these rules and following up on every application, politely but relentlessly.

5. Use the Web to expand and renew your personal network.
Check your school's career center, local job search support group, former employer's "alumni" network, and/or any professional or industry organizations you have joined. Post privacy-sensitive profiles with sites like LinkedIn, Ziggs, ZoomInfo, etc., but be cautious about disclosing information irrelevant to your job search.

6. Leverage technology to differentiate yourself from the pack.
Use the computer combined with your research to create resumes and cover letters customized for specific opportunities. Unless directed otherwise, copy the text of your resume and cover letter into an e-mail. Don't attach them.

7. Don't expect e-mail to be reliable. Most organizations protect their e-mail systems with spam filters that might send your message to the junk mail folder. And their messages to you may meet the same fate. Follow up via phone, and check your junk mail folders often.

Find more information on using e-mail, protecting privacy, and online networking at http://www.Job-Hunt.org, recipient of several prestigious awards including Forbes Magazine's "Best of the Web" and PC Magazine's "Best of the Internet."


10 TIPS FROM CAROL ESPEL, National Director of Group Fitness and Exercise Physiologist


1. Create your own contract. Write a contract to yourself with your resolutions and all the reasons why you want to keep them, and then sign it! By signing the contract your have committed to yourself that you are going to stick to your Resolutions.

2. Make small, attainable goals. If weight loss is your goal then consider starting out with 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity 2-3 times a week, then slowly increase your time to 30 minutes each session. You will begin to see and feel a difference in a few short weeks!

3. Hire a certified personal trainer. Having a trainer will keep you on track and give you the motivation and direction you need to obtain your goals.

4. Clear your shelves and fridge! Throw out all of the junk food in your house; if it isn't in the house you won't be able to eat it when you feel the urge. Replace old snack foods with new ones like cut veggies and fresh fruit.

5. Stay off the scale. Use the way your clothes fit to judge your progress, not the bathroom scale. Muscle is denser than fat. You may be losing inches without significant weight loss.

6. Chose an activity that you really enjoy doing. Participating in activities that you enjoy such as walking, riding a bike or going to group exercise classes will not only keep you motivated, but, by mixing them up, will keep boredom from setting in.

7. Make it part of your day. Schedule exercise as if it were lunch. No one likes skipping meals right? Then don't skip your exercise appointment.

8. Motivate yourself by listening to music while you exercise. Putting on your favorite music while you exercise will lift your spirits and put some pep in your step.

9. Exercise with a friend. Having someone that needs you to motivate them as you much as you need motivation helps you both stay on track.

10. Reward yourself. Once you achieve a short-term goal, do something nice for yourself ... perhaps buy a new piece of clothing that makes you feel great.

Enjoy the process and arrive at your goals in a timely manner. As your lifestyle changes, your activity and strength will naturally increase and results will come in an easeful and enjoyable progression.

SOURCE Equinox Fitness Club
Web Site: http://www.equinoxfitness.com


SIX TIPS THAT CAN HELP ANY GOAL SETTING EXERCISE LEAD TO MORE EFFECTIVE RESULTS

1. Fix in the mind, the exact goal. One must be able to imagine what it will feel like to have achieved the goal. This is the mental picture which will provide the "compass" towards its attainment.

2. Determine exactly what will be done to achieve this goal.

3. Establish a date for when this goal will be achieved.

4. Create a detailed plan and take some action immediately.

5. Write out a clear statement of the goal.

6. Review the goal, preferably out loud, twice a day.

You can get more insights about this topic from Dave Saunders’ website http://www.the-time-management-guy.com.


The Harvard Women's Health Watch suggests six reasons to get enough sleep:

1. Learning and memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory through a process called memory consolidation. In studies, people who'd slept after learning a task did better on tests later.

2. Metabolism and weight: Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite.

3. Safety: Sleep debt contributes to a greater tendency to fall asleep during the daytime. These lapses may cause falls and mistakes such as medical errors, air traffic mishaps, and road accidents.

4. Mood: Sleep loss may result in irritability, impatience, inability to concentrate, and moodiness. Too little sleep can also leave you too tired to do the things you like to do.

5. Cardiovascular health: Serious sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels,and irregular heartbeat.

6. Disease: Sleep deprivation alters immune function, including the activity of the body's killer cells. Keeping up with sleep may also help fight cancer.

Harvard Women's Health Watch is available from Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, for $24 per year. Subscribe at http://www.health.harvard.edu/women or by calling 1-877- 649-9457 (toll free).

Quote for the Day

"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."
-Audre Lorde, Poet (1934-1992)

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Tips for Celebrating on a Budget

Posted by Unknown on 9:27 PM
I know that I have not written in awhile. I really didn’t have much going on. Thanks to a very good friend of mine, I had a wonderful fantastic Christmas. Thank you, Deborah! She had great company! Great food! And, great wine! It was true celebration. Since my last birthday, anyone that knows me knows that I am all for celebrating. I came across some great entertaining tips from Valorie Luther of White Linen Events. You can use these tips to create and organize a New Year’s Eve Party, your next Birthday Party or anything else that you can think of that deserves a celebration.

Here are some tips to help you create and organize any party, especially New Year's Eve.

Food: Make it easy. If you love to cook then go for the complicated menu, but for those of us who have had it with the big meals from the holidays, make party planning effortless and either order in or prepare simple dishes. Last year, I made pizzas on pre-made pizza crust. I got creative with the ingredients which made it fun and easy for me and satisfying for my guests (have you ever tried humus, spinach sautéed in garlic, northern white beans and parmesan cheese on a crust or strips of steak on a crust covered with 3 different cheeses?). Stress free is the key here because if you are happy, your guests will be delighted.

Drinks: Drinks don't have to be complicated either. With such a small and familiar group of guests, it should be easy to serve them. Go to your regular liquor store to get some advice on new and different red, white and sparkling wines. Go to http://www.bartender.com to get some new ideas on fun drinks and go to http://www.floras-hideout.com for some original non alcoholic drinks. Whether you go with the usual or the unusual, just make sure your guests are comfortable with the choices you provide.

Decorating: Again, make it simple and fun. A good friend and amazing event designer Ruth Ridgeway of Ruth Ridgeway Designs goes for an Asian theme on New Year's Eve. She gets two large blocks of homosote, a pressed fiber board that is heat proof and easy to cut, and she puts a couple of low saw horses underneath to make a big table. She covers it with some interesting fabric and throws pillows on the floor for seating. Ruth uses fun chargers, plates, rice bowls and sake cups she has bought from Chinatown in New York City along with candles and orchids to add a special touch to the table. She then orders in Chinese and is ready for a relaxing evening with close friends. Make the theme simple and make it your own!

Entertainment: For a New Year's Eve casual get together, again, make it simple. Good conversation, a favorite line up of music piped in from your CD system, and confetti and blowers for the midnight celebration will do it. Less is always more. It's the connection that the hosts have with the guests that really counts at that moment when the hand strikes midnight.

You are now on your way to having a relaxing low-key yet festive party for your family and/or friends. New Year's Eve only comes around once a year so give yourself a gift of enjoying yourself and your guests by planning ahead and making it simple.

About White Linen Events
Valorie Luther is Principal of White Linen Events which is an event management company specializing in weddings, private parties, corporate functions and fundraisers where the mission, through the experience and skills of Valorie Luther and her team, is to understand the client's vision and goals and then exceed their expectations by creating and managing an exceptional event!

Valorie Luther is available for speaking engagements and writing assignments on Entertaining. For more go to her blog:
http://Entertainingnews.blogspot.com

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