Financial success may come in different forms. Financial success does not only mean that you are financially independent, or you have been able to make thousands of dollars off the stock market. To be financially successful, may mean making sure by the time you graduate from college, you are not in debt or worse off than you started.
As essential as it is to secure a part-time job to support your personal wants, you must be aware of the “hidden regressors” that come uninvited. Your first check in the mail, brings you to some degree, some feeling of accomplishment. Your adult life is just beginning, where you see the value of getting paid for work done. It goes without say that it’s at that time where you start to take on additional responsibilities. The importance of communication and being able to be reached wherever and whenever, prompts you to procure a wireless. The apparent need of getting to and from your job incurs the cost of driving insurance, gas and all other related transportation expenses. Indubitably, acquiring a job doesn’t always mean money inflow; it creates a path for money outflow. One needs to be prepared for the unexpected and the ability to be financially successful.
Credit cards: a friend or a foe? When the due date for bills draw nigh, and the checks are not coming in as often as you would have expected, many students feel pressured to use credit cards as a means of a short-term loan. This method where you plan on immediate repayment is not harmful; however, many students misconstrue that credit cards are an invention to make college life luxurious and comfortable. Wrong!
Saving is sometimes barely doable for some students, since they end up owing money to all these credit card companies. Our system is designed so that without good credit, one is limited from doing a lot of things. It is thus sagacious if we use our credit cards wisely. Use credit cards for things you know will definitely bring you a return. For example, use your credit cards to buy gas to take you to work. When you decide to use your credit cards to buy all the possible clothes on sale; and the purchase is backed by the conviction of repayment after you graduate, put the credit card back in your book bag.
Credit cards can either make you or unmake you; this is because if you use them wisely, once you graduate, it will be easier to get a loan for a new car or a lower security deposit on that new apartment. For the college students that work, there is always a possibility of saving your money, even if you can’t save a lot; you can still save a little. Try to research online, for banks that offer high interest rates on their savings account. The proliferation of online savings accounts has undeniably increased the interest rates, and thus the potential to earn more on your savings.
To be financially successful means to be free from debt, in the college perspective it is to try to avoid a post-graduation debt. The “broke college student” has the ability to be financially successful, if means are taking to save more and use credit wisely.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Body Exercises To Dispel Stress
Have you experience aches and pains while you work, or feel tired all of a sudden even before you start with one? Well, this is practically the effect of stress in your body. Most medicals experts agree that stress can be a profound influence in the decline of your normal body functions – tight muscles, migraine, drowsiness, and so on.
Most medical experts agree that a healthy bout of physical exercise can improve your health despite everyday bout of stress due to career, personal or social problems. It’s advisable that you should take some time off from work, or an early good night sleep and wake up early in the morning to engage in some physical exercise.
Physical exercise for stress management
Physical exercise can improve your body’s adaptability to stress. This involves routine movements that will improve your cardiovascular functions and strengthen your heart. This in turn improves the circulation of your blood and other bio-chemicals which your body needs to maintain a good health.
When your muscles are well supplied with oxygen, this will improve muscle integrity which will improve endurance, stamina and flexibility. Also when engaging in physical exercise, you can find an outlet for your mental stress – release your depression, anxiety, anger, fear, and so on by focusing on your workout and sweat it out.
Exercise tips
You must follow certain physical regime for your exercise to have the desired result, simply jogging around the block or lifting some weight will not provide the overall effect of a complete workout. Here are some tips that will start you of in releasing stress through physical exercise:
1. Time. Before indulging your body to some serious sweating, you must set some time so that you can have an uninterrupted workout. Early morning is the best time for an exercise since the fresh air will help your body get the clean oxygen that it needs to recover from those accumulated stress.
2. Warm-up exercise. It is very important to engage in light exercise to warm your body up before engaging in heavy-duty workout. By doing some light maneuvers from your feet to head will avoid cramps that will plague you for days.
Start off with some minor stretching. Start of with your ankles, legs, hips, arms and neck. Make sure you do it slow and with set time intervals so your body won’t react negatively. The purpose of the warm-up is to let your body adapt to the work-out that will follow afterwards.
3. Tools of the trade. If you plan to forgo going to the gym and do your exercise at home, then it is necessary to be prepared for it. Try to purchase some health books that features exercise routines for different parts of your body. If you want to make a habit out of this then you might need to purchase support equipments that will improve your body’s performance.
4. Proper Diet. Practically the most important facet of the physical exercise regime is your food intake. Make sure that you eat enough so that you’re body won’t get tired from the physical exercise, but not too much to give you those unwanted cholesterols and calories. Stay away from fast food goodies and junk food and stick with healthy fruits and veggies that start you off.
Aside from improving your muscles, you also need to make sure that your organs are in full working order for a perfect stress management.
Most medical experts agree that a healthy bout of physical exercise can improve your health despite everyday bout of stress due to career, personal or social problems. It’s advisable that you should take some time off from work, or an early good night sleep and wake up early in the morning to engage in some physical exercise.
Physical exercise for stress management
Physical exercise can improve your body’s adaptability to stress. This involves routine movements that will improve your cardiovascular functions and strengthen your heart. This in turn improves the circulation of your blood and other bio-chemicals which your body needs to maintain a good health.
When your muscles are well supplied with oxygen, this will improve muscle integrity which will improve endurance, stamina and flexibility. Also when engaging in physical exercise, you can find an outlet for your mental stress – release your depression, anxiety, anger, fear, and so on by focusing on your workout and sweat it out.
Exercise tips
You must follow certain physical regime for your exercise to have the desired result, simply jogging around the block or lifting some weight will not provide the overall effect of a complete workout. Here are some tips that will start you of in releasing stress through physical exercise:
1. Time. Before indulging your body to some serious sweating, you must set some time so that you can have an uninterrupted workout. Early morning is the best time for an exercise since the fresh air will help your body get the clean oxygen that it needs to recover from those accumulated stress.
2. Warm-up exercise. It is very important to engage in light exercise to warm your body up before engaging in heavy-duty workout. By doing some light maneuvers from your feet to head will avoid cramps that will plague you for days.
Start off with some minor stretching. Start of with your ankles, legs, hips, arms and neck. Make sure you do it slow and with set time intervals so your body won’t react negatively. The purpose of the warm-up is to let your body adapt to the work-out that will follow afterwards.
