1. Have a honey to be around.
2. Go to dinner, make a dinner, sip wine or your favourite beverage.
3. Give Valentines to little ones.
4. Dress in red or pink or both.
5. Last but not least. Eat lots of chocolates.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Friday, February 9, 2018
THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
The light at the end of the tunnel is a wonderful expression. But it could also be the light on the train that is about to hit you. Sometimes our lives take a dark and ominous route. It feels that there is no end in sight for the bad times. Seeing the light and working on better times is always a goal. However, life can throw lots of other curves, Waiting can be detrimental. So putting in positive elements in life is important too. Looking for the light but perhaps getting one's own light and carrying it to the end of the tunnel. Being proactive in the difficult times gives a sense of some control in a bad situation. How is your life lately? Do you feel too overwhelmed? What are strategies that work for you?
#lightattheendofthetunnel#negativeexperiences#positiveexperiences#hardtimes#lifetakestwistsandturns#carryyourownlight#strategiesforapositivelife
#lightattheendofthetunnel#negativeexperiences#positiveexperiences#hardtimes#lifetakestwistsandturns#carryyourownlight#strategiesforapositivelife
Thursday, February 8, 2018
5 THINGS THAT ARE BETTER IN PAPER THAN DIGITAL
Yes I know the whole trend to go digital. Go paperless. Save the environment. But aren't there rays or whatever that may not be so harmless about digital. Save the environment- the tree is already dead and the paper is now recycled anyway.
So what is good about some paper.
1. My newspaper. My magazine. My book. Map. It is much easier to read. It is fun to peruse. I can read those items anywhere. Cozy in a chair. At the beach. In bed.
2. My bills. Easier to read. Can file and every so many years shred the lot. Sure can save in files online but it may take longer to find the one sought. I like putting the information of when the bill was paid. Yes I have an amazing site- EVERNOTE which is my online backup for important documents and genealogical research. And an amazing modern scanner- SCAN SNAP to send items there. But some items in paper works too.
3. Paper/coin cash gives a reality of how much money is being spent.. Debit and credit is too easy to do.Some cash purchases keep us aware of how easy it is to spend money
4. Can save dozens and hundreds of photos. But flipping through a cell phone to see pictures doesn't cut it. Printing many and scrapbooking is enjoyable. The occasional ones in a nice frame and put in a place to see. Even making those lovely photo books with a theme. Still love to see my 45th anniversary book. Sure all the pictures can be saved digitally but what are you going to do with 20000 photos in 10 years? In the cloud! What if the cloud bursts? Some backup printed ones may be your salvation.
5. The postal code book. It takes so much time to find a postal code online. The old postal code book with all the streets can be reviewed and the postal code found in less time than it takes to go into the Canada 411 site online. No need to go through every person with the same name.
I am a modern Senior. I use all the modern gadgets. I use all the old fashioned ways of doing things. I use whatever works in a specific situation. I take pictures with my SLR/Digital camera as well as some on my cell phone. I am versatile and can do things differently. It really can not be said for many of the modern generation.
#digital#paperless#paperisokay#whythisseniorcanbeversatile#don'tbeconfinedtoonewayofdoingthings#Seniorsuseallsystems#Evernote#Scansnap#postalcodebook#isdigitalbest#paperworksforsomeactivities.
So what is good about some paper.
1. My newspaper. My magazine. My book. Map. It is much easier to read. It is fun to peruse. I can read those items anywhere. Cozy in a chair. At the beach. In bed.
2. My bills. Easier to read. Can file and every so many years shred the lot. Sure can save in files online but it may take longer to find the one sought. I like putting the information of when the bill was paid. Yes I have an amazing site- EVERNOTE which is my online backup for important documents and genealogical research. And an amazing modern scanner- SCAN SNAP to send items there. But some items in paper works too.
3. Paper/coin cash gives a reality of how much money is being spent.. Debit and credit is too easy to do.Some cash purchases keep us aware of how easy it is to spend money
4. Can save dozens and hundreds of photos. But flipping through a cell phone to see pictures doesn't cut it. Printing many and scrapbooking is enjoyable. The occasional ones in a nice frame and put in a place to see. Even making those lovely photo books with a theme. Still love to see my 45th anniversary book. Sure all the pictures can be saved digitally but what are you going to do with 20000 photos in 10 years? In the cloud! What if the cloud bursts? Some backup printed ones may be your salvation.
5. The postal code book. It takes so much time to find a postal code online. The old postal code book with all the streets can be reviewed and the postal code found in less time than it takes to go into the Canada 411 site online. No need to go through every person with the same name.
I am a modern Senior. I use all the modern gadgets. I use all the old fashioned ways of doing things. I use whatever works in a specific situation. I take pictures with my SLR/Digital camera as well as some on my cell phone. I am versatile and can do things differently. It really can not be said for many of the modern generation.
#digital#paperless#paperisokay#whythisseniorcanbeversatile#don'tbeconfinedtoonewayofdoingthings#Seniorsuseallsystems#Evernote#Scansnap#postalcodebook#isdigitalbest#paperworksforsomeactivities.
Monday, February 5, 2018
FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT
Sometimes the insecurities of life creep up on us. So acting in control and competent can help until the reality of handling the situation is manageable. Being an adult. Being reassured. Knowing where the competence lies in activities. Just acting in control can help in becoming in control. Not reacting to emotional hijacks. It is hard when there is little respect. Some people love to catch others off guard. Be in control of the little things. Matching one's clothes. What to eat for dinner. Making the bed every morning. Grasp the areas of life where there is some control. Review old accomplishments. Say to yourself you are a good person, smart and capable of facing the challenges of the day. Keep doing this! So Fake it until you make it. You will get there!
