Getting the right postures by Ivana Danielle
Noted Pilates expert Ivana Danielle tells you on how to get the right posture.
Noted Pilates expert Ivana Danielle tells you on how to get the right posture.
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How to Love Your Kids - 20 Ways to Show Your Children You Love Them
How to Love Your Kids - 20 Ways to Show Your Children You Love Them
Many parents are broken heated and completely baffled by their unbelieving son or daughter. They have no clue why the child they raised well is making such awful, destructive decisions. I have never been one of these parents, but I have been one of these sons. Reflecting back on that experience, I offer these suggestions to help you reach out to your wayward child.
We all love our kids and parental love is the number one source of self esteem in kids, but loving acts can get buried in days filled with rushing around. When our kids reach adulthood, will they remember us as loving parents or just busy ones? Just to be sure, here are ten ways to love your kid today and everyday.
20 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child:
1. Spend a little time each day playing entirely at your child’s direction.
2. Cuddle up under a blanket and watch what he or she wants to watch on TV.
3. Give a chocolate kiss along with a real one.
4. Exchange butterfly kisses or nose to nose Eskimo kisses.
5. Find something about your child’s appearance to compliment.
6. Find something about your child’s music to compliment.
7. Do one of your child’s chores for him or her.
8. Run fingers through hair.
9. Make your child into a burrito.
10. Realize kids can be annoying. For example, when you’re discussing something important they come and ask you I want some juice and you might reply Can’t you see I am discussing something important?. This might hurt their feelings and upset them. They may even not talk to you for sometime. So you have to gently approach them with an understanding manner.
11. Entertain your kids. Children will be entertained by different things. You could pick up a book or toy that they like a lot. This lets you gain their trust and understanding. You can even surprise you kids and wife by taking them to malls, a stroll in the park or some beach. However, don’t annoy them by taking them to a place they hate much.
12. Pick out candy conversation hearts with appropriate messages and present them to your child.
13. Talk in the car on the way to school instead of listening to the radio.
14. Take pictures of facial expressions showing different emotions, and tape the one of you showing “love” over your child’s bed.
15. You can help your children in their school projects, homework etc. Helping them doesn’t mean only in their schoolwork it also means helping them in their social problems such as bullies. if anyone is bullying your kid you can request your teacher regarding this matter.
16. Try not argue much in front of your kids as this might affect them and cause tension. Just be happy with your kids, and try to like things that they like. Try to take them out to restaurants once in a while. Just be happy with them.
17. Sometimes they might want to have privacy of their own so just give them their space trusting them. If you spy or whatsoever, it will be you’re invading on them and if they find that out they will never trust you again.
18. Set aside a little time each day, maybe before bedtime, to talk about what’s going on in your child’s life, judgment free. If your child doesn’t like to talk, say Tell me three things that happened today. If it helps, tell three things that happened to you in return.
19. Kids who don’t like to be hugged may be okay with sitting on your lap and being held from behind, particularly if they’re watching TV or reading.
20. Play hide and seek with your child, and while you’re searching talk very loudly about how sad you will be if you can’t find him or her. Then be very happy when you’re reunited.
Advice:
* Do not spoil your kids, as this will affect how they act when they are older.
* Don’t let them be affected by social problems
* Don’t let any anyone bully them
* Try not to embarrass them in public places or in front of their friends.
Many parents are broken heated and completely baffled by their unbelieving son or daughter. They have no clue why the child they raised well is making such awful, destructive decisions. I have never been one of these parents, but I have been one of these sons. Reflecting back on that experience, I offer these suggestions to help you reach out to your wayward child.
We all love our kids and parental love is the number one source of self esteem in kids, but loving acts can get buried in days filled with rushing around. When our kids reach adulthood, will they remember us as loving parents or just busy ones? Just to be sure, here are ten ways to love your kid today and everyday.
