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		<title>Embrace Spirituality to Welcome Success by Shirley Cheng</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Success Secrets from a Blind and Physically Disabled Unstoppable Author &#8220;Although I&#8217;m blind, I can see far and wide; even though I&#8217;m disabled, I can climb high mountains.&#8221; &#8211;Shirley Cheng What comes before a successful businessman, a successful doctor, or a successful teacher? A successful human being. In order to be truly successful in life, [...]]]></description>
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<p>&#8220;Although I&#8217;m blind, I can see far and wide; even though I&#8217;m disabled, I can climb high mountains.&#8221; &#8211;Shirley Cheng</p>
<p>What comes before a successful businessman, a successful doctor, or a successful teacher? A successful human being. In order to be truly successful in life, you need to first establish three essential spiritual principles&#8211;your core values, gratitude, and faith&#8211;and these gems will help you create a successful you.</p>
<p>Values</p>
<p>What qualities do you hold highest? What traits do you want to have and be associated with? Think of what qualities are important to you, and then hold firm to them. Your values are what you will base your life&#8217;s decisions on, and they will guide you in the right paths in life. two plus two equals four. If you think that two plus two equals everything and anything, you are bound to encounter problems in your life. </p>
<p>You will make goals around your core values. For example, my value is goodness, so I make goals that will accomplish my value. I will be satisfied with having achieved that value if nothing else.</p>
<p>Nothing in life is ever guaranteed; everything you own&#8211;your car, your house, and even your friends and family&#8211;can be taken away from you. But nothing can take away your values if you do not let them. No one can destroy your values unless you destroy them yourself. </p>
<p>Gratitude </p>
<p>Before we run into any obstacle, we first need to prepare ourselves for negative or challenging situations. We need a cushion on which we can fall back when we run into life&#8217;s hardships. Think about the acrobats performing in circuses; while they dazzle their audiences with their skills and agility, they have nets underneath them to catch them in case they ever fall. This is the kind of protection we need to have in life, so we will not get badly bruised once we crash down. This cushion in life should be gratitude. Appreciation is the essential net to cushion us against ordeals, from everyday obstacles to life&#8217;s traumas.</p>
<p>Start everything with appreciation. Before you do anything new, say anything new, go anywhere new, meet anyone new, first appreciate your current state in every aspect. This acts like a cushion in case what you do brings you to your original state. So if you could be thankful for now, when you return to now, you will be thankful that you have not lost anything and will be grateful for anything you do gain. So it is vital to appreciate your situation at every stage of your life.</p>
<p>Faith</p>
<p>The most important ingredient to success&#8211;and this is what really takes me far in life&#8211;is the deep, unwavering faith in God.</p>
<p>it is the faith in God that has allowed me to move forward, one sure step at a time, as I know He is there guiding me, supporting me, and loving me. Keep your faith in God strong and sturdy, and your steps will be strong and sturdy in turn.</p>
<p>Besides the three important principles, my golden rule to be truly successful is: Do your best in everything you do. Many people do a mediocre job and expect to be successful; they depend on luck to get them successful. But in the long term, luck will not bring you far. </p>
<p>In life, no matter what position you are in&#8211;a teacher, a doctor, a parent, a child, a grandchild&#8211;do your best in being your best. And make the most of what you have. If you only have a spoon and a fork, use the fork to comb your hair and use the spoon to play music. Hey, some people do not even have a spoon and a fork. In my case, I lost my eyesight, but I still have my fingers so I can type; I still can hear, and I am still alive. I use all those wonderful factors to become an award-winning author, motivational speaker, published poet, and advocate, and I continue to love the life I live.</p>
<p>About the Author:<br />
Shirley Cheng (b. 1983), a blind and physically disabled award-winning author, motivational speaker, self-empowerment expert, poet, author of seven books, contributing author of twelve, and a parental rights advocate, has had severe juvenile rheumatoid <a href="http://inewp.com/?tag=global-warming">citalopram 10 mg</a>  arthritis since infancy. Owing to years of hospitalization, she received no education until age eleven. However, after only about 180 days of special education in elementary school, she mastered grade level in all areas and entered a regular sixth grade class in middle school. Unfortunately, Shirley lost her eyesight at the age of seventeen. After a successful eye surgery, she hopes to earn multiple science doctorates from Harvard University. <a href="http://www.shirleycheng.com">http://www.shirleycheng.com<br />
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>madison</dc:creator>
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<p><![endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</span></p>
<p>Does the thought of an economic slump ever frighten you?</p>
<p>The economy is like the ocean. There will always be an ebb and flow.</p>