3. Tools of the trade. If you plan to forgo going to the gym and do your exercise at home, then it is necessary to be prepared for it. Try to purchase some health books that features exercise routines for different parts of your body. If you want to make a habit out of this then you might need to purchase support equipments that will improve your body’s performance.
4. Proper Diet. Practically the most important facet of the physical exercise regime is your food intake. Make sure that you eat enough so that you’re body won’t get tired from the physical exercise, but not too much to give you those unwanted cholesterols and calories. Stay away from fast food goodies and junk food and stick with healthy fruits and veggies that start you off.
Aside from improving your muscles, you also need to make sure that your organs are in full working order for a perfect stress management.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Stress Management: What Is It, And How To Use It
Despite all the conveniences available to us in this technologically advanced age, stress is still part of the overall scheme of our lives. Luckily, stress management provides comfort and release from these problems that tends to affect our physical, mental and emotional health.
What is Stress Management?
Stress management are tools, procedures and methods that allows us to take control of our problems and make sure that they don't affect our daily routine. Problems that leads to stress that are specific in nature have different stress management techniques that can be applied to keep you in balance and harmony.
Breathing exercises helps big time!
Our body tends to react during times of stress; irregular breathing, sweating, aches and pains, slow metabolism and so on. Since these are all physical in nature, we have to deal with it in a physical way. One method is through breathing exercises which can affect your body in a profound way. Simply speaking, these exercises controls the flow of oxygen in your body, as well as its distribution to different parts of your anatomy.
One way to do this is to count your breathing. Breath slow and deep, relax your stomach as you do so. Try to keep a rhythm and follow it all throughout the duration of the exercise. With enough practice, you can control your breathing instantly during times of stress which can help you relax and alleviate some of the negative effects in your body.
Relax your mind with meditation
Meditation is great way to achieve stress management, which deals more on the mental than in the physical. This is where the old adage "Mind Over Body" kicks in. Meditation allows your mind to relax and focus on a single thought and let others drift away to nothing.
The art of meditation have been used for centuries that started off as an offset of pagan religion. Nowadays, many people practice this method for different areas in their life; coping with work, focusing on your tasks, or simply to relax your mind to keep yourself in balance.
This can be quite hard at first but can be improved through practice. First off, try to look for a quiet place where you will have the least amount of distraction. Then you need to relax your body from your toes to your head. When you feel heavy then you are already relaxed (this will change to a light feeling when practiced often), you can now concentrate on your mind.
Try to focus on a single thought or imagine an inanimate object. You might notice that you will be distracted by stray thoughts that seeps into your mind during the course of the exercise. When this happen, try to imagine your a watching movie. Observe these thoughts as if it was nothing and let it drift away to the next one. After a while, all these stray scenes will cease then you have achieved meditation.
Seek professional help
A psychiatrist can be a great help during times stress. The specialist will help you accept your problems and in turn find possible solutions without letting fear and worry seep into your mind. They can help find the trouble areas and help your arrive at solutions which you might be hard-pressed to realize on your own.
Dealing with stress can be stress in itself. But with a relaxed mind and the proper techniques, you could take control of your life and not let stress control you.
What is Stress Management?
Stress management are tools, procedures and methods that allows us to take control of our problems and make sure that they don't affect our daily routine. Problems that leads to stress that are specific in nature have different stress management techniques that can be applied to keep you in balance and harmony.
Breathing exercises helps big time!
Our body tends to react during times of stress; irregular breathing, sweating, aches and pains, slow metabolism and so on. Since these are all physical in nature, we have to deal with it in a physical way. One method is through breathing exercises which can affect your body in a profound way. Simply speaking, these exercises controls the flow of oxygen in your body, as well as its distribution to different parts of your anatomy.
One way to do this is to count your breathing. Breath slow and deep, relax your stomach as you do so. Try to keep a rhythm and follow it all throughout the duration of the exercise. With enough practice, you can control your breathing instantly during times of stress which can help you relax and alleviate some of the negative effects in your body.
Relax your mind with meditation
Meditation is great way to achieve stress management, which deals more on the mental than in the physical. This is where the old adage "Mind Over Body" kicks in. Meditation allows your mind to relax and focus on a single thought and let others drift away to nothing.
The art of meditation have been used for centuries that started off as an offset of pagan religion. Nowadays, many people practice this method for different areas in their life; coping with work, focusing on your tasks, or simply to relax your mind to keep yourself in balance.
This can be quite hard at first but can be improved through practice. First off, try to look for a quiet place where you will have the least amount of distraction. Then you need to relax your body from your toes to your head. When you feel heavy then you are already relaxed (this will change to a light feeling when practiced often), you can now concentrate on your mind.
Try to focus on a single thought or imagine an inanimate object. You might notice that you will be distracted by stray thoughts that seeps into your mind during the course of the exercise. When this happen, try to imagine your a watching movie. Observe these thoughts as if it was nothing and let it drift away to the next one. After a while, all these stray scenes will cease then you have achieved meditation.
Seek professional help
A psychiatrist can be a great help during times stress. The specialist will help you accept your problems and in turn find possible solutions without letting fear and worry seep into your mind. They can help find the trouble areas and help your arrive at solutions which you might be hard-pressed to realize on your own.
Dealing with stress can be stress in itself. But with a relaxed mind and the proper techniques, you could take control of your life and not let stress control you.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Managing Stress Could Be Blessing In Disguise!
Life with stress and life without stress- they are poles apart!
Some types of stress are inevitable. Some stresses are those over which you have no control. Plus, some one may be the cause of your stress; there are some types of stress of which you are the cause, and therefore you have to find its solution.
Mostly, the level of your stress and the level of your heartbeat go hand in hand. The greater the pounding, more intense is the level of the pressure. Nobody is happy to own the stress permanently. Hence, arises the question of managing the stress.
The causes of stress are innumerable. May be that it concerns your children, or the usual, unusual arguments with your spouse. A word of caution to the heart patients. Develop the trait of patience and avoid stress at all costs. Stress is the cause of many heart attacks.
Remember the cop managing the heavy traffic in a busy junction-he is the master of traffic rules, he has the assistance of red, yellow and green signals. He regulates, controls the rush of a large number of vehicles, with the assistance of these signals.
