I don’t use complementary treatments to manage my migraine illness. It’s not that I refuse to try remedies beyond scientifically proven medication. After all, if there are different ways to knock down a migraine episode, why not take advantage of all the options possible? You don’t know until you try, as they say. Some of […]
Nearly half of the people receiving federal disability benefits have a psychiatric impairment that interferes with working. And they tend to be younger and more willing to work than other disability beneficiaries. This makes them good candidates for employment support programs that encourage working at least part-time and might even prevent them from applying for […]
Lightning rods and speed bumps — 2 fantastic facilitation techniques Count the seconds until the thunder This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in November 2019 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! I must confess something: I love ice breakers, energisers and anything different that jolts me out of the day-to-day. […]
@krakenimages In today’s competitive business landscape, growth and financial success are top priorities for every entrepreneur. The economy is going through various challenges at the moment, but if you play your cards right, you could thrive as an entrepreneur. For starters, managing your personal wealth so that your business does well is an essential step […]
@seanpollock Business branding and marketing are two fundamental steps to growing your property management business. Options for marketing operate around billboards, social media, and postcard mailing, among others. It is not easy to get started. You, therefore, need to have a solid marketing plan to attract customers and clients. You must intentionally choose your marketing […]
7 Ways To Resolve ANY Conflict Pragito Dove 7 Ways To Resolve ANY Conflict Many of us dread conflict. We wish we could all just get along. Life, however, has other ideas for us. Everyone is here to be there true selves, have their own opinions, likes, dislikes etc. How boring things would be if […]
So, picture this, I’m on vacation with my family in Whistler BC and I wake up feeling like a sloth. The family had already hit the slopes for the day, leaving me all alone in our condo. So, I thought to myself, “Self, why not have a shower and start the day off fresh?” I […]
Last week, in the Seattle area, we had snow, unusual for Western Washington. Fortunately, the power didn’t go out so we got by with little trouble. While I was dealing with weather issues, here’s what my blogger friends were writing about: Exercise that isn’t agonizing We know we need to exercise to stay healthy and […]
One lesson learned working with patients in nursing homes was the concept that I am not my body. Regardless of what happens in our body, in our physical functioning, whatever decline or setback encountered, I always have the “I” or “me” in there to maintain my sense of worth. (Unless dementia comes into the picture, […]
You may see some public notices from governments, nonprofit agencies and consumer organizations warning about increased scammer activity lately. There is a lot of focus on internet and phone scams — everything from fake threats to pay money or fake enticements to get a “deal” on something. People are shopping online and scammers are looking […]
