I was also given a Rider's Digest for blog material, also thank you, and this one is about simple ways to easily tackle those big or small life decisions.
#1. How to say "No!"
It is hard to tell someone no and much easier to agree to help out, but sometimes that isn't always what you really wanted to do. Here are some ways that are short and sweet to tell them no thanks.
> "No, but thank you for asking." This is a great one because you thank the person for thinking of you, but you just can't do it right now.
> "I'd love to, but I simply can't make that big of a commitment. Is there some other way I could help out?" This one is saying that you aren't available for the task being asked of you, but you are not completely blowing them off. I thought this one could be tricky because what if they ask something else of you and you can't do that either. Tread lightly.....
> "I'm not able to take that on right now."
> "No, but I bet so-and-so can help you with that." This one is just basically saying no and then adding a generous side of helpfulness. Hopefully the other person would love too, and you are not just trying to get back at them. HA
> "I'm really not okay with that." This one is if you are really trying to set the record straight and be froward. It is probably used more for reasoning in not supporting organizations or candidates.
#2. How to Write a Thank You Note
The thank you note is always a great way to show someone that you are thinking of them, and how appreciative you are for their gift, no matter how large or small it is. The note doesn't have to be long, three sentences is plenty but mention the gift, how much you enjoy it, and your appreciativeness for the sender's thoughtfulness. I always like to add something a little personal intertwined into it so that it isn't some generic thank you note that anybody could write, but it came from the heart. For me personally, I add an inside joke if applicable, it's fun and astute.
Write the note as soon as you get the present, this way they know that you got the gift and are enjoying it. Now you know my secrets.....
#3. How to Avoid Jet Lag....a more natural way to go
A. Eat- starches like pasta and rice (carbs) to help your body adjust more quickly to sudden jolts to circadian rhythms.
B. Drink- the air in the cabin tends to be bone dry which then causes dehydration. This is actually a really big contributor to jet lag. Pass up the caffeine and alcohol, and drink lots of water before, during, and after your flight.
C. Sleep- If you're flying at night, use earplugs and an eye mask, turn down the lights, cover up, and adjust the your air conditioning valve to cool setting. This tells your body that it is time to go to bed.
D. Switch your watch to local time before getting off the plane.
E. Resist the urge to nap- when you get to your location try to stay awake with every ounce of you. If you land in the morning, take a shower, eat some eggs, and head on your vacation way. It says to try to jog or swim later in the day which will help you fall asleep naturally, but probably in most circumstances this would be hard to do.
F. Stay up as late as you can. It would be great to try to stay up until the time you normally go to bed, or very close to it. Then sleep in as late as you can the next morning. By that night you should have been able to adjust and used to the new time zone.
Here are two links that are useful for children adjusting to jet lag:
>>Just the other day I was looking for a recipe in my Vegetarian Times and I saw a natural RX for jet lag. It is called Melatonin. A dose of this slumber-inducing hormone can help ward off the sleep disruption and fatigue caused by jet lag. Each night, melatonin is released by the brain's pineal gland and this chemical monitors the body's internal clock which can get all kinds of messed up when traveling across multiple time zones. It is suggested taking up to 1 milligram of melatonin before going to bed about two days before your flight, once you reach your destination, and also continue three days after you reach your destination. This is just a more natural drug that won't leave you feeling drowsy and crabby if that is what you are going for and if you think the above suggestions are probably BS. I have not tried this myself but I figured I would throw it out there in case anyone is curious, like Benjamin Button.
Flanagan out.
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