Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply get up and move away from our desk, or change our scenery, create a stop-gap in our brain from what a feels like a problem solving explosion. We need a 180° change from where we are at the moment. I learned all about this and developed…
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Walking as an exercise requires some careful planning. The right footwear, the right surface, fair weather conditions, safe routes, scenic interests, and the ABC’s of Always Be Cautious. We all have friends who are avid walkers, who every day in any climate get out and walk, often buffeting themselves from what I call, “iron sword…
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When I first began working in the health care industry back in the late ’70’s, I was so happy to be in a field where I could make a difference, and grateful that I worked for a company that invited, welcomed and shared my zeal for innovative ideas to improve the lives of those in…
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Professional Desk Companion: Your Journal: Section 4: COMMUTING WHETHER IN YOUR AUTO How to Beat the Stress of Commuting The old quote: “Happiness is a way of travel, not a means to an end,” expresses the right idea. We can choose to be relaxed and comfortable or we can choose that everything and everyone is…
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Professional Desk Companion: Your Journal Section 4: COMFORTS This section is designed with your comfort in mind. Here to help you navigate around the day-to-day, unchangeable stress of the work environment, unforeseen events, and other miscellaneous difficulties, these tools will provide you with solutions to guide you through calmer, more productive, and enjoyable days at…
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Professional Desk Companion: Your Journal Section 3: THE TASK LOG The goal of this section is to keep a list of your completed tasks and the tasks set up for the next day. The purpose of this “listicle” is so that by the end of the day or weekend, you can leave work at work!…
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REDUCING COMMUNTOR STRESS ABOARD A BUS, TRAIN OR PLANE Many people today commute by car for a total of almost four hours a day to and from work. No easy task. Others must commute for business a few times per month or only once in a while. While the stress of driving yourself is removed,…
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