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  1. <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859390614117399134</id><updated>2024-03-13T07:22:03.410-07:00</updated><title type='text'>jjkuylk</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>akiuce</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00089746661265891330</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>4</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859390614117399134.post-3615335343165850878</id><published>2022-07-21T10:14:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-07-21T10:14:51.017-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Five Things To Expect From an Electric Car Charging Station</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; You&#39;ve heard the &quot;buzz,&quot; but what can you really expect from an electric car charging station? Are you are seriously considering making the switch to an electric vehicle, but aren&#39;t sure what to expect? How much time and money will it cost? Are there any other pieces of information that you need before you make the jump to an EV? These cars are wonderful alternatives to traditional gas-guzzlers, so take a look below for more information.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. You can find an electric car charging station using websites and apps. As alternatives to gasoline-fueled cars become increasingly popular, more and more stations are popping up around the country and around the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. There are three different types of cost plans for public stations: pay-as-you go, membership only, or free. Of course, these options are largely self-explanatory. If you travel often and to new locations, it might make sense to stock up on membership cards in order to be prepared for whatever you might find. However, some membership stations will allow you to pay per charge, though it will likely be more expensive. The free stations are often found on college campuses, though you may be required to pay a parking fee while you charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. A normal membership fee is about $20 per month, and there may or may not be an activation fee. These are becoming more common than pay-as-you-go stations, which can cost around $3.50 per hour. Again, free stations, where you only pay the parking fee, are also becoming more common.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. At a typical 120-volt electric car charging station, it takes about 10 hours to completely charge the battery of a hybrid and about 20 hours for a fully electric vehicle. Using a 240-volt station, it only takes about four hours for a hybrid and eight hours for an EV. Of course, if you don&#39;t let the battery run too low, you won&#39;t need to spend as much time at the station.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. When you purchase an EV, you also need to get an electric car charging station for your home. Fortunately, the prices have gone down considerably as they have become more common, and it is possible to purchase the highly efficient 240-volt charger for as little as $395 from some companies. These once cost well over $1000.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Old-fashioned gasoline engines are still considered the norm, so having more information means being able to make more informed decisions. An electric car charging station is still a strange idea for many people to wrap their heads around, but now that you have an idea of what to expect, it shouldn&#39;t be so scary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Charge stations are becoming very popular with console owners, before this generation of consoles, we rarely needed to have batteries on our controllers, and after all, they were plugged into the console and required no extra energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today things are different, since all controllers are wireless they need batteries. The Wii, to be specific use two AA batteries in order to be operative. However if you play a lot, you&#39;ll soon find that this replacing batteries becomes very annoying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Wii dual charge station is very practical because not only will you enjoy of a rechargeable battery unit, but will also have a nice holder for your controllers. The decks nowadays found in the market are very convenient and the design pretty much matches the design of the Wii.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since these are dual charge stations&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://xovacharging.com/&quot;&gt;http://xovacharging.com/&lt;/a&gt;, they will let you charge two controllers at the same time. You have to keep in mind that if two controllers are charging at the same time, then the time it will take to fully charge an empty battery will double. So, usually a single controller takes 1.5 hour to charge, well if you dock another one, it will take approximately 3 hours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wii dual charge stations are the most popular of Wii chargers, since usually people play in pairs. If you need to charge more controllers, you can either buy anther dual charging station, or even take advantage of the new quad charge station found in the market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are going to invest some money in a Wii accessory, I would recommend you to consider investing on a Wii dual charge station. When seeking one, be sure to see if it meets your requirements. Ask about the charging times of different brands and how much the battery usually lasts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A USB charging station is a convenient device which can benefit you at the office and at home. It is a high powered desktop device that will make your life easier in a digital world where you have multiple items that need charging at the same time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most people these days have a mobile phone, a tablet computer and maybe even other items that require charging via USB. In most instances a family of our can have up to eight devices that all require USB to charge, as you can imagine this results in a lot of USB adapters and wall plugs to keep everything fully charged and operating at all times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a USB charging station you have the ability to charge multiple devices simultaneously. They come with up to four USB ports, all ready to take on your device and charge it to full as and when needed. The station can be used to charge one single device or more devices, all at the same time and with complete convenience and ease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The main benefit of the USB