consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Is the Coronavirus a Bridge To Higher Consciousness?

All concerns about Earth 's environment , 5G , and other Earth issues have been pushed aside , as news about the Coronavirus has taken a front row seat– across all media , including spiritual sites .
Among those following traditional media 's perspective , the virus is unstoppable and something to fear .
But all spiritual perspectives–and there are many–know that there is nothing to fear because the presence of this virus is an opportunity for us to step outside of old paradigm fear into trust .
What we need to remember , now more than ever , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use our discernment about where and how to carefully interact with others , as the virus moves from country to country .
But aside from that obvious reminder , the larger thing we need to remember is that we are powerful light beings , whose positive thoughts of trust and gratitude change the energy all around us , protecting us and others .
There are so many political theories about the hidden agenda of this virus .
Most who are reading this article understand that it is not a simply pandemic that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a few other things to consider as we step more fully into necessary changes brought about by the presence of the virus .
Be aware , pay attention , and then respond from your heart with your own voice and your own power , rather than reacting to what is happening or what the government is telling you .
There are many things we can do to change the way our world works , and they all begin with awareness , trust , gratitude , cooperation , love , and the higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The compulsory quarantines forces people to use Internet and cell phones for banking , paying for electricity , and necessary services .
This action promotes possible further implementation of 5G , under the erroneous assumption that it will provide more necessary connections under adverse conditions .
Consider that the adverse conditions may be serving to bring about more acceptance of 5G–or at least less resistance– as people turn their focus to other concerns .
Remember that the implementation of 5G is a larger threat to humanity–and all life–than any virus , and continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optics are still a viable option for our Internet needs .
2 ) We are all under the control of the international banks , which influence our monetary well-being–until we decide to wake up and share everything we have with everyone in true abundance .
When we do that , there is enough for all .
3 ) The most contagious part of any virus , and particularly a pandemic , is fear .
It is our job to continually return to our hearts in gratitude that we have the opportunity to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not .
Share your courage and your optimism with all .
4 ) Because most reading this article are aware and awake , we see behind the curtain .
There is a reason that governments are preventing us from gathering together in large numbers–a fear on their part that there will be a contagion of hope , love , trust , and truth that spreads as we gather together .
Keep spreading those energies .
They are powerful !
Is our experience with the Coronavirus a new step for humanity to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner basis , for inner growth and inner light ?
In answer to that question , Laarkmaa shared the Pleiadian perspective : You are living in a planet of duality .
Those who chose to remain on the wheel of karma and are responding to fear in the old paradigm will not see what you have just described as an opportunity .
To them it will be seen as a threat .
Because you have a dualistic experience at this time as you begin to separate your path of choice from the path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with the higher vibration and maintain a higher perspective will indeed recognize this virus as a doorway of opportunity .
This is an opportunity to step outside of your fear and to learn to be objective rather than fearful .
Those of you who maintain this higher perspective will respond objectively to what is happening rather than reacting in fear .
It is an opportunity for you to learn how to keep out of harm 's way by simply refusing to be harmed !
Yes , indeed , the virus can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who are looking at it from this perspective .
We do not recommend that you simply say , “ I ca n't be harmed ; it is never going to touch me , ” and then walk into the middle of an infected area or a crowd that could be contaminated .
That would be equivalent to saying a prayer over a spoonful of sugar because you believe it wo n't hurt you if you pray over it .
Both of those examples are ideas held in the mind , but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not remotely connected to the truth or reality .
A simple affirmation is never enough .
You do live in the third dimension and must pay attention to real third dimensional challenges , taking positive action as well as using positive thoughts .
Use your objective discernment and decide where it is appropriate for you to be and what you need to do in the changing circumstances .
Keep fear out of your discernment .
Instead , trust that you will be ok and then make discerning , objective choices .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust with your objective choices .
You will be OK if you do not focus on fear but instead use your energy to prepare yourself for whatever is happening .
As those of you reading this have already made your choice to ascend with the Earth , it is always a good idea to choose the higher perspective of whatever experience you are having .
To descend into the lower perspective takes you back into the energies of the Collective , which do not belong to higher vibrational states .
There is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doorway of fear and reaction again .
Our colleague Lee Harris has produced a wonderfully uplifting YouTube you may wish to watch .
He covers most of the points that Laarkmaa also made in last Sunday 's Live Call .
Here 's the link : Remember that Laarkmaa always tells us that what we helps to create our reality .
We have the power to be objective and respond to what we hear , or simply believe everything we are told is true .
We are receiving a tremendous amount of emails , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you wish a larger perspective of Coronavirus and the world , please join Laarkmaa 's Live Calls where you can ask your questions ; the next one is scheduled for April 5th , and there are recordings of previous Live Calls here :

By Pia Orleane, Ph.D. & Cullen Baird Smith
All concerns about Earth's environment, 5G, and other Earth issues have been pushed aside, as news about the Coronavirus has taken a front row seat– across all media, including spiritual sites. Among those following traditional media's perspective, the virus is unstoppable and something to fear. But all spiritual perspectives–and there are many–know that there is nothing to fear because the presence of this virus is an opportunity for us to step outside of old paradigm fear into trust.
What we need to remember, now more than ever, is that we have the power within us to use our discernment about where and how to carefully interact with others, as the virus moves from country to country. But aside from that obvious reminder, the larger thing we need to remember is that we are powerful light beings, whose positive thoughts of trust and gratitude change the energy all around us, protecting us and others.
There are so many political theories about the hidden agenda of this virus. Most who are reading this article understand that it is not a simply pandemic that arose from natural causes. But here are a few other things to consider as we step more fully into necessary changes brought about by the presence of the virus. Be aware, pay attention, and then respond from your heart with your own voice and your own power, rather than reacting to what is happening or what the government is telling you. There are many things we can do to change the way our world works, and they all begin with awareness, trust, gratitude, cooperation, love, and the higher vibrational choices we make.
1) The compulsory quarantines forces people to use Internet and cell phones for banking, paying for electricity, and necessary services. This action promotes possible further implementation of 5G, under the erroneous assumption that it will provide more necessary connections under adverse conditions. Consider that the adverse conditions may be serving to bring about more acceptance of 5G–or at least less resistance– as people turn their focus to other concerns. Remember that the implementation of 5G is a larger threat to humanity–and all life–than any virus, and continue to speak out against it. Fiber optics are still a viable option for our Internet needs.
2) We are all under the control of the international banks, which influence our monetary well-being–until we decide to wake up and share everything we have with everyone in true abundance. When we do that, there is enough for all.
3) The most contagious part of any virus, and particularly a pandemic, is fear. It is our job to continually return to our hearts in gratitude that we have the opportunity to help others who are afraid, while we are not. Share your courage and your optimism with all.
4) Because most reading this article are aware and awake, we see behind the curtain. There is a reason that governments are preventing us from gathering together in large numbers–a fear on their part that there will be a contagion of hope, love, trust, and truth that spreads as we gather together. Keep spreading those energies. They are powerful!
In a recent International Live Call, a participant asked Laarkmaa this question:
Is our experience with the Coronavirus a new step for humanity to come back to our real selves on an inner basis, for inner growth and inner light?
In answer to that question, Laarkmaa shared the Pleiadian perspective:
You are living in a planet of duality. Those who chose to remain on the wheel of karma and are responding to fear in the old paradigm will not see what you have just described as an opportunity. To them it will be seen as a threat. Because you have a dualistic experience at this time as you begin to separate your path of choice from the path of the collective, those who are working with the higher vibration and maintain a higher perspective will indeed recognize this virus as a doorway of opportunity.
This is an opportunity to step outside of your fear and to learn to be objective rather than fearful. Those of you who maintain this higher perspective will respond objectively to what is happening rather than reacting in fear. It is an opportunity for you to learn how to keep out of harm's way by simply refusing to be harmed! Yes, indeed, the virus can be seen as a higher vibrational opportunity for those who are looking at it from this perspective.
We do not recommend that you simply say, “I can't be harmed; it is never going to touch me,” and then walk into the middle of an infected area or a crowd that could be contaminated. That would be equivalent to saying a prayer over a spoonful of sugar because you believe it won't hurt you if you pray over it. Both of those examples are ideas held in the mind, but they are mind ideas only, and they are not remotely connected to the truth or reality.
A simple affirmation is never enough. You do live in the third dimension and must pay attention to real third dimensional challenges, taking positive action as well as using positive thoughts. Use your objective discernment and decide where it is appropriate for you to be and what you need to do in the changing circumstances. Keep fear out of your discernment. Instead, trust that you will be ok and then make discerning, objective choices. You will be OK if you are combining trust with your objective choices. You will be OK if you do not focus on fear but instead use your energy to prepare yourself for whatever is happening.
As those of you reading this have already made your choice to ascend with the Earth, it is always a good idea to choose the higher perspective of whatever experience you are having. To descend into the lower perspective takes you back into the energies of the Collective, which do not belong to higher vibrational states. There is no reason for you to enter into that doorway of fear and reaction again.
Our colleague Lee Harris has produced a wonderfully uplifting YouTube you may wish to watch. He covers most of the points that Laarkmaa also made in last Sunday's Live Call. Here's the link:
https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/mid-march-2020-energy-update
Remember that Laarkmaa always tells us that what we believe helps to create our reality. We have the power to be objective and respond to what we hear, or simply believe everything we are told is true. We are receiving a tremendous amount of emails, asking our personal opinion of the virus. If you wish a larger perspective of Coronavirus and the world, please join Laarkmaa's Live Calls where you can ask your questions; the next one is scheduled for April 5th, and there are recordings of previous Live Calls here:
https://www.laarkmaa.com/2020-international-live-call
With love and light,
Pia and Cullen
Photo by Frans Van Heerden from Pexels


consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Things You Should Never Do Right After Eating