So, coping stress is all about stress management. Nobody likes to remain in a state of stress. But the style of life in the modern materialistic civilization, throws many types of stresses, without your asking for it. Rather, stress is forced upon you! Managing the stress assumes added importance here. Some of the following guidelines may help you in manging the stress:
1. Do not suppress your stress. Only you know the reason of your stress. Discuss your difficulties with your trusted ones, friends, relatives or with your spouse.
2. Do some deep breathing exercises, for 10-15 minutes everyday, sitting all alone.
3. Everything in the world is happening as it should. You are not the one to create all the problems or to solve all the problems. The perfect order or discipline that you want might not be available at all times. Carry on them, with the available discipline.
4. Temper is very valuable. Do not lose it. But if you are determined to lose it, do not respond to anyone at a high temperature level. Let things cool down. Time provides its own answers, for major part of your problems.
5. Think of the positive side of the issue. The strength of the negative side, will then automatically weaken.
Sometimes, a spiritual personality can help you more, for sure, than your psychologist or family doctor. Do not hesitate to surrender before the Perfect Master. He may bestow you with such grace, bless you with such positive thoughts that your stress may just float away, destination less and direction less never to return again.
Yes, this is not a vague assumption. This stress, could be your blessing in disguise!
Some types of stress are inevitable. Some stresses are those over which you have no control. Plus, some one may be the cause of your stress; there are some types of stress of which you are the cause, and therefore you have to find its solution.
Mostly, the level of your stress and the level of your heartbeat go hand in hand. The greater the pounding, more intense is the level of the pressure. Nobody is happy to own the stress permanently. Hence, arises the question of managing the stress.
The causes of stress are innumerable. May be that it concerns your children, or the usual, unusual arguments with your spouse. A word of caution to the heart patients. Develop the trait of patience and avoid stress at all costs. Stress is the cause of many heart attacks.
Remember the cop managing the heavy traffic in a busy junction-he is the master of traffic rules, he has the assistance of red, yellow and green signals. He regulates, controls the rush of a large number of vehicles, with the assistance of these signals.
So, coping stress is all about stress management. Nobody likes to remain in a state of stress. But the style of life in the modern materialistic civilization, throws many types of stresses, without your asking for it. Rather, stress is forced upon you! Managing the stress assumes added importance here. Some of the following guidelines may help you in manging the stress:
1. Do not suppress your stress. Only you know the reason of your stress. Discuss your difficulties with your trusted ones, friends, relatives or with your spouse.
2. Do some deep breathing exercises, for 10-15 minutes everyday, sitting all alone.
3. Everything in the world is happening as it should. You are not the one to create all the problems or to solve all the problems. The perfect order or discipline that you want might not be available at all times. Carry on them, with the available discipline.
4. Temper is very valuable. Do not lose it. But if you are determined to lose it, do not respond to anyone at a high temperature level. Let things cool down. Time provides its own answers, for major part of your problems.
5. Think of the positive side of the issue. The strength of the negative side, will then automatically weaken.
Sometimes, a spiritual personality can help you more, for sure, than your psychologist or family doctor. Do not hesitate to surrender before the Perfect Master. He may bestow you with such grace, bless you with such positive thoughts that your stress may just float away, destination less and direction less never to return again.
Yes, this is not a vague assumption. This stress, could be your blessing in disguise!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Strategies In Avoiding Stress Build Up
Stress, if you let it, can build up. There are several effects of stress in the many aspects of life. Stress build up can pose major health risks. Often times, people who cannot handle stress find themselves in rehabilitation facilities that offer twelve-step programs that could help them recover.
Avoidance is always better than cure. Learn to avoid stress build up through simple strategies that you could practice in your free time.
Learn To Have Fun
Having fun can provide a nice distraction from problems you have. Games are designed to occupy your time. Look into yourself and find something that you are into. Find the things that you enjoy the most. Hobbies are important parts of the relaxation process.
Drawing and gardening are great stress relievers but you are not limited to these two. You can practically put your hands on anything that you enjoy doing. Learn that it is fine to have a little fun after hard days of work.
Taking Care Of Your Health
Stress can seriously become detrimental to your health. If you have a predetermined health condition, stress can greatly aggravate that condition. People who have poor diet are most vulnerable to stress. Maintaining a healthy diet can help you in avoiding the health risks from stress.
Healthy eating at home can help you shed off some pounds since most people who are stressed-out tend to gain more weight than others. Planning ahead is an important step in eating healthy. Do weekly groceries, and plan your home meals every week. This way you do not have to stress yourself in thinking what you want to eat. Eating healthy does not mean that you need to prepare a four-course meal. A simple balance meal with the combination of protein, fruits, vegetables, bread and not too much fat is enough to get you going. You can even find healthy recipes online.
Pampering yourself with healthy meals is not the only way you can live healthy. Going to the spa and have a relaxing massage can avoid stress from building. You can also enroll yourself in weekly gym classes depending on how much free time you have. Exercising can help you cope with stress easily. Also, through exercise, you body release endorphins that increase your feelings of wellbeing.
Ask For Support
When you are feeling stressed always remember that there are people around you who can help. Friends can pick you up when you are feeling down. They can provide insights when you are confused, and help you in having fun.
Family members can provide solid support since they already know who you are and what you really want. If stress gets out of control, you can ask for counsel from your psychiatrist.
Never blame yourself for the cause of stress as this will only worsen the stress that you are feeling. Do not build a wall around you whenever you are feeling stressed and never feel helpless. Stress is an enemy that you can triumph upon with the help of loved ones.
Spiritual Practices For Avoiding Stress
Lifestyle with strong religious and spiritual foundations is generally a healthier lifestyle. Seniors use prayers as stress reliever. Prayers can also maintain emotional stability.
Practicing meditation can help you clear you mind in stressful situations. Spiritual practice is a personal experience and can surely nurture your soul.
Avoidance is always better than cure. Learn to avoid stress build up through simple strategies that you could practice in your free time.
Learn To Have Fun
Having fun can provide a nice distraction from problems you have. Games are designed to occupy your time. Look into yourself and find something that you are into. Find the things that you enjoy the most. Hobbies are important parts of the relaxation process.
Drawing and gardening are great stress relievers but you are not limited to these two. You can practically put your hands on anything that you enjoy doing. Learn that it is fine to have a little fun after hard days of work.
