Monthly Archives: July 2010

Be willing to make mistakes!

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Learning a new language is an opportunity to make mistakes that are  not costly, however it will pay dividends later in life. At first glance, learning a new language may seem a bit intimidating because of all the new words, tenses, verbs, and grammar that you must learn in order to be fluent. Learning that unfamiliar language does not have to be intimidating, remember one basic fact, every language whether it be Spanish, Japanese, German, Arabic, and even English has grammatical patterns. Find those patterns and you will be well on your way to learning and speaking a new language. The best way to do that is to get a grammar book for the particular language, because grammar is an important component, when you are interested in the writing element. At second glance, if you already speak  another language closely related to the one you wish to learn, for instance, Spanish, and if you know its grammar, learning a third or fourth language such as Portuguese, or Italian, will increase your learning ability, since the three have a common root : Latin.

Latin was the spoken language of the Romans. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian have similar grammatical structure. Be encouraged, by the facts that your brain is amazing and you can learn a new language. Learning a new language does not have to be intimidating, look for the language  patterns and be willing to make mistakes. Love learning.

Dyslexia, the young and the old…

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In the end experiences are  all you have. That is all there is. It is what it is. You can not change it, you can not live it again, you can live it only once, however no one can take that experience away from you.
Your brain is a mysterious computer, it is actually “brains”, multiple lobes.
Your brains, can capture images, and at the same time store those images in their memory bank. These memories turn to be precious treasures that contribute and are counted as responsible for your sense of identity, who you are and how you connect to other people around you. Your experiences in life are a key catalyst in making you who you are.

Look in the mirror at your eyes and pretend you can see behind your eyes, and underneath the temples, that is the place of memory and image storage. All these memories and images air you and help you define your sense of self.
Just think of those memories and images, they give you your joys and your sorrows. They play a great role in every action you undertake.
Use your brain effectively, read, expand your horizons, exercise your brains, pay attention when you read, so you can remember what you have read. If you are having trouble reading and can not understand what you have read, seek help from a professional, DYSLEXIA could be the culprit, there is help. Dyslexia can be inherited also. Do not sit still, look for someone to help you.

Safety and Hot weather!

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We need to practice summer safety, it is not safe to leave children in a car during any time of the year. Part of parenting is to make sure our children are safe, at all times. How can you live with yourself if your child dies because of your negligence? When the body dies no one can bring it back to life, it is that simple. There is a plethora of terrible true stories about children left in a hot car by their parent, during a triple digit weather, where the end of the story is tragic and undeniable loss of the child. The best advise to avoid this problem is a simple one. Do not do it, do not leave your child in the car, it is a safety issue and a love issue. Love your child, keep him or her safe, keep them where you can see them all the time. Children are a precious gift, and a blessing from God. We must take good care of them. Let us be responsible, loving, careful, jealous in the good sense of the word, compassionate, patient, take our children with us wherever we go as long as is appropriate. If you must leave them, leave them with someone trustworthy and with good common sense, to at all cost avoid harm.

Tiempo de Calor y Deshidratacion!

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Un 45% al 75% de nuestro cuerpo es agua o liquido. Es muy importante mantener un equilibrio o balance fluido. El porcentaje varia de acuerdo a la cantidad de grasa en el cuerpo y la edad de la persona. Como la grasa esta libre de agua, los individuos delgados tiended a tener mas agua en su cuerpo, que alguien con extra capas de grasa, en proporcion a su peso corporal. Hay diferencia en el contenido de agua de acuerdo al sexo, un hombre por ejemplo tiene alrededor de 65% de agua, una mujer 55% de gua por causa de que la mujer goza de mas grasa corporal que el hombre. El factor de la edad es innegable, cuando la persona envejece el nivel del contenido de agua disminuye. Por este motivo debemos tener en mente la impotancia de mantenernos hidratados bebiendo agua, liquidos, fluidos. Debemos saber que tomar, y que no tomar. Si usted bebe alcohol durante un dia muy caluroso, este alchool solo le deshidratara, tambien el cafe le deshidratara porque contiene cafeina. Agua es mejor o alguna bebida con electrolitos como el gatorate o algo semejante. Si se encuentra usted en cinta o embarazada, es especialmente importante que se mantenga hidratada, el hecho de no estar hidratada le puede causar que sin lugar a dudas trabajo de parto prematuramente. No se exponga al sol innecesariamente en estos dias de extremas temperaturas. Si usted padece de diabetes, el extremo calor le puede afectar mucho y con la deshidratacion, empeorar su condicion con el desbalanceo del azucar. Protejase y mantengase hidratado, amese a si mismo alimentandose y dandose agua como si fuera una planta a expuesta a pleno sol.

