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HEALTH MANAGEMENT" BY Luciano Global Development Initiative (LGDI) What is HEALTH? Health according to google Is a state of physical, mental, social well being in which disease and infinity are absent. A common saying is health is wealth. Meaning with good health you have everything. We are God's creatures. He created us to be happy with every other thing around us. God wishes to see us live in good health. We should not live our life as a sick being. We need to live and enjoy our life. To enjoy sound health, we need to take a good look into many things which are the causes of Bad Health some of which are as follows: a. Lifestyle, sedentary lifestyle. A lifestyle that does not involve physical activity. A person living a sedentary lifestyle usually stay in a particular position watching movies, pressing computer, mobile phone, playing video games and so on. This results in bad health. b. Toxic build-up c. Digestive disrupt d. Unhealthy eating: This is one of the m...

Maintaining end-of-year motivation It is important to remember that we are not nocturnal creatures. The colder, cooler days may be upon us but that doesn’t mean we need to hibernate! This time of year is a great opportunity to think about you and re-focus on achieving your goals without any distractions. So let’s look at some simple techniques to revisit your goals, evaluate your progress and stay on track for the rest of the year. Staying positive It is easy to lose motivation towards the end of the year, but why stop when you are so close to the finish line? There is still plenty of time to catch up on working towards the goals you set earlier in the year. A positive first step is to take note of what you have achieved so far; so grab your notebook and simply write these down, create a graph or even draw something that represents your accomplishments. You might be surprised at what’s been completed in the last 10 months and even if you haven’t achieved as much as you would ...

With the fiscal year coming to an end, how will you set up your organization for 2019? How to Motivate Your Team During the Last Months of the Year Image credit: Shutterstock James Clark Content Marketing Specialist at DATIS HR Cloud October 19, 2017 The end of the fiscal year is upon us as we begin our initial descent into the infamous fourth quarter. These final three months of the year will determine whether an organization's goals were met, objectives were accomplished and overall progress was made from the previous year. With that said, one thing that all executives are going to be asking for this holiday season is for a strong finish in Q4. Professional athletes that deliver in crunch time are labeled "clutch." It takes a strong-minded player to shoot an important shot with the game on the line or go for the "Hail Mary" pass with only seconds remaining on the clock. The same type of mentality is needed by executives as they enter into t...

The Key To Happiness: What You Should Seek Out Of Life By Dylan Buckley Reviewer Lauren Fawley No matter who we are or what we do with our lives, the ultimate goal is to be content and satisfied with our current state of being. We want to be able to look back on our memories fondly and without regret and we want to be able to say that we led the best lives possible, ones that filled us with joy and made us truly satisfied with what we accomplished and how we lived. But for some, the meaning of happiness can be very elusive, and many may not be able to properly determine what happiness would look like, feel like, or what causes happiness. Happiness is, after all, something that holds a different meaning for each of us, even if we feel it similarly. That being said, there are some key components to being content throughout our lifetime, and even though we may not be necessarily pursuing the same kinds of things that make us happy, we can all learn some important tips that will ...

Determination is the defining factor in our success: How bad do we want it? Whether you’re working on a big project or just trying to get through the next few weeks, remember there are people in your corner who believe in you. Take the advice you read in this issue and create fast results with these 10 tips: 1. Pay close attention. The problems you encounter at work and in your business will tell you a lot about those around you. The next time things go haywire, be sure to take note of who reacts well and who doesn’t. 2. Never say never. Perhaps you’ve resigned yourself to things being one way. But you shouldn’t give up hope. Enlist a partner who may have a different perspective and energy to get back on track. 3. Think ahead. Take a 10-year outlook on a major decision. Marie Forleo says to “Imagine yourself 10 years older, and ask yourself, Would I regret either not continuing to do this or doing this?” 4. Plant seeds. You must weed your own garden. The people around...