20 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child:
1. Spend a little time each day playing entirely at your child’s direction.
2. Cuddle up under a blanket and watch what he or she wants to watch on TV.
3. Give a chocolate kiss along with a real one.
4. Exchange butterfly kisses or nose to nose Eskimo kisses.
5. Find something about your child’s appearance to compliment.
6. Find something about your child’s music to compliment.
7. Do one of your child’s chores for him or her.
8. Run fingers through hair.
9. Make your child into a burrito.
10. Realize kids can be annoying. For example, when you’re discussing something important they come and ask you I want some juice and you might reply Can’t you see I am discussing something important?. This might hurt their feelings and upset them. They may even not talk to you for sometime. So you have to gently approach them with an understanding manner.
11. Entertain your kids. Children will be entertained by different things. You could pick up a book or toy that they like a lot. This lets you gain their trust and understanding. You can even surprise you kids and wife by taking them to malls, a stroll in the park or some beach. However, don’t annoy them by taking them to a place they hate much.
12. Pick out candy conversation hearts with appropriate messages and present them to your child.
13. Talk in the car on the way to school instead of listening to the radio.
14. Take pictures of facial expressions showing different emotions, and tape the one of you showing “love” over your child’s bed.
15. You can help your children in their school projects, homework etc. Helping them doesn’t mean only in their schoolwork it also means helping them in their social problems such as bullies. if anyone is bullying your kid you can request your teacher regarding this matter.
16. Try not argue much in front of your kids as this might affect them and cause tension. Just be happy with your kids, and try to like things that they like. Try to take them out to restaurants once in a while. Just be happy with them.
17. Sometimes they might want to have privacy of their own so just give them their space trusting them. If you spy or whatsoever, it will be you’re invading on them and if they find that out they will never trust you again.
18. Set aside a little time each day, maybe before bedtime, to talk about what’s going on in your child’s life, judgment free. If your child doesn’t like to talk, say Tell me three things that happened today. If it helps, tell three things that happened to you in return.
19. Kids who don’t like to be hugged may be okay with sitting on your lap and being held from behind, particularly if they’re watching TV or reading.
20. Play hide and seek with your child, and while you’re searching talk very loudly about how sad you will be if you can’t find him or her. Then be very happy when you’re reunited.
Advice:
* Do not spoil your kids, as this will affect how they act when they are older.
* Don’t let them be affected by social problems
* Don’t let any anyone bully them
* Try not to embarrass them in public places or in front of their friends.
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Amazing Walls Scratching
Amazing Walls Scratching
Alexandra Forte (aka Vhils) is Portuguese street artist living in London. He makes impressive portraits by Scratching the surface of old walls in Moscow, Rome, London, New York andPortugal.
Torres Vedras, Portugal
Camera/Edition - Pedro Patrocinio
Music - Gustavo Santaolalla
Work by Vhils
Alexandra Forte (aka Vhils) is Portuguese street artist living in London. He makes impressive portraits by Scratching the surface of old walls in Moscow, Rome, London, New York andPortugal.
Torres Vedras, Portugal
Camera/Edition - Pedro Patrocinio
Music - Gustavo Santaolalla
Work by Vhils
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How to Love Your Husband After Marriage: 40 Easy Ways
How to Love Your Husband After Marriage: 40 Easy Ways
We have all heard the comment, it’s the thought that counts, and in so many ways that is true. Because if you are trying to get cute ideas on ways to say I love you to your husband, it shows you care. Sometimes guys won’t notice the little things that you do in expressing your love for them, sometimes the gals miss them as well.
Keep in mind that it’s not so much the amount or the efforts of your love expressions, but it’s the essence of those expressions. In other words be yourself and love them from your heart, but at the same time show them the affection where they need it emotionally.
Whether you’ve been married for ten days or ten years, loving your husband well is always a learning process. Probably the most important learning you can do for the health of your relationship. No man is the same, so every wife has to adapt her actions to fit the needs of her husband. However, here are 40 many ways that every man will feel loved, no matter who he is.