Hot weather and dehydration!

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We must be vigilant when the summer temperature increases and reaches dangerous high levels. The children and the elderly are most vulnerable to extreme temperatures, they are both our treasures, therefore if we want to help keep them intact take special care.
Our hydration is important, the human body is 45% to 75% water. It is important to maintain our body’s fluid balance.The percentage varies from person to person, it mainly depends on the body fat and age of the individual. Since fat is mainly water free, thin individuals tend to have more body water than someone with extra fatty layers, in proportion to body weight. Age is also a factor, young children have more water in proportion to their body weight. A man has about 65% of body water, a woman 55% due to the fat that she carries around, which is more than the fat that an average man carries. Age is also a factor, as we age our body water decreases. We must keep in mind the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated. Drinking water, ingesting liquids is very key, normally drinking to quench our thirst is good . Drinking 8-10 glasses of water is ideal. We have to be cognizant about the dangers of drinking excessive amounts of water. Too much water is not good for anyone, a person can die from too much water intake. Another thing to consider is that drinking beer while working outdoors is the worse thing, this action keeps you dehydrated, because of the alcohol. If you live with diabetes take special care, avoid extreme temperatures and keep hydrated,eat a balanced diet, do not drink alcohol, it makes your sugar levels increase.
If you are pregnant it is imperative that you keep hydrated any time, during the summer you are more prone to dehydration, this is a problem for your unborn baby, if you are dehydrated you can go into early or preterm labor. Your body knows and warns you, you need to drink fluids, avoid getting dehydrated. Love your body, feed it and water it appropriately daily.

Are you stressed right now?

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The first step to help yourself with your own stress is to accept that you are under stress. You must do that first. Now, you have acknowledge your stress, think of what is giving you the most stress, sit down and hold your forehead with one hand and the back of your head with the other hand, taking 6 slow and deep cleansing breaths while you do this, do it for about 3 minutes if you have the opportunity. You will be amazed at the results. Another thing you may try is placing your fingers, starting with your thumbs on your temples, put the rest of your fingers in the middle of your forehead, right above the bridge of the nose. Apply light pressure pulling the skin as if stretching it. Taking 6 slow and deep cleansing breaths repeat the process if you find it relaxing and healing. You should be feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Another thing you may want to do is find the pressure point between your ring finger and your pinkie, apply pressure for about 15 seconds then release, make sure you do it to both hands.
Tapping joy into your body, can be done. This sounds a little strange but it does work; just tap with your fingers in the middle of your forehead, for about 15 seconds. This will give you a tingling sensation and it will bring joy to your whole being.

Your uniqueness is your ticket to success!

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God made us unique, in a way sort of like the snowflakes. Not a single  snowflake is identical.  As we learn about ourselves, our , likes, dislikes, what makes us tick, what annoys us, what makes us happy, what drives us, what keeps us getting up in the morning to take the challenges of the day, when we are able to see the big picture about ourselves, we can then and only then channel our energies in the right direction, knowing our strengths is pivotal to everything we do.

Fructity is the result  of using your strengths to fulfill your life”s dreams.Play your strengths, use them in your everyday activities, at work, at play, etc. Everyone benefits when  you play your strengths, without a doubt! Especially you. You are born with certain strengths, if you pay close attention to how children act at different times, you can start to see what their strengths are, those strengths are the same  when they become adults. People really do not change, they just grow older. 

