Sunday, January 31, 2010

Job Searching – Have a Plan

As with anything else in life having a plan when job searching is very important.

The first part of my job searching plan involves feeling better about myself. We all know that feeling when we are having a 'bad hair day' it just seems nothing at all goes right and if anything everything goes wrong.

Taking a deep breath, ok, several of them and cleansing my body of the negative thoughts and feelings that have surrounded me for months will do a lot to aid in feeling better about me and thus physically feeling better.

Other things that will greatly help are getting some fresh air. It is entirely too cold for a walk but a little old fashioned 'let the sun shine' will certainly help. Opening the shades and praying for sun today.

Then it will be on to working on my surroundings. It is a proven fact that a cluttered or dirty surrounding affects both your attitude and health. Although I would not say my house is dirty it certainly is cluttered – time to do some quick and early spring cleaning.

Also on the list of things to do today is to watch a movie. Not just any movie and actually one I have seen a hundred times before, "Braveheart". You know the one staring Mel Gibson. Am going to watch this time for homework – little cinema research for an article but not what you would expect, no 'movie review'.

This should keep me busy for the day and work towards my job search plan.

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Peonies
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Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Road to Unemployment

With today's economy it is not surprising that the work situation is affecting people's health. I am one of those people. Over the last few months I have found myself missing more and more work due to health issues. I am not proud of the fact that in six months I have missed more work than I did in the combined ten years prior.

Migraine head aches which I have suffered from in the past but never to the intensity or frequency as now are just one of the problems.. Stomach ailments have become a part of my life. Not sleeping at night and horrid nightmares or dreams about work is another issue.

The most resent problem combined with the others is panic attacks. Heart pounding, dizzy and a feeling the world is crashing in on me. Just the thought of work brings on these attacks and has for several days straight.

It is certainly time to find a new job. Granted this will not be an easy task but how long can a person continue to work on a job that is breaking down one's physical condition? I do have my internet earning to help but currently do need additional employment.

With an unemployment rate of over 15% in my town job searching will not be easy but I have enough confidence in myself to know I will succeed. I am a hard worker, smart, and reliable – under normal circumstances. In the meantime I have more time to write which does bring me some income but more than anything gives me some joy.

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Relationship with God – first part of my Christian testimony.
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Peace and Joy,
Faith Draper aka byfaithonly


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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Children Health and Fitness: Kids’ Fun and Healthy Cookbook by Nicola Graimes - Lansing Children’s Books | Examiner.com

An important part of children's health and fitness includes food and what better way for children to learn about the importance of healthy eating than by learning to cook food that is good for them. The "Kids' Fun and Healthy Cookbook" by Nicola Graimes is a wonderful book to both educate children on eating healthy and learn to cook nutritious meals the whole family will enjoy. Keep Reading >>