Congra tulations! You've been diligent about finding a new job, and you’ve finally landed an interview. What happens next? You’ve got to prepare—carefully. Because it’s not OK just to show up. One or two missteps can disqualify you as a candidate, even if you have the right experience and skills. If you really want to be considered for the position, to get hired, know what not to do, and, instead, what you should do, before and during the interview. 1. DON’T: Ask what the company does and how it’s organized. The message: You’re just looking for a paycheck and don’t care where it comes from. DO: Research the company. 2. DON’T: Assume the interviewers will likely have seen and memorized the résumé you sent. Because you’ll be wrong. And you’ll look like an amateur if you don’t have some freshly printed documents to hand out. DO: Print extra copies of your résumé. 3. DON’T: Treat the interview as a chance to express your unique, trendy style. Why should you cov...

1. Listen to your friend vent. Inviting a friend to coffee and letting them talk about themselves will not only score you major brownie points, but it will also give you a chance to learn from their experiences. Sometimes, it’s those closest to us who are dealing with the same things we are, and they can offer a new perspective. To be a good listener, Mark Goulston, an author and business psychiatrist, explains in the Harvard Business Review that you should ask specific questions to help direct your friend’s emotions. Try asking questions like, “What are you most angry/frustrated/etc. about?” “Don’t take issue with them or get into a debate,” Goulston explains. “Just know that they really need to get this off their chest—and if you listen without interrupting them, while also inviting them to say even more, they will.” 2. Talk to someone new. While bugging that person with their eyes closed and headphones in on the subway might not be the best idea, you never know what you...

1. Focus on what keeps coming back. Take notice of the interest that keeps coming back most often. For instance, if you’re really interested in painting and playing the guitar, but you find yourself reaching for the paintbrush more often, that might be a sign it’s your true calling. 2. Jump in. The only true way to know what passion you should pursue is to try them all. Pick one and go for it. If you end up not enjoying it, move on to the next. Or, if you find one you like, then do the others as a side hustle or hobby. In today’s world, there are plenty of opportunities to dabble in multiple activities. 3. Try month-long experiments. There is no need to find your “one true calling” if you enjoy learning about multiple topics. But if you really want to explore your passions, schedule a month of deep focus on one topic. Meet with people in the industry or role. Read every relevant newsletter and book. Wake up early and “work” on the topic. After 20 or 30 days of intense...

1. Begin with gratitude. Always start with thanksgiving; be thankful for what you already have and see the miracles that come from this one simple act. Next, you’ve got to challenge yourself to produce. Produce more ideas than you need for yourself so you can share and give your ideas away. That is called fruitfulness and abundance—it means working on producing more than you need for yourself so you can begin blessing others, blessing your nation and blessing your enterprise. Once abundance starts to come, once someone becomes incredibly productive, it’s amazing what the numbers turn out to be. 2. Dream it. Everything begins in the heart and mind. Every great achievement began in the mind of one person. They dared to dream, to believe that it was possible. Take some time to allow yourself to ask, What if? Think big. Don’t let negative thinking discourage you. You want to be a “dreamer.” Dream of the possibilities for yourself, your family and for others. If you had a dre...

1. Loving my whole self—mind, body and soul—is not selfish; it’s necessary for a healthy life. To be able to love others, we need to keep our cup full. 2. Perfection is pure fiction. I am grateful for all of my mistakes because they were real blessings in disguise that made me wiser. As John C. Maxwell says, “Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn. We never lose.” I stopped stressing myself out while trying to be perfect and I am always aiming for good enough. 3. I am not a victim. My past has nothing to do with my future and my old limitations do not define who I am today. Blaming others for taking my time, money or love is unfair because I always choose how much I give and to whom. No one can hurt me or upset me without my consent. I am in charge of my actions and my future is the result of my current choices. The day I stopped blaming my past or other people, I set myself free. 4. Worrying about what others think is a waste of time. I cannot please everyone, no m...

