January 2012
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When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture
of one part vinegar (white or apple cider) and ten parts water.
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3% of the adult population suffers from ADD. The reality is that the pace of our modern society brings out the
characteristics that mimic ADD. The question then becomes, are you
suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder or from Modern Life Syndrome? Do you know anyone who does not exhibit some or all of these traits?
The truth is that society has evolved to bring those tendencies
to the forefront for all of us. We are now suffering from Modern
Life Syndrome as every part of our lives is barraged by messages
demanding attention. All of that is before you get to the office. The frenetic pace
continues as deadlines loom and you cope with constant interruptions.
End results are often that you have to work late, bring work home
with you, or come in early. You become tired and stressed, which
makes it even more difficult to focus. Whether you are suffering from Modern Life Syndrome or ADD, you need to employ processes that will limit distractions and increase your productivity. The strategies are similar: 1. Determine what your goals are, business and personal, and make sure some of your efforts each day are moving you in that direction. 2. Prioritize your work before you leave the office each evening. You will be focused from the time you start working the next day. 3. Plan a solid block of time with limited interruptions. Use that time for your most important, focused work. 4. Track what causes the interruptions. Once you find the routines, you can begin to eliminate some of these distractions. 5. Do not let email control your day. Set up specific blocks of time when you will focus on email alone. If you do not stop now to make changes, the result can be a major
overload because of constant stress. Stress is responsible for many
of our illnesses, from colds and flu to heart conditions. Wouldnt it be smarter to choose your priorities and be more productive in the process, before the ability to choose is taken away from you? Denise Landers is the author of
Destination: Organization, A Week by Week Journey and the owner
of Key Organization Systems,
Inc. Denise is a national speaker, trainer, and consultant
providing conference sessions, corporate training, and individual
assistance to improve daily workflow and time management skills.
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"Time is an illusion. Lunchtime
doubly so." "Time is at once the most valuable
and the most perishable of all our possessions."
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Smells: Too much of a good thing can be bad. Perfume and aftershave should be used sparingly and deodorant generously. Communication: Too little leaves the interviewer exasperated. Too much waist time and does not present you as a focused person who can get things done. Look at the accomplishment on your resume and prepare three levels of planned and rehearsed expansions on what is written. Each level will be a bit more detailed in case the interviewer wants to know more on that subject. The point is to control your time so you can cover all the areas in which you excel.
Slang and Street Speak is Not Cool Man! No matter what level job you are applying for eye contact, friendliness, manners, intelligence and professionalism will set you apart from your competition. Little Lies leave a Big Impression: Tell the
truth about your strengths and accomplishments but don't make them
grander than they are, we all have more to learn. It is human to
have weaknesses so know yours and explain how you manage or compensate
for them if you are asked. Don't hid a big mistake you have made
that may have gotten you fired. Be ready to let the interviewer
know what you have learned and how you plan to avoid such a mistake
in the future.
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Happy New Year
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