1. Regard him as important and let him know he’s important to you.
2. Do everything
3. Communicate with him respectfully.
4. You can to at least understand his feelings even when you disagree with him.
5. Be interested in his friends and occasionally give him time with them (if they are trust-worthy men).
6. Ask for his opinion and let him know you value what he says.
7. Tell him you both love him and like him.
8. Let him feel your approval and affections.
9. Protect his dignity on a daily basis.
10. Be tender with him realizing he has feelings also.
11. Foster an atmosphere of laughter in your home. Look for ways to laugh together.
12. Avoid sudden major changes without discussion and with giving him time to adjust.
13. Learns to respond openly and verbally when he wants to communicate.
14. Comfort him when he is down emotionally.
15. Be interested in what he feels is important in life.
16. Correct him gently and tenderly.
17. Allow him to teach you without putting up your defense.
18. Make special time available to him and your children.
19. Be trustworthy.
20. Compliment him often.
21. Be creative when you express your love, either in words or actions.
22. The future isn’t as far away as it seems sometimes. Talk about where you’d like to be when you’re married 50 years, and work on making those dreams happen.
23. Don’t jump to conclusions if your husband has said or done something questionable. Give him the chance to explain before you pass judgment.
24. Although this is growing increasingly unpopular, it does still work. Just because your husband is in charge of the household doesn’t mean that you can’t share your opinions, it just means he’s captain of the team.
25. Although you may not want to admit it, there will be times when you’re in the wrong. Maybe you’ve said something hurtful or done something insensitive. Never have too much pride to tell him you’re sorry.
26. If you told your husband you’d do something, make sure that you follow through.
27. Rub his feet steer him to the recliner and pull off his shoes. Rub his feet for at least 20 minutes. It has been told that this may even improve his health!
28. Turn your ordinary bedroom into any lover’s dream without a lot of expense. Remove clutter and anything that doesn’t belong, and replace it with scented candles and fresh flowers. Hang pretty curtains and find some comfy bedding. Place mirrors to reflect candlelight, and misting fountains for a romantic effect.
29. While your husband is showering, sneak in and write, “I love you” on the steamed up bathroom mirror. This will steam him up as well, especially if you seal it with your lip prints!
30. I’m talking about a bar of soap! Scratch “I love you” into his soap so he’ll find it the next time he showers. (You may not want to seal this note with your lip prints, though).
31. Go buy some sweet smelling oils and turn your bedroom into a spa! Give your husband a full body massage and work out those aching muscles.
32. When your husband is in a bad mood give him time to recover. Don’t crowd him.
33. Help him to finish his goals, hobbies, or education when your see he needs it.
34. Treat him as if God has stamped on his forehead: “Handle With Care.”
35. Work to get rid of habits that annoy him.
36. Be kind and thoughtful to his relatives. Don’t make him choose between you.
37. Don’t compare his relatives with yours in a negative way.
38. Thank him for things he’s done around the house. (It means a lot to men).
39. Don’t expect credit for all you do for him. Do it as “unto the Lord.”
40. Make sure he agrees with everything important that you’re planning to do.
Advice:
Remember your husband is given to you from God for life. Make the best of your marriage and try one of these things today.
We have all heard the comment, it’s the thought that counts, and in so many ways that is true. Because if you are trying to get cute ideas on ways to say I love you to your husband, it shows you care. Sometimes guys won’t notice the little things that you do in expressing your love for them, sometimes the gals miss them as well.
Keep in mind that it’s not so much the amount or the efforts of your love expressions, but it’s the essence of those expressions. In other words be yourself and love them from your heart, but at the same time show them the affection where they need it emotionally.
Whether you’ve been married for ten days or ten years, loving your husband well is always a learning process. Probably the most important learning you can do for the health of your relationship. No man is the same, so every wife has to adapt her actions to fit the needs of her husband. However, here are 40 many ways that every man will feel loved, no matter who he is.