It is a renowned saying that “ You are what you eat ” .
Today , that definition has been tweaked a little – “ You are what you digest ” .
The digestion plays a very significant role in deciding how the body functions .
The modern lifestyle habits have led to serious deterioration of the human body .
One of the most important questions in deciding the overall health is what you do right after eating ?
The encourages avoiding the following activities right after a meal : If you are planning to hit the bed right after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you more pain than you would have imagined .
The digestion process is a very complex one and to sleep immediately after a meal disturbs the natural process .
The digestion process requires blood to flow from different parts of the body into the gut .
This is very much essential for better assimilation of nutrients .
However , taking a shower creates unwanted temperature difference and the blood is forced to move out of the gut and into the hands & legs , causing indigestion .
The research from numerous studies has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do , only one cigarette taken after a meal is enough to replicate .
The nicotine in a cigarette binds easily to oxygen after a meal and may cause lung cancer .
Fruits are very easy to digest .
They take very little time to travel through the gut and be completely digested .
However , when taken after a meal they bind themselves with the food ( which has a longer travel cycle in the gut ) and remain undigested causing improper bowel movements .
The health benefits of Tea and Coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into serious troubles if Tea or Coffee is consumed after you have eaten the food .
The ingredients present in them inhibit proper Iron absorption and may result in anemia , dizziness or loss of appetite .
It is advisable to wait at least 30-45 minutes before you brush after having that sumptuous meal .
If you brush immediately than it erodes the protective enamel on the teeth , a kind of corrosion like effect .
The digestive enzymes are released as soon as the food enters your stomach .
Going for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grave acid reflux situation .
After a meal , the maximum amounts of blood must be available in the gut rather than be in your walking legs .
Nobody can deny the great health benefits of drinking water .
On the flip side if lots of water is going down your throat just after you have finished eating than it muddles with bile and acids needed for complete digestion .
There is a reason you feel drowsy after eating .
The blood from most parts of the body , including the brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the digestion leaving the brain deprived of the oxygen and other nutrients .
This interferes with decision-making ability and may lead to accidents .
Surprisingly , working out right after your meal must be strictly avoided to stop interfering with the release of digestive enzymes ( Proteases , Amylases , Lipases , etc. )
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Working out requires a quick breakdown of food nutrients ( glucose , fats , etc . )
but after a meal the body is busy assimilating them and can ’ t provide them as desired , leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve 360-degree wellness it is advised to adopt a routine by shunning these habits right away .
If not adopted at the right time , these habits can even be life-threatening over long term .

It is a renowned saying that “You are what you eat”. Today, that definition has been tweaked a little – “You are what you digest”. The digestion plays a very significant role in deciding how the body functions. The modern lifestyle habits have led to serious deterioration of the human body. One of the most important questions in deciding the overall health is what you do right after eating?
The Michael Thurmond diet encourages avoiding the following activities right after a meal:
1. Sleeping
If you are planning to hit the bed right after the meal than probably this will give you more pain than you would have imagined. The digestion process is a very complex one and to sleep immediately after a meal disturbs the natural process.
2. Taking A Shower
The digestion process requires blood to flow from different parts of the body into the gut. This is very much essential for better assimilation of nutrients. However, taking a shower creates unwanted temperature difference and the blood is forced to move out of the gut and into the hands & legs, causing indigestion.
3. Smoking A Cigarette
The research from numerous studies has shown that what damage 10 cigarettes can do, only one cigarette taken after a meal is enough to replicate. The nicotine in a cigarette binds easily to oxygen after a meal and may cause lung cancer.
4. Eating Fruits
Fruits are very easy to digest. They take very little time to travel through the gut and be completely digested. However, when taken after a meal they bind themselves with the food (which has a longer travel cycle in the gut) and remain undigested causing improper bowel movements.
5. Drinking Tea or Coffee
The health benefits of Tea and Coffee are well known. These benefits turn into serious troubles if Tea or Coffee is consumed after you have eaten the food. The ingredients present in them inhibit proper Iron absorption and may result in anemia, dizziness or loss of appetite.
5. Brushing your Teeth
It is advisable to wait at least 30-45 minutes before you brush after having that sumptuous meal. If you brush immediately than it erodes the protective enamel on the teeth, a kind of corrosion like effect.
6. Go For A Walk
The digestive enzymes are released as soon as the food enters your stomach. Going for a walk quickly after a meal may cause a grave acid reflux situation. After a meal, the maximum amounts of blood must be available in the gut rather than be in your walking legs.
7. Drink Water
Nobody can deny the great health benefits of drinking water. On the flip side if lots of water is going down your throat just after you have finished eating than it muddles with bile and acids needed for complete digestion.
8. Driving
There is a reason you feel drowsy after eating. The blood from most parts of the body, including the brain, rushes into the gut to kickstart the digestion leaving the brain deprived of the oxygen and other nutrients. This interferes with decision-making ability and may lead to accidents.
9. Work out
Surprisingly, working out right after your meal must be strictly avoided to stop interfering with the release of digestive enzymes (Proteases, Amylases, Lipases, etc.). Working out requires a quick breakdown of food nutrients (glucose, fats, etc.) but after a meal the body is busy assimilating them and can’t provide them as desired, leading to fatigue, cramps, etc.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--How to Tap Into the Power of Positivity

How to Tap Into the Power of Positivity

As it appears , the human mind is not capable of not thinking , at least on the subconscious level .
Our mind is always occupied by thoughts , whether we want to or not , and they influence our every action .
When we were still children , our thoughts seemed to be purely positive .
Have you ever been around a 4-year old who doesn ’ t like a painting he or she drew ?
I haven ’ t .
Instead , I see glee , excitement , and pride in children ’ s eyes .
But as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our mind with doubts , fears and self-deprecating thoughts .
Just imagine then how much we limit ourselves in every aspect of our lives if we give negative thoughts too much power !
We ’ ll never go after that job we ’ ve always wanted because our nay-saying thoughts make us doubt our abilities .
We ’ ll never ask that person we like out on a date because we always think we ’ re not good enough .
We ’ ll never risk quitting our job in order to pursue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we can ’ t get over our mental barrier that insists we ’ re too weak , too unimportant and too dumb .
We ’ ll never lose those pounds that risk our health because we believe we ’ re not capable of pushing our limits .
And we ’ ll never be able to fully see our inner potential because we simply don ’ t dare to question the voices in our head… But enough is enough !
It ’ s time to stop these limiting beliefs and come to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excitement about life , work and ourselves .
So , how can we tap into the power of positivity ?
It ’ s not as hard as it may seem ; you just have to practice , practice , practice .
Here are 4 simple yet powerful ideas on how you can get started .
1 .
Learn to substitute every negative thought with a positive one .
Every time a negative thought crawls into your mind , replace it with a positive thought .
It ’ s just like someone writes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blackboard and then you get up , erase it and write something much more to your liking .
Just take a look at these 10 Positive Affirmations for Success that will Change your Life .
2 .
See the positive side of every situation , even when you are surrounded by pure negativity .
This one is a bit harder to put into practice , which does not mean it ’ s impossible .
You can find positivity in everything by mentally holding on to something positive , whether this is family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , someone ’ s sparkling eyes or whatever other glimmers of beauty .
If you seek it , you will find it .
3 .
At least once a day , take a moment and think of 5 things you are grateful for .
This will lighten your mood and give you some perspective of what really is important in life and how many blessings surround you already .
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By Anne-Sophie Reinhardt | Lifehack
As it appears, the human mind is not capable of not thinking, at least on the subconscious level. Our mind is always occupied by thoughts, whether we want to or not, and they influence our every action.
When we were still children, our thoughts seemed to be purely positive. Have you ever been around a 4-year old who doesn’t like a painting he or she drew? I haven’t. Instead, I see glee, excitement, and pride in children’s eyes. But as the years go by, we clutter our mind with doubts, fears and self-deprecating thoughts.
Just imagine then how much we limit ourselves in every aspect of our lives if we give negative thoughts too much power!
We’ll never go after that job we’ve always wanted because our nay-saying thoughts make us doubt our abilities.
We’ll never ask that person we like out on a date because we always think we’re not good enough.
We’ll never risk quitting our job in order to pursue the life and the work of our dreams because we can’t get over our mental barrier that insists we’re too weak, too unimportant and too dumb.
We’ll never lose those pounds that risk our health because we believe we’re not capable of pushing our limits.
And we’ll never be able to fully see our inner potential because we simply don’t dare to question the voices in our head…
But enough is enough! It’s time to stop these limiting beliefs and come to a place of sanity, love, and excitement about life, work and ourselves.
So, how can we tap into the power of positivity?
It’s not as hard as it may seem; you just have to practice, practice, practice. Here are 4 simple yet powerful ideas on how you can get started.
1. Learn to substitute every negative thought with a positive one.
Every time a negative thought crawls into your mind, replace it with a positive thought. It’s just like someone writes a phrase you don’t like on a blackboard and then you get up, erase it and write something much more to your liking.
Just take a look at these 10 Positive Affirmations for Success that will Change your Life.
2. See the positive side of every situation, even when you are surrounded by pure negativity.
This one is a bit harder to put into practice, which does not mean it’s impossible.
You can find positivity in everything by mentally holding on to something positive, whether this is family, friends, your faith, nature, someone’s sparkling eyes or whatever other glimmers of beauty.
If you seek it, you will find it.
3. At least once a day, take a moment and think of 5 things you are grateful for.
This will lighten your mood and give you some perspective of what really is important in life and how many blessings surround you already.
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--It’s Cheaper to Eat Healthy – Here Are 6 Ways You Can Do It

