asics trainers Our days grow longer and the work loads grow heavier putting increasing pressure on each of us to increase our personal productivity. There seems to be no end in sight to the seemingly daily challenges we face that test our work productivity. Looking for productivity improvement in any area to help keep up with ever growing work demands requires examining our own use of time. The problem in fact that most of us are facing is more in the way we schedule our work loads than it is in the amount we have to do.

Here are 5 suggestions that can be implemented to help you better manage your use of time when scheduling your work to help increase your work productivity.

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

As simple as this may sound far too many put off the start of their days assuming they can make up the lost time later. If you are looking for some sort of productivity improvement the first place to start is here. Get a jump on the day while your mind and body are the most rested and productive.

Prioritize Your Tasks

Either the first thing in the day or preferably the day before you want to ‘organize and prioritize’ the days work schedule.

asics gel lyte In order to make the best use of time you should establish 2 to 3 things you want to get done that day. Avoid the temptation of overloading your schedule since this will serve to disrupt your focus resulting in a lower quality effort and a decrease in your work productivity.

Establish Set Hours

Establishing a time schedule puts you on notice NOT to waste any time during the course of the day. Knowing you only have so much time to accomplish your scheduled duties will help you maintain your focus thereby making better use of time. Normally everybody works more efficiently when under pressure and setting your work hours like this will prove to accomplish that.

Limit Email Time

Unless it is urgent or work related avoid this time guzzling activity or schedule just so much time to review your email. The best time to ‘manage’ your email is during the hours where you may seem to be less productive.

Organize Your Work Space

If your work space looks like a cyclone hit it than it is time to tidy it up. All the clutter and disorganization will only serve to distract you. The key to productivity improvement is focus and a messy work space will challenge your abilities to maintain your concentration.

An environment like this also makes it more difficult to locate anything which leads to more time invested in your search.

asics gel cumulus 14 With more demands being placed upon our personal productivity due to increasing work responsibilities it is up to all of us to make better use of time. In looking for a productivity improvement anyway we can locate it, the answer may in fact be found in how we schedule our work. The 5 suggestions offered above focuses on making better use of time as opposed to trying to find MORE time to manage our work loads. Taking a closer look at how you schedule your efforts and revamping your approach will likely help boost your work productivity. In the end you have now recaptured both your productive ways along with your sanity!

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Not to long ago, I stopped and reviewed my goals. But there are some days when I feel very frustrated. I feel like I am spinning my wheels in the mud. You might be thinking that I am a dreamer… or at least crazy. Well… I’m crazy enough to pursue my dreams. I definitely have BIG dreams.

I feel blessed! Because I have challenge each and everyday to be conquered, I face everyday with excitement and passion.

I’m doing what I truly love. I love interact with people. Life is wonderful just because of the fact I’m alive, compared to the horrors we see out there. I am successfully pressing on to greater things. But I have had my share of frustration along the way.

Well, unlike many who are too busy trying to make a living instead of projecting a life, I took the time to examine what I might be doing wrong.

Let me tell you something: To busy doesn’t mean you are successful, just because you’re busy doesn’t mean prosperity. In fact, if you are to busy, probably you don’t have time to make real money at all!!!

So I discovered myself doing my things in the opposite way what I really desired. And that may be your problem, too. Let me explain.

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You have to see it done on the unseen field first, than you’ll have on your hands right on time. Seeds of doubt and fear planted in our minds can reap their own sort of crop. If you wake up doubting whether you will make it or not, it doesn’t matter how much you have done for the day, you will not make much progress. You must believe!

We can’t afford to let people dump their frustrations and other negative opinions in our heads. Don’t you dare let them do that to yourself, get over it!

Fear is like a weed. Once there, will grow and fight against the good in you. Don’t let it suffocate you. You must saturate your mind with good until you have your goal turned reality. God never lets us down. We let ourselves down. Does that make sense to you?

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On Thursday, Dr. Craig Spencer, who had recently been in Guinea treating Ebola patients for Doctors Without Borders, tested positive for Ebola in New York, America’s most populous city. While Spencer’s work in West Africa risking his life fighting this horrific disease is commendable and selfless, his subsequent behavior isn’t.

nike flyknit free Spencer, who lives in Harlem, was on a self-monitoring regimen since his return from Guinea nine days ago, on October 14. Since then, he has not been seeing patients at NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalColumbia University Medical Center, where he is a fellow of international emergency medicine. On Tuesday night, according to the Times, he began to feel sluggish. By Thursday morning, he had a fever of 103. In between, he went bowling in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and took the subway there. While medical professionals have been reassuring us that a person with Ebola is not contagious until someone begins showing symptoms, it’s worth noting this little nugget in the Times piece:

A health care worker at the hospital said that Dr. Spencer seemed very sick and it was unclear to the medical staff why he had not gone to the hospital earlier, since his fever was high, at 103.