1. Regard him as important and let him know he’s important to you.
2. Do everything
3. Communicate with him respectfully.
4. You can to at least understand his feelings even when you disagree with him.
5. Be interested in his friends and occasionally give him time with them (if they are trust-worthy men).
6. Ask for his opinion and let him know you value what he says.
7. Tell him you both love him and like him.
8. Let him feel your approval and affections.
9. Protect his dignity on a daily basis.
10. Be tender with him realizing he has feelings also.
11. Foster an atmosphere of laughter in your home. Look for ways to laugh together.
12. Avoid sudden major changes without discussion and with giving him time to adjust.
13. Learns to respond openly and verbally when he wants to communicate.
14. Comfort him when he is down emotionally.
15. Be interested in what he feels is important in life.
16. Correct him gently and tenderly.
17. Allow him to teach you without putting up your defense.
18. Make special time available to him and your children.
19. Be trustworthy.
20. Compliment him often.
21. Be creative when you express your love, either in words or actions.
22. The future isn’t as far away as it seems sometimes. Talk about where you’d like to be when you’re married 50 years, and work on making those dreams happen.
23. Don’t jump to conclusions if your husband has said or done something questionable. Give him the chance to explain before you pass judgment.
24. Although this is growing increasingly unpopular, it does still work. Just because your husband is in charge of the household doesn’t mean that you can’t share your opinions, it just means he’s captain of the team.
25. Although you may not want to admit it, there will be times when you’re in the wrong. Maybe you’ve said something hurtful or done something insensitive. Never have too much pride to tell him you’re sorry.
26. If you told your husband you’d do something, make sure that you follow through.
27. Rub his feet steer him to the recliner and pull off his shoes. Rub his feet for at least 20 minutes. It has been told that this may even improve his health!
28. Turn your ordinary bedroom into any lover’s dream without a lot of expense. Remove clutter and anything that doesn’t belong, and replace it with scented candles and fresh flowers. Hang pretty curtains and find some comfy bedding. Place mirrors to reflect candlelight, and misting fountains for a romantic effect.
29. While your husband is showering, sneak in and write, “I love you” on the steamed up bathroom mirror. This will steam him up as well, especially if you seal it with your lip prints!
30. I’m talking about a bar of soap! Scratch “I love you” into his soap so he’ll find it the next time he showers. (You may not want to seal this note with your lip prints, though).
31. Go buy some sweet smelling oils and turn your bedroom into a spa! Give your husband a full body massage and work out those aching muscles.
32. When your husband is in a bad mood give him time to recover. Don’t crowd him.
33. Help him to finish his goals, hobbies, or education when your see he needs it.
34. Treat him as if God has stamped on his forehead: “Handle With Care.”
35. Work to get rid of habits that annoy him.
36. Be kind and thoughtful to his relatives. Don’t make him choose between you.
37. Don’t compare his relatives with yours in a negative way.
38. Thank him for things he’s done around the house. (It means a lot to men).
39. Don’t expect credit for all you do for him. Do it as “unto the Lord.”
40. Make sure he agrees with everything important that you’re planning to do.
Advice:
Remember your husband is given to you from God for life. Make the best of your marriage and try one of these things today.
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How to Love Your Husband After Marriage: 40 Easy Ways
How to Love Your Husband After Marriage: 40 Easy Ways
We have all heard the comment, it’s the thought that counts, and in so many ways that is true. Because if you are trying to get cute ideas on ways to say I love you to your husband, it shows you care. Sometimes guys won’t notice the little things that you do in expressing your love for them, sometimes the gals miss them as well.
Keep in mind that it’s not so much the amount or the efforts of your love expressions, but it’s the essence of those expressions. In other words be yourself and love them from your heart, but at the same time show them the affection where they need it emotionally.
Whether you’ve been married for ten days or ten years, loving your husband well is always a learning process. Probably the most important learning you can do for the health of your relationship. No man is the same, so every wife has to adapt her actions to fit the needs of her husband. However, here are 40 many ways that every man will feel loved, no matter who he is.
1. Regard him as important and let him know he’s important to you.
2. Do everything
3. Communicate with him respectfully.
4. You can to at least understand his feelings even when you disagree with him.
5. Be interested in his friends and occasionally give him time with them (if they are trust-worthy men).
6. Ask for his opinion and let him know you value what he says.
7. Tell him you both love him and like him.
8. Let him feel your approval and affections.
9. Protect his dignity on a daily basis.
10. Be tender with him realizing he has feelings also.
11. Foster an atmosphere of laughter in your home. Look for ways to laugh together.
12. Avoid sudden major changes without discussion and with giving him time to adjust.
13. Learns to respond openly and verbally when he wants to communicate.
14. Comfort him when he is down emotionally.
15. Be interested in what he feels is important in life.
16. Correct him gently and tenderly.
17. Allow him to teach you without putting up your defense.
18. Make special time available to him and your children.
19. Be trustworthy.
20. Compliment him often.
21. Be creative when you express your love, either in words or actions.
22. The future isn’t as far away as it seems sometimes. Talk about where you’d like to be when you’re married 50 years, and work on making those dreams happen.
