Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year!
May this New Year be filled with more joy, more happiness, and more occasions to celebrate life. See you in 2009!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Perfected-priced and thoughtful gifts
Strapped for cash? Still want to give? You Can. Just "think" a little creatively. Here's how:
1) Tasty treats: Fill a clear plastic bag with green, red or blue candies. Personalize it with a name tag and tie it with a bow, and you're all set. Nuts and dried fruit are also an option.
2) Share the memories: Find your favorites, create and account for family and friends on a photo sharing web site like Flickr and upload as often as you like.
3) Movie night: Go to the local library and rent your loved one's favorite DVD. Pop some popcorn and you're all set.
4) Give your time: Find a date you know you're available. Offer that time slot to a family member or friend to help with whatever they need. They'll surely thank you.
1) Tasty treats: Fill a clear plastic bag with green, red or blue candies. Personalize it with a name tag and tie it with a bow, and you're all set. Nuts and dried fruit are also an option.
2) Share the memories: Find your favorites, create and account for family and friends on a photo sharing web site like Flickr and upload as often as you like.
3) Movie night: Go to the local library and rent your loved one's favorite DVD. Pop some popcorn and you're all set.
4) Give your time: Find a date you know you're available. Offer that time slot to a family member or friend to help with whatever they need. They'll surely thank you.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Twitter, Tweet, Twhirl
Enough to make your head spin, eh? Does anyone even remember ask Jeeves? Oh well. No matter.
Just ask Mr. Tweet: www.mrtweet.net
Just ask Mr. Tweet: www.mrtweet.net
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Laid-off? Do these 10 Action Items Now
1. Get up early, and exercise. Run, walk, ride your bike, dance to a video. Move your body. Sweat.
2. Shower. Wash hair. Put on makeup if you wear makeup. Put on your favorite outfit. Eat a healthful and tasty breakfast.
3. Write a thank-you note to your former boss. Also to the people you worked with. It's classy. Plus, they will be more likely to remember you if they hear of any other opportunities (so include your contact info).
4. Take a good, honest look at your financial situation. Identify where you can immediately cut back on expenses—even if in a symbolic way only. You'll feel more in control.
5. Allow yourself to grieve. A job loss is like a death. Mourning is a normal, healthy reaction. Just don't let it be your only reaction.
6. Talk with someone smart and upbeat who makes you feel good about yourself.
7. Write out a plan of action. List the things you need to do (e.g., file for unemployment, gather references) in the order in which you need to do them.
8. Perfect your résumé. If you need help, remember that the library has, free, many books that will offer it.
9. Make a list of all your contacts: anyone/everyone who could possibly lead you to a new job.
10. Reflect. If you've been yearning to change careers, now's a great time. Start researching. Dive in.
Credit: Karen Burns, Working Girl, is the author of The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use,
2. Shower. Wash hair. Put on makeup if you wear makeup. Put on your favorite outfit. Eat a healthful and tasty breakfast.
3. Write a thank-you note to your former boss. Also to the people you worked with. It's classy. Plus, they will be more likely to remember you if they hear of any other opportunities (so include your contact info).
4. Take a good, honest look at your financial situation. Identify where you can immediately cut back on expenses—even if in a symbolic way only. You'll feel more in control.
5. Allow yourself to grieve. A job loss is like a death. Mourning is a normal, healthy reaction. Just don't let it be your only reaction.
6. Talk with someone smart and upbeat who makes you feel good about yourself.
7. Write out a plan of action. List the things you need to do (e.g., file for unemployment, gather references) in the order in which you need to do them.
8. Perfect your résumé. If you need help, remember that the library has, free, many books that will offer it.
9. Make a list of all your contacts: anyone/everyone who could possibly lead you to a new job.
10. Reflect. If you've been yearning to change careers, now's a great time. Start researching. Dive in.
Credit: Karen Burns, Working Girl, is the author of The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use,
Monday, December 1, 2008
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