charging station is that it is neat and compact. You can place it on your desk or on a table in the home and it can help hide unwelcome cables and a volume of wall adapters. When needed, you simply plug the device into the unit to enjoy a charging effect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another benefit you will find with these devices is that each of your products that require a USB to charge will have different amp requirements. The USB charging station should recognize what amps are required for each device and then allocate the correct amount to ensure the best charging experience at all times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Further it should provide you with the ability to save time and energy. With so many devices in the office or home relying on USB to charge, it&#39;s easy to lose cables or wall adapters, it can leave you frustrated and spending countless hours searching for cables. With the USB charging station, you can leave it on your desk as it looks neat and smart, it is always there when you need it, simply plug in and allow to charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is quick and easy to use. In addition to it being neat and tidy and giving you the ability to use it in the office or at home, you will find that the simplicity of using this device can save you time on a daily basis without having to read through detailed manuals or trying to find the right charger for the right product.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Always ensure when you purchase an item such as a USB charging station that you only purchase from a reputable supplier that provides quality products from top manufacturers. You need peace of mind when it comes to charging the items you rely on daily, you need to know that they will charge without any damage and to the highest standard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shop around for products and compare them against each other to find the ones that are going to meet your particular charging requirements. Whether you have one mobile phone or a number of devices, you need to know that the USB charging station you use is going to provide you with years of use, convenience and ease moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Focus on quality over price to ensure that you purchase the best of the best. High quality products should come with a good warranty to provide you with peace of mind and give you years of use and enjoyment in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/feeds/3615335343165850878/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2022/07/five-things-to-expect-from-electric-car.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/3615335343165850878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/3615335343165850878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2022/07/five-things-to-expect-from-electric-car.html' title='Five Things To Expect From an Electric Car Charging Station'/><author><name>akiuce</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00089746661265891330</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859390614117399134.post-789858369511099610</id><published>2022-03-29T04:26:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2022-03-29T04:26:37.117-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Mental Health Maintenance Is Made Simple</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;In a given year, 1 in 5 adults struggle with a mental health disorder in the United States. This corresponds to 43.8 million people or 18.5 percent of the total population. Nevertheless, millions of people are stigmatized, discriminated, and isolated by their families, friends, and even employers because of the widespread myths surrounding mental health. This can make it difficult for a person dealing with a mental illness to recover. It is therefore, indispensable to dispel such myths and provide help to those grappling with a mental health disorder as early diagnosis and intervention can help a person recover completely and lead a normal life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Read on to find out if certain things believed about mental health are myths or not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - Mental illnesses are rare.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Mental health conditions are more common than one can imagine. With 1 in 5 people being affected by it, 1 in 25 of those affected get a diagnosis of a serious mental disorder that impairs life function in a given year. It can affect anyone irrespective of one&#39;s gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, and/or income levels.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - A mental disorder is a consequence of poor parenting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Mental illnesses are not a result of poor child-care practices. It is a common affliction that affects 1 in 5 teens and young adults. Mental health is affected by genetics, environment factors, trauma, and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - People pretend to have a mental illness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - No one chooses to have a physical illness. Likewise, no one chooses to have illness like this. The causes behind this is extensively investigated and are genuine. Sometimes, the symptoms of a this might not be visible, however, that does not mean that someone&#39;s condition is not real.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - Mental health disorders are a result of personal weaknesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Just like any other major physical illness, mental health is also not a result of a person&#39;s character or personal weaknesses. It is caused by genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. A stressful marriage, job conditions, or strained relationships can make some people more susceptible to this. Biochemical processes, faulty circuits and the structure of the brain may also contribute. Long-term consumption of alcohol or drugs also leads to the development of mental illnesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - You are simply sad, not depressed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Depression is not something a person can just get rid of. People often tell the depressed one to cheer up or shake it off. However, it is not just the blues that can be willed away. It is a serious mental health disorder which necessitates medication and therapy for proper management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - Medications will help, you do not need therapy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - People with mental illnesses have different treatment requirements. They cannot be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. The