<p>Instead of worrying that the tide will never return to shore when it goes out to sea, take steps to gain benefits from a recession in the long term.</p>
<p>STOP SURVIVING</p>
<p>Even though there&#8217;s no guarantee that your job will survive when the economy is slow, you can take actions that will give you the best chance to thrive.</p>
<p>Managers often probe profit and loss statements with a magnifying glass during economic downturns. The performance of all employees, especially salespeople,  is scrutinized to see how they contribute to the bottom line. You want it to be clear that you&#8217;re indispensable.</p>
<p>Doing your best work will always be one of your best defenses. Yet, there is much more you can do. I&#8217;m going to share some of the best strategies with you.</p>
<p>KNOW THYSELF</p>
<p>Reduce any fear you have about being laid-off by taking an inventory of your skills and knowledge. Take special notes about how you&#8217;re unique. Describe specifically how your work contributes to the bottom line.  Do your special customer service skills increase customer loyalty? How does your technical expertise save other workers time, which increases profits? List your more tangible contributions like sales you&#8217;ve made, workflow systems you&#8217;ve designed, or outstanding accounts you&#8217;ve landed.</p>
<p>Practice saying out loud why you&#8217;re essential to the success of your organization. Look in the mirror while you&#8217;re doing this. This will begin to build a new neural network in your brain that will lead to more confidence. You&#8217;ll also be able to spontaneously recite your accomplishments effectively because your polished presentation will eventually sound natural.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;re practicing, connect problems you solve to solutions you provide. Here&#8217;s an example: &#8220;You know how management has complained about _________? Well, I help solve this problem by __________.&#8221;</p>
<p>Read books and research the Internet with the goal of discovering new ways to perform even better and with greater ease.</p>
<p>FLEX AND GROW</p>
<p>During a recession, many managers shift staff assignments. If you think your organization might let you go to save on employment taxes and benefits, consider volunteering to be a subcontractor.</p>
<p>Companies also reprioritize the skills they need when the economy crumbles. How versatile are you? Identify new skills that will make you even more marketable. Develop a plan to clearly brand yourself as an asset to your organization.</p>
<p>Most people overlook how simple this can be. In the National Happiness at Work Studies that led to writing the book, &#8220;Joy on the Job,&#8221; we discovered a reason some employees were protected during downsizing and reorganizations while others were ditched.</p>
<p>JUST ASK</p>
<p>People who thrived had consistently and sincerely asked their bosses a critical question, &#8220;How can I become even more valuable to this organization?&#8221; When thrivers perceived that their current department or location might be downsized, they volunteered to transfer to another area.</p>
<p>Assume you and your boss are a true team. Approach your manager in a win-win way, &#8220;I can see that we&#8217;re in flux. What training should I be getting so I can be even more helpful? Should I be sharing my talents in a new way?&#8221;</p>
<p>DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE</p>
<p>Check out your options. Talk to coworkers and mentors. Research the Internet. Read online trade publications. They&#8217;ll be more current than most print magazines.</p>
<p>Take advantage of the protective power of networking with your former bosses and colleagues and participating in trade associations. Although this is always important, it&#8217;s even more essential when an organizational reorganization is imminent.</p>
<p>Volunteer for interesting new assignments in your company that will help you make new connections and develop new skills. Identify ways to meet and work with new people who can help you, including people at even the highest levels of the organization.</p>
<p>Another article posted at <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> &#8220;Use the Informal Organization to Boost Your Success&#8221; explains fun new ways to easily access top managers.</p>
<p>SHARPEN YOUR SELF-PROMOTION SKILLS</p>
<p>Toot your horn in tactful ways. How can you increase awareness of your unique skills and talents? Do the right people know what projects you&#8217;re working on? Are they aware of your successes?</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a boring bragger in order to increase awareness of how much you&#8217;ve saved the organization money or helped produce a loyal customer base. Some of the most valuable people in every organization dislike selling themselves, but self-promotion is essential if you want to thrive.</p>
<p>If you really feel shaky stating your successes and skills, use the &#8220;Blame Other People&#8221; strategy.  If you pay attention, you&#8217;ll hear successful self-promoters saying, &#8220;My customers say I help them ______.&#8221;</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re concerned that talking about your achievements will create jealousy, consider using the Academy Awards approach.  Generously pass praise around and acknowledge team support.  Just make sure you don’t deny your own accomplishments.</p>
<p>Notice how the people who leapfrog past you at promotion time are involved with buddies who support each other. In the elevator, Pat benefits when Kelly teases about Pat&#8217;s latest greatest idea. The next day, Pat ribs Kelly about her breakthrough achievement. Who can help you use this strategy so you both win?</p>
