2013 Year of the Snake…Fear of em or Love of em?

Reading Time: 3 minutes My sister Julie has had problems with snake(s) in her basement during the summer months in the past. She has actually learned how to deal with it rather admirably. I’m not sure if she had one last year or not, but I didn’t hear about it. Julie knows how to save em and send em… Continue reading 2013 Year of the Snake…Fear of em or Love of em?

Motivational Assessments…Right on Baby!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Back in February 2012 I wrote about motivation….and am continuing with this psychological feature of life.  Sometimes I look back and say to myself, gee Amy you must be a pretty darn motivated person huh? So is my husband for that matter. We’ve both accomplished quite a bit at this point in life. But boy,… Continue reading Motivational Assessments…Right on Baby!

Interview Motivation & My Daughter The Hulk!

Reading Time: 2 minutes Original Post dated: 11-2-2012 In this week’s writing, I’m enhancing my blog from last week about job interviewing  and encourage you, if you are seeking a job, to study certain traits to create a positive image during an interview (or for any type of communication with a human)! But first, I want to congratulate my… Continue reading Interview Motivation & My Daughter The Hulk!

Your Presence is Key to Landing a Job…It Ripples!

Reading Time: 2 minutes The key to landing a job is how well you present yourself during the interview. Study these traits to create a positive image!  Presence ~ Your first impression is very important. In fact, it ripples through the entire interview. Do what you can to create a positive presence through manners, wearing the appropriate clothing to… Continue reading Your Presence is Key to Landing a Job…It Ripples!

Help Wanted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Reading Time: 3 minutes A local business was looking for office help. They put a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.”   A short time afterwards, a dog trotted up to the window, saw the… Continue reading Help Wanted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Benefits of Water Aerobics, and Splashing About!

Reading Time: 2 minutes (Original Post Date: 10/22/2012)  I started a water aerobics class three weeks ago and am really enjoying it. This is a first time I’ve done water aerobics!  There’s about 12 women and 2 men in the class, held at a local high school indoor pool where all different shapes, sizes and personalities splash about! We… Continue reading Benefits of Water Aerobics, and Splashing About!

Can You Make Money? Save Money? Solve Problems? Yes! Then You’re Hired!

Reading Time: 3 minutes When I stay out of town or I can tell in a second if the water I’m showering in or drinking is hard. Hard water feels different (icky) and tastes different (ucky). When the quality of your water is soft, the soap you use in your bathtub, shower, sink, washing machine, dishwasher, and on your… Continue reading Can You Make Money? Save Money? Solve Problems? Yes! Then You’re Hired!

Observation Skills and Body Language – Where’s Waldo?

Reading Time: 2 minutes Observation skills are important in my work as a counselor. Observation skills incorporate visual analysis, memory, concentration and the ability to pay attention to detail and to notice visual signals like body language. When’s the last time you checked out Where’s Waldo? In counseling, body language is used to help build rapport. It helps to… Continue reading Observation Skills and Body Language – Where’s Waldo?

Healing is Different Than Curing…Check out CAM

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last week I blogged about Exercise and Conditioning Help You Heal…and Rebounding! This week, in addition to exercising, I want to encourage you, if you are recovering from a physical injury, to consider alternative therapies.  I realize your doctor may or may not bring up the subject, and he or she may be more prone to prescribing… Continue reading Healing is Different Than Curing…Check out CAM