Category Archives: Encouragement

Reflections: Be Grateful

be gratefulBe grateful for what you have today.  At times we may feel a desire for more possessions in life when we truly don’t need them. The need for a new car, new house, new phone, new clothes or shoes, etc. because we have “earned” it. In reality, we are just fine with what we have.  Let’s take a moment to appreciate what we do have – show gratitude. No matter what your situation is, your situation would be envied by someone else in the world. The small things: clean drinking water; warm water to bathe; a bed; shelter; loved ones; and an able body and mind. These are just few things we may have and don’t fully appreciate.
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Six Quick Tips To Survive a Snowstorm At Home

survive a snowstormDuring the winter months inclement weather can come out of nowhere, catching you off guard and unprepared. Presently, about 30 million people on the East Coast are under blizzard watches and warning due to a potential historic storm (named Jonas by the Weather Channel). Ice, strong winds, and wet heavy snow are all expected. Some areas may get up to two feet of snow. Power outages, blowing snow, thunder snow, and low visibility are all concerns.

As a reminder, here are some helpful tips to survive a snowstorm while keeping you and your loved ones safe:
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Five Ways To Fix Your Negative Reference

negative referenceMany people mistakenly think that employers are not allowed to give a negative reference. As along as the information is accurate, your former employer has all the rights to give a detailed bad reference should someone seek  it. If you left the company on bad terms, then you need to find a way to get your next job without being affected by the negative feedback. Luckily, this guide will equip you with ways to fix a negative reference.

Eliminate the Reference

If you may have had problems with your immediate supervisor, at times the best option is to eliminate him or her altogether from your references.This does not mean that you do not have anything linking you with the previous organization. On the contrary, you can include someone else who will give a positive assessment of your contribution to the organization.
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Reflections: New Year’s Resolutions

new year's resolutions2016 is here!

We’ve made it.

It was just yesterday, the world was scared of Y2K when the year 2000 came ringing in.

The years pass quickly.  The Y2K scare was 16 years ago. Have you made progress in the last 16 years? If not, we don’t want another 16 years to pass us
by before we truly start living the life we have dreamed of.
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