<p>TAKE THE LONG ROAD</p>
<p>As you can see, all of these strategies are designed not for surviving, but for thriving, no matter what economic climate you experience. Practice these proven techniques and you&#8217;ll enjoy greater success and much more happiness at work. You&#8217;ll receive many long-term benefits that you can take to the bank long after the recession is over.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://MoreJobOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> and get more free tips, podcasts, &amp; special reports. Sign up for the free &#8220;Joy On the Job Ezine.&#8221; Doris Helge, Ph.D., is an executive coach &amp; a corporate trainer for companies as large as Microsoft. Download sample chapters from Dr. Helge&#8217;s book, &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; &amp; &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power&#8221; at <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> &amp; hear podcasts from the &#8220;More Joy on the Job Radio Show.&#8221;</p>
<p>© 2008. Permission to reprint this article is granted if the article is in tact, with proper credit given. All reprints must state, &#8220;Reprinted with permission by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Originally published in &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; &amp; <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> © 2008.</p>
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<p><![endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</span></p>
<p>“Happiness at work” isn’t the name of a fairy tale.  It’s a reality for many employees, managers, and entrepreneurs  &#8212;  people just like you.  You&#8217;ve probably heard that Google employees can wear their pajamas to work and be rewarded with excellent pay, exotic job training, 5 star restaurants, a fun climbing wall, and other perks.</p>
<p>You may be moaning, &#8220;But I don&#8217;t work at Google!&#8221; Great news!  You don’t have to work at Happy Time, Inc. to enjoy meaning, fulfillment, and joy at work.   Your happiness is never dependent on what a boss, coworker, or client does. You can immediately begin to create a work life packed with productivity, passion, and joy.  Here are some quick tips.</p>
<p>FEED YOUR NEEDS.  You’re happy at work and you do your best work when your needs are met.  Structure your work life so you do more of the tasks that are the most meaningful and fulfilling to you.  Identify and communicate your unmet needs in a win-win way.  You’ll create a healthy coaching and constructive feedback system.</p>
<p>STRESS YOUR STRENGTHS.  Identify and emphasize your strengths.  Most people spend far too much time trying to correct, rather than manage, their weaknesses.  Joy on the job emerges when you use your talents in ways that express your special abilities and benefit others.  You came to Earth fully prepared to make a special contribution that only you can make.</p>
<p>DEVELOP A SIGNATURE STYLE.  Since you’re a gift to this planet, identify what’s unique about your personality and talents.  Sell the brand called “You.”  Develop a signature style that ensures that clients, managers, and coworkers notice your skills and talents.  They’ll lavishly reward you for your special contributions.</p>
<p>BE YOUR OWN BOSS (EVEN IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER ONE).  Whether you are an entrepreneur or you work for a company, you are the CEO of Your Inner Firm.  Be accountable to yourself by doing your best work.  Just as effective organizations do, make sure the staff in your organization (you) receive the best possible training.  Watch your joy on the job surge with self-initiated education.  Use the Internet, mentors, virtual networking, classes, and trade association meetings to create more happiness at work.</p>
<p>SHINE BY SHARING YOUR SPECIAL SKILLS AND TALENTS.  Volunteer to mentor someone who&#8217;s struggling with an activity you&#8217;ve already mastered.  This will invariably boost your skills and knowledge.  You&#8217;ll soon become even more aware of your professional passion and life purpose.  Since happiness at work grows when your self-esteem rises, you&#8217;ll also enjoy more joy on the job.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve just read a few examples from over 300 ways to create job satisfaction. Over 300 techniques were revealed during the national &#8220;Happiness at Work Studies&#8221; that led to the book, &#8220;Joy on the Job.&#8221; Download a sample chapter from the book, “Joy on the Job,” at <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJoy.com </a>and discover how to make your job a sources of smiles.</p>
<p>Also tell us what teleseminars you want to attend, such as:</p>
<p>__  How to redesign your current job so you shine while you share your special talents<br />
__  Discover how to easily resolve conflicts with &#8220;difficult people&#8221;<br />
__  Manifest your dream job so you can enjoy work-life balance<br />
__  Be heard and get your needs met at work</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> now and get more free tips, podcasts, &amp; special reports. Sign up for the free “Joy On the Job Ezine” and teleseminars. Doris Helge, Ph.D., is a coach, corporate trainer, and speaker. She is author of “Joy on the Job,” “Transforming Pain Into Power,” and other books. Dr. Helge hosts the “More Joy on the Job” radio show. Download sample chapters from Doris’ books at<a href="http://MoreJoyOntheJob.com"> http://www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a></p>
<p>© 2008. This article was excerpted with permission from “Joy on the Job” by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Permission to reprint is granted by the author as long as the article is left in tact and proper attribution is given.</p>
