Quick Tips (from ecouragement.com)

Snack Smart To Sleep Well

Big meals right before bed are no conducive to a good night’s sleep. Instead, small snacks before bed can be helpful, especially foods like turkey and milk that contain tryptophan. And avoid alcohol. Even though it can induce sleepiness, the effect wears off and you’ll not have restful sleep.

Consider Your Compliments

Yes, kids need plenty of encouragement, but common compliments like “good job” or over-exaggerated ones like, “that is the best drawing ever!” can make them start to ignore what you say. Try to offer specific, positive feedback. Also, don’t praise your child if they do something they’re supposed to do. In that case, a simple ‘thank you’ should suffice.

Keep A Daily List

Keep a pad at your desk for any notes you want to make for yourself during the day. Go over this list at the end of the day and copy anything that’s still pertinent to a new list and recycle the original paper.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Enjoy Yourself

Don’t make the mistake of putting off appreciating what you’ve already got until a later date. Make a list entitled “Achievements and Successes.’ Keep this list open and ongoing. Get into the habit of paying regular attention to your successes, no matter how small they may be!

Positive Parenting And TV

Encourage kids to watch shows with positive role models, that teach cooperation, interaction and appreciation for other cultures. Also, help your children become aware of special effects used on TV. It will help them understand the difference between what’s real and not.

Get Started Today

Make a list of career challenges for the week and start conquering them today. Be sure to celebrate your achievements along the way. The small steps you take today will lead to big accomplishments later on.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Use Affirmations

Using affirmations is a great way to boost your self esteem. Get into the habit of continually saying and thinking positive statements to yourself. Allow yourself to experience the positive feelings about your statements.

Protect Your Pets From: Nuts

Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic to pets. Effects can be anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Adverse reactions can develop within 12 hours from ingestion.

Answer To Tough Interview Question

“What are your weaknesses?”

Don’t take this question literally and start bad mouthing yourself! Take a potential weakness and put a positive spin on it. Something like, “I am very detail oriented and in some positions that’s not a good fit. This position, however, seems to be tailor made for such focus.”

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Change Your Scenery

Break out of your routine and do something different. Take a drive into the country, go to a museum, or check out that new café across town. New adventures improve your mood and your health.