Time: How to Make the Most of Your Most Valuable Asset

Time is something we all wish we had more of, but it’s unfortunately a finite resource. Whether you’re trying to be less flaky, or you can’t seem to ever be on time for anything, it can help to remember that time is valuable for everyone. 

It’s easy to get wrapped up in your own little world where the only thing that matters is your schedule, but that’s not so when it comes to work, friends, and other important obligations. Sara Kyle, founder and managing director at Vault Collective suggests you think of timeliness a little differently

Remember that time is everyone’s most valuable asset, not just yours. Being respectful of other people’s time will help you gain respect . . . and your reputation is everything.

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Personality Types that Make the Most Money

We'd like to think the American Dream holds room for everyone to make big bucks, regardless of innate qualities like personality.

But some new data from Truity Psychometrics suggests the contrary: Your Myers-Briggs personality type correlates with how much money you earn.

Specifically, traits of extroversion, sensing, thinking, and judging all predict higher incomes. And the difference is remarkable: Introverted, sensing, and perceiving individuals (ISPs) make an average of $32,000/year, while those with an extroverted, sensing, thinking, judging (ESTJ) personality type come out on top with a whopping $77,000/year.
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11 Subtle Signs of Diabetes that are Easy to Miss

Because diabetes can develop gradually, it’s important to recognize any early warnings signs and take preventative measures as soon as possible. If you find that these symptoms fit you, consult your doctor.

1. Changing Vision

Sudden fluctuations in vision should be taken very seriously—even if that change is for the better. While it may be exciting to suddenly find yourself less reliant on your glasses, vision that seems to improve or worsen out of nowhere is a potential sign of diabetes.

2. Excessive Trips to the Bathroom

If you find yourself making what seems like an endless amount of bathroom breaks over the course of the day, it may be more than just a mild inconvenience. Diabetes sufferers use the bathroom far more frequently than most, sometimes urinating as much as 20 times per day—and always with a full bladder.

3. Snoring

Snoring occurs for a variety of reasons, many of which don’t point to a serious health complication. However, if your snoring has progressively worsened to the point where it wakes you or others up, diabetes may be a factor.

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Harvard Professor Reveals a Strategy That Can Help You Stop Worrying

Ever feel like you can't turn your brain off? Worried about how to stop worrying?
We all deal with this when life gets challenging.
There is a way to overcome worry that doesn't involve alcohol or a straitjacket.
The answer is thousands of years old — but now science is validating those ancient ideas. You've probably even heard of it: Mindfulness.
Yeah, it's all the rage now. But nobody ever seems to really explain what it is or how to do it.
Let's fix that.

You Are Not Your Thoughts

What is mindfulness? In his book, The Mindfulness Solution, Ronald Siegel, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, gives a pretty good answer.
Via The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems:

The working definition of mindfulness that my colleagues and I find most helpful is awareness of present experience with acceptance.

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Nurse Assistants: Unsung Heroes in the Healthcare Industry

Always on the first day of National Nursing Assistants Week, it is National Career Nurse Assistants Day. This day is set aside to recognize the nursing assistants who dedicate their lives to the well-being of others for 5 to as many as 58 years.

Nursing assistants many times work in hospitals and nursing homes performing everyday living tasks for the elderly, chronically ill or rehabilitation patients who cannot care for themselves.  A more in-depth training and qualification that covers a wider scope of responsibility is indicated by government certification.  The state distributes these certification exams and the classes to study for them are offered by the American Red Cross as well as other providers.

On this day, we want to THANK these people for the wonderful job that they do and the very special care that they give to those in need. 

NATIONAL CAREER NURSE ASSISTANTS DAY HISTORY

National Career Nurse Assistants Day, an “unofficial” National holiday, is sponsored by the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants.

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Storytelling Therapy: Between the Lines

From a young age, I was drawn to the power of stories. Between my obsession with the original Nancy Drew mysteries and my love for competing in storytelling contests, stories played a major role in my development.

Of course, stories aren’t just for kids. Storytelling can be engaging and even therapeutic for anyone, with significant benefits for seniors – particularly when the tales are personal.