#challenges#fakingituntilyoumakeit#accomplishments#emotionalhijacks#respect#keepingcalmwhenbeingcaughtoffguard#gettingsomecontrolinlife#knowingyouareagoodperson#knowingyouareasmartperson#lifecanbefunandproductive#smallareasoflifewherethereiscontrol
#challenges#fakingituntilyoumakeit#accomplishments#emotionalhijacks#respect#keepingcalmwhenbeingcaughtoffguard#gettingsomecontrolinlife#knowingyouareagoodperson#knowingyouareasmartperson#lifecanbefunandproductive#smallareasoflifewherethereiscontrol
Sunday, February 4, 2018
5 WAYS TO SURVIVE AN AUTOCRATIC MANAGEMENT TEAM
There are different types of leadership. Laissez faire. The Participative leader. The Transactional leader. The Transformational leader.
For those under the rule of the Autocratic leader, it can be a stifling work environment. So how to survive.
1. Recognize that this is the style of the manager or workplace. Research the style. Okay if in the Army but most workplaces suffer under this leadership style. Like it or lump it attitude. Do it my way!
2. Keep yours ideas and thoughts to yourself. The leader does not care how you feel. Even in group discussions thinking outside the box is not welcome. The manager wants head nodding and approval of his or her ideas. Not yours.
3. Find ways to put meaning in your job. Keep your professional integrity. Whatever your discipline use the knowledge base you have. Concentrate on the client group.
4. Understand the Autocratic leader may have many insecurities. So be careful. Often perfectionists!
5. When the style just becomes intolerable, start to put in place your own confidential exit plan. Life is too short to live under a dictatorship at work when living in a democracy. Autocratic managers create unwarranted stress and anxiety in their workforce personnel. Your own mental and physical health is worth more to you.
#autocraticleaders#stiflingworkenvironment#personalideasnotwelcome#justlikeadictatorship#stressful#anxiety#professionalintegrity#
For those under the rule of the Autocratic leader, it can be a stifling work environment. So how to survive.
1. Recognize that this is the style of the manager or workplace. Research the style. Okay if in the Army but most workplaces suffer under this leadership style. Like it or lump it attitude. Do it my way!
2. Keep yours ideas and thoughts to yourself. The leader does not care how you feel. Even in group discussions thinking outside the box is not welcome. The manager wants head nodding and approval of his or her ideas. Not yours.
3. Find ways to put meaning in your job. Keep your professional integrity. Whatever your discipline use the knowledge base you have. Concentrate on the client group.
4. Understand the Autocratic leader may have many insecurities. So be careful. Often perfectionists!
5. When the style just becomes intolerable, start to put in place your own confidential exit plan. Life is too short to live under a dictatorship at work when living in a democracy. Autocratic managers create unwarranted stress and anxiety in their workforce personnel. Your own mental and physical health is worth more to you.
#autocraticleaders#stiflingworkenvironment#personalideasnotwelcome#justlikeadictatorship#stressful#anxiety#professionalintegrity#
FEBRUARY- MONTH OF SPORTS
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. American Football at its best! An excuse to have a good meal of wings and pizza while watching football. The half-time show is the best. Then the Olympics from South Korea. Time to be patriotic and root for out home grown athletes. Those of us who buy the red mitts every year from Hudson's Bay are already on board to support them. February can be a time of heightened depression so having some fun events to cheer works with the doldrums. Of course indoor exercise or going to the gym is always a way to keep pace with our athletes. Many families skate or ski together. My daughter on blog House of Kerrs reviewed The Bentway a new skating trail in downtown Toronto. Of course across the country there are many places for outdoor skating. So watching, participating and cheering any favourite team makes February fun for sports.
#HouseofKerrs#theBentway#Olympics#SouthKorea#chickenwingsandpizza#SuperBowl#patriotic#athletes#Canadianredmittens#Februaryamonthofdepression#skiing#outdoorskating#indoorskating
#HouseofKerrs#theBentway#Olympics#SouthKorea#chickenwingsandpizza#SuperBowl#patriotic#athletes#Canadianredmittens#Februaryamonthofdepression#skiing#outdoorskating#indoorskating
Thursday, February 1, 2018
WELCOME TO FEBRUARY-MONTH OF LOVE
So Valentine's Day is in February and we think of love. Some say a contrived card company event. However, the red and white and chocolate make it fun. An excuse to have a dinner out with hubbie or family. Time to buy flowers or other little treats. For most Canadians we think it is the last month of winter.Ground Hog Day to let us how long until Spring is vital! Yes I know March can be brutal and cold but February takes us 1 month closer to Spring. So we live in hope.There is also Super Bowl Sunday if a sports fan. There are some family birthdays, another excuse to have a cake. Well it is okay to have cake anytime! Another winter month to consolidate plans and finish indoor projects. Taking care of business like the song goes. Personal stuff! I look at the January cleanup of some areas of my home so it entices me to continue the process. Every box packed. Every closet cleaned is validating. Some goals achieved. But there are fun events to enjoy! So bring it on February, the short month of the year!
#February#Februaryfun#Valentine'sDay#GroundHogDay#chocolate#fun#cake#sportsfan#SuperBowlSunday#love#family#familyfun#planning
#February#Februaryfun#Valentine'sDay#GroundHogDay#chocolate#fun#cake#sportsfan#SuperBowlSunday#love#family#familyfun#planning
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