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LIVING "TODAY" FOR A HEALTHY STATE OF MIND
Have you ever noticed that some days seem to go faster than others? That you find yourself saying to yourself, âWow, today went fast.â Well, there may be a reason for that. This is what we will explore in this article. There are three concepts of time. They are the past, the present, and the future. Of these three, the only one that really exists is the present. The past is gone and cannot be brought back, and the future isnât here yet. According to Eckhart Tolle in his
August 11, 2021
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THE SIX LAWS OF TRUE HAPPINESS
What is true happiness? According to the Dalai Lama (1998), "The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. We all are seeking something better in life, therefore the very motion of our life is towards happinessâ. It's been suggested by Geneticists and Psychologists that we are all born happy. True happiness is our innate, natural state of mind and anything outside of the realm of happiness is a result of our personal choices. According to our 16th President, Abraham Li
October 19, 2013
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THE FIVE COMPONENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Faculty Development is a crucial and vital component to any online college or university. Faculty Development to a university is what Training and Development is to an organization. Both share the same goal - to train and develop new skills and to improve overall performance. There are five major components that are required for an online Faculty Development Program to be successful. They are as follows: 1) New Faculty Orientation Training 2) Teach-the-Teacher Training 3) Fac
May 10, 2013
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THE 10 INGREDIENTS OF A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEAM
A team is a group of highly communicative people, with various diverse backgrounds, who all share a clearly defined, common goal. With this definition in mind, I am going to attempt to provide you with the 10 ingredients of a highly effective team. I use the concept of "ingredients" for a reason. Just as a chef who requires all of the major ingredients in order for their food to taste just right, a team needs every one of the ingredients I am about to share in order to be hig
November 28, 2012
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HOW TO CREATE AND ACHIEVE S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Goal setting is a term commonly given for the process of setting and working toward clearly defined goals. By acquiring the skill of goal setting, you will develop successful habits that will guide you to the achievement of all the goals you desire and deserve. The following acronym is a simple guide for creating and achieving S.M.A.R.T. goals: S - Stands for SPECIFIC. The question to answer here is "What should be achieved?"rnTo make sure your goal is specific, you need to p
July 5, 2011
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THE FOUR METHODS FOR CONDUCTING A TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS
If you are considering developing and delivering a training program for your organization, here's the first step! The needs analysis is a crucial activity in the training and development process. All training programs must begin with a needs analysis, therefore the needs analysis is usually the first step in the training process. The purpose of the needs analysis is to identify what performance requirements are needed in order to fulfill the organization's goals and objective
July 1, 2011
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TWENTY BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ADULT LEARNING
The major objective of training is to develop the competence of adults within the organization. When adults are competent at performing their jobs, then production, profits, and job satisfaction will improve. A major function of training is to improve the operations of the organization. Recognizing and understanding this function plays a major role in the success of the organization. The field of training and development is a growing sector of our lives and has come of age as
May 20, 2011
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TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING
Congratulations! You have been invited to a job interview. Based on your resume, your qualifications match what the employer is seeking in a candidate. A job interview is a two-way street. It's an opportunity for both parties to determine if you fit into the company, and if the company fits into you. The interview will allow you to gain some insight about the job and the company, and also enables the employer the opportunity to determine if you have the knowledge and skills r
May 20, 2011
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THE 10 GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE
However trite, the customer is the most important person in your business! Why? It’s simple: If there were no customers, there would be no business. As with any service establishment, it is very important to portray a favorable first impression with your customers. It is important for the survival of your organization to have as many favorable first impressions as possible. Did you know that, on the average, it takes approximately six favorable impressions to overcome o
May 13, 2011
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THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN THE TRAINING PROCESS
Training is one of the most profitable investments an organization can make. No matter what business or industry you are in the steps for an effective training process are the same and may be adapted anywhere. If you have ever thought about developing a training program within your organization consider the following four basic training steps. You will find that all four of these steps are mutually necessary for any training program to be effective and efficient. STEP 1: ESTA
May 13, 2011
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STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE
Stress: itâs what happens when youâre up against a critical deadline; when youâre preparing for an important presentation; when youâre negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. Itâs the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout oneâs entire lifespan and, surprise...itâs not all bad. There is distress, or bad stress, that occurs when excessive demands are placed upon the mind and body eventually causing illness and/or disease. There is als
May 13, 2011
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THE POWER OF THE SERENITY PRAYER
Have you ever tried to control things in your life that you cannot control? The Serenity Prayer is a gift from God that teaches us how to separate those things in life that we can change, from those things that we cannot change. The Serenity Prayer goes like this:nnGod, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,nCourage to change the things I can change,nand the Wisdom to know the difference.n-- Reinhold Neibuhr (1926)nnTo me, the Serenity Prayer is the answe
September 13, 2006