1. Disgust One does not usually equate the word “disgust” with positive action. And yet properly channeled, disgust can change a person’s life. The person who feels disgusted has reached a point of no return. He or she is ready to throw down the gauntlet at life and say, “I’ve had it!” That’s what I said after many humiliating experiences. At age 25, I said, “I don’t want to live like this anymore. I’ve had it with being broke. I’ve had it with being embarrassed, and I’ve had it with lying.” Yes, productive feelings of disgust come when a person says, “Enough is enough.” They’ve had it with mediocrity. They’ve had it with those awful sick feelings of fear, pain and humiliation. They decide they are not going to live like this anymore. Call it what you will, the “I’ve had it” day, the “never again” day, the “enough’s enough” day. Whatever you call it, it’s powerful! There is nothing so life-changing as gut-wrenching disgust! 2. Decision Most of us need to be pushed to the wall...

Turning a prospect into a loyal customer starts with the sales experience. It’s the salespeople who set the tone, and to make that first impression count, they must learn to work efficiently and communicate effectively. Successful salespeople know they have to hone specific skills to deliver a fan-worthy experience; here are five of the most important, and how you can get better at them to sell successfully, too: 1. Prioritizatio All salespeople are busy. So why do some seem stressed and disorganized while others manage to stay cool through anything? Because the latter group has learned to prioritize. Prioritization allows salespeople to separate what’s actually important from the tasks that would merely be nice to tackle. 2. Negotiation Whether selling enterprise software or used cars, salespeople need to know how to negotiate. Although successful negotiation requires you to understand the other party’s needs, negotiation training group SAB Negotiation Group also uses pers...

Priorities are things that are important—I know that, you know that. But a lot of us are guilty of the habit of reacting to the urgent things on—and off—our to-do list, rather than responding to the important ones. Think about this: Important activities should be of high priority because they are the things that contribute most significantly to our objectives. They have more long-term impact, and they should help us the most in reaching our goals. Urgent activities are usually more short-term in nature and may or may not relate to our big-picture objectives, and they do not usually make significant contributions. Instead, by pressuring us daily, they make endless demands on our time. 1. Create lists—a lot. Prioritized notes and lists help with focus and multitasking. 2. Set priorities during your daily planning. Eliminate or minimize unproductive to-do items from your daily list to make room for the productive ones. 3. Learn when your high-energy time is. Schedulin...

Learn to concentrate on these five abilities in your personal development quest. They will help you skillfully attack the marketplace. 1. ABSORB Develop the ability to absorb, the ability to soak in, take in, be like a sponge. Sitting in class or at the workplace, sometimes it’s easy to daydream, to be preoccupied, to be somewhere else. I read a good article once in Reader’s Digest. The title was, “Wherever You Are, Be There.” I thought that was excellent. Be there. Concentration. It’s also important in learning extra skills to really pay attention. Absorb, take in. Most people are trying to get through the day. I’ve got a better objective for you: Learn to get from the day. Not just get through it; get from it. Soak it up. Each day is a piece of the mosaic of your life. Don’t waste any. Treat it with care. See how much you can get from a day—how much advice, how much information, how much color, how much sight and sound to add to your worth and your wealth and your equi...

1. Good Ideas Ideas are the life seeds of enterprise. A better life comes by the search for good ideas. Never cease your quest for knowledge. Finding ideas can be life changing. Business ideas, social ideas, personal ideas—nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come. Be a searcher of good ideas: timely ideas, political ideas, family ideas, healthy ideas. Then, do what I do: Keep a journal. Keep a log of good ideas. That’s for the serious students. I used to take notes on pieces of paper and found out I couldn’t go through them, couldn’t catalog them, and I missed a lot of good stuff. So I learned to keep good ideas in a journal. It’s an extension of your learning library. 2. Good Plans Be a student of good plans. Plans are important because they give birth to ideas. Plans take ideas to the marketplace. Plans well executed bring ideas into the better life. Ideas without plans forever hang like an artist’s rendering on the wall. They never become reality. They never...