The U.S. and the world around are in the midst of an obesity epidemic that seems to have no end .
One reason we keep gaining weight is because we ’ re tempted to buy fast foods and ready-to-eat items that ease the work of preparation under the guise of being cheaper .
But are these quick-and-easy foods really cheaper ?
The Independent points out that , in the long run , cheap foods aren ’ t so inexpensive after all .
Pound for pound , penny for penny , when you measure quality and quantity , it actually costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to grab those to-go foods .
Here are six ways to eat healthy for less : 1 .
Don ’ t be fooled by expensive , premade “ superfoods ” — You can make your own smoothies and yogurts quite easily , and for far less cost , with fresh fruits , veggies and seeds .
2 .
Avoid processed foods — It ’ s true : As with many dishes , it ’ s cheaper to make your own pasta sauce than it is to buy the jar waiting for you at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ready-to-eat packs of meats , cheeses and crackers not only are less filling , but are far more expensive than putting together a healthy plate of similar , whole , organic foods .
3 .
Cook your own meals — Processed foods may be convenient , but they will not necessarily save you money — especially not if you count the cost of added health care expenses down the road when a poor diet starts catching up with you .
In terms of long-term disease-prevention , cooking from scratch using fresh unprocessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting and staying healthy .
Research also shows that home cooking tends to result in reduced calorie consumption .
People who ate the most home-cooked meals wound up consuming about 130 fewer calories daily , on average .
4 .
Shop the perimeters of the store — By doing this , you automatically avoid many of the processed foods that cost more in both money and health .
5 .
Cut back on protein and increase your veggie purchases — There 's no doubt that high-quality protein is an important part of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the truth is protein is one of the most expensive parts of most people 's diets .
For instance , price differences per serving for healthier versus less healthy foods are largest among meats/proteins .
As far as inexpensive , high-quality protein goes , organic free-range eggs are one of your best options , as is fish .
6 .
Choose healthy fats and avoid low-fat anything — Fats are an essential part of your diet , and if you choose the right ones they will help you feel fuller , longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created equal .
So , how do you know you 're eating healthy , high-quality fat ?
To begin with , avoid vegetable oils , which can decimate your health in more ways than one .
vegetable oils are bad for your brain health for a number of reasons , including the following : • They are loaded with damaged omega-6 fatty acids without protective antioxidants • They strip your liver of glutathione , which produces antioxidant enzymes , which further lowers your antioxidant defenses • Most vegetable oils are made with genetically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glyphosate .
As such , they 're typically far more contaminated with glyphosate than non-GE crops , and glyphosate has been shown to disrupt the tight junctions in your gut and increase penetration of foreign invaders , especially heated proteins , which can cause allergies .
On the other hand , your brain and cardiovascular system need healthy fats .
Good fats include olive oil , walnuts , seeds , fatty fish like anchovies and Alaskan salmon , coconut oil and avocados , to name a few .
And the good news is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keep you feeling fuller , longer .

Source: Mercola.com
The U.S. and the world around are in the midst of an obesity epidemic that seems to have no end. One reason we keep gaining weight is because we’re tempted to buy fast foods and ready-to-eat items that ease the work of preparation under the guise of being cheaper.
But are these quick-and-easy foods really cheaper? The Independent points out that, in the long run, cheap foods aren’t so inexpensive after all. Pound for pound, penny for penny, when you measure quality and quantity, it actually costs less to eat healthy than it does to grab those to-go foods. Here are six ways to eat healthy for less:
1. Don’t be fooled by expensive, premade “superfoods” — You can make your own smoothies and yogurts quite easily, and for far less cost, with fresh fruits, veggies and seeds.
2. Avoid processed foods — It’s true: As with many dishes, it’s cheaper to make your own pasta sauce than it is to buy the jar waiting for you at the store. Likewise, those handy, ready-to-eat packs of meats, cheeses and crackers not only are less filling, but are far more expensive than putting together a healthy plate of similar, whole, organic foods.
3. Cook your own meals — Processed foods may be convenient, but they will not necessarily save you money — especially not if you count the cost of added health care expenses down the road when a poor diet starts catching up with you.
In terms of long-term disease-prevention, cooking from scratch using fresh unprocessed ingredients is perhaps your best guarantee to getting and staying healthy. Research also shows that home cooking tends to result in reduced calorie consumption. People who ate the most home-cooked meals wound up consuming about 130 fewer calories daily, on average.
4. Shop the perimeters of the store — By doing this, you automatically avoid many of the processed foods that cost more in both money and health.
5. Cut back on protein and increase your veggie purchases — There's no doubt that high-quality protein is an important part of any diet, including an antiaging one, but the truth is protein is one of the most expensive parts of most people's diets.
For instance, price differences per serving for healthier versus less healthy foods are largest among meats/proteins. As far as inexpensive, high-quality protein goes, organic free-range eggs are one of your best options, as is fish.
6. Choose healthy fats and avoid low-fat anything — Fats are an essential part of your diet, and if you choose the right ones they will help you feel fuller, longer. However, not all fats are created equal. So, how do you know you're eating healthy, high-quality fat?
To begin with, avoid vegetable oils, which can decimate your health in more ways than one. vegetable oils are bad for your brain health for a number of reasons, including the following:
• They are loaded with damaged omega-6 fatty acids without protective antioxidants
• They strip your liver of glutathione, which produces antioxidant enzymes, which further lowers your antioxidant defenses
• Most vegetable oils are made with genetically engineered crops designed to resist herbicides like glyphosate. As such, they're typically far more contaminated with glyphosate than non-GE crops, and glyphosate has been shown to disrupt the tight junctions in your gut and increase penetration of foreign invaders, especially heated proteins, which can cause allergies.
On the other hand, your brain and cardiovascular system need healthy fats. Good fats include olive oil, walnuts, seeds, fatty fish like anchovies and Alaskan salmon, coconut oil and avocados, to name a few. And the good news is that healthy fats will fill you up and keep you feeling fuller, longer.
READ MORE GREAT ARTICLES AT MERCOLA.COM


consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--The Noticeable Need to be Needily Noticed