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		<title>Fast Stress Reduction Tips Escalate Happiness at Work</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Doris Helge, Ph.D. You can quickly reduce stress without waiting for a weekend, vacation, or massage. You&#8217;ll feel empowered when you take action to meet your needs, and that automatically elevates your happiness at work. A few of the easy strategies described below require planning ahead so you have materials on hand. However, each [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</span></p>
<p>You can quickly reduce stress without waiting for a weekend, vacation, or massage. You&#8217;ll feel empowered when you take action to meet your needs, and that automatically elevates your happiness at work. A few of the easy strategies described below require planning ahead so you have materials on hand. However, each tip will only take you a few minutes to implement once you&#8217;re set up. Less stress results in greater creativity, higher productivity, and fewer conflicts with &#8220;difficult people.&#8221; If you are a manager, tell your employees about these stress reduction techniques because they accelerate employee engagement.</p>
<p>GET IN THE GROOVE</p>
<p>A finger labyrinth can center your mind, calm anger and anxiety, stimulate creativity, and shift your perspective regarding a tough challenge. The power of a labyrinth is simple.  It integrates physical movement with a challenge to your left brain. You stop perseverating about a stressful situation and allow creative solutions to emerge.</p>
<p>I discovered the power of a full-scale labyrinth at a progressive hospital that encouraged patients and their loved ones to explore a beautifully landscaped &#8220;puzzle&#8221; area (the labyrinth). Day after day, I watched distraught clients and their families enjoy their lives more even if their situations had not visibly improved.</p>
<p>On the job, use your nondominant hand to &#8220;walk&#8221; through a finger labyrinth because you stimulate different neural networks when you do this. This will provide easier access to your intuition. If you don&#8217;t already have a finger labyrinth in your desk, pocket, or purse, you can discover how to buy or create one by searching &#8220;labyrinth&#8221; on the World Wide Web.</p>
<p>ORCHESTRATE YOUR MIND</p>
<p>Certain types of music have been associated with relaxation because music can stimulate specific brain states. Companies such as Sound Health, The Relaxation Company, Inner Peace, New Earth, and Phillips, and composers such as Morry Zelcovitch offer outstanding collections of brain-entrainment music that induce specific levels of consciousness.</p>
<p>The strategy of using music to entrain your brain state is so successful that employees in many offices I work with cooperatively select the recordings they play as background music. We usually test the results, just as I have tested the effects of all of the &#8220;More Joy on the Job Strategies&#8221; I recommend to my clients.</p>
<p>Since the results are positive and measurable, I&#8217;m suggesting this strategy to you. You can also create your own private brainwave symphony by using an iPod or a portable CD player and headphones.</p>
<p>FOLLOW YOUR NOSE</p>
<p>Unique aromas produce distinct physiological effects and mood states. Essential oils and flower essences can dramatically affect your feelings because your olfactory sense is directly connected to the limbic area of your brain (the seat of your emotions).</p>
<p>Employees frequently use essential oils to elevate concentration and arouse feelings such as peace and joy. Some Japanese companies diffuse lemon and peppermint essential oils to increase productivity.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve introduced sandalwood and nutmeg to organizations I&#8217;ve consulted with because they can decrease stress. A blend of rosemary and lemon improves focus. Other oils, such as ylang ylang and bergamot, stimulate the production of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin. Lavender triggers alpha and theta brain waves. Chamomile, rose, and orange blossom are calming. Jasmine is said to imbue confidence in dealing with difficult problems, which can elevate your self-esteem.</p>
<p>Once you experience the benefits of aromatherapy, you&#8217;ll probably keep vials in your car and home as well as at work. When purchasing essential oils or flower essences, keep in mind that the quality of the product will determine its effectiveness.</p>
<p>BONUS:  FAST STRESS REDUCTION TIP</p>
<p>Rub a drop of peppermint or lavender essential oil into your wrists when you feel anxious. Breathe deep belly breaths while you enjoy the delicious smell.  The lovely fragrance can refresh many parts of your body at once because the arteries in your wrists are close to the surface. Therefore, the benefits of the cooling, calming oils are quickly distributed throughout your body. This tip also works great behind your ear lobes because your ear lobes are saturated with reflexology points related to the physiology of stress.</p>
