The New Year is in full swing, which means ‘back on the road’ for the Road Warriors of the corporate world. It’s also the time of year when more people become ill. Because travelers are in constant contact with so many people, they are at higher risk for getting sick. Here are some tips on how to stay well and stay safe while living out of a suitcase.Continue reading
10 February 2016 
The Power of Real Beauty
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Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful. This desire is not evil or being conceited; it is part of how you are made. If that is true, and it is, why do so many women struggle with insecurities about their appearance?
How would you respond if someone you just met told you that you are beautiful? Would you believe them, or would you discount their comment? Maybe you would smile and say, ‘Thank you,’ but in your heart doubt what they have said.
Doubt is often rooted in comparison. If I looked like ________, then I would be beautiful. Every time you compare your reflection in the mirror to the constant flood of perfectly altered photos in the media, and on social media, insecurities take hold. No one can measure up to that – not even the models.Continue reading
3 February 2016 
Time Marches On
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It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? ~Mother Theresa
To each of us is given a very precious commodity – time. It marks our years, our months, our days, our moments. For some, time creeps along painfully slow – for others, time seems to evaporate. Rich or poor, we all are given the same 86,400 seconds each day.
How did you spend the first 2,592,000 seconds in January? More importantly, how will you spend the remaining seconds in 2016? While some moments you can plan, other moments just happen.Continue reading
30 December 2015 
When Should I Text, Post or Make a Phone Call?
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We love to connect with friends and family, and technology has made that easier than ever. In a flash, you can text someone about a silly moment you are experiencing or post on social media a photo from your day.
Technology can also be used to say things that are hurtful, mean-spirited, damage reputations and destroy friendships. Many things are said online that would never be said if standing face-to-face. Sometimes hurtful comments are made on purpose, other times, comments are simply misunderstood. How many times has someone misunderstood you when you were sharing something in person? It happens all the time, and adding a smiley face at the end of a text does not guarantee the other person understands your comment. Communication includes not only the words you say but how you say them.Continue reading
9 August 2015 
Don’t Do This at Work
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Every job has its share of frustrations, and those frustrating moments typically have little to do with job responsibilities or technical issues. Many of these office stress points are due to inappropriate behavior, dress, grooming or communication. These aggravating situations often are the ‘elephant in the room’ that no-one is willing to address.
Here are some of the most common things people wish others would never do in the office.Continue reading
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