For the past 3 years , I 've had the pleasure of working out of my home .
The INFJ , empathic introvert in me loved being able to interact with people from the comfort of my PJs , and often timezones apart .
But after a while , I noticed boredom creeping in along with a pull for more actual human interaction .
Now , if you 're anything like me then you 've spent years of your life getting your self-worth from doing things for others , whether it felt good or not , whether our gut told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always said “ yeah , sure , of course , I can help ” , even when it drained you emotionally , mentally or financially .
In recent years , however ( and I know my period of reclusion contributed greatly ) , I began to realize that it does n't matter what you do or do n't do for others , if you do something with a resentful heart , people feel it .
So , nowadays I give only when I can , and I 've learned to accept that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time .
Perhaps the biggest aspect of this lesson is knowing that if one gives from an empty cup , it leaves you feeling , well…empty .
Yet when we begin to embrace that our own needs are just as valid and important as others , you also come to see that giving from a full cup ensures you are in the right place physically , emotionally , mentally and financially to give with an open heart and pure intent .
Why is it that so many of us absolutely must get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many people feel completely ugly until someone compliments them ?
And oftentimes we do n't even believe people when they actually do say something nice to us , whether about our appearance , ideas , or how you cook a steak .
I honestly feel that until one experiences the self-actualization that even if we were the only human alive on the planet , we would still have value and worth even though there 's no one around to let us know , remind us or reflect our own beauty back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's no going back .
You innately recall that this familiar yet foreign undertone of not being enough is a huge damn lie and that the incessant and quite noticeable need to be needily noticed so many of us grew up with is a false facade .
Once we can realize we are not what other 's think or believe , that we are not measured by the weight of outer opinions and judgments , we set ourselves free…literally .
As the legend , Bob Marley said it best… ” None but ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed our need to be noticed , we let go of the power it 's been given for so long .
Once we face our ignored needs , we 'll notice the opportunities we 've blocked showing up as when we are looking through the lens of insecurities , the world seems rather unsafe .
It 's our own will to expand and grow and come into self-reflection that shows us who we really are .
So stop and notice , and then never forget .
You are needed simply by being here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master , heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness .
She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality .
Connect with Tamara by visiting or go to Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday .
This article was originally created and published by Conscious Life News and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Tamara Rant and ConsciousLifeNews.com .
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For the past 3 years, I've had the pleasure of working out of my home. The INFJ, empathic introvert in me loved being able to interact with people from the comfort of my PJs, and often timezones apart. But after a while, I noticed boredom creeping in along with a pull for more actual human interaction.
Now, if you're anything like me then you've spent years of your life getting your self-worth from doing things for others, whether it felt good or not, whether our gut told us “no”, our mouth always said “yeah, sure, of course, I can help”, even when it drained you emotionally, mentally or financially.
In recent years, however (and I know my period of reclusion contributed greatly), I began to realize that it doesn't matter what you do or don't do for others, if you do something with a resentful heart, people feel it. So, nowadays I give only when I can, and I've learned to accept that's enough and that guilt is a waste of time.
Perhaps the biggest aspect of this lesson is knowing that if one gives from an empty cup, it leaves you feeling, well…empty. Yet when we begin to embrace that our own needs are just as valid and important as others, you also come to see that giving from a full cup ensures you are in the right place physically, emotionally, mentally and financially to give with an open heart and pure intent.
Why is it that so many of us absolutely must get our fill from others? Why do so many people feel completely ugly until someone compliments them? And oftentimes we don't even believe people when they actually do say something nice to us, whether about our appearance, ideas, or how you cook a steak.
I honestly feel that until one experiences the self-actualization that even if we were the only human alive on the planet, we would still have value and worth even though there's no one around to let us know, remind us or reflect our own beauty back to us.
But once it happens there's no going back. You innately recall that this familiar yet foreign undertone of not being enough is a huge damn lie and that the incessant and quite noticeable need to be needily noticed so many of us grew up with is a false facade.
Once we can realize we are not what other's think or believe, that we are not measured by the weight of outer opinions and judgments, we set ourselves free…literally. As the legend, Bob Marley said it best…”None but ourselves can free our minds.”
Once we noticed our need to be noticed, we let go of the power it's been given for so long. Once we face our ignored needs, we'll notice the opportunities we've blocked showing up as when we are looking through the lens of insecurities, the world seems rather unsafe. It's our own will to expand and grow and come into self-reflection that shows us who we really are.
So stop and notice, and then never forget. You are needed simply by being here. And that will always be enough…
Tamara Rant is a Co-Editor/Writer for CLN as well as a Licensed Reiki Master, heart-centered Graphic Designer and a progressive voice in social media activism & awareness. She is an avid lover of all things Quantum Physics and Spirituality. Connect with Tamara by visiting Prana Paws/Healing Hearts Reiki or go to RantDesignMedia.com
Tamara posts new original articles to CLN every Saturday.
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This article was originally created and published by Conscious Life News and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Tamara Rant and ConsciousLifeNews.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio, and this Copyright/Creative Commons statement.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--3 Investments To Increase Business Productivity

No matter what kind of business you run , increasing your productivity is the key to increasing your profits .
Whether you manage a shopping center or run a boutique recruitment agency , continuously finding ways to streamline your operations and increase productivity should be at the top of your list of priorities .
So with that in mind , let ’ s take a look at three areas you can focus on to increase business productivity and boost your profits this year .
Cloud computing is one of those things that everyone has heard of , but very few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us know that the cloud allows us to store some photos and documents online , there are countless other benefits to cloud computing that could help to streamline your operations in a myriad of ways .
First of all , cloud computing allows you and your staff to access files , software , and information from any location with WiFi .
This opens up a world of opportunity to work from home or allow staff to work on the road .
This can save time and allow staff to continue working whilst traveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also help you offer flexible working options to keep staff happy and motivated .
Cloud computing also offers other benefits such as real-time reporting and data recovery capabilities .
It also means that you outsource a lot of your IT capabilities and save time and money on software updates and virus protection .
It can also be scaled up or down depending on your business needs .
So many businesses underestimate the amount of time and money is wasted during cleaning procedures .
Whilst the importance of cleanliness varies from industry to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a certain standard of hygiene .
Cleaning is , therefore , an unavoidable but often time-consuming part of every business .
By investing in the right machines , however , you can streamline the cleaning process and maximize productivity .
For example , by investing in a , you will minimize the amount of time and effort it takes for your staff to clean your floor every day and free them up to do other tasks that directly contribute towards your productivity and profits .
Investing in the right cleaning machinery will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So in short , you ’ ll reach a higher standard of cleanliness in a fraction of the time thus minimizing cost and maximizing productivity .
Whilst staff turnover is a very common thing in today ’ s business climate , it ’ s still important to focus on their long term development and education .
Investing in your staff by providing the training and knowledge they need to progress in their careers will boost overall productivity and help you grow your business .
In a climate where workers are inclined to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structure where they can feel satisfied and challenged for the long term will allow you to retain staff and keep vital talent in-house .
Keeping staff long term will help minimize the amount of time it takes to onboard new workers and ensuring that all staff is constantly receiving the best training and education will help make sure that they work as effectively and efficiently as possible .
All of this results in higher productivity , higher quality work and business growth .
Increasing your company ’ s productivity is essential if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s market .
Finding ways to streamline operations and boost productivity is therefore key .
Whether it is time , money , effort or all of the above , all of these ideas will require a little bit of investment in the short term but the long term benefits will far outweigh any initial cost .

By Laura Graham
No matter what kind of business you run, increasing your productivity is the key to increasing your profits. Whether you manage a shopping center or run a boutique recruitment agency, continuously finding ways to streamline your operations and increase productivity should be at the top of your list of priorities. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at three areas you can focus on to increase business productivity and boost your profits this year.
1) Cloud computing
Cloud computing is one of those things that everyone has heard of, but very few people really understand. Whilst many of us know that the cloud allows us to store some photos and documents online, there are countless other benefits to cloud computing that could help to streamline your operations in a myriad of ways.
First of all, cloud computing allows you and your staff to access files, software, and information from any location with WiFi. This opens up a world of opportunity to work from home or allow staff to work on the road. This can save time and allow staff to continue working whilst traveling to meetings for example. And it can also help you offer flexible working options to keep staff happy and motivated.
Cloud computing also offers other benefits such as real-time reporting and data recovery capabilities. It also means that you outsource a lot of your IT capabilities and save time and money on software updates and virus protection. It can also be scaled up or down depending on your business needs.
2) Cleaning machines
So many businesses underestimate the amount of time and money is wasted during cleaning procedures. Whilst the importance of cleanliness varies from industry to industry, every single business must maintain a certain standard of hygiene. Cleaning is, therefore, an unavoidable but often time-consuming part of every business.
By investing in the right machines, however, you can streamline the cleaning process and maximize productivity. For example, by investing in a floor scrubber, you will minimize the amount of time and effort it takes for your staff to clean your floor every day and free them up to do other tasks that directly contribute towards your productivity and profits.
Investing in the right cleaning machinery will also improve the quality of the cleaning. So in short, you’ll reach a higher standard of cleanliness in a fraction of the time thus minimizing cost and maximizing productivity.
3) Employee development & education
Whilst staff turnover is a very common thing in today’s business climate, it’s still important to focus on their long term development and education. Investing in your staff by providing the training and knowledge they need to progress in their careers will boost overall productivity and help you grow your business. In a climate where workers are inclined to move from company to company, providing a structure where they can feel satisfied and challenged for the long term will allow you to retain staff and keep vital talent in-house.
Keeping staff long term will help minimize the amount of time it takes to onboard new workers and ensuring that all staff is constantly receiving the best training and education will help make sure that they work as effectively and efficiently as possible. All of this results in higher productivity, higher quality work and business growth.
Conclusion
Increasing your company’s productivity is essential if you want to remain competitive in today’s market. Finding ways to streamline operations and boost productivity is therefore key. Whether it is time, money, effort or all of the above, all of these ideas will require a little bit of investment in the short term but the long term benefits will far outweigh any initial cost.


consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus

At , our mission is to share scientific research that can help promote a happier , more compassionate society .
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak , we ’ re committed to bringing you stories , tips , and tools for these uncertain times in our global community .
We ’ ll continue to update this page with resources for individuals , families , and educators .
Here are our most recent articles related to COVID-19 : • How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During the Coronavirus Outbreak : Beyond good hygiene , follow these tips to help others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and communicate .
• How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family : Read three tips for how to cope if your kid ’ s school closes , from Christine Carter .
• How Can We Stop Prejudice in a Pandemic ?
: Learn from the 2014 ebola epidemic about what drives bias and how to fight it .
• Eight Acts of Goodness Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak : Remember the acts of goodness , kindness , and heroism taking place around the world .
• Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As about finding connection , positivity , and resilience in your life now .
Follow us on Facebook for updates .
• The Greater Good Science Center and Reimagine are partnering to present a Daily Dose of Togetherness every Monday , Wednesday , and Friday at noon through April 3 , 2020 .
We invite you , for free , to join these special 50-minute virtual experiments where we ’ ll come together online and in the community to enhance our collective well-being .
Find out how to register in advance and keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources below ( click to jump to a section ) : Resources for stress and anxiety Resources for fostering connection Well-being resources for parents Well-being resources for educators Other coronavirus well-being resource • Gaining Perspective on Negative Events ( practice ) : Take a step back and analyze your feelings without ruminating .
• Mindful Breathing ( practice ) : A way to build resilience to stress , anxiety , and anger .
• Expressive Writing ( practice ) : A simple , effective way to work through an emotional challenge .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connection ( article ) : Learn why fight-or-flight isn ’ t our only built-in response to stress , and how we can find reserves of strength and kindness in crisis , from Kelly McGonigal .
• Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience ( article ) : Learn about 12 different exercises you can do when facing difficulty .
• Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety ( article ) : Some people are more anxious than others during these times .
Find out different ways you can support loved ones who are struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ podcast ) : Author Raina Telgemeier works on getting out of her head when the nerves hit .
• How to Find Your Silver Linings ( podcast ) : Poet and “ recovering pessimist ” Maggie Smith practices not fixating on what ’ s going wrong .
• Do You Know How to Eat a Raisin ?
( podcast ) : When life seems nothing but chaos , slowing down can be powerful .
Luke Burbank tries a unique meditation practice with a single raisin .
• How to Connect with Your Body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check in with our physical selves can bring a sense of calm , as actor Daniel Wu discovers .
• Active Listening ( practice ) : Connect with a partner through empathy and understanding .
• Compassion Meditation ( practice ) : Strengthen feelings of concern for the suffering of others .
• 36 Questions for Increasing Closeness ( practice ) : To feel more connected , skip the small talk and ask these questions instead .
• Just One Thing : Relax Needless Fear Around Others ( article ) : Fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other .
Follow Rick Hanson ’ s advice to stop seeing other people as threats .
• Who Is Your Rock ?
and Is There Someone You Need to Thank ?
( podcasts ) : As we help each other through these troubled times , what if we took the time to express more gratitude ?
Parkland survivor Kai Koerber and author Yuyi Morales share their experiences writing gratitude letters .
Discover science-backed practices for more resilience , connection , and well-being , with step-by-step instructions on how to implement them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can put into practice today .
In each episode , a guest tries a specific practice for well-being or connection and shares their experience .
The Science of Happiness course While you ’ re home , try our online , self-paced course , offering skills to boost resilience and well-being in your life .
Results from tens of thousands of our students show that it helps them reduce stress and feel more connected to others .
Made in collaboration with Holstee , this toolkit includes 30 science-based practices for a meaningful life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Resilience as a Parent : Take these steps to feel less overwhelmed .
• Why Parents Need a Little Self-Compassion : Here are three practices to bring a little mindfulness and calm to your busy day .
• Emotion Coaching : One of the Most Important Parenting Practices in the History of the Universe : Here are ways to help kids navigate challenging emotions now and in the future .
• How to Survive Your Toddler ’ s Epic Tantrum : Rest assured , you can learn not to lose it during your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent meltdowns in the future ) .
• How to Decipher the Emotions Behind Your Child ’ s Behaviors : Being open to your child ’ s thoughts and feelings can help with the trickiest parenting struggles .
• A Loving Space for Kids ’ Emotions : Show love to your children by helping them process emotions .
• Pleasant Events Calendar for Kids : Help children cultivate self-compassion by planning enjoyable activities .
• Reminders of Connectedness : A subtle way to induce kindness , particularly in kids .
• Superhero Motivation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to encourage children to persevere through difficulty .
• Body Scan Meditation : Feeling tense ?
Feel your body relax as you try this practice .
• How to Help Your Child ’ s Compassion Grow : Parents can encourage their kids to practice kindness and caring toward themselves and others .
• How to Help Your Kids Feel Loved : Loving bonds between parents and kids can help kids grow into compassionate adults .
• Train Your Brain to Be Kinder : Boost your kindness by sending kind thoughts to someone you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get along with—with a little guidance from these students .
A free online resource for social-emotional learning practices you can weave into your new homeschooling plan .
• Addressing Students ’ Stress and Anxiety : How can we support our students in navigating stress and anxiety so that they can feel a greater sense of safety and well-being right now ?
Here is a set of practices you can share with students at the college , secondary , or elementary level .
• Stress Management for Educators : Try some or all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of well-being and resilience yourself .
Activities and resources for learning from home • Discover Your Purpose : Eight Practices for Middle School , High School , and College Students : Share these practices with the bored and restless teens in your life .
Research tells us that young people with a strong sense of purpose are happier , healthier , more motivated , and more resilient .
• Practices for “ Honoring our Community and World ” for both elementary and secondary students .
• SEL Kernels : A set of specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EASEL Lab that are commonly used to support the growth and development of social and emotional skills and competencies .
• Being Resilient During Coronavirus , from Dr. Rick Hanson : Learn tips for feeling safe in a time of fear and threat with this video , meditation , and podcast .
• Coronavirus Sanity Guide from Ten-Percent Happier : Get live weekday talks with meditation teachers , guided meditations , and lectures , many of which are specifically related to COVID-19 .
Health care workers also get free access to the Ten-Percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Behavioral Side of the Coronavirus from the : Read insights about the psychological and behavioral patterns underlying our response to COVID-19 .
• Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping with Coronavirus from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience : Follow this list of valuable tips from experts on resilience and emergency management .
• The Crisis Kit : 5 Tools for Helping Clients Through Turbulent Times from PositivePsychology.com : Mental health practitioners can use these five exercises to help clients find calm , a sense of control , and acceptance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Meditation & Support Groups from Mindful Leader : Thirty-minute sessions held Monday through Friday from March 23 to May 1 , including 15 minutes of silent meditation and 15 minutes of reflection and discussion .
• ArtsWave Edition of Mindful Music Moments , from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Opera : 10 weeks of daily doses of guided meditation set to music .
• Mindful Poetry Moments and the On Being Project : Participating schools , individuals and organizations will be offered recordings of poets reading their work .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and meaning-making questions like “ Does this poem encourage gratitude ?
How ?
” and “ What ’ s a line in this poem that brings a strong visual image to your mind ?
” • Kind World Explorers , from Camp Kindness Counts , a Greater Good Parenting grantee : A guidebook to support parents with distance learning that provides activities and example conversations that families can have to help foster communities of compassion .
• Resilient Parenting , from Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota , a Greater Good Parenting grantee : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be made available to any families in need of support .
It includes topics such as self-care , addressing trauma , how to have difficult conversations with children , and many other very pertinent topics for these times with a focus on character-building .
This tool is a partnership between a social worker/case manager and a family , via phone , tablet or laptop that allows for weekly reflection , sharing and support .
To receive it , email Heather.Kamia @ lssmn.org .
• Parents and COVID 19 : Helping Your Children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for talking with younger and older children about COVID-19 , as well as suggestions for parents .
• How to Talk to Children about Difficult News , from the American Psychological Association : Instead of shielding children from the difficult news around us , adults should talk to kids about what is happening .
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 , from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network : This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do to help their family cope .
• How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus , from PBS KIDS for Parents : Share age-appropriate information , provide reassurance , and what they can do to help during the COVID-19 pandemic .
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , from Healthy Children , American Academy of Pediatrics : Tips for parents about what they need to know about COVID-19 .
• Ten Strategies for Educators ’ Well-Being , from Sea Change Mentoring : A handbook for schools during the COVID-19 outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Outbreak , from Facing History and Ourselves : Find readings and videos that you can use with your students , even while teaching online .
Facing History and Ourselves will also be holding webinars on March 18 , 25 , and 26 focused on digital learning .
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By Greater Good | Greater Good Magazine
At Greater Good, our mission is to share scientific research that can help promote a happier, more compassionate society. With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we’re committed to bringing you stories, tips, and tools for these uncertain times in our global community.
We’ll continue to update this page with resources for individuals, families, and educators. Here are our most recent articles related to COVID-19:
Connect with us live
Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays on Facebook Live for teachings and Q&As about finding connection, positivity, and resilience in your life now. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
The Greater Good Science Center and Reimagine are partnering to present a Daily Dose of Togetherness every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon through April 3, 2020. We invite you, for free, to join these special 50-minute virtual experiments where we’ll come together online and in the community to enhance our collective well-being. Find out how to register in advance and keep up with the calendar here.
Other resources below (click to jump to a section):
Resources for stress and anxiety
Resources for fostering connection
Well-being resources for parents
Well-being resources for educators
Other coronavirus well-being resource
Resources for stress and anxiety
Resources for fostering connection
Discover science-backed practices for more resilience, connection, and well-being, with step-by-step instructions on how to implement them in your life.
Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. In each episode, a guest tries a specific practice for well-being or connection and shares their experience.
While you’re home, try our online, self-paced course, offering skills to boost resilience and well-being in your life. Results from tens of thousands of our students show that it helps them reduce stress and feel more connected to others.
Made in collaboration with Holstee, this toolkit includes 30 science-based practices for a meaningful life.
Well-being resources for parents
Articles for resilience
Practices for parents and kids
Videos for parents and kids
How to Help Your Child’s Compassion Grow: Parents can encourage their kids to practice kindness and caring toward themselves and others.
Parents can encourage their kids to practice kindness and caring toward themselves and others. How to Help Your Kids Feel Loved: Loving bonds between parents and kids can help kids grow into compassionate adults.
Loving bonds between parents and kids can help kids grow into compassionate adults. Train Your Brain to Be Kinder: Boost your kindness by sending kind thoughts to someone you love—and to someone you don’t get along with—with a little guidance from these students.
A free online resource for social-emotional learning practices you can weave into your new homeschooling plan.
Well-being resources for educators
Activities and practices for mental health
Addressing Students’ Stress and Anxiety: How can we support our students in navigating stress and anxiety so that they can feel a greater sense of safety and well-being right now? Here is a set of practices you can share with students at the college, secondary, or elementary level.
How can we support our students in navigating stress and anxiety so that they can feel a greater sense of safety and well-being right now? Here is a set of practices you can share with students at the college, secondary, or elementary level. Stress Management for Educators: Try some or all of these practices to experience a greater sense of well-being and resilience yourself.
Activities and resources for learning from home
Discover Your Purpose: Eight Practices for Middle School, High School, and College Students: Share these practices with the bored and restless teens in your life. Research tells us that young people with a strong sense of purpose are happier, healthier, more motivated, and more resilient.
Share these practices with the bored and restless teens in your life. Research tells us that young people with a strong sense of purpose are happier, healthier, more motivated, and more resilient. Practices for “Honoring our Community and World” for both elementary and secondary students.
for both elementary and secondary students. SEL Kernels: A set of specific K-6 activities created by Harvard’s EASEL Lab that are commonly used to support the growth and development of social and emotional skills and competencies.
Other coronavirus well-being resources
For parents
Kind World Explorers, from Camp Kindness Counts, a Greater Good Parenting grantee: A guidebook to support parents with distance learning that provides activities and example conversations that families can have to help foster communities of compassion.
A guidebook to support parents with distance learning that provides activities and example conversations that families can have to help foster communities of compassion. Resilient Parenting, from Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, a Greater Good Parenting grantee: A digital, online parenting tool that can be made available to any families in need of support. It includes topics such as self-care, addressing trauma, how to have difficult conversations with children, and many other very pertinent topics for these times with a focus on character-building. This tool is a partnership between a social worker/case manager and a family, via phone, tablet or laptop that allows for weekly reflection, sharing and support. To receive it, email Heather.Kamia@lssmn.org.
A digital, online parenting tool that can be made available to any families in need of support. It includes topics such as self-care, addressing trauma, how to have difficult conversations with children, and many other very pertinent topics for these times with a focus on character-building. This tool is a partnership between a social worker/case manager and a family, via phone, tablet or laptop that allows for weekly reflection, sharing and support. To receive it, email Heather.Kamia@lssmn.org. Parents and COVID 19: Helping Your Children, from InfoAboutKids.Org: Here are suggestions for talking with younger and older children about COVID-19, as well as suggestions for parents.
Here are suggestions for talking with younger and older children about COVID-19, as well as suggestions for parents. How to Talk to Children about Difficult News, from the American Psychological Association: Instead of shielding children from the difficult news around us, adults should talk to kids about what is happening.
Instead of shielding children from the difficult news around us, adults should talk to kids about what is happening. Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019, from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope.
This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family— both physically and emotionally—and what they can do to help their family cope. How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus, from PBS KIDS for Parents: Share age-appropriate information, provide reassurance, and what they can do to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Share age-appropriate information, provide reassurance, and what they can do to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), from Healthy Children, American Academy of Pediatrics: Tips for parents about what they need to know about COVID-19.
For educators
Ten Strategies for Educators’ Well-Being, from Sea Change Mentoring: A handbook for schools during the COVID-19 outbreak.
A handbook for schools during the COVID-19 outbreak. Support for Teachers During the COVID-19 Outbreak, from Facing History and Ourselves: Find readings and videos that you can use with your students, even while teaching online. Facing History and Ourselves will also be holding webinars on March 18, 25, and 26 focused on digital learning.
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--Why This Fruit is Not Forbidden and the Mystery that Reveals Life for All