Taking Care Of Your Health
Stress can seriously become detrimental to your health. If you have a predetermined health condition, stress can greatly aggravate that condition. People who have poor diet are most vulnerable to stress. Maintaining a healthy diet can help you in avoiding the health risks from stress.
Healthy eating at home can help you shed off some pounds since most people who are stressed-out tend to gain more weight than others. Planning ahead is an important step in eating healthy. Do weekly groceries, and plan your home meals every week. This way you do not have to stress yourself in thinking what you want to eat. Eating healthy does not mean that you need to prepare a four-course meal. A simple balance meal with the combination of protein, fruits, vegetables, bread and not too much fat is enough to get you going. You can even find healthy recipes online.
Pampering yourself with healthy meals is not the only way you can live healthy. Going to the spa and have a relaxing massage can avoid stress from building. You can also enroll yourself in weekly gym classes depending on how much free time you have. Exercising can help you cope with stress easily. Also, through exercise, you body release endorphins that increase your feelings of wellbeing.
Ask For Support
When you are feeling stressed always remember that there are people around you who can help. Friends can pick you up when you are feeling down. They can provide insights when you are confused, and help you in having fun.
Family members can provide solid support since they already know who you are and what you really want. If stress gets out of control, you can ask for counsel from your psychiatrist.
Never blame yourself for the cause of stress as this will only worsen the stress that you are feeling. Do not build a wall around you whenever you are feeling stressed and never feel helpless. Stress is an enemy that you can triumph upon with the help of loved ones.
Spiritual Practices For Avoiding Stress
Lifestyle with strong religious and spiritual foundations is generally a healthier lifestyle. Seniors use prayers as stress reliever. Prayers can also maintain emotional stability.
Practicing meditation can help you clear you mind in stressful situations. Spiritual practice is a personal experience and can surely nurture your soul.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tips On Managing Your Stress
Not all stress is bad. Stress can start change, aid you in focusing the task at hand, and in some cases can even save your life. Although a build up of stress can result in major risks. Do not let stress accumulate otherwise the result can be fatal.
There are tips and steps in managing your stress. The first thing you need to do is determine and understand the cause of your stress or the stressors. By recognizing the stressors, you can put each of them in place and deal with them one by one.
Breathing And Relaxing
Oxygen is very important to the body. Taking a deep breath adds oxygen to the system, which can help you relax. Learning how to breathe can help you maintain your self-control in a stressful situation.
You can start by taking a deep breath. Stand up and stretch. Always remember that the opposite of stress is relaxation. Take a short walk, get a glass a glass of water and do something that can change your focus. Try smiling and take a short moment focusing on something else other than your problem. By the time you get back to your problem, it would not seem nearly as undefeatable.
Enjoy The Good Things Of Life And Be Positive
Sometimes you can forget to enjoy the good things of life if you let stressful events build up. Remember that life offers more things other than work. Reserve some time to actually recognize the good things in your life.
Every situation has both pros and cons. List them both, put them away and take a second look tomorrow. Sleeping on a situation can sometimes changes disadvantages to advantages.
Everything in this world exists in a balance. Negative can never occur without the positive. Learn to find good in your stressful situation and try to change every negative events into positive.
Know Yourself And Your Limitations
To manage stress effectively, it is very important to know yourself and your limitations. Sometimes, learning to say “No” can spare you from stress build up. If you are in a working environment, do not just accept work loads if you think you cannot manage them easily. By recognizing your limitations, you can evade situations that can usually lead to the piling of work.
Most situations can be out of control. Always be positive and refrain from blaming yourself. If you continuously beat yourself with guilt, not only will you not be able to manage your stress but worsen the situation.
People who unsuccessfully use and resort in drugs and alcohol to avoid facing their problems usually find themselves in a twelve-step rehabilitation program. A major stress management tip is asking for help from friends, family or workmates. You are never alone and there are always people around you willing to lend a helping hand. There are professionals and self-help books that can aid you in relieving stress by giving you useful advice.
There are other several ways to help you manage your stress. If you are into books, sometimes taking time by reading your favorite book can help you in putting the problem away from your mind. Taking a warm bath and watching your favorite show on TV can also help you.
By managing and planning your time and prioritizing the most important things first can prevent stress from building up. Always remember that the keyword in better stress management is Relaxation.
There are tips and steps in managing your stress. The first thing you need to do is determine and understand the cause of your stress or the stressors. By recognizing the stressors, you can put each of them in place and deal with them one by one.
Breathing And Relaxing
Oxygen is very important to the body. Taking a deep breath adds oxygen to the system, which can help you relax. Learning how to breathe can help you maintain your self-control in a stressful situation.
You can start by taking a deep breath. Stand up and stretch. Always remember that the opposite of stress is relaxation. Take a short walk, get a glass a glass of water and do something that can change your focus. Try smiling and take a short moment focusing on something else other than your problem. By the time you get back to your problem, it would not seem nearly as undefeatable.
Enjoy The Good Things Of Life And Be Positive
Sometimes you can forget to enjoy the good things of life if you let stressful events build up. Remember that life offers more things other than work. Reserve some time to actually recognize the good things in your life.
Every situation has both pros and cons. List them both, put them away and take a second look tomorrow. Sleeping on a situation can sometimes changes disadvantages to advantages.
Everything in this world exists in a balance. Negative can never occur without the positive. Learn to find good in your stressful situation and try to change every negative events into positive.
Know Yourself And Your Limitations
To manage stress effectively, it is very important to know yourself and your limitations. Sometimes, learning to say “No” can spare you from stress build up. If you are in a working environment, do not just accept work loads if you think you cannot manage them easily. By recognizing your limitations, you can evade situations that can usually lead to the piling of work.
Most situations can be out of control. Always be positive and refrain from blaming yourself. If you continuously beat yourself with guilt, not only will you not be able to manage your stress but worsen the situation.
People who unsuccessfully use and resort in drugs and alcohol to avoid facing their problems usually find themselves in a twelve-step rehabilitation program. A major stress management tip is asking for help from friends, family or workmates. You are never alone and there are always people around you willing to lend a helping hand. There are professionals and self-help books that can aid you in relieving stress by giving you useful advice.
There are other several ways to help you manage your stress. If you are into books, sometimes taking time by reading your favorite book can help you in putting the problem away from your mind. Taking a warm bath and watching your favorite show on TV can also help you.
