As an accountant, I normally meet deadlines for tax payments and monthly reports. When clients call me about internal tax problems , my heart beats fast and taking anti-hypertensive drugs or betablockers calm me down. Reading books about how to control these feelings is a great advantage. A big help..... so I want to share these stress-management strategies with you:
l. Relaxation - these include:
taking regular work breaks.....going on vacations.... enjoying hobbies.... doing breathing exercise... writing in a journal.... watching film comedies........ enjoying pets..... talking to friends................ praying or meditating.....soaking in a warm, scented bath..... visiting a SPA or beauty salon...
2. For balance and perspective - accept that you can change only your behavior, not that of others...... accept that you cannot have everything you want..... recognize what really matters. forgive yourself and others..... try to see stressful situations as opportunities..... learn to say no..... reject perfectionism....... resist negative thinking...... don't magnify or belittle problems.... accept the inevitable, meaning "accept the things you can no longer change".
3. Relationships - other people can reduce or bring on stress. Nurture intimate relationships. Improve your communication skills. Recognize other people's feelings and separate them from your own. Deal with relationship problems. Keep in touch with friends. Offer encouragement and support to those around you.
- Reader's Digest, Curing Everyday ailments the
natural way, 2000
Friday, October 31, 2008
Herbs
And the Almighty said, "See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.
"Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food", and it was so.
These herbs were created for man to eat and likewise for animals too.
Then the Almighty saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day (Genesis 1:29-31)
"Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food", and it was so.
These herbs were created for man to eat and likewise for animals too.
Then the Almighty saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day (Genesis 1:29-31)
True happiness....
Many people pursue such things as money, beauty or fame to make them happy only to find that happiness eludes them. But let me quote the following to you:
"True happiness......
l. Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!
2. Happy are those who mourn; The Heavenly Father will comfort them!
3. Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what the Almighty has promised!
4. Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what the Almighty requires; He will satisfy them fully!
5. Happy are those who are merciful to others; The Almighty will be merciful to them!
6. Happy are the pure in heart; they will see the Almighty Father!
7. Happy are those who work for peace; The Almighty will call them His children!
8. Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what the Almighty requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
9. Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted."
- The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:3-11
"True happiness......
l. Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!
2. Happy are those who mourn; The Heavenly Father will comfort them!
3. Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what the Almighty has promised!
4. Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what the Almighty requires; He will satisfy them fully!
5. Happy are those who are merciful to others; The Almighty will be merciful to them!
6. Happy are the pure in heart; they will see the Almighty Father!
7. Happy are those who work for peace; The Almighty will call them His children!
8. Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what the Almighty requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
9. Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted."
- The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:3-11
Travel to Dumaguete City, Philippines
There is no direct flight from Davao City to Dumaguete City. A 45- minute ride from Davao via Cebu Pacific Air and another 3 hour ride to Liloan by bus then through fast craft for 15 minutes is the fastest way to commute before reaching the place. A "City of genuine friendship", that was the label I found along the Dumaguete highways while riding on a public utility vehicle bound for my sister's place in Upper Cantil-E. Strangers we were (my son traveled with me) but true to its label, Dumaguete people were indeed warm and friendly with their radiant smiles and hospitality.
The city is known for one of its best universities (Silliman University), best waterfalls and resorts . Valencia is one of the places to remember with lots of lanzones trees and very cold temperature even at daytime which reminded me of Baguio City, the City of Pines in Luzon and also Masara, Compostela Valley where I grew up.
To travel by sea (Ocean Ferry) is the cheapest way to travel back to Davao City (from Dumaguete to Cagayan de Oro City). You may catch the first trip through a Luxury liner (Rural Transit) in Cagayan de Oro at 1:30 a.m. via Bukidnon for another long travel , 6 hours at least bound for Davao City.
The city is known for one of its best universities (Silliman University), best waterfalls and resorts . Valencia is one of the places to remember with lots of lanzones trees and very cold temperature even at daytime which reminded me of Baguio City, the City of Pines in Luzon and also Masara, Compostela Valley where I grew up.
To travel by sea (Ocean Ferry) is the cheapest way to travel back to Davao City (from Dumaguete to Cagayan de Oro City). You may catch the first trip through a Luxury liner (Rural Transit) in Cagayan de Oro at 1:30 a.m. via Bukidnon for another long travel , 6 hours at least bound for Davao City.
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