What if you discovered something , a piece of fruit that had all the nutrients needed to preserve life in body and mind .
This fruit , as you hold it in your hand , was available generously to every child , woman and man .
Wouldn ’ t you want to help others to have some ?
This fruit even though easily accessible , had been hidden and a mystery to behold .
It was accessible by faith and when consumed was soothing , sweet as nectar and satisfied as a great feast .
Does this fruit exist today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does and it is tangible and a mystery .
How may I have the faith to receive such a gift you may ask ?
Touch the Earth , look to the sky , feel the wind , hear the water and know the great Mother is with you at all times .
She offers this sweet fruit with great abundance and she withholds nothing from her children whom she cherishes .
The nurturing and strength she offers will carry you through the darkest night and vilest storm .
Her cloak will give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not seen will bring light to your eyes and an inner resolve that dissolves fear .
She will comfort you when your faith wanes and hold you all the same .
Judgement will never come from her .
She doesn ’ t prescribe how to know her , only to talk to her as if she was sitting beside you .
In your own way , your own time .
She is your Mother and she loves you unconditionally .
She has lived on through the mystery of beads for millenea .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ others Rosary beads .
Rosary beads have been carried on through the Catholic religion , however their origin is much older .
Rosary beads carry the feminine , the goddess , the great Mother .
How can a world only have a Father and no Mother ?
Does this parallel our natural world ?
As above , so below .
We are all enveloped in this beautiful cycle of life .
We are the creation and the creators .
We are the fathers , the sons , the mothers , the daughters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She loves us all ; no matter what , always , unconditionally .
If you ’ d like to know more and be enriched beyond belief , read or listen to The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn .
Clark ’ s present day visitations by Our Lady will encourage you and has come for such a day as this .
Below are some writings by Clark and Perdita and Our Lady .
Words of Our Lady , Mother Mary to Clark Strand You have long misunderstood the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that misunderstanding served you in certain ways .
Seeking My protection under the eaves of churches was your way of staying put .
Creating religious institutions in My name allowed you to build towers , build cities , build empires .
Going forward , you will not be able to build any of these things .
Nor do you have any need of them .
You must understand that you are clothed in My robe by virtue of having a body .
Nothing can alter that .
Nothing can destroy it .
Nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must not seek protection under the eaves of structures and institutions that , even now , are in the process of being destroyed or dismantled .
The robe of My protection is the Earth you stand upon .
What your feet touch is none other than the warm body of your Mother .
The Earth that rises to meet your footsteps , to support you and carry you forward on your way , is nothing but that mother possum ’ s back .
I will carry you where you must go .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that .
I will take you where you must go .
At birth the umbilical cord is cut and tied off and becomes the navel .
But that only happens in your world .
I don ’ t experience any such severing .
The cord that once connected you to your mother now connects you to the world , which is also your mother .
It is as if I have moved you from one hip to the other when you were born—same mother , different hip .
I am carrying you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Way of the Rose ( pp .
233-234 ) .
Random House Publishing Group .
Kindle Edition .
A Brief History of the Rosary ( from 40,000 BC to today ) 40,000–12,000 B.C.E.—Figurines of the Great Mother are fashioned from stone , bone , antler , or clay .
These are all small , portable , and meant to be held .
None of the prayers or mantras associated with these figurines have come down to us from the Upper Paleolithic , but it is almost certain that such devotional formulas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loosely speaking , these are the first “ rosaries.
” 12,000 B.C.E.–400 C.E.—Throughout Europe and the Mediterranean , rose garlands are offered to various Mother Goddesses—including Inanna , Isis , and Venus—as a seasonal devotional practice .
By the end of the Neolithic , most people are sedentary ( live in one place ) .
Larger statues of the Great Mother are installed in shrines or temples and it is to these that the people come with their floral crowns .
400–1,200 C.E.—As Mary gradually displaces the Mother Goddess across Europe , rose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Virgin instead .
The vast majority of people are illiterate and only superficially Christian in their beliefs , which are still tied to the festivals and folk traditions of the ancient world .
For these people , Mary is a Goddess who can grant prayers in her own right .
In her miracle stories God and Jesus rarely play a significant role .
1,200–1,400 C.E.—The rose garlands of the past gradually give way to the bead rosary , in which a flower is visualized for every Hail Mary uttered by the devotee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garland ” ) is then offered to a statue or icon of the Virgin , or to her visualized presence in the devotee ’ s imagination .
The rosary consists of 50 or 150 Hail Marys , uttered like a mantra .
There are , as yet , no other prayers or mysteries .
1,400–2,000 C.E.—The rosary gradually develops its modern form .
The Catholic Church sees itself as the author of the rosary ( which it believes originated in the Middle Ages ) and remains almost entirely ignorant of the rosary ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hail Marys ( Maters ) and Our Fathers ( Paters ) in a 10:1 ratio and , through its 15 Mysteries , offers a circular ecologically-based , sustainable alternative to the linear , end time scenario of the New Testament narrative , which ends in Apocalypse .
The rosary ends the the Coronation of Mary as “ Queen of Heaven and Earth , ” restoring that ancient title from her earlier incarnations as the Great Mother .
Preserved in the modern rosary are : ( 1 ) an ancient form of devotion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ( 2 ) a re-enactment of the Hieros Gamos ( the “ Sacred Marriage ” of a God and Goddess ) , and ( 3 ) the ancient “ Mystery Religions ” of the pagan world in which human beings and the natural world are not viewed as separate and reincarnation is the rule .
What is the Rosary ?
The rosary is one of a tiny handful of spiritual devotions left in the world that we can still turn to in order to get that connection back .
For the rosary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our Mother .
In the wave-like oscillation of Hail Marys and Our Fathers , the two basic prayers of the rosary , we find a reenactment of the dance of soil and sunlight that gives rise to—and sustains—all life on Earth .
Add the fifteen episodic “ mysteries ” of the rosary to those two prayers and you get the evolutionary storyline of the entire planet reduced to a narrative scale you can relate to and apply to your own experience of life .
Birth .
Death .
Resurrection .
It 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is .
In the rosary , the ratio of Maters to Paters is ten to one .
The Maters ( the Hail Marys ) function as both a mantra and a matrix .
They are the womb within which our spiritual awareness is conceived and nurtured , and from and into which that spiritual awareness is eventually “ born.
” As a prayer , the Hail Mary functions at a very deep , mostly unconscious level .
That is why we often have the feeling of “ dozing off ” during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to back and your breathing becomes more even and relaxed , and your heart-rate slows .
Its wisdom comes to us in much the same way that an infant takes in nutrients from its mother 's body , along with water , oxygen , and everything else it needs : through the umbilical cord.
” I , Julia , am praying the Rosary .
This is something I never expected to do .
The picture I included are the beads I made and am using just now .
I am not worried and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beads in prayer .
I do believe Clark and Perdita have been given a mission to encourage all of us via the Way of the Rose .
Join me , join us .
Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred .
She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life .
She goes by these names : wife , grandmother , mother , sister , aunt , niece , cousin , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three children , she also developed/ran cafes , and maintained various leadership roles within her community .
Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully .
Her passions are family , art creation , writing , and trail blazing .
She is happily married in Western North Carolina .