By managing and planning your time and prioritizing the most important things first can prevent stress from building up. Always remember that the keyword in better stress management is Relaxation.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Coping With Stress, Its Effects On Your Skin And Health, And Turning Back The Clock
Stress comes in many forms, workplace stress, family stress, grief over loss of a loved one, etc... Some can be avoided, but as we know, many cannot. Some people handle stress better than others, and some even thrive onit.Regardless, stress takes its toll.
Stress has been proven to rid your body of many essential vitamins and minerals. Particularly vitamins C, E, and B. This leads to lethargy, lower focussed mental activities (clinically stress causes more erratic brain activity and a reduction in short term and long term memory), drying out and aging of the skin (in some), and in others a increase in the sebaceous gland activity - which usually brings postules, acne, and rosacea - which all bring more stress as we then become more entangled in how others view our physical appearance.
We cannot stop all stress, but we can take steps to stop or limit its toll on our skin and body. Take a full vitamin suplament every day. Eat a well balanced diet - especially fish meat like salmon (high in omega 3's which is proven to increase brain function and cellular activity, but it also is proven to reduce the aging process of the skin and make cuts and bruises heal faster). Eat more raw fruits and vegetables - atleast 5 servings per day - you will see a notable difference in 4-6 weeks and you will feel better (along with better colon health.
Exercise more often. Aerobic exercise has been proven to release powerful hormones that actually counteract the harmful chemicals and results of stress as it will also improve your bodys abilities to cope with oxidants.
I can't say enough about meditation and prayer. Study after study have proven a reduction in every skin and body malody even cancer symptoms from people that pray and meditate daily. Take 20 minutes every day and do this you will also live longer.
The latest rage is skin peels for a quick fix. Skin peels will slough off the top layers of skin and reveal fresher, cleaner skin. The most effective are TCA peels and phenol peels (phenol peels are dangerous and should only be performed by a licensed plastic surgeon). TCA, trichloroacetic acid, is a medium depth skin peel that works on the most skin ailments - aging skin, sun damage, even has been proven to treat and cure acne. No other skin peel can safely do all that a TCA peel can.
So there you have it - clear, younger skin in 500 words. Great advice to follow and don't forget to always run anything new by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you. by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you.
Stress has been proven to rid your body of many essential vitamins and minerals. Particularly vitamins C, E, and B. This leads to lethargy, lower focussed mental activities (clinically stress causes more erratic brain activity and a reduction in short term and long term memory), drying out and aging of the skin (in some), and in others a increase in the sebaceous gland activity - which usually brings postules, acne, and rosacea - which all bring more stress as we then become more entangled in how others view our physical appearance.
We cannot stop all stress, but we can take steps to stop or limit its toll on our skin and body. Take a full vitamin suplament every day. Eat a well balanced diet - especially fish meat like salmon (high in omega 3's which is proven to increase brain function and cellular activity, but it also is proven to reduce the aging process of the skin and make cuts and bruises heal faster). Eat more raw fruits and vegetables - atleast 5 servings per day - you will see a notable difference in 4-6 weeks and you will feel better (along with better colon health.
Exercise more often. Aerobic exercise has been proven to release powerful hormones that actually counteract the harmful chemicals and results of stress as it will also improve your bodys abilities to cope with oxidants.
I can't say enough about meditation and prayer. Study after study have proven a reduction in every skin and body malody even cancer symptoms from people that pray and meditate daily. Take 20 minutes every day and do this you will also live longer.
The latest rage is skin peels for a quick fix. Skin peels will slough off the top layers of skin and reveal fresher, cleaner skin. The most effective are TCA peels and phenol peels (phenol peels are dangerous and should only be performed by a licensed plastic surgeon). TCA, trichloroacetic acid, is a medium depth skin peel that works on the most skin ailments - aging skin, sun damage, even has been proven to treat and cure acne. No other skin peel can safely do all that a TCA peel can.
So there you have it - clear, younger skin in 500 words. Great advice to follow and don't forget to always run anything new by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you. by your doctor. They are licensed for a reason and know whats best for you.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time Management Strategies
Every one of us only have 24 hours in a day to work with. Hence, time management strategies allow you to accomplish more within a few hours, instead of having to extend your work on a single task for days. Here are a few strategies that you can apply to achieve that:
1.) List Down Your Activities
It need not be overemphasized that you have to learn how to prioritize your work. Meaning, you must set aside the less important tasks so you can focus on the more urgent ones. When you learn how to do this effectively, you can easily accomplish whatever it is you need to do within a shorter time. Make it a habit to write down a list of things to do. If you want to be really specific, break down all that you have to do within a day and in the order that you want them to get done.
As you list down your set of tasks to do, you have to identify which ones are long or short-term projects. Hence, you will be able to determine how much time you can allot for them within a day. A short-term task might be accomplished within, say a couple of hours. Meanwhile, for long-term tasks, you can try allotting 1 or 2 hours each day until when you intend to finish them. Hence, breaking down tasks would make it more efficient for you as you won't find it too strenuous.
2.) Allocating Time
Once you have your list, you now have to decide on how much time to allocate for each task or project you have set out to do for the day. Some tasks eat up a lot of time, so you have to be aware which are those. So as not to end up wasting so much time on one task, you have to provide time limits on each task so you can easily move on to the next.
When you do tasks in smaller chunks, it becomes a lot easier for you. Hence, you have eased yourself of the pressure. Instead, you can just focus on what you need to finish.
3.) Know What You Want To Accomplish
Your “to-do” list will serve as source of information for what your daily goals are. Hence, you can consult it to know what you have to do once you're through with one task.
There are a few questions that you can ask yourself: How much time are you willing to render for doing leisure activities? Are you willing to cut on the leisure time and appropriate more of them into your work so it can be more productive? Once you know what your goals are, you can use that as a motivation in order to finish the list that you have made.
4.) Don’t Make Your List Of Actions Too Long
When making your list, productivity is always on top of your mind. However, you should not try to make your list too long. Most people have this tendency but that is a common misconception. Doing more work at one time is not always equal to being productive.
Start off with a short list of the most important things you have to accomplish. That way, you can easily prioritize them. When you have already completed those on top of the list, you can always add a new set of activities.
When you try to put too many activities on your list, it may become too overwhelming for you. You could easily end up having to do several unfinished tasks at once. But that is not advisable. If you can or if it is within the time limits you have indicated for a certain task, try to complete it first before moving on to work on another one.