The Power of Storytelling

“We know from research that narrating life stories can help older people resolve internal conflicts, overcome self-criticism, and improve their sense of self-worth,” says Dr. Karl Pillemer, Cornell University gerontologist and author of 30 Lessons for Loving: Advice from the Wisest Americans on Love, Relationships, and Marriage. “Particularly valuable are storytelling opportunities that allow for ‘integrative reminiscence,’ in which people tell stories about their lives that involve examining and coming to terms with issues in their past.”

Pillemer is referring to his work on The Legacy Project, in which seniors are invited to share their stories as well as their advice for younger people.

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Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

You can reduce your risk of skin cancer by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Checking your skin for suspicious changes can help detect skin cancer at its earliest stages. Early detection of skin cancer gives you the greatest chance for successful skin cancer treatment.

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7 Steps to Getting Promoted

You have been in the same position for years. You love the company you work for, your commute is great and you even enjoy your co-workers. But more often than you care to think about, the all too common email from the boss, copied to everyone in the company, arrives in your in-box: "It is my pleasure to announce the well deserved promotion," of your co-worker in the cubicle attached to yours.

"I come to work and stay to myself, I keep my head down and my mouth shut. Why do I keep getting overlooked and not promoted?" If you have found yourself saying - or even thinking these kinds of things...THAT'S WHY YOU ARE NOT GETTING PROMOTED!

Gone are the days that employees are "tapped on the shoulder" for promotion simply by showing up to work and not making waves. Employers want to see passion, leadership, a "what ever it takes" attitude and a solution-oriented team player poised for promotion. Today's work environment requires employees to do more with less and often perform work that was previously accomplished by two or three employees, and they want to see the work accomplished without whining, complaining or having a fit.


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WeCareOnline May Staff Highlight - Debbie Kohlrus

This month we get to meet Debbie Kohlrus.

Debbie has worked in the healthcare field for the past 14 years.  In 2000, she received her CNA license and started working at an LTC facility.  She then went on to get her CMA in 2001, then her LPN license in 2002.   She  became quite passionate about the healthcare field very quickly and knew it was what she wanted to pursue as a career.

She has worked in a variety of areas that have given her much experience over the past 14 years including working in an LTC facility for 4 years. She moved onto working at a VA clinic and got to enjoy a totally different aspect of nursing.  Later, she worked PRN in 12 different clinics at a local hospital.  This was a wonderful hands-on experience for many different areas in the nursing field.  She continued that for 5 years until she started working for WeCareOnline.

Debbie has been married for 10 years and has two wonderful girls.  Her husband is an insurance agent.  Her # 1 thing to do outside of work is spending time with family. She grew up on a farm and loves being outdoors and going camping, fishing, and hunting.  She likes to cook and also enjoys making birthday/special occasion cakes for family and friends.  Debbie made 300 cupcakes for her sister’s wedding, which was quite the experience!  She also likes reading and gardening in her spare time.

Debbie's best advice to anyone pursuing a career in the healthcare field is not to give up!  Whether you choose to become a CNA or nurse, everyone plays a vital role in healthcare.  Don’t underestimate yourself and what you can do or become.  Set reasonable goals for yourself and don’t give up on achieving them.  

Debbie works as the sponsor coordinator for WeCareOnline and also assists with the CNA and CMA courses.  She corresponds with state to make sure each course we offer is approved and ready to go by the start of class.  She receives students’ enrollments and corresponds with them as needed.  She also schedules and manages state testing for CMA and CNA students.

Debbie loves every piece of artwork her children make, so her desk and surrounding walls are covered in her children’s masterpieces!  Her girls also got her a notepad that sings crazy songs when the pen is removed, so that keeps her quite entertained throughout the day.

What You Can Learn from a Healthy Relationship

“Healthy relationship” seems like a clinical term. Like a tonic or a remedy, it gives the illusion of something used to cure the clinically insane and depraved.

But isn’t a relationship a sort of cure? Aren’t we all a little bit crazy? Isn’t love a medicine for our aching souls? Isn’t a healthy relationship the one tonic we can’t wait to drink?

Healthy relationships are, indeed, a type of medicine. They calm us and heal us. They teach us how to love and make us strong.

They are a healing elixir after all the placebos and toxins. They are the answer to all the unhealthy relationships we’ve been drinking for years.

So what do you learn when you’ve finally taken the right dose? When you’ve finally experienced what it’s like to be in something healthy and right for a change?