When you are born, you are who you are, you were born with strengths, your parents are to train you in the way that you should go, enabeling your strengths  to develope and grow so you continue to become more of what you already are.

Your strengths come from God, you must stay connected to him, seek his face, you will only get stronger. Only success can come from your strength connection with him.

Reading helps your communication skills!

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Communication skills are also improved by the reading material you select, the more you read, the better you will be able to communicate your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Your brain gets a work out when you read, your memory also improves.
Choose reading material that will enrich your vocabulary, remember that words have power. If you have children, make sure you are using appropriate words. Children repeat the words you say, when you least expect it. I am positive you can think of some occasion when your child repeated something you candidly said about someone. It can be embarrassing if words used by you were not kind.

Do not take your brain for granted. Your brain is a magnificent computer, take advantage of your intact brain. Feed your brain good physical food and spiritual food. Reading and good nutrition are key factors to keep your brain intact and in excellent condition. Your brain’s temporal lobe is a wonderful station, your brain’s speech center. It is able to interpret the meaning of words. Thanks to the Wernicke’s and Broca’s area of your brain, you can comprehend words and are able to repeat the words. Not every one is as blessed as you are, some people can never read, and interpret words. Make use of the gift of reading and pass it on!

Efficient communication best remedy part 2

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Efficient communication is a lifesaver, it makes the difference between having a good relationship and loosing a good relationship. If you want to have a successful relationship you must invest some time acquiring the skills required to be a better communicator. Good relationships are priceless, good investments for life. When you invest yourself and prepare yourself, searching for the best ways to communicate with those around you, the results are amazing. You can not help but attract positive people, and positive events and things happening to you. Remember that whatsoever things are lovely and good and worthy  you must think  on those things, keep these good thoughts in mind and in your heart, thus only good things can emanate   from  your mouth, good words, good expressions,  from your heart good intentions, good deeds. Seek to understand the other person’s concerns, let the other person know that you acknowledge his or her concerns, if necessary gather more information, so you can make an informed decision when choosing your words.

As a good communicator you empower yourself and also empower the other person, this makes for a better relationship. If you are trying to teach something to your children, finding the right moment, not any moment will do, finding  those teachable moments  is essential, so that listening can take place thus clear communication.

Communication is the best remedy!

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Communication is the spice of life, we can communicate with our family, our coworkers, our neighbors, and when we decide to go shopping with the cashier, or if we go to the bank with the bank clerk, or with the bank manager . We can even communicate with our pets. Communication is part of our everyday lives, thus the great importance we need to place in the way we communicate.
We communicate in many levels, depending on what kind of relationship we have with the other individual. Some research indicates that words are only a small part of our communication, which seems to tell me that we communicate a great deal with our body language, nonverbal cues.
To have a productive communication with anyone we must connect with the other person’s thoughts and feelings, this creates mutual understanding, providing the other person does the same, then problem solving and creative thinking can emerge.
It is imperative that we sharpen up our communication skills if we want to have a better day at work, at home, just every place we go. Good communication allows us to be more assertive, not aggressive, and keeps the avenues open for both parties to disagree agreeably.

How can we communicate effectively? Some ideas that can lead you in the right direction are using , using common sense approach, listening to the other person, show genuine interest in what the other person has to say, ask for clarification if needed, to make sure you have heard correctly.  Obviously every situation is unique and it requires case specific response, however if you develop your own style to communicate effectively and use a systematic approach depending on the case by case basis you will acquire a repertoire for most situations. After you practice, it will seem effortless, and people will feel comfortable around you.

Think or create in your mind different scenarios of  every day real events  where you and another person are active participants, for instance: you notice that your son or daughter drives too fast when going to school, you may try saying something like, ” I am concerned about your safety, please follow the speed limit signs”  you notice in this statement you are not being judgemental, only expressing concern, and giving direction.