1.) List Down Your Activities
It need not be overemphasized that you have to learn how to prioritize your work. Meaning, you must set aside the less important tasks so you can focus on the more urgent ones. When you learn how to do this effectively, you can easily accomplish whatever it is you need to do within a shorter time. Make it a habit to write down a list of things to do. If you want to be really specific, break down all that you have to do within a day and in the order that you want them to get done.
As you list down your set of tasks to do, you have to identify which ones are long or short-term projects. Hence, you will be able to determine how much time you can allot for them within a day. A short-term task might be accomplished within, say a couple of hours. Meanwhile, for long-term tasks, you can try allotting 1 or 2 hours each day until when you intend to finish them. Hence, breaking down tasks would make it more efficient for you as you won't find it too strenuous.
2.) Allocating Time
Once you have your list, you now have to decide on how much time to allocate for each task or project you have set out to do for the day. Some tasks eat up a lot of time, so you have to be aware which are those. So as not to end up wasting so much time on one task, you have to provide time limits on each task so you can easily move on to the next.
When you do tasks in smaller chunks, it becomes a lot easier for you. Hence, you have eased yourself of the pressure. Instead, you can just focus on what you need to finish.
3.) Know What You Want To Accomplish
Your “to-do” list will serve as source of information for what your daily goals are. Hence, you can consult it to know what you have to do once you're through with one task.
There are a few questions that you can ask yourself: How much time are you willing to render for doing leisure activities? Are you willing to cut on the leisure time and appropriate more of them into your work so it can be more productive? Once you know what your goals are, you can use that as a motivation in order to finish the list that you have made.
4.) Don’t Make Your List Of Actions Too Long
When making your list, productivity is always on top of your mind. However, you should not try to make your list too long. Most people have this tendency but that is a common misconception. Doing more work at one time is not always equal to being productive.
Start off with a short list of the most important things you have to accomplish. That way, you can easily prioritize them. When you have already completed those on top of the list, you can always add a new set of activities.
When you try to put too many activities on your list, it may become too overwhelming for you. You could easily end up having to do several unfinished tasks at once. But that is not advisable. If you can or if it is within the time limits you have indicated for a certain task, try to complete it first before moving on to work on another one.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time Management In The Workplace
Ask yourself these questions:
• Am I working effectively?
• Is the work I do efficient?
• Do I have many fruitful hours of work or am I always distracted?
There are a number of time management tips to help you organize your office or workplace time more effectively and efficiently to get more out of your usual work day.
Workplace Time Management Tips:
1.) Purchase An Answering Machine Or Get A Secretary To Answer Your Phone Messages
Rather than being constantly being distracted by answering your telephone, hire a secretary or get an answering machine to take your phone messages for you. You can then set them aside at a certain point in the day to return those calls. Be breaking apart the time you spend doing your work and taking phone calls, you will be able to focus more clearly on the each task at hand so you can get more out of your time. Having and practicing effective time management skills would give you focus on the current important tasks. With this, an important time management tip would be to minimize distractions as much as possible, such as using the phone and the computer while working for e-mails.
2.) Make A To-Do List For The Days Ahead
You can sometimes see To-Do lists as a usual time management tip. Practicing effective time management skills and techniques on your workplace means that before you leave for the office or your workplace, you already have a prepared to-do list for the day. Hence you will easily be able to plan ahead your day. This way, once you enter your workplace you know exactly what to do in order to focus your attention on that.
3.) Do Things That Would Take 5 Minutes Or Less Immediately
Another time management skill in the workplace is that if you do a task that would only take you 5 minutes or less you need to that as soon as you receive it. When doing this, you will get the less important things out of the way immediately and you won't waste time thinking about doing it later.
4.) Keeping Your Workplace Clean And Organized
One of the major causes of ineffective time management, especially in the workplace, is not keeping your desk or office organized. Keep your office well organized, like keeping in places you have assigned them to and you won’t waste your time searching for things that you need. Doing this also minimizes items from going missing as you would know exactly where you left them.
5.) Prioritizing
Setting and listing your major priorities is vital. Therefore, an important time management tip would be that you should and always know both long term and daily basis of what your priorities are.
6.) Dividing Your Workload
You don’t have to do everything yourself. You can divide yours with other office personnel. This not only cuts time in terms of finishing your office workload but also makes it easier on your part. When you know someone in your workplace that can get the job done faster than you then you can delegate the load to that person.
7.) Setting Smart Goals
Setting goals that would be achievable, rewarding, specific, and timely would let you know what you are working towards for. Goals are useful in presenting to you what kind of steps you need to take in order to fulfill your dreams for the future.
• Am I working effectively?
• Is the work I do efficient?
• Do I have many fruitful hours of work or am I always distracted?
There are a number of time management tips to help you organize your office or workplace time more effectively and efficiently to get more out of your usual work day.
Workplace Time Management Tips:
1.) Purchase An Answering Machine Or Get A Secretary To Answer Your Phone Messages
Rather than being constantly being distracted by answering your telephone, hire a secretary or get an answering machine to take your phone messages for you. You can then set them aside at a certain point in the day to return those calls. Be breaking apart the time you spend doing your work and taking phone calls, you will be able to focus more clearly on the each task at hand so you can get more out of your time. Having and practicing effective time management skills would give you focus on the current important tasks. With this, an important time management tip would be to minimize distractions as much as possible, such as using the phone and the computer while working for e-mails.
2.) Make A To-Do List For The Days Ahead
You can sometimes see To-Do lists as a usual time management tip. Practicing effective time management skills and techniques on your workplace means that before you leave for the office or your workplace, you already have a prepared to-do list for the day. Hence you will easily be able to plan ahead your day. This way, once you enter your workplace you know exactly what to do in order to focus your attention on that.
3.) Do Things That Would Take 5 Minutes Or Less Immediately
Another time management skill in the workplace is that if you do a task that would only take you 5 minutes or less you need to that as soon as you receive it. When doing this, you will get the less important things out of the way immediately and you won't waste time thinking about doing it later.
4.) Keeping Your Workplace Clean And Organized
One of the major causes of ineffective time management, especially in the workplace, is not keeping your desk or office organized. Keep your office well organized, like keeping in places you have assigned them to and you won’t waste your time searching for things that you need. Doing this also minimizes items from going missing as you would know exactly where you left them.