Like dying and being reborn again, you learn everything for a second time. You learn what love means and what it doesn’t.

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Five Foods You Should Keep in Your Fridge

Most people have such busy lives that planning meals and shopping lists isn’t very high on our list of priorities. The key to keeping your diet in check is to stock your fridge with healthy foods that are quick and easy to prepare yet also provide nutritional benefits.

It’s important to pick foods that are versatile enough to be used in a variety of dishes as well as being affordable. It’s also handy to clear your fridge of any junk food so that when you’re just in the door from a tough day you won’t be tempted.

To help you out here are The SuperFit Foodie’s top five fridge essentials.

1) Eggs

Cheap, nutritious and can be cooked so many ways. Try adding one to your oats in the morning for extra protein, put scrambled eggs in a wrap for breakfast on the go, make a veggie loaded omelette for a quick post workout dinner or mix with a banana and fry for a healthy pancake. Eggs are widely regarded as one of the most nutritionally complete foods as they contain a high quality source of protein (6g per egg) as well as an abundance of vitamins and minerals.

2) Salmon

Salmon is a fantastic source of omega 3 fatty acids which are essential for heart, joint and skin health as well as brain function

 

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Chores May be Key to Raising Successful Kids

The key to raising successful children could be making sure they help out around the house, according to a new article by the Wall Street Journal.

A recent survey found that 82 percent of parents did chores growing up, but only 28 percent require their kids to help out around the house.

One reason for the shift may be an emphasis on extracurricular activities, which may have caused making the bed to fall by the way side.

But chores may still be one of the most important predictors of future success, teaching self-reliance and responsibility, as well as empathy, according to the report.

The Wall Street Journal article suggests parents wanting to give their children certain tasks can make a game of it, propose small allowances and make sure to thank their children for helping them.

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WeCareOnline April Staff Highlight - Amanda Quelland

This month we get to meet Amanda Quelland.

Amanda has worked in the healthcare field for 14 years. From a young age she knew she wanted to have job where she could help people. 

Amanda has a doctorate in pharmacy and completed a pharmacy practice residency at the University of Arizona Medical Center.  She works on the cardiac unit and cardiac intensive care as a clinical pharmacist.  

Amanda and her husband have 3 children who keep them busy. She enjoys playing the piano and reading.  As well, she likes to do Sudoku puzzles and logic puzzles.

Everyone at WeCareOnline plays an important role in helping students have the best online learning experience possible. Amanda is the instructor for the Pharmacy Technician course and also the Medication Aide course for Montana.
  
Amanda has noticed that over the years pharmacy practice has changed to give pharmacists and pharmacy technicians more responsibilities and they have become more involved with the healthcare team.  With pharmacies on every corner, pharmacists are easily accessible to the public and can give out valuable information and help people make general healthcare decisions.

Now's the time to thank your Doc!

National Doctors Day - What would we do without doctors?  The short answer is not much!  We need them to get us better when we're ill whether that means help with something small or a much bigger, sometimes life-threatening illness.

National Doctor's Day wants to celebrate our medical professionals and all they do for us - because lets face it we probably take them for granted.

The holiday was first celebrated in 1933 in the US to mark the success of the new general anesthesia in hospitals.

The red carnation has become the symbolic flower for the day after flowers were placed on the graves of deceased doctors as one of the first ways to commemorate the day.

Modern advances in medicine means people are now living longer - great news for us! So why not take the time to thank your doctor?

Send them an e-card or send a simple message to thank them for all they've done - a small token of gratitude that will go a long way!

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How to get a job as a pharmacy tech

There are several avenues job-seeking pharmacy technicians can take, including advanced certification programs for technicians who want to specialize in an area, such as drug therapy, pharmacy law or medical distribution. Johnston says students contemplating pharmacy school should consider part-time careers as technicians. “Before they commit to a six-year college education program, it’s always a great opportunity to get some experience and make sure that is a career path that you are interested [in],” he says. “And it also provides a great job while you’re in school, so you’re studying and learning that material in a practical setting as well.”

Interview Questions Submitted by Real Pharmacy Techs:

 

“Tell me about a time you had to take a leadership position.” (CVS Health)

“Tell us about a time when you had to explain something complex to a customer.” (UnitedHealth Group)

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5 Amazing Soups - Healthy Meals in a Bowl

Let’s face it! Salad is to summer as soup is to winter! We need to be energized but we also need to be comforted. And this winter as been quite a snowy one for some of you!