23. Don’t jump to conclusions if your husband has said or done something questionable. Give him the chance to explain before you pass judgment.
24. Although this is growing increasingly unpopular, it does still work. Just because your husband is in charge of the household doesn’t mean that you can’t share your opinions, it just means he’s captain of the team.
25. Although you may not want to admit it, there will be times when you’re in the wrong. Maybe you’ve said something hurtful or done something insensitive. Never have too much pride to tell him you’re sorry.
26. If you told your husband you’d do something, make sure that you follow through.
27. Rub his feet steer him to the recliner and pull off his shoes. Rub his feet for at least 20 minutes. It has been told that this may even improve his health!
28. Turn your ordinary bedroom into any lover’s dream without a lot of expense. Remove clutter and anything that doesn’t belong, and replace it with scented candles and fresh flowers. Hang pretty curtains and find some comfy bedding. Place mirrors to reflect candlelight, and misting fountains for a romantic effect.
29. While your husband is showering, sneak in and write, “I love you” on the steamed up bathroom mirror. This will steam him up as well, especially if you seal it with your lip prints!
30. I’m talking about a bar of soap! Scratch “I love you” into his soap so he’ll find it the next time he showers. (You may not want to seal this note with your lip prints, though).
31. Go buy some sweet smelling oils and turn your bedroom into a spa! Give your husband a full body massage and work out those aching muscles.
32. When your husband is in a bad mood give him time to recover. Don’t crowd him.
33. Help him to finish his goals, hobbies, or education when your see he needs it.
34. Treat him as if God has stamped on his forehead: “Handle With Care.”
35. Work to get rid of habits that annoy him.
36. Be kind and thoughtful to his relatives. Don’t make him choose between you.
37. Don’t compare his relatives with yours in a negative way.
38. Thank him for things he’s done around the house. (It means a lot to men).
39. Don’t expect credit for all you do for him. Do it as “unto the Lord.”
40. Make sure he agrees with everything important that you’re planning to do.
Advice:
Remember your husband is given to you from God for life. Make the best of your marriage and try one of these things today.
We have all heard the comment, it’s the thought that counts, and in so many ways that is true. Because if you are trying to get cute ideas on ways to say I love you to your husband, it shows you care. Sometimes guys won’t notice the little things that you do in expressing your love for them, sometimes the gals miss them as well.
Keep in mind that it’s not so much the amount or the efforts of your love expressions, but it’s the essence of those expressions. In other words be yourself and love them from your heart, but at the same time show them the affection where they need it emotionally.
Whether you’ve been married for ten days or ten years, loving your husband well is always a learning process. Probably the most important learning you can do for the health of your relationship. No man is the same, so every wife has to adapt her actions to fit the needs of her husband. However, here are 40 many ways that every man will feel loved, no matter who he is.
1. Regard him as important and let him know he’s important to you.
2. Do everything
3. Communicate with him respectfully.
4. You can to at least understand his feelings even when you disagree with him.
5. Be interested in his friends and occasionally give him time with them (if they are trust-worthy men).
6. Ask for his opinion and let him know you value what he says.
7. Tell him you both love him and like him.
8. Let him feel your approval and affections.
9. Protect his dignity on a daily basis.
10. Be tender with him realizing he has feelings also.
11. Foster an atmosphere of laughter in your home. Look for ways to laugh together.
12. Avoid sudden major changes without discussion and with giving him time to adjust.
13. Learns to respond openly and verbally when he wants to communicate.
14. Comfort him when he is down emotionally.
15. Be interested in what he feels is important in life.
16. Correct him gently and tenderly.
17. Allow him to teach you without putting up your defense.
18. Make special time available to him and your children.
19. Be trustworthy.
20. Compliment him often.
21. Be creative when you express your love, either in words or actions.
22. The future isn’t as far away as it seems sometimes. Talk about where you’d like to be when you’re married 50 years, and work on making those dreams happen.