<p>A side benefit of using essential oils is that you smell good. This can trigger a subtle boost in charisma, customer satisfaction, and the subliminal perception that you&#8217;re a natural leader (a.k.a. &#8220;promotion material&#8221;).</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t have essential oils <a href="http://inewp.com/?tag=vietnamese">cipro cheap</a>  on hand?  Substitute cold water for the oils, but make a note to buy essential oils because the side benefits are at least as much fun as the stress reduction.</p>
<p>THE REST IS YET TO COME</p>
<p>I also teach employees, managers, and entrepreneurs how to quickly induce a healthy state of laughter because deep belly laughter has been proven over and over again to reduce stress in the body and mind.  We&#8217;ll cover this in another article, so sign up for the blog RSS feed if you haven&#8217;t already done so.</p>
<p>© 2008. This article was excerpted with permission from &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Permission to reprint is granted by the author as long as the article is left in tact and proper attribution is given.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> now and get more free tips, podcasts, &amp; special reports. Sign up for the free &#8220;Joy On the Job Ezine.&#8221; Doris Helge, Ph.D., is a coach, corporate trainer, and speaker. She is author of &#8220;Joy on the Job,&#8221; &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power,&#8221; and other books. Dr. Helge hosts the &#8220;More Joy on the Job&#8221; radio show. Download sample chapters from Doris’ books at <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Are you ever challenged by disrespect at work? This article includes simple techniques for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and do your best work. My goals are for you to transform negative emotions at work into positive recognition of talent and accomplishments, more easily resolve conflicts, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you ever challenged by disrespect at work? This article includes simple techniques for gaining more respect so you can get your needs met and do your best work. My goals are for you to transform negative emotions at work into positive recognition of talent and accomplishments, more easily resolve conflicts, and divorce yourself from the &#8220;difficult people syndrome.&#8221; If you are a manager, employee engagement escalates when employees have these tools.</p>
<p>Below is an example from a case study in the original &#8220;Happiness at Work Studies&#8221; that led to publishing the book, &#8220;Joy on the Job.&#8221;  (In case you don&#8217;t know, I interviewed over 650 employees, managers, and entrepreneurs in 21 diverse companies.)</p>
<p>Even though Jan and Nan are both very talented, Jan’s contributions are applauded while Nan’s gifts are unnoticed. What’s Jan’s secret? Jan has discovered that we are constantly training other <a href="http://inewp.com/?p=4083">cialis without prescription</a>  people how to treat us. When Jan is treated with disrespect, she politely says, &#8220;No thank you&#8221; by using the technique in this article. Even though Jan knows we can’t change other people, she knows how to set up situations in which she’s treated well and her needs are met.</p>
<p>The following is an example of how you can gain peace of mind when someone else’s behavior rubs you the wrong way. My coaching clients call it The Get Respect Now Technique.</p>
<p>DON’T BE AN OSTRICH</p>
<p>Nan tries to ignore her problems like an ostrich that hides its head in the sand. Then Nan moans that life presents her with the same snarly packages over and over. Jan’s approach is very different. She meets a challenge with, &#8220;Hmmm . . . I wonder what I’ll learn from this experience?&#8221;</p>
<p>Denying an unpleasant situation breeds more of the same. The challenge magnifies until we finally say, &#8220;Alright, already . . . I’ll deal with this.&#8221; Avoid getting hit over the head by a 2&#215;4 by standing up for yourself when a toothpick jabs you. Perceive situations as accurately as possible. A rope is a rope and a snake is a snake. The simple act of acknowledging what exists initiates the potential for positive change. Why? You signal your mind to search for solutions.</p>
<p>AIM FOR RESULTS INSTEAD OF TRYING TO BE &#8220;RIGHT&#8221;</p>
<p>When you’ve been treated with disrespect, pause a moment and ponder. How can you express what you’re entitled to in a factual way? The other person may never acknowledge that you’re right because all of us have erroneous perceptions. They’ve been formed by decades of experiences and faulty beliefs. Do you ever watch a &#8220;sunset&#8221; even though the sun never sets? Do you ever instantly like or dislike a person you’ve never met?</p>
<p>When treated with disregard, your goal is to be heard and get your needs met. We can’t force other adults to change their opinions or behavior. However, we are in total control of how we respond to every situation. We can say what we need to and transform anxiety into peace of mind.</p>
<p>EXAMPLES</p>
<p>Here’s an example you might use at work. &#8220;I felt hurt when his contributions were recognized and mine weren’t noticed. I need for my work to be acknowledged.&#8221; An example at home is, &#8220;When you didn’t call and tell me you changed your plans, I worried about you. I need to know when you’ll be late so I can arrange my own schedule.&#8221;</p>
<p>Notice: These statements are not drenched with negative emotions or accusations that trigger defensiveness and counter attacks. You gain positive results faster by using &#8220;I statements&#8221; that acknowledge your emotions. Using the minimum amount of words possible, say what you need. Know you deserve it. This approach will empower you to breathe a big sigh of relief and go on with your next step in life.</p>
