Feeling tired already just thinking about the rest of the year??? Listen to Bruce’s tips on how to cope at this busy time of the year, keep up with the demands of Christmas and most importantly keep your relationships first and foremost in mind….
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The couples’ relationship can be strengthened through a variety of strategies. There is no single method for fortifying that bond, but a variety of techniques to make us closer. The goals of such ventures should be focused upon keeping the relationship fun and interesting, as well as bringing us closer while ensuring that each partner maintain their own personal sense of self. The overall objective, though, is to bring two people into harmony and creating an irrevocable sense of unity that will survive the test of time.
All couples, at some point in their lives, began as two strangers happening upon their mutual love for one another in some way. Many of us met during high school, where we had often been friends before becoming romantically involved. A number of us will reveal that we met the love of our life on a blind date or through a dating service. Still others happened upon one another through coincidence or maybe it was fate. Whatever the means by which we came into this relationship, we started out as individuals coming together.
It is important to preserve our sense of self, even in the closest of couples’ relationships. This can be achieved easily by exploring one another’s interest and committing to doing so throughout our time together. This may require us to compromise at times, but this act in and of itself serves to show our commitment to making our partner happy. Additionally, we may discover things we have in common that we never realized, thus bringing us that much closer.
Also integral are the things we do for one another out of a pure desire to make our partner happy. These types of gestures not only tell our partner how much we love them, but also show that we can act on behalf of our partner in a truly unselfish fashion. Preparing a lovely candlelight dinner after our loved one has worked beyond their usual shift or surprising our lover with a picnic lunch can have positive effects that reach beyond that of our original expectation.
Finally, it is absolutely necessary that we give our partner peace of mind in knowing that our love is unconditional. A number of couples have revealed that their biggest fears about the stability of their relationship lie in the prospect of an expected event. Women often fear how their partner will react if they gain weight or if their outer appearance is compromised. Men regularly feel apprehensive about losing the love of their girlfriend should they become unemployed or be robbed of the ability to care for themselves. As such, we must make it clear to our partner that our love is not based upon the material or superficial, but upon their character, their values and the way they love us.
What’s the difference between nagging and being truthful about how you want your partner to behave in your relationship? What are the outcomes if you don’t ask for what you want?
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Have you noticed how the world is getting busier and everyone seems cranky these days? We seem to have forgotten to have fun and be nice to each other. Listen to Bruce’s latest podcast for tips on how to get playful and laugh at yourself again!
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Everyone has had times where they may have stuck their foot in their mouth at work. This is common because no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. But, we may actually be engaging in activities that could be irritating our boss and we may not even realize that we are doing it. This article will examine some of the behaviors that we may engage in that could be really irritating our boss and we do not even know it.
Most individuals in today’s society have access to cell phones. These cell phones are not used for simple phone calls anymore. They are like mini computers that are carried around and fit into our pockets. Because of this, more and more people are using them everywhere they go. The sad part about that is that they are also being used at the workplace. This can become very frustrating for an employer. Not to mention the fact that it is not very professional for someone to be talking on their cell phone, or sending text messages, while they are on the job. Therefore, it is most important to make sure that the cell phones are put away while you are at work. Take time at lunch, or on a 15 minute break, to check any messages. This should be the only time that you should be on your cell phone.
Having meetings with your employer may not be very exciting for many people. Actually, it can be very stressful for some, but for others it might create a lot of stress and anxiety. No matter how these meetings make you feel, you should never spend time looking for a clock or checking your watch. You must remember that the individual you are speaking to is your boss. He, or she, has called the meeting for a reason and continually checking the time can show that you are not interested in what they have to say. This can be very irritating for an employer that is trying to have a serious conversation with their employees.
How many times have you received personal calls on your place of employments phone line? This is common in times of emergency. But, it is not something that should be a habit. You are not in your home so you should not be carrying out various social calls throughout the day. This is rude and it also disrupts your work. Therefore, you will want to instruct others to make sure that they are not calling you at work unless they have an emergency. Save the chit chat for when you are at home.
You may think that informing your boss about everything that is going on in the office is the correct thing to do. It shows that you are responsible and you take your job seriously. Stop and think about that before you carry out with those plans. Many employers will view this as tattling and it is frowned upon in the workplace, just like it was in school. So, do not tattle on your co-workers. Focus on your work, and your job. Do the best that you can and then move on for the day. Only report things that may be illegal, or that could cause a safety issue.
With individuals continuing to struggle through this rough economy, it is becoming more and more important to teach our children about money and the value that it has. Many parents do not take the time to think about it, but it is best to begin teaching our children about money when they are very young. There are many different ways to accomplish this goal and this article will discuss a few ideas that parents can try.
One way to begin teaching children about money is to get them a bank at a very young age. Then, when spare change is found on the floor, or on the countertops at home, parents can give this change to their children to place in their banks. This is a very easy way to begin teaching children about what it means to save money. Parents can also begin to teach their children about what each piece of change is, such as a penny or a dime. They can also help their children learn how much each one is worth.
Next, it is very important for parents to help their children understand the importance of a dollar. This means that children need to begin earning their money at a very young age. Parents should not simply hand their children money each and every time that they ask for it. They should also help their children learn to save for the things that they really want. For example, if your child wants a new video game, that would be a good time to help your child fully understand what it means to work for money. You could help them save their money and help them fully understand how much they will need in order to get the game that they want. This sounds really harsh to some parents, but when parents are continually spending money on games every other week, it can become very expensive. So, parents need to help their children learn the value of a dollar, and how to contribute.
Finally, parents can let their children help them while they are paying the bills and balancing the checkbook. This might not be an appropriate task for a five year old, but it might be totally appropriate for a ten year old. By doing this, the child will be able to fully understand how to manage money. They will also be able to gain knowledge related to what is needed in order to run a household. Parents may also want to call the local bank and ask if they give tours. Taking children to the bank for a tour can be a great way to increase their knowledge related to this institution. Parents may even want to consider setting up saving accounts for the child at this time as well. Many kids may become very excited about this.
We all know the state of the economy. It is very important for children to understand how money effects all of us. It really is what makes the world go around. All children need to realize how important it is to be able to save and to take care of themselves. These are lessons that should always be taught at a young age. Actually, the sooner the better.