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Do You Need More Time

Do You Need More Time?Helaine Iris © 2004"I don't have enough time in my day." If only I received a nickel each time I heard those words. Come to think of it, I do. Sort of.Plenty of smart, successful people hire me to help them deal with t...

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Be Kind to Animals Teaching Tip

Did you know the first week in May is Be Kind to Animals Week? Here are a few ideas to help you get that message across to your children...no matter what month it is.1. Here is a poem to read, taken from May Days, Macmillan Seasonal Activity Packs, 1...

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10 Easy-to-Learn Tips On Handling Interruptions

10 Easy-to-Learn Tips On Handling Interruptions by: Catherine FranzImagine this, a co-worker enters your office and says: "Cathy, could I talk with you for a minute? I'm having a real problem with...." You glance at your watch and think of ...

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IF YOU DO NOT ASK, THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS NO

John wanted a particular week off this summer to attend a familyreunion. It was particularly important to him for two reasons:for the first time, every single member of the family would bethere, and it would be on Maui. He checked the office schedule...

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THE COTTAGE IN YOUR HEART

Daily life can range from ecstatic to something less than traumatic. It covers all territories in between. Every man, woman, or child will encounter problems, and annoyances, disappointments and pain. No one is given the privilege of not feeling - th...

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Overcoming Discouragement

We have all had times in our lives where someone discouraged our beliefs or even passions in life. Maybe someone told you that you couldn’t do something because of whom you are or where you come from. Maybe they told you that you weren’t “goodâ...

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Unemployment Blues Staying Afloat

The unemployment checks are running out and there is no potential job in sight. The wolf is knocking at the door and you need to survive. Here are five tips to keep you afloat.1. Ignore your ego and get everyone on board. You hate letting your child...

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How To Beat Procrastination At Work

How To Beat Procrastination At Work by: Peter Murphy Listen. If you don´t beat procrastination at work the long term consequences could be serious. Take this example of how expensive work procrastination can be... The assignment that your bos...

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Mitigating Factors

gating Factors by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 30, 2002 I am writing for advice on a personal dilemma of the most personal nature. I am male, mid-40s, married 20 years. After all these years, I still long t...

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Nine Lives

Lives by: Wayne and Tamara Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 2, 2002 My husband of four years has been arrested for the fourth time for hurting me. This time he strangled me. I always go back with him. He is in jail now with no m...

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