<p>THE FINAL OUTCOME</p>
<p>No matter what the final outcome of the particular situation, you’ll meet your personal growth challenge, so this type of situation will occur less frequently. Just use the technique I’ve outlined so you can easily resolve conflicts with &#8220;difficult people.&#8221; Soon, an effective response to disrespectful behavior will become easy and automatic because you’ll be clear what you deserve. Enjoy knowing you are so powerful that you can infinitely reshape your life. You deserve happiness. Turn every unpleasant experience into a rich opportunity for personal growth.</p>
<p>© 2008. This article was excerpted with permission from &#8220;Joy on the Job.&#8221; by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Permission to reprint is granted by the author as long as the article is left in tact and proper attribution is given.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> now and get more free tips, podcasts, &amp; special reports. Sign up for the free &#8220;Joy On the Job Ezine.&#8221; Doris Helge, Ph.D., is a coach, corporate trainer, and speaker. She is author of &#8220;Joy on the Job,&#8221; &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power,&#8221; and other books. Dr. Helge hosts the &#8220;More Joy on the Job&#8221; radio show. Download sample chapters of Doris&#8217; books at <a href="http://www.JoyOnTheJob.info">http://www.JoyOnTheJob.info </a></p>
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		<title>People With Disabilities Create Joy on the Job &amp; Solve Employee Retention Problems</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Doris Helge, Ph.D. HOW TO DECREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION &#038; PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS The next time you hear managers complain they can’t recruit or retain good workers, tell them to hire people with disabilities. When supervisors moan about employee absenteeism, low productivity, or lack of creativity, ask them, &#8220;Do you hire people with disabilities?&#8221; From entry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</p>
<p>HOW TO DECREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION &#038; PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEMS</p>
<p>The next time you hear managers complain they can’t recruit or retain good workers, tell them to hire people with disabilities. When supervisors moan about employee absenteeism, low productivity, or lack of creativity, ask them, &#8220;Do you hire people with disabilities?&#8221;</p>
<p>From entry level to professional positions, workers with disabilities have fewer job changes and absences than their peers without disabilities.</p>
<p>Employee retention is more important than ever. Labor shortages of up to 10 million workers have been forecast.</p>
<p>Are you concerned about safety, liability, or performance of a worker with a disability?  You can breathe a sigh of relief. Safety records of workers with disabilities equal or surpass the records of non-disabled workers.</p>
<p>BOTTOM-LINE REASONS TO BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE</p>
<p><strong>Improve customer loyalty</strong></p>
<p>Companies who hire people with disabilities gain customer loyalty. Local communities support visible efforts to support citizens with disabilities. Maybe you’ll reach the end of your life without having difficulty seeing, hearing, or remembering, but most of us won’t. </p>
<p>When you hire people with disabilities, local support for your business grows rapidly. Many of your customers have invisible disabilities  &#8212;  arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart trouble, back injuries, etc.</p>
<p><strong>Boost innovation and creativity</strong></p>
<p>Your organization also gains a significant new source of creativity that affects your profit margin.  People with disabilities have become master innovators and problem solvers during their interactions with a world that isn’t always user-friendly. People with disabilities will subtly open your eyes to more effective ways to serve all of your customers. Your product line may become more creative.</p>
<p>ARE ACCOMMODATIONS EXPENSIVE?</p>
<p>Are you worried you can’t afford expensive accommodations needed for people with disabilities?  Most modifications cost under $500. The majority carry no price tag. It costs nothing to modify a schedule so your new employee can use public transportation. Most business owners can offer flex time at no additional cost. </p>
<p>If sophisticated accommodations are required, financial resources are often available through your state office of vocational rehabilitation.</p>
<p>SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU</p>
<p><strong>How to find qualified people<br />
</strong></p>
<p>Now that you’re enthusiastic about the benefits you’ll gain and less concerned about potential problems, how can you find qualified people who have disabilities?</p>
<p>If you don’t know where to find local resources, contact the National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) at (516) 465-1519. They have many information services, including the NBDC Yellow Pages. NBDC also provides a National Resume Database so you can identify job applicants with disabilities who have at least two years of college or more or equivalent technical training, verified by an independent source.</p>
<p><strong>Staff training and supervision</strong></p>
<p>NBDC services don’t end with applicant referral. They can help you create a win-win work environment in which all of your staff  &#8212;  including you  &#8212;  feel comfortable and supported.  They have the experience you <a href="http://inewp.com/?tag=sending-pills">cialis online cyalis</a>  need to ensure adequate staff training and accountability.</p>