23. Don’t jump to conclusions if your husband has said or done something questionable. Give him the chance to explain before you pass judgment.
24. Although this is growing increasingly unpopular, it does still work. Just because your husband is in charge of the household doesn’t mean that you can’t share your opinions, it just means he’s captain of the team.
25. Although you may not want to admit it, there will be times when you’re in the wrong. Maybe you’ve said something hurtful or done something insensitive. Never have too much pride to tell him you’re sorry.
26. If you told your husband you’d do something, make sure that you follow through.
27. Rub his feet steer him to the recliner and pull off his shoes. Rub his feet for at least 20 minutes. It has been told that this may even improve his health!
28. Turn your ordinary bedroom into any lover’s dream without a lot of expense. Remove clutter and anything that doesn’t belong, and replace it with scented candles and fresh flowers. Hang pretty curtains and find some comfy bedding. Place mirrors to reflect candlelight, and misting fountains for a romantic effect.
29. While your husband is showering, sneak in and write, “I love you” on the steamed up bathroom mirror. This will steam him up as well, especially if you seal it with your lip prints!
30. I’m talking about a bar of soap! Scratch “I love you” into his soap so he’ll find it the next time he showers. (You may not want to seal this note with your lip prints, though).
31. Go buy some sweet smelling oils and turn your bedroom into a spa! Give your husband a full body massage and work out those aching muscles.
32. When your husband is in a bad mood give him time to recover. Don’t crowd him.
33. Help him to finish his goals, hobbies, or education when your see he needs it.
34. Treat him as if God has stamped on his forehead: “Handle With Care.”
35. Work to get rid of habits that annoy him.
36. Be kind and thoughtful to his relatives. Don’t make him choose between you.
37. Don’t compare his relatives with yours in a negative way.
38. Thank him for things he’s done around the house. (It means a lot to men).
39. Don’t expect credit for all you do for him. Do it as “unto the Lord.”
40. Make sure he agrees with everything important that you’re planning to do.
Advice:
Remember your husband is given to you from God for life. Make the best of your marriage and try one of these things today.
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Managing Organisational Performance
Managing Organisational Performance
Guy Johnson, Performance Measurement Manager for Belron International discusses his Cranfield experience.
Guy Johnson, Performance Measurement Manager for Belron International discusses his Cranfield experience.
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Make Time for Fun -- Push Yourself to Play
Make Time for Fun -- Push Yourself to Play
I have a question for everyone -- about FUN. One of the things that surprised me most about my happiness project was that when I resolved to "Find more fun," it wasn't easy for me to figure out what I found fun.
For example, it took me some real self-examination to acknowledge that one of my passions is children's literature. Now my children's literature reading group is one of the great joys of my life.
I'd love to hear about people's experiences about fun. What do you find fun? Is it something a lot of people find fun, like golf, or something more unusual, like cultivating bonsai plants? Did you always know that this activity was fun for you, or did it take a while to figure it out? Am I the only one who has trouble staying in touch with the question: what is fun? Once you've identified your source of fun, how do you make time for it in your life?
Along the same lines, as another happiness-project experiment in the area of fun, I thought I'd try starting a collection. My mother has several collections, and they are a tremendous source of fun for her (also me, because a few times, she's given me her collections -- like her magnificent Halloween decorations). But it was hard for me to figure out what to collect. In the end, I chose blue birds, because I like them and because the blue bird is a symbol for happiness.
My understanding of fun increased dramatically when I realized one of my most important Secrets of Adulthood: "What's fun for other people may not be fun for you -- and vice versa." For example, activities that many people find fun that I don't find fun: skiing, drinking wine, doing crossword puzzles, shopping, going to concerts, cooking...
