Quick Tips (from ecouragement.com)

Make It Social

Exercise can easily be combined with quality time with family and friends, thus creating a multiple positive. Find a workout partner to hit the gym with or take an after dinner walk with family. Both will help time pass more easily and deepen your personal relationships by allowing for concentrated bonding time.

Use Vinegar To: Clean Window Blinds

Create a solution consisting of equal parts vinegar and water. Put on a while cotton glove and dip your fingers in the solution and then slide them across the blind, one on each side of the slats. Keep a bucket of clean water nearby to rinse off your glove occasionally.

Help Your Boss Succeed

Your immediate boss is often the main person who will decide if you’ll be promoted. So, impressing them is a top priority. Be aware of what is going to make your boss successful and figure out how you can help.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Lean Back

Scottish and Canadian researchers say that parking your torso at a 90 degree angle strains your spine. Instead, recline the seat back slightly. The ideal angle is 45 degrees off vertical.

Perishable Food Tips

-Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods within two hours of purchasing or preparing.

-Freeze ground meat, poultry and fish unless you expect to eat it within two days.

Dress Professionally

Dressing unprofessionally might be viewed by some as the statement that you don’t care about your job. Take a cue from your coworkers to get an idea of what’s acceptable. You don’t have to be a boring dresser to be professional, but you shouldn’t look like you’ve just rolled in from clubbing.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Positive Thinking Advice

Use this positive thinking twist.

Negative Self-Talk: “It’s too complicated.”

Positive Spin: “I’ll tackle it from a different angle.”

Date Yourself

Make the most of your single life. Take a class, write that novel, or learn a new skill. Whatever you love to do, do it! There is no better time than the present when you are solely responsible for you.

Always Be Prepared

Successful networking can be about being prepared. Don’t go anywhere without copies of your resume and business or networking cards. Keep them in your car or briefcase – you never know when you’ll meet someone who can be of great assistance.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Quiet Your Mind

Remember, stress is a component of nearly every major disease. One of the few solutions that have been shown to reduce stress is meditation. Take a few moments a day to quiet your mind, calm your nervous system and lower your heart rate with deep breathing. The health benefits will pay off beyond your expectations.