Playing Tetris With Time
Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the resource box is included with a live link to my site. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. ***********************************************************Title: PLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENTAuthor: Email: mailto:editor@overcoming-depression.comcopyright: by Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSWWeb Address: http://www.Overcoming-Depression.comWord Count: 549Category: SuccessPLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENTThere I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items and doing only a fair job of it at best. There was my therapy business, and I have been putting big pieces into place to add coaching to my business along with having to prepare a presentation for an annual convention. Then there's family, kids' needs, marital needs...
You know what I mean.Suddenly I thought about my wife. I began to notice how smoothly she manages tasks in her life. It would have been really easy to miss because she really does make it look effortless, but when you add up the sheer number of things she does... WHOA! Absolutely amazing!So, about two weeks ago I asked her if she would teach me how she juggles so much so well. She asked for a few days to think about it.
She said, "Honestly, I just do it, so I'll have to think more about how it is that I do all I do." Here is what she came up with.Her first comments came a few hours later. She said, "Do you remember my favorite game, Tetris? Well, I work with time like I play the game Tetris." Pieces are always falling, it never stops. Sometimes you get an indication of what's coming, because at the right of the screen there's a picture of the next falling piece, but when the pieces pick up speed you often have no time even to look over to see what's coming. You simply have to fit them all into place as they are falling at a frenzied pace. "This," she said, "is how I manage time."What a great analogy and then she added these jewels to round it out for me.
I'm passing them along to you. They've already made a difference in how I deal with time management. I know they will for you too.GUIDING "TETRIS" TIME MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES1. Expect interruptions!2. Tolerate interruptions!3.
THINK SMALL! Fit small activities into small bits of time * Make that quick phone call * Start a load of laundry * Sort through the mail * Unload the dishwasher * Answer a quick email * Mow part of the yard * . . . the list is endless4. Remember that few things these days have a true deadline -mostly, they are things we just want to do or accomplish5.
Do not start big or long projects unless time is blocked off6. Guard your time & learn how to say "NO" when big or long projects near a deadline * Make a "crunch time" list * Say, "I'm sorry I can't do that, I promised myself I'd get this done" * Enlist the help of friends/spouse to guard your time * Prep your children in advance * Close a door, and display a "Do not disturb" sign * Plan breaks & connect with the family - knowing that you will spend time with them in 2 or 4 hours, they won't feel neglected and won't interrupt as much7. Mentally adopt the belief that there will always be things to do and get done - the tasks will never be gone! * If you die today, someone else will do what is necessary! * If you die today, some stuff won't get done because it wasn't important to anyone but you!Best wishes towards your wise use of time!.
Reduce Depression With These Free Tips
In this article, I am going to explain methods on how to reduce depression. There are ever increasing daily pressures facing people and it is very easy to become down and depressed. I am a person who was often feeling low, sorry for myself and basically was very unhappy, however I have now managed to pull my life around and am now able to cope and enjoy what life brings. I hope you enjoy reading the article and if you are one of the many people who suffer from depression, I hope the advice is beneficial.
My name is Stephen Hill and I am from England. Looking back on my life, as I often do, I now find it hard to believe the way in which I used to think and approach life.
I was a very negative person, I would stress about seemingly everything and believed that I was so unfortunate compared to other people.
I would always be comparing my life with those of my friends and family. These people seemed to really enjoy life and did not seem to have a care...
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How To Avoid Descent Into Depression
Copyright 2006 Christopher Green
You'll hear many times that single events can trigger a major episode of stress, depression and anxiety. The key word is "trigger", because that is all a single event is. It doesn't actually CAUSE stress, depression or anxiety but it does trigger a sequence of behaviors that lead to mental trauma.
But how does this happen?
Descent into a stressful, depressive or anxious episode happens because of negative and catastrophic reactions to events you are confronted with. One event by itself simply isn't enough. There are many chain-reactions that take place before a person becomes highly stressed or depressed or anxious, but I'm going to discuss one of the biggest ones: using one event to ascribe catastrophic meanings to all areas of your life ? I call it "generalizing".
Let's take a look at two events that most, if not all humans, will experience during their lifetime:
1.
Loss of a job....
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the truth about omega 3
Since Dr Basant Puri, a consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at London's Imperial College MRI unit, released his findings on Omega 3 and its effect on brain function and depression, many studies have been performed regarding the beneficial effects of this fatty acid. Studies over the past two years have consistently confirmed that Omega 3, a substance lacking in today's "diet" is a key component in the brain's development and proper functioning.The notion that Omega 3 was linked to depression and other mental illnesses came about based on studies conducted at Harvard University in 1999 on people with bipolar and a 1996 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association studying the prevalence of depression across ten countries. The Harvard study found that fish oil was an effective treatment for bipolar. The study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association was expanded upon in 1998 when it was discovered that depression was lower in countries that consumed...
the truth about omega 3
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Omega 3 EPA
Copyright 2006 David McEvoy
Introduction to Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial to health in a number of ways, and scientific evidence is accumulating to back up the beliefs of those who have taken it for years in the form of fish oil. Some scientists believe that, as well as reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death, Omega 3 can improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by keeping the heart healthy.
There is much evidence to suggest that EPA especially benefits the diet and can help with a wide range of conditions and health issues. EPA is Eicosapentaenoic Acid, one of the two active ingredients in Omega 3 (the other being DHA or Docosahexaenoic Acid), and is now considered by some leading doctors and professors in the UK as being the single most vital nutrient in the functioning of the brain and nerve stimulation.
Upping the intake of Omega 3 can help with...
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Hormone Replacement Therapy - Making the Decision
Copyright 2006 Anne Wolski
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to alleviate the irritating effects of female menopause by replacing the estrogen which was previously produced by the ovaries. An oral dose of hormones are given to take the place of the hormones which was once produced naturally.
This is a natural part of life for all women as the ovaries stop working and therefore the natural secretion of estrogen ceases. The decline and eventual cessation of estrogen secretion by the ovaries, or to be more exact, the ovarian follicles, is responsible for menopause (the change of life).
When the secretion of estrogen fails, there are various effects on the body. First the monthly periods stop. Then the woman may experience hot flashes and night sweats.
The woman may also experience significant discomfort as the mucous membrane of the vagina atrophies, making it dryer and thinner.
Another common problem after menopause is...
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Chakra Healing
The art of chakra healing has been used for centuries to balance important energy centers in our body called chakras. We can use a number of different tools such as stones or meditation during chakra balancing. The end result will be a physically healthier body and a happier, more peaceful you.
According to practitioners of chakra healing, we all have seven primary chakras that correspond with vital areas of our bodies and emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives. The seven chakras form a line from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Chakras have their own color, vibrational frequency, and symbol.
For example, the first chakra is found at the base of the spine and is known as the root chakra. This chakra governs the spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, and immune system. So, when this chakra is out of balance, it may lead to lower back pain, varicose veins, leg cramps, rectal conditions, depression, as well as immune related disorders. A lack...
Chakra Healing
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