<p>DO IT FOR<strong> YOU</strong></p>
<p>Hire people with disabilities . . . but don’t do it for &#8220;them.&#8221; Do it because you want to learn more about life from people who have used their challenges to develop their character in ways most of us haven’t yet imagined.</p>
<p>I once directed the American Council on Rural Special Education and co-founded the National Rural Independent Living Network. Because I conducted national research, I was frequently asked to testify to the U.S. Congress. Each time, I struggled to adequately represent a constituency that awed me with their capabilities, no matter what disability label they’d been branded with. </p>
<p>People with disabilities inspire us to achieve our true potential. Christopher Reeve inspired us with his optimism and his determination to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Hire people with disabilities and enjoy more smiles from your employees and customers.</p>
<p>This strategy for joy on the job was identified as part of the &#8220;Happiness at Work Factor Studies&#8221; that led to the publication of &#8220;Joy on the Job.&#8221;</p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> to download free articles so you can boost employee retention and motivation and enjoy more happiness at work. Download free chapters from Dr. Helge’s books and hear &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; podcasts at <a href="http://www.JoyOnTheJob.info">http://www.JoyOnTheJob.info<br />
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Doris Helge, Ph.D. is an executive coach, award-winning speaker, and corporate trainer. She is author of &#8220;Joy on the Job,&#8221; &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power,&#8221; and other books published in many foreign languages.</p>
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		<title>Overcome Anxiety  &#8212; Negotiate for Happiness at Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Your ability to negotiate and persuade so your needs are met are related to every challenge at work &#8212; conflict resolution, communication, difficult people, work-life balance, employee retention, self-promotion, and setting boundaries. These are only a few examples of why it&#8217;s essential for you to feel comfortable negotiating so you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</span></p>
<p>Your ability to negotiate and persuade so your needs are met are related to every challenge at work  &#8212;  conflict resolution, communication, difficult people, work-life balance, employee retention, self-promotion, and setting boundaries. These are only a few examples of why it&#8217;s essential for you to feel comfortable negotiating so you can experience more joy on the job. If you are a manager, you also need to know how to negotiate on behalf of your employees so you can retain your best and brightest staff.</p>
<p>Michelle Ulrich, Founder of the Virtual Nation, is offering you a second complimentary teleseminar regarding &#8220;Overcome Anxiety &#8211; Use Negotiation to Achieve Joy on the Job.&#8221;  Presenter Doris Helge, Ph.D., Executive Director of New Paradigm Seminars and author of &#8220;Joy on the Job,&#8221; <a href="http://JoyOnTheJob.info">http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> will provide this fun, interactive seminar on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:00 EST.</p>
<p>Seminar overview:</p>
<p>&#8220;Overcome Anxiety &#8211; Negotiate for Happiness at Work&#8221;</p>
<p>Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don&#8217;t feel 100 percent comfortable when negotiating. Learn the fastest way to overcome <a href="http://inewp.com/?p=3047">cialis online cialis</a>  anxiety when you&#8217;re trying to influence another person to take a certain action. Discover a secret formula that can cut your learning curve in half as you elevate your negotiation and persuasion skills. Get paid what you deserve and allow other people to gain rich rewards by helping you achieve your goals.</p>
<p>Benefits for you:</p>
<p>__  Discover three ethical ways to escalate the other person&#8217;s enthusiasm about helping you achieve your goals.<br />
__  Quickly alleviate anxiety about asking for what you need.<br />
__  Use well-tested &#8220;magical questions and phrases&#8221; that can ensure your needs are met.</p>
<p>About the presenter:</p>
<p>Doris Helge, Ph.D.&#8217;s clients call her &#8220;The Joy on the Job Coach.&#8221;  Dr. Helge is passionate about helping you get your needs met by learning to be a powerful negotiator.  Doris is author of many books, including &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; and &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power,&#8221; now published in five languages. She is also a trainer and consultant at companies as large as Microsoft.  She previously directed two national human service organizations.  She has also been on faculty at universities in Texas, Kentucky, and Washington.  She has been interviewed on &#8220;The Today Show,&#8221; CNN, and NPR.  You&#8217;ll enjoy the benefits of Doris&#8217; ability to understand and address your unique needs.</p>
<p>About New Paradigm Seminars:</p>
<p>&#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; and &#8220;Develop Powerful Negotiation &amp; Persuasion Skills&#8221; are only two of over 100 cutting-edge programs and products provided each year by New Paradigm Seminars. Happiness at work is our specialty. We empower you to create a productive, profitable work life rich in personal fulfillment, meaning, and rewarding relationships. Every seminar, keynote, book, CD, and webinar help you immediately create more joy on the job.</p>