I have a question for everyone -- about FUN. One of the things that surprised me most about my happiness project was that when I resolved to "Find more fun," it wasn't easy for me to figure out what I found fun.
For example, it took me some real self-examination to acknowledge that one of my passions is children's literature. Now my children's literature reading group is one of the great joys of my life.
I'd love to hear about people's experiences about fun. What do you find fun? Is it something a lot of people find fun, like golf, or something more unusual, like cultivating bonsai plants? Did you always know that this activity was fun for you, or did it take a while to figure it out? Am I the only one who has trouble staying in touch with the question: what is fun? Once you've identified your source of fun, how do you make time for it in your life?
Along the same lines, as another happiness-project experiment in the area of fun, I thought I'd try starting a collection. My mother has several collections, and they are a tremendous source of fun for her (also me, because a few times, she's given me her collections -- like her magnificent Halloween decorations). But it was hard for me to figure out what to collect. In the end, I chose blue birds, because I like them and because the blue bird is a symbol for happiness.
My understanding of fun increased dramatically when I realized one of my most important Secrets of Adulthood: "What's fun for other people may not be fun for you -- and vice versa." For example, activities that many people find fun that I don't find fun: skiing, drinking wine, doing crossword puzzles, shopping, going to concerts, cooking...
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Managing Organisational Performance
Managing Organisational Performance
Guy Johnson, Performance Measurement Manager for Belron International discusses his Cranfield experience.
Guy Johnson, Performance Measurement Manager for Belron International discusses his Cranfield experience.
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Make Time for Fun -- Push Yourself to Play
Make Time for Fun -- Push Yourself to Play
I have a question for everyone -- about FUN. One of the things that surprised me most about my happiness project was that when I resolved to "Find more fun," it wasn't easy for me to figure out what I found fun.
For example, it took me some real self-examination to acknowledge that one of my passions is children's literature. Now my children's literature reading group is one of the great joys of my life.
I'd love to hear about people's experiences about fun. What do you find fun? Is it something a lot of people find fun, like golf, or something more unusual, like cultivating bonsai plants? Did you always know that this activity was fun for you, or did it take a while to figure it out? Am I the only one who has trouble staying in touch with the question: what is fun? Once you've identified your source of fun, how do you make time for it in your life?
Along the same lines, as another happiness-project experiment in the area of fun, I thought I'd try starting a collection. My mother has several collections, and they are a tremendous source of fun for her (also me, because a few times, she's given me her collections -- like her magnificent Halloween decorations). But it was hard for me to figure out what to collect. In the end, I chose blue birds, because I like them and because the blue bird is a symbol for happiness.
My understanding of fun increased dramatically when I realized one of my most important Secrets of Adulthood: "What's fun for other people may not be fun for you -- and vice versa." For example, activities that many people find fun that I don't find fun: skiing, drinking wine, doing crossword puzzles, shopping, going to concerts, cooking...
I have a question for everyone -- about FUN. One of the things that surprised me most about my happiness project was that when I resolved to "Find more fun," it wasn't easy for me to figure out what I found fun.
For example, it took me some real self-examination to acknowledge that one of my passions is children's literature. Now my children's literature reading group is one of the great joys of my life.
I'd love to hear about people's experiences about fun. What do you find fun? Is it something a lot of people find fun, like golf, or something more unusual, like cultivating bonsai plants? Did you always know that this activity was fun for you, or did it take a while to figure it out? Am I the only one who has trouble staying in touch with the question: what is fun? Once you've identified your source of fun, how do you make time for it in your life?
Along the same lines, as another happiness-project experiment in the area of fun, I thought I'd try starting a collection. My mother has several collections, and they are a tremendous source of fun for her (also me, because a few times, she's given me her collections -- like her magnificent Halloween decorations). But it was hard for me to figure out what to collect. In the end, I chose blue birds, because I like them and because the blue bird is a symbol for happiness.
My understanding of fun increased dramatically when I realized one of my most important Secrets of Adulthood: "What's fun for other people may not be fun for you -- and vice versa." For example, activities that many people find fun that I don't find fun: skiing, drinking wine, doing crossword puzzles, shopping, going to concerts, cooking...
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