What if you discovered something, a piece of fruit that had all the nutrients needed to preserve life in body and mind. This fruit, as you hold it in your hand, was available generously to every child, woman and man. Wouldn’t you want to help others to have some?
This fruit even though easily accessible, had been hidden and a mystery to behold. It was accessible by faith and when consumed was soothing, sweet as nectar and satisfied as a great feast. Does this fruit exist today, you ask. Yes, it does and it is tangible and a mystery.
How may I have the faith to receive such a gift you may ask? Touch the Earth, look to the sky, feel the wind, hear the water and know the great Mother is with you at all times. She offers this sweet fruit with great abundance and she withholds nothing from her children whom she cherishes. The nurturing and strength she offers will carry you through the darkest night and vilest storm.
Her cloak will give you peace. Her presence, often felt and not seen will bring light to your eyes and an inner resolve that dissolves fear. She will comfort you when your faith wanes and hold you all the same. Judgement will never come from her. She doesn’t prescribe how to know her, only to talk to her as if she was sitting beside you. In your own way, your own time. She is your Mother and she loves you unconditionally.
She has lived on through the mystery of beads for millenea. Many cultures call them worry beads and others Rosary beads. Rosary beads have been carried on through the Catholic religion, however their origin is much older. Rosary beads carry the feminine, the goddess, the great Mother. How can a world only have a Father and no Mother? Does this parallel our natural world? As above, so below. We are all enveloped in this beautiful cycle of life. We are the creation and the creators. We are the fathers, the sons, the mothers, the daughters. We learn the way from our Mother. She loves us all; no matter what, always, unconditionally.
If you’d like to know more and be enriched beyond belief, read or listen to The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn. Clark’s present day visitations by Our Lady will encourage you and has come for such a day as this. Below are some writings by Clark and Perdita and Our Lady.
Words of Our Lady, Mother Mary to Clark Strand
You have long misunderstood the nature of our relationship. Granted, that misunderstanding served you in certain ways. Seeking My protection under the eaves of churches was your way of staying put. Creating religious institutions in My name allowed you to build towers, build cities, build empires. Going forward, you will not be able to build any of these things. Nor do you have any need of them. You must understand that you are clothed in My robe by virtue of having a body. Nothing can alter that. Nothing can destroy it. Nothing can take that away. So you must not seek protection under the eaves of structures and institutions that, even now, are in the process of being destroyed or dismantled. The robe of My protection is the Earth you stand upon. What your feet touch is none other than the warm body of your Mother. The Earth that rises to meet your footsteps, to support you and carry you forward on your way, is nothing but that mother possum’s back. I will carry you where you must go. There really isn’t any other readiness but that. I will take you where you must go. At birth the umbilical cord is cut and tied off and becomes the navel. But that only happens in your world. I don’t experience any such severing. The cord that once connected you to your mother now connects you to the world, which is also your mother. It is as if I have moved you from one hip to the other when you were born—same mother, different hip. I am carrying you just the same.
Strand, Clark. The Way of the Rose (pp. 233-234). Random House Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
A Brief History of the Rosary (from 40,000 BC to today)
Clark Strand
40,000–12,000 B.C.E.—Figurines of the Great Mother are fashioned from stone, bone, antler, or clay. These are all small, portable, and meant to be held. None of the prayers or mantras associated with these figurines have come down to us from the Upper Paleolithic, but it is almost certain that such devotional formulas existed. In terms of function, loosely speaking, these are the first “rosaries.”
12,000 B.C.E.–400 C.E.—Throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, rose garlands are offered to various Mother Goddesses—including Inanna, Isis, and Venus—as a seasonal devotional practice. By the end of the Neolithic, most people are sedentary (live in one place). Larger statues of the Great Mother are installed in shrines or temples and it is to these that the people come with their floral crowns.
400–1,200 C.E.—As Mary gradually displaces the Mother Goddess across Europe, rose garlands are used to crown statues of the Virgin instead. The vast majority of people are illiterate and only superficially Christian in their beliefs, which are still tied to the festivals and folk traditions of the ancient world. For these people, Mary is a Goddess who can grant prayers in her own right. In her miracle stories God and Jesus rarely play a significant role.
1,200–1,400 C.E.—The rose garlands of the past gradually give way to the bead rosary, in which a flower is visualized for every Hail Mary uttered by the devotee. The rosary (or “rose garland”) is then offered to a statue or icon of the Virgin, or to her visualized presence in the devotee’s imagination. The rosary consists of 50 or 150 Hail Marys, uttered like a mantra. There are, as yet, no other prayers or mysteries.
1,400–2,000 C.E.—The rosary gradually develops its modern form. The Catholic Church sees itself as the author of the rosary (which it believes originated in the Middle Ages) and remains almost entirely ignorant of the rosary’s evolutionary past.
Present—The rosary contains Hail Marys (Maters) and Our Fathers (Paters) in a 10:1 ratio and, through its 15 Mysteries, offers a circular ecologically-based, sustainable alternative to the linear, end time scenario of the New Testament narrative, which ends in Apocalypse. The rosary ends the the Coronation of Mary as “Queen of Heaven and Earth,” restoring that ancient title from her earlier incarnations as the Great Mother.
Preserved in the modern rosary are: (1) an ancient form of devotion to the Magna Mater of the Upper Paleolithic, (2) a re-enactment of the Hieros Gamos (the “Sacred Marriage” of a God and Goddess), and (3) the ancient “Mystery Religions” of the pagan world in which human beings and the natural world are not viewed as separate and reincarnation is the rule.
What is the Rosary?
Clark Strand/Perdita Finn
The rosary is one of a tiny handful of spiritual devotions left in the world that we can still turn to in order to get that connection back. For the rosary preserves both the Our Father AND the Our Mother. In the wave-like oscillation of Hail Marys and Our Fathers, the two basic prayers of the rosary, we find a reenactment of the dance of soil and sunlight that gives rise to—and sustains—all life on Earth. Add the fifteen episodic “mysteries” of the rosary to those two prayers and you get the evolutionary storyline of the entire planet reduced to a narrative scale you can relate to and apply to your own experience of life. Birth. Death. Resurrection. It's the oldest, wisest, most durable pattern there is.
In the rosary, the ratio of Maters to Paters is ten to one. The Maters (the Hail Marys) function as both a mantra and a matrix. They are the womb within which our spiritual awareness is conceived and nurtured, and from and into which that spiritual awareness is eventually “born.”
As a prayer, the Hail Mary functions at a very deep, mostly unconscious level. That is why we often have the feeling of “dozing off” during a decade. Recite ten Hail Marys back to back and your breathing becomes more even and relaxed, and your heart-rate slows. Its wisdom comes to us in much the same way that an infant takes in nutrients from its mother's body, along with water, oxygen, and everything else it needs: through the umbilical cord.”
I, Julia, am praying the Rosary. This is something I never expected to do. The picture I included are the beads I made and am using just now. I am not worried and that is not why I join with the beads in prayer. I do believe Clark and Perdita have been given a mission to encourage all of us via the Way of the Rose. Join me, join us.
Julia Parsell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor with an emphasis on the intersection of science and the sacred. She writes from experiences and transformative understandings that have led her to an authentic and peaceful life. She goes by these names: wife, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. As home educator of her three children, she also developed/ran cafes, and maintained various leadership roles within her community. Her greatest desire is to encourage others to live life fully. Her passions are family, art creation, writing, and trail blazing. She is happily married in Western North Carolina.


