Question to puzzle: CHOOSE the correct spelling of this frequently misspelled word:
hairbrained
harebrained
hairbraned
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Answer to puzzle: harebrained
Showing posts with label communicate. Show all posts
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Saturday, January 8, 2011
~ "Tea Party" .. ~
WHEN our first grandson was just a toddler, I had the joy of being his babysitter on many occasions. Routinely, about mid-morning, I would announce, "Time for a tea party," and we would sit down to Ritz crackers with peanut butter and a small glass of milk. One day Jeffie came to the kitchen sink where I was working and announced to me, "Time for loving, Grandma." Joyfully I picked him up and we shared hugs and kisses, then away he went to play. This became a happy ritual for the rest of my baby-sitting days.
I could not help but think how pleased our Heavenly Father must be when we come to Him and say, "Time for loving." This "time" is when we forget about our work and other interests and just take time to read His Word and communicate with Him by prayer, telling Him of our love for Him. We not only speak of our love, we also demonstrate it by our very act of using exclusively for fellowship with Him.
We have a good example in God's Word of one who took "time for loving." Luke 10: 38 - 42 tells of Mary who "sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said." We hear Jesus' approval of Mary's "time for loving" in these words, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Let us take time to tell the Lord we love Him and make time to show it.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to love (ECCLESIASTES 3: 1, 8).
LUCILLE A. FRASER
I could not help but think how pleased our Heavenly Father must be when we come to Him and say, "Time for loving." This "time" is when we forget about our work and other interests and just take time to read His Word and communicate with Him by prayer, telling Him of our love for Him. We not only speak of our love, we also demonstrate it by our very act of using exclusively for fellowship with Him.
We have a good example in God's Word of one who took "time for loving." Luke 10: 38 - 42 tells of Mary who "sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said." We hear Jesus' approval of Mary's "time for loving" in these words, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Let us take time to tell the Lord we love Him and make time to show it.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to love (ECCLESIASTES 3: 1, 8).
LUCILLE A. FRASER
Friday, December 10, 2010
~ Five (5) Ways to DIFFUSE Anger ! ~
HOW do you tell if you have an anger problem? IF more than one person close to you has said they think you have an issue, listen to them because uncontrolled anger can affect your health!
NOT all peeved people scream and throw things. Yes, some show their rage aggressively. Others are more defensive. Some are passive aggressive and won't tell you they're "ticked off". Instead, they roll their eyes, make snide remarks and are hostile.
Then there are the sulkers. Those people who withdraw when they're angry, refusing to address things but making it very clear there is a problem.
We can't rid our lives of issues and people who make our blood boil. And we shouldn't aim to blank this emotion entirely - but just learn to manage it better.
1. IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS
Who or what pushes your buttons? Get to know when you're more likely to erupt; if you can tell when you're at your most vulnerable, you, can use coping strategies.
2. RIDE THE WAVE OF EMOTION
Instead of marching straight in to confront whoever has annoyed you, take some time out to allow the red-hot emotion to cool.
3. BREATHE DEEPLY
When we're angry, our heart rate and blood pressure increase and adrenalin rushes through our bodies. We can calm down by taking deep breaths with our diaphragm - not our chest.
4. CHALLENGE ANY UNHELPFUL THOUGHT
Anger can make us irrational. Recognise the times when you're catastrophising or taking things personally. Instead of thinking the world is out to get you, try having some empathy - we all make mistakes and do things differently.
5. LEARN POSITIVE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE
Pick your battles by letting some things go through to the keeper. But if it's important for you to say something, try to communicate assertively. Express your view or problem without using personal attacks and try to suggest how to improve things next time! HUMOUR can lighten the mood. - J. Lamble
NOT all peeved people scream and throw things. Yes, some show their rage aggressively. Others are more defensive. Some are passive aggressive and won't tell you they're "ticked off". Instead, they roll their eyes, make snide remarks and are hostile.
Then there are the sulkers. Those people who withdraw when they're angry, refusing to address things but making it very clear there is a problem.
We can't rid our lives of issues and people who make our blood boil. And we shouldn't aim to blank this emotion entirely - but just learn to manage it better.
1. IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS
Who or what pushes your buttons? Get to know when you're more likely to erupt; if you can tell when you're at your most vulnerable, you, can use coping strategies.
2. RIDE THE WAVE OF EMOTION
Instead of marching straight in to confront whoever has annoyed you, take some time out to allow the red-hot emotion to cool.
3. BREATHE DEEPLY
When we're angry, our heart rate and blood pressure increase and adrenalin rushes through our bodies. We can calm down by taking deep breaths with our diaphragm - not our chest.
4. CHALLENGE ANY UNHELPFUL THOUGHT
Anger can make us irrational. Recognise the times when you're catastrophising or taking things personally. Instead of thinking the world is out to get you, try having some empathy - we all make mistakes and do things differently.
5. LEARN POSITIVE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE
Pick your battles by letting some things go through to the keeper. But if it's important for you to say something, try to communicate assertively. Express your view or problem without using personal attacks and try to suggest how to improve things next time! HUMOUR can lighten the mood. - J. Lamble
Thursday, October 14, 2010
* KEY messages for MS ! *
* STRESS can exacerbate your MS. It's important to keep it under control as much as possible!
* PLAN, plan, PLAN and set realistic goals.
* LEARN to ask for help, as well as to say "no"!
* COMMUNICATE your needs.
* BE flexible and creative!
USEFUL CONTACTS:
* MS Connect - Freecall 1800 042 138 or email msconnect@msaustralia.org.au
* COMMONWEALTH Respite AND Carelink CENTRES
- for general respite services -
www.commcarelink.health.gov.au , 1800 052 222.
* CARERS Australia - for Carer support -
www.carersaustralia.com.au
* LIFELINE - 24-hour Counselling service - 131 1114.
* EMERGENCY Services:
- FOR emergencies, call '000' (triple zero).
- ACT: (02) 6207 8444, www.esa.act.gov.au
- NSW: 132 500, www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria: 132 500, www.ses.vic.gov.au
('Intouch'.)
(*Print this and put on Refrigerator.)
* PLAN, plan, PLAN and set realistic goals.
* LEARN to ask for help, as well as to say "no"!
* COMMUNICATE your needs.
* BE flexible and creative!
USEFUL CONTACTS:
* MS Connect - Freecall 1800 042 138 or email msconnect@msaustralia.org.au
* COMMONWEALTH Respite AND Carelink CENTRES
- for general respite services -
www.commcarelink.health.gov.au , 1800 052 222.
* CARERS Australia - for Carer support -
www.carersaustralia.com.au
* LIFELINE - 24-hour Counselling service - 131 1114.
* EMERGENCY Services:
- FOR emergencies, call '000' (triple zero).
- ACT: (02) 6207 8444, www.esa.act.gov.au
- NSW: 132 500, www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Victoria: 132 500, www.ses.vic.gov.au
('Intouch'.)
(*Print this and put on Refrigerator.)
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