10 Ways To Deal With Peer Pressure

1. Ask  questions.

For example, if a friend pressures you to smoke, ask him why he is killing himself

2. Just say “No”

Make eye contact, then say “No” with conviction and  authority.

3. Counter with a  positive statement.

For example, if you’re turning down an offer to smoke, say that, “I love my lungs”

4. Get away from the pressure zone.

Just walk away

5. Avoid pressure scenarios

If you know that you are going to be pressured to do something you don’t want, avoid getting yourself into that scene

6. Have a friend.

Find a friend who shares your values support each other.

7. Think for yourself.

Take a moment to think about the consequences of your actions.

8. Get support.

Talk out any peer pressure you’re experiencing with people who feeling the same

9. Speak out

Fight peer pressure by voicing out

10. Find new friends.

 Always know that this is your life and you have the right to be yourself. You do not have to do what others are doing. Always, always, think for yourself. I repeat, always think for yourself.

A little thought

Been a while since  I wrote here. It is not that I have not being writing elsewhere. I try to do it everyday in a little diary I keep.

Writing makes things clear. As a boy growing up I have always found writing out my thoughts  makes things clearer. I just wrote whatever was in my head. The grammar was a lot more screwed up then it is today but it was therapeutic. It still is.

So here we are. In a brand new year. All fired up, yes? Good. Then this might be a good time to think about this: Are we living the live we are meant to live? Are we doing our best everyday or are we just getting by? Going about our lives in a daze. Getting caught up with materialism. Being distracted by everything and everyone.

Think hard about this. Take your time, don't rush. Look at yourself and answer honestly whether you are living the life you are meant to live. Is this your life or is it designed by Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger? Is it your script or is the storyline of the glam magazine you have been reading? Are you trying to keep up with Joneses and losing your direction?

Today is as good as any day to give a little thought on this and start changing your life bit by bitand start living it as you want it.

How To Do Great Things

"The greatest things ever done on Earth
have been done little by little."
- William Jennings Bryan

..And that is how you do great things. Little by little....

Herbs That Help To Lower High Blood Pressure

There are several ways to control high blood pressure. Medications coupled with lifestyle changes is one way  including lifestyle changes and/or medications. You can also use supplements and/or herbal remedies.

Remember, whatever you choose, always get your doctor's advice.

Here are some herbs and supplements that can lower high blood pressure.

BASIL

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

CINNAMON

CELERY SEED

HAWTHORNS

Cardamom

GARLIC

FRENCH LAVENDER

CAT"S CLAW

 

14 Ways To Achieve Your Goal

1. Read Your Goals at Least Twice a Day

2. Think about way to achieve them while showering

3. Be a Giver - give what you want to get

4. Spend Time Alone - meditate on what you have to do

5. See yourself as you want to be

6. Think, talk and act positively - eliminate negative words- you are either building up or tearing down

7. Post a Sign - "what is the most effective use my time right now"

8. Are you actions neutral, punishing or rewarding

9. Expect the best

10. Recognize and give attention to behaviour you want to repeat

11. Always give your best

12. Compare what you are doing to what you want to get

13. Think, talk and act on what needs improving and not what is wrong

14. Act as if your goals have been achieved.

Effective Meetings

Conduct effective meetings. Use LEADERSHIP

 

Look after your audience’s comfort. The room – refreshments – visual aids must all be in good order

Explore the needs of your audience. Ask what they expect and need from the meeting

Arrive early – Turn up at least ten minutes and welcome others

Decide to start meeting on time. Respect those who came in early

Explain the purpose of the meeting and ask there are any other points

Read your papers in advance. This clears your thinking and creates a sense of good leadership

Stick to your time schedule as far as possible

Handle emotions and hidden agendas and address conflict as it arises.

Involve everybody. Ask people what they think has been decided

Prepare your audience for action by checking with them.  You cannot do this af the audience is too large.

10 Ways Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

  It was reported in the online edition of Borneo Post that 1 in 3 Malaysians aged 18 and above suffer from high blood pressure.

Usually medication is prescribed but this has its own effects. Here are list of things you can do to naturally lower your blood pressure.

1. Workout - Get a good cardio workout for at least 30 mins a day. Exercise causes the heart to use oxygen more efficiently,so that it does not have to work harder.

2. Get potassium rich food into your diet. Eat bananas, raisins, prunes, melon. Drink orange juice.

3.Know your salt. Read the labels of processed food. Watch out for the word sodium.

4. Cut out alcohol. If find that difficult at least reduce its intake.

5. Avoid tobacco and second smoke. Nicotine can raise your blood pressure for up to an hour after you smoke.

6. Eat dark chocolates. It contains flavanols take make the blood vessel more elastic.


8. Drink tea. Hibiscus tea are known to lower blood pressure.

 

9. Breathe. Yes, breathe deeply, from your belly. Do this early in the morning and before going to sleep. 

10. Take it easy. Enjoy your life, feel grateful that you are given this life to live. Listen to music, look at the skies. Go to the movies, read a good book. Laugh .