November 15, 2024

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Count It All Joy

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Jeannine N. Williams

Have you ever been told by your family, friends, religious folks, and people in the church, “to count it all joy” when you are in a midst of a major life storm? This phrase is biblical and it’s in the book of James 1:2-3. The King James version of the bible states, “my brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diver temptations. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
 

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The Pros and Cons of Cruising

Rina Risper08 mins

Cruising might not be for everyone, but it's an economic, efficient, and popular of mode of travel in Europe and beyond. 

 
Photo by Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe.

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Looking ahead to less-robust 2019

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
Thanksgiving week provided investors with a healthy reminder: When the bear reveals his teeth, the results can be nasty. 
 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Finding ways to work with ADHD

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: I have ADHD and find my workplace challenging. I've told my manager that I struggle with this issue, but he does not care. I cannot help that my brain wiring is different than my co-workers. How can I get my manager to give me latitude on my work?
 

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Interpersonal Edge: How women can tame the apology reflex at work

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: I'm a female senior IT professional, and the older I get, the more I notice how often I apologize during the day. I consider that I have good interpersonal skills, but I wonder if apologizing frequently is undermining my reputation. How and when do you recommend your clients apologize at work? Do you find women apologize more than men?

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Interpersonal Edge: Practice making the world you want at work

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: The older I get the less I like people. Integrity is missing and kindness is rare. Other than staying home with my dog, how do you look forward to a workplace where a whole lot of people simply suck? I'm not saying some people are not wonderful, but they seem to be the exception. 

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Interpersonal Edge: Fix this one flaw for success

Rina Risper07 mins

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
 
  Q. Is there one character flaw that is most harmful to a successful career? I’m starting 2018 really examining my strengths and weaknesses and am a huge fan of this column. I thought your experience would give you a good sense of what people do that most hurts their chances of success?

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: When is the best time to potty train?

Rina Risper07 mins

 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
   Every parent wants to know when their child will be ready to potty train. A study that was published in an issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology is one of the first to show that timing of potty training children seems to be more important than the technique. 

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The Bereaved Employee: Returning to Work

Rina Risper09 mins

Going back to work after a death in the family is difficult.  Getting back to normal will take time.Source: https://americanhospice.org/the-bereaved-employee-returning-to-work/

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