Yes, you CAN make time for exercise today!
"If you’ve recently identified more excuses than reasons to visit
the gym, you may be battling a case of boredom in your exercise routine.
Simple, small changes in your normal regime may reunite your feet and
the elliptical machine once again.
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| Model: Ms. Farrah Florer |
Don't get wasted at work!
Productivity Expert Laura Stack zeroed in on some very helpful insights into feeling good about working in the corporate setting -- she has this 7 Tips for Leaving the Office Earlier...so intriguingly true!
1. Stop participating in the cultural rules. Commit to getting out the
door on time. Who decided that you should work until 7:00 p.m.? How much
is the time “you’re devoting because you’re a salaried employee and
obligated to do what it takes to get the job done” worth?
2. Start meetings before 4:00 p.m. If you have some say or control
regarding meeting times, schedule them to end by 4:30. Preferably,
start meetings right after lunch. Block out your calendar beginning at
4:00 every day so people can’t schedule with you. And don’t ask people
to begin projects at 4:45 PM. Respect their right to a life, too.
3. Be assertive. Don’t be afraid to tell others, “I leave work at 5:00,
on time, every day. I have a 5:30 commitment I must adhere to.” It’s
none of their business that your commitment is with yourself or your
family. People tend to support others when their goals are made public.
4. Schedule fixed office hours. If you have an assistant, block off
certain hours a few days a week to accept appointments. Perhaps Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, you take appointments from 9:00 to 10:30 and 2:00
to 3:30. This way you don’t have interruptions overlapping the time
you’re trying to leave the office.
5. Make preparations to leave. Gather up your coat and put it in a
visible spot so others can see you’re on your way out. Close your door a
few minutes before quitting time so people will think you’re busy or
already gone. Whatever they want, it can wait until tomorrow.
6. Challenge your assumptions. Long hours aren’t “the way it is.” To
reduce the time pressure you feel, decide to reclaim your day, not by
working longer, but to finish your work within the workday. Don’t focus
on “catching up.” You will never catch up. There will always be more
things to do than time to do them. By being more productive during the
day, you’ll get the same amount of work done and leave earlier.
7. Start small. Pick a single day, perhaps Thursdays, to be “the” day
you leave work on time. To support this decision, you will automatically
begin to be more productive on Thursdays and work your day more
carefully. Keep working on productivity skills and adding more days,
until you’re working your 40-hour workweek again and accomplishing even
better results.
(C) Copyright 2005 Laura Stack, MBA, CSP. All rights reserved.
This article may be reprinted provided the following credit line is
present: "Laura M. Stack, MBA, CSP, is "The Productivity Pro"® and the
author of Leave the Office Earlier. She presents keynotes and seminars
on time management, information overload, and personal productivity.
Contact her at 303-471-7401 or Laura@TheProductivityPro.com."
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| Angel Aquino for The Spa |
Your skin and your body needs frequent breaks. We go through the week and work in our offices, and exercise outdoors, or in the gym. But do we take care of our skin and body? I don't just mean visits to the dermatologist clinic. Premium spas have got nice, cozy environments that offer scientifically-tested facial procedures, and skin toning, exfoliation and moisturizing treatments that let's your skin breathe out the toxic day away, leaving you not just clean-feeling but also refreshed and revitalized. Throw in a massage as well, to make the pampering complete. Be careful though of the salon-type establishments that offer services that are not supervised by medical experts.
Here's one place where you'll never go wrong:
It's about time men made statements with the socks they wear. And with all the new designs and colors available these days, self-expression has never been so interesting and liberating. Are you a green sock person, or a red sock kind of guy -- colors show who you are, and what you aim to be.
"A skater’s feet can get pretty gnarly after a day of riding, but wearing
the proper sock can help keep the grossness to a minimum. Cotton socks,
once wet, do not dry out easily. Therefore, choose a sock that has
excellent breathability and moisture-wicking properties. In addition to keeping your feet dry, make sure that
your socks don’t sag and crumple up in your shoe – this can cause pain
and blisters. Reinforced toes and heels will also keep you comfortable,
not to mention your socks will last longer."
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Breathing is an essential aspect of wellness. Try taking slow and deep breaths inside a forest or a lakeside where oxygen abounds from the surrounding plant life -- you can feel a definite difference from being inside an air-conditioned room.
Wash socks regularly and avoid nasty stuff like Athlete's Foot, and that gnarly wet feet smell. The people who live in the same room with you will appreciate it.
Repeatedly wearing socks after use is unhygienic, but sometimes, we get into situations when we have to re-use. I heard about socks that contain some special charcoal fiber that absorbs odor and moisture that causes fungus and bacteria.
They also
retain infrared rays from the environment that promotes blood
circulation and enhances human resistance to ailments. How "coal" is that? :)
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