5.) Prioritizing
Setting and listing your major priorities is vital. Therefore, an important time management tip would be that you should and always know both long term and daily basis of what your priorities are.
6.) Dividing Your Workload
You don’t have to do everything yourself. You can divide yours with other office personnel. This not only cuts time in terms of finishing your office workload but also makes it easier on your part. When you know someone in your workplace that can get the job done faster than you then you can delegate the load to that person.
7.) Setting Smart Goals
Setting goals that would be achievable, rewarding, specific, and timely would let you know what you are working towards for. Goals are useful in presenting to you what kind of steps you need to take in order to fulfill your dreams for the future.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Exciting Stress Relieving Activities
Working requires long hours of concentration and complete dedication. You may feel compelled to finish work to achieve the deadline, meet client satisfaction, or attain quota. All these factors can be very stressful but they are inevitable since they motive people to strive harder.
Even at home stress is present. Your child may be failing in her studies, or you are getting late with your rent or bills. These can be stressful even to think about. If you cannot prioritize what is important, you may feel stress every single day. Sometimes, you have no choice but to remove yourself from a stressful situation and just break away from everything.
Hobbies You Enjoy The Most
Hobbies and pastimes are very good stress relievers. You can put your mind away from problems through concentrating on things that are enjoyable and fun. There are several activities that you can enjoy depending on what suits you best.
If you are into singing, go out with your friends and enjoy sing-a-long and karaoke bars. Even singing inside your bathroom is not a bad idea. You can enjoy singing almost anywhere as long as you are not bothering anyone. If you are not into singing but more into the artistic types, purchasing a sketchpad and a pencil or any art materials you want can help you relieve stress.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to hobbies. Other people like to tinker on things when they feel stressed. Find the things that you like doing the most and use it to keep yourself away from stress. Hobbies do not need long hours of attention and they can be done anywhere and are usually cheap.
Going Outdoors or Indoors
Sports are not only good for stress but also to your body. They require both physical and mental ability. If you feel that you need to break away from all the problems you have, invite a friend or group of friends to have a friendly outdoor game. There are many activities that you can engage yourself into. There is basketball, volleyball, badminton etc. All of these activities do not require long attention and is a sure way to change your focus. Sweating releases the tension in the body and provides long lasting relief.
There are also many indoor sports that you can try. Table tennis only takes up a small amount of space and can be played by many. Board games like scrabble, word factory and bridge are also sports. The only difference is they require you to use your brain. Keep those brain cells alive by getting your hands on board games.
Take A Break
Long hours of work or monthly monotonous activities can get you stressed. Having a vacation and breaking yourself away from your work is absolutely not a bad idea. If you think you deserve the break, ask for a vacation leave and go to somewhere where there are things not related to your work. A change of scenery can keep you from getting all stressed up.
Vacations offer a lot of things that you can try. There is fishing, kayaking, even rock climbing if you are the extreme type. But if you are not into serene or quiet hideaways and like bright lights and partying then you can take your vacation on places that includes casino strips or long nights of partying. You can take your vacation anywhere and they can always relieve you of your stress.
Even at home stress is present. Your child may be failing in her studies, or you are getting late with your rent or bills. These can be stressful even to think about. If you cannot prioritize what is important, you may feel stress every single day. Sometimes, you have no choice but to remove yourself from a stressful situation and just break away from everything.
Hobbies You Enjoy The Most
Hobbies and pastimes are very good stress relievers. You can put your mind away from problems through concentrating on things that are enjoyable and fun. There are several activities that you can enjoy depending on what suits you best.
If you are into singing, go out with your friends and enjoy sing-a-long and karaoke bars. Even singing inside your bathroom is not a bad idea. You can enjoy singing almost anywhere as long as you are not bothering anyone. If you are not into singing but more into the artistic types, purchasing a sketchpad and a pencil or any art materials you want can help you relieve stress.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to hobbies. Other people like to tinker on things when they feel stressed. Find the things that you like doing the most and use it to keep yourself away from stress. Hobbies do not need long hours of attention and they can be done anywhere and are usually cheap.
Going Outdoors or Indoors
Sports are not only good for stress but also to your body. They require both physical and mental ability. If you feel that you need to break away from all the problems you have, invite a friend or group of friends to have a friendly outdoor game. There are many activities that you can engage yourself into. There is basketball, volleyball, badminton etc. All of these activities do not require long attention and is a sure way to change your focus. Sweating releases the tension in the body and provides long lasting relief.
There are also many indoor sports that you can try. Table tennis only takes up a small amount of space and can be played by many. Board games like scrabble, word factory and bridge are also sports. The only difference is they require you to use your brain. Keep those brain cells alive by getting your hands on board games.
Take A Break
Long hours of work or monthly monotonous activities can get you stressed. Having a vacation and breaking yourself away from your work is absolutely not a bad idea. If you think you deserve the break, ask for a vacation leave and go to somewhere where there are things not related to your work. A change of scenery can keep you from getting all stressed up.
Vacations offer a lot of things that you can try. There is fishing, kayaking, even rock climbing if you are the extreme type. But if you are not into serene or quiet hideaways and like bright lights and partying then you can take your vacation on places that includes casino strips or long nights of partying. You can take your vacation anywhere and they can always relieve you of your stress.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Turn Holiday Hassles into Holiday Happiness
All too often we look forward to the Holidays only to become overwhelmed, stressed out and ultimately lose our joy. Here are a few things you can do to stay in the spirit of the season and enjoy it to its fullest.
First, ask yourself and your immediate family, how would you most enjoy celebrating the holidays?
This question will help you figure out what is most important to you about celebrating the holidays. It will also help you determine if you may be stressing yourself with false guilt, "should do's" and fears of disappointing others. Take some time to talk with your family about what is really important to you and to them. Often times when we stop to ask the "how question" we discover what we thought was important to others really is not.
Next, begin looking at your schedule. Do you realistically have the time to do all the things you would like to and still maintain your sanity! Start by penciling in events on your calendar to help yourself manage your time effectively. Include things like decorating, cooking, shopping and wrapping gifts.
Be willing to compromise. For example if you have your heart set on decorating your house like Clark Griswald in "Christmas Vacation," but time is of the essence, consider something simpler or eliminate something else.