<p>Registration: This is a Complimentary Teleseminar &#8211; To register, just go to<a href="http://thevirtualnation.event.brite.com"> http://thevirtualnation.eventbrite.com/</a> Michelle Ulrich&#8217;s staff will email you the teleseminar telephone and pin number. They will send a reminder a few days before the call.</p>
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		<title>Afraid to Make a Career Change? Claim Your Joy on the Job!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want more happiness at work . . . but fear of change interferes? You deserve joy on the job. &#8220;More Joy on the Job Radio Show&#8221; guest, Heather Renhard, will inspire you to follow your heart. Fear of failure? Ms. Renhard will help you quiet your inner critic and boost your self esteem and success [...]]]></description>
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<p>Fear of failure? Ms. Renhard will help you quiet your inner critic and boost your self esteem and success by taking a leap of faith.</p>
<p>Interviewer: <a href="http://inewp.com/?tag=eric-nylund">cialis mail order</a>  Doris Helge, Ph.D., <a href="http://www.morejoyonthejob.com/">http://www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a></p>
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		<title>What causes happiness at work? Joy on the job tips for managers &amp; employees</title>
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<p>Love at Work? Listen in. Guest Rebecca White is now host of &#8220;Heal Yourself Talk Radio&#8221; at <a href="http://www.healyourselftalk.com/">http://www.HealYourselfTalk.com</a>. White and the &#8220;Joy on the Job Coach,&#8221; Doris Helge, <a href="http://www.morejoyonthejob.com/">http://www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> explore the benefits of following your heart in business and heart-based management.</p>
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		<title>Proven Negotiation &amp; Persuasion Tips for Joy on the Job</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Doris Helge, Ph.D. Negotiation and persuasion skills are essential to your happiness at work. Michelle Ulrich, Founder of The Virtual Nation, has arranged an opportunity to help you gain more joy on the job by boosting your negotiation and persuasion skills. Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don&#8217;t feel 100 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: ">by Doris Helge, Ph.D.</span></p>
<p>Negotiation and persuasion skills are essential to your happiness at work. Michelle Ulrich, Founder of The Virtual Nation, has arranged an opportunity to help you gain more joy on the job by boosting your negotiation and persuasion skills.</p>
<p>Discover an easy solution to the #1 reason most people don&#8217;t feel 100 percent comfortable when negotiating. Learn the fastest way to overcome anxiety when you&#8217;re trying to influence another person to take a certain action. Discover a secret formula that can cut your learning curve in half as you elevate your negotiation and persuasion skills.</p>
<p>All of this will help you get paid what you deserve and . . . allow other people to gain rich rewards by helping you achieve your goals.</p>
<p>All of us spend a great deal of time every day negotiating. We need certain resources to meet our needs and do our best work.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re all sometimes frustrated when people don&#8217;t see things &#8220;our way&#8221; or implement our ideas.</p>
<p>To hear proven tips regarding negotiation &amp; persuasion, take advantage of an opportunity on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. EST.  You&#8217;ll receive ideas you can immediately use to make your work easier and more fun.</p>
<p>You can still register to attend by going to <a href="http://www.TheVirtualNation.com">www.TheVirtualNation.com<br />
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After you register, they will send you the &#8220;Learning Guide&#8221; for the session.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an excerpt from the teleseminar description:</p>
<p>There are three objectives for the teleseminar provided by Doris Helge, Ph.D., titled, &#8220;Overcome Anxiety  &#8212;  The Power of Negotiation to Achieve More Joy on the Job.&#8221;</p>
<p>__  Three ethical ways to escalate the other person&#8217;s enthusiasm about helping you achieve your goals.<br />
__  Quickly alleviate anxiety about asking for what you need.<br />
__  Use well-tested &#8220;magical questions and phrases&#8221; that can ensure your needs are met.</p>
<p>You&#8217;re part of the dawning of a joyful new era in the world of work.</p>
<p>Congratulations on being a progressive thinker!</p>
<p>Also, take advantage of new &#8220;Happiness at Work&#8221; podcasts at <a href="http://www.JoyOnTheJob.info">www.JoyOnTheJob.info</a></p>
<p>Michelle Ulrich will interview Doris Helge, Ph.D. Her clients call her, &#8220;The Joy On The Job Coach.&#8221; She is Executive Director, New Paradigm Seminars, author of &#8220;Joy on the Job&#8221; <a href="http://MoreJoyOnTheJob.com">www.MoreJoyOnTheJob.com</a> <a href="http://inewp.com/?tag=m">cialis generic purchase</a>  and other books published in many foreign languages, such as, &#8220;Transforming Pain Into Power&#8221; <a href="http://www.TransformingPainIntoPower.com">www.TransformingPainIntoPower.com</a></p>
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