Which is to say, if Spencer, out of an abundance of caution, stayed home from work in order not to infect his patients and colleagues, why in god’s good name was he going bowling across the East River? What was in that bowling alley that was so pressing that he needed to get on a crowded, poorly ventilated subway car a full day after the onset of symptoms? (UPDATE: The Times changed the language of their article on Friday, eliminating the reference to his temperature in the above sentence and clarifying elsewhere, “Health officials initially said that Dr. Spencer had a 103-degree fever when he reported his symptoms to authorities at around 11 a.m. on Thursday. But on Friday, health officials said that was incorrect and that Dr. Spencer reported having a 100.3-degree fever.”)

This is not the first time we’ve seen this movie. There was, for example, Amber Vinson, the nurse who treated Thomas Eric Duncan as he lay dying of Ebola in a Dallas hospital. Vinson was also on a self-monitoring regimen, taking her temperature twice a day. And yet, she took two flights, the last of which was while she had a fever that was elevated enough for her to call Texas health officials, who then called the CDC. The next morning, she was in the hospital with the third confirmed case of Ebola in the U.S. The CDC apparently gave her the green light, though now they are saying that there is “the possibility that she was exhibiting symptoms for days before she sought medical attention.”

That is, Vinson knew what was happening—she was starting to display symptoms, i.e., had become contagious—and yet she called to get permission anyway.

nike flyknit lunar There’s still a lot we don’t know about Vinson and Spencer’s cases. But it’s well known among those of us who have loved ones in the healthcare profession that many of these valiant souls never think it’ll happen to them. And it’s also well known that Ebola is pretty hard to transmit because it is not airborne. And yet, it has been one year since my last health-related rant, so I might as well use the opportunity to rant about how good Americans are at spreading germs.

This is something my Soviet family and I could never get used to in the States, the stubbornness with which Americans trudge to work or school with triple-digit fevers or noses like spigots, the obliviousness with which an American will greet you with a hug and then say, “I’m sick!,” or reach to try your drink while hacking up a lung. Come to think of it—why are they even at the bar with you? Or the way Americans cough with childlike abandon, like a sprinkler. Or sneeze like no one is watching.

Don’t believe me? Just look at this survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, published at the height of flu season in 2011, that shows that a full two-thirds of Americans don’t stay home—as the CDC advises them to do—despite having symptoms of the flu and therefore being highly contagious. Forty percent said that the stuff they needed to do outside the home—work, school, trying my beverage—was more important than the risk of spreading the flu. That is, Ms. Vinson just had to go to Cleveland, even though she put at risk—however small—over a hundred people on that plane on the way there, and a hundred more on the way back. We still have no idea how many people Spencer put at risk because just had to go bowling, but it’s likely more than a hundred.

Why do people do this? Well, the survey strongly implies ignorance—68 percent didn’t know that a flu virus can be transported, via cough or snot pellet, five or six feet—and, for hourly-wage workers it is probably not selfishness but dire necessity that propels them to handle your coffee lid with infected hands. For some, it must just be the Protestant work ethic.

nike stefan janoski But I think it’s something else. From where I sit, it often looks like the other side of American individualism, which becomes selfishness when you lay it on thick. It’s the belief that you and your needs are acutely exceptional and important, and take precedence over those of the people around you. It’s the unspoken belief that your day radiating sickness at the office is worth a couple of your colleagues being bedridden with your flu for a week. You may not be actively thinking that, but that’s the math your actions—and those of the 40 percent polled in that survey—imply. It’s selfishness and solipsism, pure and simple.

For proof, I refer you back to the survey: 66 percent still go to the office while showing symptoms of the flu, and 59 percent said they were annoyed at those who did so because it jeopardized their own health. I’m no math major, but that there looks like some overlap.

We’ll likely ride out this Ebola thing without it spreading too much further, but flu season is around the corner. So please, if you’re feeling sluggish and febrile, be a mensch and don’t go bowling.

cheap nike blazers sale Everyone needs a holiday at some point of time in his or her life. Be it a budget trip, a backpack tour or even a luxurious and extravagant vacation – we all need one. But planning a holiday is also not an easy task. There are so many aspects that one has to cover during the research period such as the budget, duration and most importantly, where to go.

Krabi, Thailand

Krabi is located at the Southern part of Thailand and is widely known as a beautiful beach destination. It is surrounded by the crystal clear Andaman Sea where there are many limestone cliffs – something that Krabi is also well known for. Most often, people visit Krabi for the purpose of having a quiet and peaceful beach vacation. But why Krabi out of so many other beach destination? This is why…

1. Caters to Both Family and Friends

Krabi is one of the most flexible places to go because the activities available there cater to both the needs of families with young children and friends. There are numerous activities suitable for both the young and old.