I have 5 of my favorite but also most popular ones on my blog site. I love to create with what I have at home. You don’t need any store-bought broth to make a soup. You only need water, veggies and imagination! As usual, these recipes are very healthy. You can integrate them in your diet!
Enjoy and keep warm!

Cauliflower and roots soup
Vegetable soup is an easy way to get rid of whatever you have left in your fridge! I love a creamy texture and this time instead of adding my herbs while it was cooking, I made a flavored oil.

Red lentil soup
I wanted something so simple, any beginner in the kitchen could do it, and also something very budget-friendly. 

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March: Take time to thank a social worker

2015 marks a special year for the social work community.

The nation will commemorate National Social Work Month in March and the National Association of Social Workers will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2015.
NASW’s goal during Social Work Month and throughout 2015 will be to educate the public about how social workers and the association have brought about major positive social changes, improved the lives of individuals and families, and will continue to do so in the future.

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Home Health Aides: How Should You Dress for a Job Interview

The answer to the question is very simple. For men, make sure to wear a simple shirt that is well pressed partnered with dress pants. If possible, you might want to consider wearing a tie. Just make sure that the health care company approves of such. Wearing of rubber shoes, slippers, or shorts are a big no-no. If you want, wear your favorite perfume.

On the other hand, women should always make it a point to keep the look as classy as possible. Wear your favorite heels, shirt that has to be buttoned up, and the best skirt that will fit the attire. If there is something to avoid, it is definitely wearing jewelry.

In any case, it is important to create a good and lasting impression to your interviewer. Show your confidence. In addition, think first before you speak. Make sure to communicate your points well. Dressing up well is just a small portion of having a winning interview. In order to seal your entry to the home health industry, consider the following interview tips:

Do your research about the company.

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American Heart Month: Do You know the signs of heart disease?

Still think heart disease is a man’s disease?

“Heart disease is devastating to women too,” says cardiologist Benita Burke, M.D., Medical Director of Valley Medical Group's Heart Care for Women practice in Ridgewood, NJ. 
“Unfortunately, most women are not aware of the dangers of heart disease, or of the steps they can take to reduce their risk for a heart attack or stroke,” Dr. Burke says.

Some fast facts about women and heart disease:
• Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women over the age of 25.
• A woman suffers a heart attack every 90 seconds in the United States.
• One in three women will die of heart disease.

Complicating the issue is the fact that the symptoms of a heart attack in women can be subtle. According to Dr. Burke, “Both men and women can experience the typical chest pain, pressure or discomfort, but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience more subtle symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dizziness or light-headedness, pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, or extreme fatigue."

The good news is that if you seek help quickly, treatment can save your life and prevent permanent damage to your heart muscle.

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10 Last Minute Shopping Tips for Christmas Eve

Shopping at the mall is way, way stressful, from a week before Black Friday through New Year’s. I sometimes think that gift card popularity grew due to the fact that mall shopping, especially at last minute, can cause a breakdown worthy of an asylum stay. Even if you are an Olympic-level shopaholic, the mall at the holiday season is super stressful and is not akin to peace on earth, especially if you’re shopping last minute. So if you are forced to head to the mall during the holiday home stretch, due to your procrastination, a surprise Secret Santa, or someone you weren’t expecting to get a gift for suddenly showing up on your list, there are several things you can do to make the experience bearable at the very least and semi-pleasant at most.

Yes, I am serious. This is not as hard as it sounds. You just have to prepare for it as if you were a soldier going to war. You have to be mentally strong. The holidays can bring out the gnarly and snarly in people, so you need to look out for you and only you. And your shopping list, of course.
Follow these 10 preparatory and on-site tips and you will emerge victorious and with all your limbs and sanity in tact, and no sourpusses on Christmas morning. You might need to throw back a few mugs of spiked eggnog after the fact, but that’s part of the, uh, fun.

1. Pack Lightly

Don’t weigh yourself down with extra stuff. Carry a small crossbody with only essentials, keeping your money and your lists close at hand to avoid losing them or to falling victim to pickpockets. Not all is merry and bright during the season. Thieves are out too, so stay safe.

2. Safety In Numbers

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