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consciouslifenews--2020-03-23--5 Ways To Never Miss An Assignment Again

As many college students will tell you , it is not uncommon for you to miss an assignment .
In fact , ‘ I missed an assignment in college ’ is quite a common phrase among many college students .
While it is easy to highlight this as an act of irresponsibility , it can usually be quite a challenge trying to juggle between school , coursework , games , and other commitments .
All that aside , though , missing a deadline is never a good enough or even acceptable excuse .
To help you avoid this common mistake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help in correctly managing this habit .
When school resumes , you need to take the first few days to collect all the relevant information about the schedules , routines , and engagements .
Carefully evaluate each of them , outlining all the critical occasions , exam dates , and project schedules , and list them on your planner .
Why ?
This allows you to monitor all due dates for your assignments , subsequently ensuring you never miss any .
Moreover , you can effectively plan for all upcoming assignments and come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a planner , you can easily make appropriate adjustments in case of a change in the assignment or exam due dates .
You can , therefore , be much better organized , adequately prepared , and ensure you complete all the assignments promptly .
Even with proper organization and religiously adhering to your planner schedule , things never always go as planned due to the Time Factor .
Yes , while it is possible to plan well and beat the deadlines , it gets much tougher when other activities come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlimited assignments , more and more lectures , challenging topics , not to mention part-time jobs .
For any student who is finding it hard to continually find time handling both school and personal commitments , hiring online professional writing services is the best solution .
Professional assignment writing companies have the resources and expertise to do your paper as per your instructions and within a given deadline .
Unlike before , getting assignment help online is now easier than ever .
All you have to do is , identify a suitable company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their services , make the payments , and have your assignment done .
However , ensure that you only go for the reputable and genuine companies as not all of them can deliver on their promise .
Every week , ensure that you create a schedule for all your assignments outlining when they are due and what they are about .
Ideally , this is an excellent initiative to ensure you are not rushing to turn in your paper a few hours before the deadline .
Considering that you have other commitments besides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and job commitments , you can quickly lose track of time .
However , by having and sticking to your assignment schedule , you can prepare , and accomplish your assignment obligations on time .
According to clinical psychologist , Steve Levinson , who is also a behavioral dynamics president , lateness is as a result of the absence of consequence .
As such , starting a routine where you punish yourself for missing out on assignment deadlines will help cultivate the art of timekeeping .
If you decide to follow this step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punishments you set .
However , the action should not be severe .
Finally , even after creating a planner and updating it accordingly , it is possible to misplace it .
This means losing track of all the important events and dates in it , which could contribute to potentially missing important assignment deadlines .
In such a case , having contact details of your instructor can come in handy since you can remain informed and also help you come up with an appropriate adjustment .
Having your instructor 's contacts for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant importance at a given moment .
You can also quickly get in touch with your lecturers for assistance on your assignments and answers for any questions you may have .
All you have to do is call and get the support you need .
Please keep all your contacts synched in one location where you can easily access them as well as keep tabs .
This will help you avoid any potential stress in the final hours .
By now , you already have an idea of five effective tactics you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat all your assignment deadlines .
For each one of us , time is undeniably the most critical asset .
To manage time effectively , you have to plan and avail the appropriate time to handle your needs .
However , to do this successfully , you must have proper scheduling and meticulous planning for all your coursework tasks and discipline .
Following these simple steps can ensure you are well prepared to handle all the personal duties , while still finding time to work on your assignments .
While it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will , however , help you relax and avoid stressing that is common with college life .
Jeff Blaylock is a renowned personal development coach and an accredited freelance author .
He is the holder of a Master ’ s degree in Psychology .
Besides authoring , Jeff is also involved in many motivational programs helping individuals cultivate their personality .

As many college students will tell you, it is not uncommon for you to miss an assignment. In fact, ‘I missed an assignment in college’ is quite a common phrase among many college students. While it is easy to highlight this as an act of irresponsibility, it can usually be quite a challenge trying to juggle between school, coursework, games, and other commitments.
All that aside, though, missing a deadline is never a good enough or even acceptable excuse. To help you avoid this common mistake, check out these five ways that help in correctly managing this habit.
1. Create a Personal Planner
When school resumes, you need to take the first few days to collect all the relevant information about the schedules, routines, and engagements. Carefully evaluate each of them, outlining all the critical occasions, exam dates, and project schedules, and list them on your planner. Why?
This allows you to monitor all due dates for your assignments, subsequently ensuring you never miss any. Moreover, you can effectively plan for all upcoming assignments and come up with an advance schedule.
Finally, with a planner, you can easily make appropriate adjustments in case of a change in the assignment or exam due dates. You can, therefore, be much better organized, adequately prepared, and ensure you complete all the assignments promptly.
2. Take advantage of professional online assignment assistance services
Even with proper organization and religiously adhering to your planner schedule, things never always go as planned due to the Time Factor.
Yes, while it is possible to plan well and beat the deadlines, it gets much tougher when other activities come into play in between the schedules such as unlimited assignments, more and more lectures, challenging topics, not to mention part-time jobs.
For any student who is finding it hard to continually find time handling both school and personal commitments, hiring online professional writing services is the best solution. Professional assignment writing companies have the resources and expertise to do your paper as per your instructions and within a given deadline.
Unlike before, getting assignment help online is now easier than ever. All you have to do is, identify a suitable company, visit their website, apply for their services, make the payments, and have your assignment done. However, ensure that you only go for the reputable and genuine companies as not all of them can deliver on their promise.
3. Create a distinct assignments program
Every week, ensure that you create a schedule for all your assignments outlining when they are due and what they are about. Ideally, this is an excellent initiative to ensure you are not rushing to turn in your paper a few hours before the deadline.
Considering that you have other commitments besides school course work, such as family and job commitments, you can quickly lose track of time. However, by having and sticking to your assignment schedule, you can prepare, and accomplish your assignment obligations on time.
4. Suffer the consequences
According to clinical psychologist, Steve Levinson, who is also a behavioral dynamics president, lateness is as a result of the absence of consequence. As such, starting a routine where you punish yourself for missing out on assignment deadlines will help cultivate the art of timekeeping.
If you decide to follow this step, you can get creative with the punishments you set. However, the action should not be severe.
5. Have your tutors’ contact details
Finally, even after creating a planner and updating it accordingly, it is possible to misplace it. This means losing track of all the important events and dates in it, which could contribute to potentially missing important assignment deadlines.
In such a case, having contact details of your instructor can come in handy since you can remain informed and also help you come up with an appropriate adjustment. Having your instructor's contacts for all of your classes can be of significant importance at a given moment.
You can also quickly get in touch with your lecturers for assistance on your assignments and answers for any questions you may have. All you have to do is call and get the support you need.
Please keep all your contacts synched in one location where you can easily access them as well as keep tabs. This will help you avoid any potential stress in the final hours.
Conclusion
By now, you already have an idea of five effective tactics you can use to ensure you keep track and beat all your assignment deadlines. For each one of us, time is undeniably the most critical asset.
To manage time effectively, you have to plan and avail the appropriate time to handle your needs. However, to do this successfully, you must have proper scheduling and meticulous planning for all your coursework tasks and discipline.
Following these simple steps can ensure you are well prepared to handle all the personal duties, while still finding time to work on your assignments. While it is not easy to pick a one-size for all, they will, however, help you relax and avoid stressing that is common with college life.
Author’s Bio
Jeff Blaylock is a renowned personal development coach and an accredited freelance author. He is the holder of a Master’s degree in Psychology. Besides authoring, Jeff is also involved in many motivational programs helping individuals cultivate their personality.