Avoid perfectionist tendencies. For example: you want 12 ounce disposable cups for your party. But, when you get to Wal-Mart you can only find 8 ounce cups. Consider the time, energy and frustration you will expend traveling to other stores, in the holiday traffic, to find those 12 ouncers!
Finally, to turn holiday hassles into happiness you can do some very practical things like: set a budget and stick to it, pay in cash and avoid the New Years credit card blues and choose recipes you can prepare ahead of time. However, if you really want to make holiday memories this year focus on relationships rather than activities. Consider giving the gifts of kindness and service. And keep your mind on the Reason for the Season...celebrate Jesus Christ, the greatest gift of all!
First, ask yourself and your immediate family, how would you most enjoy celebrating the holidays?
This question will help you figure out what is most important to you about celebrating the holidays. It will also help you determine if you may be stressing yourself with false guilt, "should do's" and fears of disappointing others. Take some time to talk with your family about what is really important to you and to them. Often times when we stop to ask the "how question" we discover what we thought was important to others really is not.
Next, begin looking at your schedule. Do you realistically have the time to do all the things you would like to and still maintain your sanity! Start by penciling in events on your calendar to help yourself manage your time effectively. Include things like decorating, cooking, shopping and wrapping gifts.
Be willing to compromise. For example if you have your heart set on decorating your house like Clark Griswald in "Christmas Vacation," but time is of the essence, consider something simpler or eliminate something else.
Avoid perfectionist tendencies. For example: you want 12 ounce disposable cups for your party. But, when you get to Wal-Mart you can only find 8 ounce cups. Consider the time, energy and frustration you will expend traveling to other stores, in the holiday traffic, to find those 12 ouncers!
Finally, to turn holiday hassles into happiness you can do some very practical things like: set a budget and stick to it, pay in cash and avoid the New Years credit card blues and choose recipes you can prepare ahead of time. However, if you really want to make holiday memories this year focus on relationships rather than activities. Consider giving the gifts of kindness and service. And keep your mind on the Reason for the Season...celebrate Jesus Christ, the greatest gift of all!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Personal Time Management
Managers nowadays have difficulty trying to manage their time. They are swarmed with several tasks at once, therefore it is seemingly impossible to be able to complete everything on time. Oftentimes, the work tend to consume even ones' personal life instead of being limited to the work sphere.
To address the problem at hand, this is when personal time management plays an important role. When you are capable of managing your time well, you won't have trouble trying to meet last-minute deadlines or encounter double meetings.
Why Do People Have Poor Time Management
Proper time management is an essential factor for success. You cannot tend to be complacent just because you have used what could be proven methods in dealing with smaller projects. If you have used certain methods on some projects, you cannot expect the achieve the same success rate with larger or different projects.
By doing this, you will notice some discrepancy in the result of the project you are working on. However, you can do something about it. More especially in terms of changing your scheduling habit and become more efficient.
The Different Aspects of Personal Time Management
Time management involves various aspects. Almost all managers recognize one or two but very few can recognize all of them. Keeping track of your activities goes beyond the basic managerial skills. It even goes beyond project planning and effective delegation.
With this kind of time management, you will be able to reduce and even eliminate wasted time. You will also be able to decide whether you can accept workloads or not. The best part is that you won’t have to bring your business to your home anymore. Moreover, all you need is a little self-discipline to make things work.
With waste disposal, you only have to look at the various sources of waste. This will allow you to pinpoint non-work related activities. However, it doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all breaks. You have to be able to choose what is more important. After all, time management is all about identifying priorities and working on them.
When you want a subordinate to do something, there is always the risk that it won't be done on time. To make sure that something is done on time, it is better to do it yourself. This increases the level of productivity as you know what to do and how to do it. Even the simple task of photocopying a memo and affixing your signature on them can lead to delays if the bureaucracy is too pronounced and if the subordinates slip up.
Another big problem is when you have to decide whether you have to help someone else with their job. This may be in line with your goal of creating a harmonious workplace. However, this leads to loss in time for your own work.
You have to consider how much time you need to devote for your work. Also, you need to recognize the additional work that you might agree to do for your officemate. This way, you can choose whether to accept or defer a call for help. Of course, you also have to look at the nature of the job. If it is on contrast to your own field, then it might take longer to finish.
Personal time management is easy. Identify and set up your priorities. This way, you can manage time successfully.
To address the problem at hand, this is when personal time management plays an important role. When you are capable of managing your time well, you won't have trouble trying to meet last-minute deadlines or encounter double meetings.
Why Do People Have Poor Time Management
Proper time management is an essential factor for success. You cannot tend to be complacent just because you have used what could be proven methods in dealing with smaller projects. If you have used certain methods on some projects, you cannot expect the achieve the same success rate with larger or different projects.
By doing this, you will notice some discrepancy in the result of the project you are working on. However, you can do something about it. More especially in terms of changing your scheduling habit and become more efficient.
The Different Aspects of Personal Time Management
Time management involves various aspects. Almost all managers recognize one or two but very few can recognize all of them. Keeping track of your activities goes beyond the basic managerial skills. It even goes beyond project planning and effective delegation.
With this kind of time management, you will be able to reduce and even eliminate wasted time. You will also be able to decide whether you can accept workloads or not. The best part is that you won’t have to bring your business to your home anymore. Moreover, all you need is a little self-discipline to make things work.
With waste disposal, you only have to look at the various sources of waste. This will allow you to pinpoint non-work related activities. However, it doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all breaks. You have to be able to choose what is more important. After all, time management is all about identifying priorities and working on them.
When you want a subordinate to do something, there is always the risk that it won't be done on time. To make sure that something is done on time, it is better to do it yourself. This increases the level of productivity as you know what to do and how to do it. Even the simple task of photocopying a memo and affixing your signature on them can lead to delays if the bureaucracy is too pronounced and if the subordinates slip up.
Another big problem is when you have to decide whether you have to help someone else with their job. This may be in line with your goal of creating a harmonious workplace. However, this leads to loss in time for your own work.
You have to consider how much time you need to devote for your work. Also, you need to recognize the additional work that you might agree to do for your officemate. This way, you can choose whether to accept or defer a call for help. Of course, you also have to look at the nature of the job. If it is on contrast to your own field, then it might take longer to finish.
Personal time management is easy. Identify and set up your priorities. This way, you can manage time successfully.
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