If you are traveling with young children, you can bring them on educational tours such as hiking trails and discovering Mother Nature. As children are generally inquisitive, they will also be excited to explore the many hidden caves of Krabi – just like a cartoon movie, so they can definitely relate to the activity. Fret not, if you wish to go for some quality stroll with your other half because most resorts in Krabi provide babysitting services! That is how child-friendly Krabi is!

nike lunar outle sale It gets even better if you are in Krabi with your friends as there are so many activities that can keep you on your toes from dusk till dawn. There is the live shooting in Ao Nang – a must-do! They have a variety of weapons ranging from a semi-auto .22 to a .357 Magnum. You can also go for a refreshing swim at Emerald Pool, which is a crystal clear natural pool. At night, there are several bars such as Viewpoint Bar (Railay Beach), where you can settle for some drinks as you watch their live fire shows performed by the locals.

2. Many Hidden Gems

“There is more than what meets the eye” is probably the right phrase to use for Krabi because it houses a number of beautiful gems hidden in idyllic spots. Go for a canoeing trip out into Bo Tho, which houses a number of lagoons and caves. You will be amazed at the numbers of unpolluted caves that greet you and beautiful mangroves, which hide an expanse of calm water beyond.

3. Great Food

Food glorious food! Thailand is known for offering a variety of delicious and exotic food – all at a very small price, especially if you come from the Western part of the world. Many tourists visit Thailand with one motivating factor – cheap, good food and Krabi has a weekend night market that offers just that.
They have many food stalls selling all kinds of snacks like friend ice-cream, deep-fried pineapples topped with chocolate or maple syrup, lovely crepes and so much more! If you are feeling adventurous, do not forget to try their fried crickets, grasshoppers and maggots!

4. Fantastic Beach

nike lunar glide 6 uk What other reasons would it be for you to visit Krabi if not for its beautiful, breath-taking beaches and sea? Krabi offers a great deal of exciting sea sports such as canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling and of course diving. The Andaman Sea is home to many exotic fishes and colorful, rich coral reefs that are untouched by man. The sea is crystal clear and very clean despite the number of tourists visiting it day after day. On top of that, you can also witness the magnificent Krabi sunset by the beach or beach bars with loved ones

5. Fairly Cheap

Because the Thai Baht is not very expensive, you will have the privilege to stretch your dollar in Krabi. Things that were once expensive in your hometown may not be so expensive anymore when you are there. Suddenly, taking taxis everywhere and drinking a cup of cappuccinos from your favorite café every single day did not burn a hole in your pockets.

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Bus tours on Memorial Day follow their usual schedules and depart from Las Vegas or Phoenix. If you start from Vegas, you have the most options since you can book tours from there to the West Rim or the South Rim. When you depart from Phoenix, you can only go to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Below is a quick look at the bus tour options available during the holiday weekend.

West Rim Tours From Las Vegas

mens nike air max 1 You can expect the bus ride from Las Vegas to the West Rim to last around 2.5 hours. When you get there, you have about three hours to explore the sights on the top of the rim. The West Rim is great because it is the only part of the canyon where helicopters fly below the rim, so you can descend to the bottom and catch a raft tour of the Colorado River. Your whole family will be thrilled with the experience, so you should upgrade your tour to include it if you can.

Another option you can add to your tour is a pass to the Skywalk. It is also called the Glass Bridge because it is transparent and you can walk on it 70 feet beyond the edge of the canyon. You can look straight down to the canyon floor nearly 4000 ft underneath you!

Vegas Bus Tours To The South Rim

The South Rim is also an excellent destination and that tour is very affordable at around $80. Be sure to understand your itinerary before buying your tickets so you don’t miss out on fun stops such as a photo op at the Hoover Dam.

The ride to the South Rim is much longer. The bus ride takes nearly 5 hours. The long ride is totally worth it. Many people consider the South Rim to be the official Grand Canyon and you will recognize many of the landmarks from pictures you have seen of the National Park.

Which Rim Is Best?

nike air max 90 The length of the trip may be a deciding factor. The trip to the West Rim takes about 12 hours in all and the trip to the South Rim takes around 15 hours. Plus, you have to think about what kind of experience you will enjoy the most. If you want excitement and adventure, you should go to the West Rim. If you just want to relax and marvel at nature’s beauty, then the South Rim is the best option.

South Rim Bus Tours From Phoenix

You can catch a South Rim bus tour from several starting points around Phoenix such as in Tempe, Scottsdale, and Mesa. It takes about four hours to make the bus ride from the Phoenix metro area to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view along the way is nothing short of spectacular. As you travel across the state, the scenery changes from desert to forest. A lot of the bus tours from Arizona stop in Sedona, which is an area noted for its beautiful red sandstone buttes. You are also treated to a view of the San Francisco Peaks, which are beautiful mountains and the tallest peaks in the state.