1. Face your fear. Until you take a look at what’s really holding you back from tackling your money woes, even the best financial app won’t make much of a difference. Ask yourself: How would I rate my ability to manage money? Why? What am I afraid will happen because of my money habits? Once you’ve answered these questions, talk over your answers with someone you trust. Now’s your chance to prove yourself capable and confident in money matters. 2. Set aside regular time. When I first got serious about managing my money consistently, I knew I had to overcome my fear of just sitting down and looking at it. I started by opening my checking account online every day. I looked at each transaction, thought about what bills would be coming in that week, and then closed the browser window. I didn’t take any action—just looked. After three months, I finally got rid of my fear around looking at my money. Now, I do a monthly money session so I can check the budget, print reports, and ana...

1. Tap into your core values. What’s most important to you? Unlike with the next two exercises, you’re allowed to be a bit vague here. You might find yourself naming things like “beauty,” “health,” “community,” “family” or even something grander like “justice.” Faced with spending decisions, you might ask yourself whether a purchase supports your core values. Now, sometimes the answer is an obvious “no.” This new lip-gloss/headset/hamburger does not contribute to social justice. But, sometimes advertisers will attempt to target your core values in sneaky ways. For example, a fuel-efficient car seems like a truly environmental choice; however, it’s not as environmental as simply not buying something. In her book Loaded, behavioral economist Sarah Newcomb writes about these values in terms of “needs” and explains that the infamous “latte factor” can in fact be scratching the need for “social connection.” If you enjoy visiting your local coffee shop. If this is the case, then s...

First, get clear on your costs. The first step is to estimate the cost of your financial setback. For example, if you were evicted, you could calculate the cost of moving plus first and last month’s rent. The objective is to get clear on what financial resources you need to support you through your emergency. By doing some research and making some cost projections, you can start grinding your way back to financial health with tangible numbers and clear action steps rather than just crossing your fingers and hoping you’ll get through it. Cut the non-essentials. Financial emergencies can turn into runaway trains full of expenses. Remember to stay grounded in your necessities when considering your emergency costs. You can always move on to funding your priorities once you get fully back on track with your finances. Consider your financial options. Once you figure out how much money you need to manage your financial setback, the next question should be, “Can I afford it?” ...

1. Write down your goals. If you write down your financial goals, they stick in your brain and force you to comprehend and remember what you set out to achieve. If your goal is to save $1,000 by the end of the year, write it down and keep it somewhere you will constantly see it. 2. Aim to spend less than you make. Spend less than you make. Get yourself on a budget, and whether it’s through saving money on monthly bills or cutting back on entertainment or electronic upgrades, make sure that expenses never exceed revenues. That way, you’ll have no chance of falling into credit card debt. 3. Set a budget. It may seem like an obvious tip, but so many people fail to set a budget and stick to it. Having a budget will stop you from overspending, whether it’s in your personal life or in business, and it will also help you see exactly where your money is going. Don’t forget to add a spot for “savings” to your budget, too, because you should be putting aside money for that each mont...

What’s Courage Got to Do With It? There are things you should fear. Running away from an axe murderer is a winning strategy. But true danger is rare. You’re more likely afraid of garden-variety catastrophes like failing to make rent, or screwing up your kids. Some mornings it takes courage just to get out of bed. It takes courage to stand up to a bully, to talk to that beautiful guy at the bookstore, and to step into a pitch meeting. Courage allows us to “do it anyway.” But I don’t want to be proving my bravery every time I get on the phone with a client. I would much rather transcend my fears, and you know what? With many, I have. As a teenager, I was scared to death of talking to girls; now I get joy talking to anyone. Fears? We can beat them. Why We Fear What We Fear Jimmy was a bacterium who lived millions of years ago and who was smart enough to run away from bigger bacteria before becoming dinner. He was lucky enough to find a real sweet lady bacterium and passe...