treatment plan for mental disorders should be customized to suit a person&#39;s requirements and medical history. People usually benefit from a combination of medications, therapy, and self-care. One must talk to a mental health counselor to know about their options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - Individuals with mental disorders cannot handle school or work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - It could be challenging to handle stressful situations for all people, not just for those living with a mental illness. However, people with mental illnesses do have jobs, go to schools, and lead an active life in their communities. And if under treatment, they are usually seen to be doing well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - People with mental disorders are dangerous and violent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Research has shown that people diagnosed with a mental illness are subjected to violence and crime rather than being violent themselves. The onset of a mental illness is associated with a heightened risk of subjection to violent and non-violent crimes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - Only positive thoughts and prayer can heal a mental illness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - Prayer, positive thinking, and spirituality can be used as effective tools for recovery, however, these are not the only tools. Lifetime recovery can be ensured by integrating these tools with proper medication, therapy, and self-care. For this, one must talk to a licensed mental health therapist or seek treatment in a residential mental health treatment center, if the condition is severe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Myth - People with mental illnesses should be kept in institutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fact - People with severe mental illnesses or psychosis need to be institutionalized. The rest can stay in an inpatient mental health treatment center for the period of time of their treatment. With advancement in medical science, it is now possible for people to live with their families, secure a job, have a social life, and live a life well, while still being in treatment. A certified mental health therapist can diagnose the severity of the condition and help one ascertain their options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Your mental health is often drastically improved when you use the techniques Dr. Kuhn teaches in this article. When you are able to experience this improvement, your relationships blossom, career paths open, and people find you attractive and accessible. You deserve to have fun and joy in your life - and Cliff Kuhn, M.D. will help you do that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the classic Frank Capra film, It&#39;s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey&#39;s mental health is overwhelmed by the difficulties of his life and he wishes he&#39;d never been born. George&#39;s guardian angel grants his wish and takes him to a grim reality as it would&#39;ve been without him. George feels nothing when he reaches into his coat pocket to retrieve the flower his daughter, Zuzu, placed there - and that&#39;s when George knows that his wish has come true...he&#39;s never been born.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wishing she had never been born, Roberta became my patient, seeking desperately to improve her mental health. Like the fictional George Bailey character, Roberta&#39;s depression and anxiety had grown so strong as to threaten her ability to lead any semblance of a normal life. Fortunately for Roberta, she soon discovered exactly why the natural medicine of humor is one of the most powerful adjunctive treatments for improving mental health, because humor literally pours water on the fire of depression and anxiety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roberta is not alone. As many as 35% of all Americans suffer from depression and anxiety, the twins that make mental health elusive for millions. Your depression and anxiety is exacerbated by your seriousness - taking yourself too seriously. As we move into adulthood, we unfortunately buy into the notion that responsible and productive people must be &quot;serious.&quot; As we make the biggest mistake of our lives and relegate our humor nature and fun to recreational activities (if we experience fun at all), we doom ourselves to all the symptoms of the corresponding seriousness that fills the void - declining health, rising stress, increased pain, lessened energy, impaired creativity, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The good news for your mental health, however, is that we know how to shrink your deadly seriousness to practically nothing and reduce almost completely the sway it holds over your health, vitality, wellness, and zest. The natural medicine of humor is an incredibly powerful resource that you already possess; you&#39;ve only forgotten how to use it to maximum effectiveness. You will soon discover that, while not a panacea, the natural medicine of humor is a tremendous tonic for depression or anxiety and will also supercharge other treatments because it is an amazing adjunctive medicine too!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have distilled the natural medicine of humor, through my years of medical practice, into an amazing prescription I call The Fun Factor. Based on what I learned over twenty years ago from a terminally ill fifteen-year-old patient, I created a unique set of principles I call the Fun Commandments, then forged these Commandments into my Fun Factor prescription and have been prescribing The Fun Factor with great success for years. This report will show you how to use just three of my Fun Commandments to turn your mental health around, and gain new joy, pleasure, and appreciation from your life!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Improve Your Mental Health Using My Fun Factor Prescription&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step One: Always Go the Extra Smile&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first Fun Commandment I recommend for improved mental health is: Always Go the Extra Smile. This Commandment is doubly helpfully for depression and anxiety because not only does it provide measurable emotional and physical relief, but it also is completely under your control - regardless of your circumstances. Because smiling remains totally under your control, it can be your greatest resource for using humor&#39;s natural medicine to accelerate your mental health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smiling produces measurable physical benefits you can experience immediately: your stress decreases, your immunity improves, your pain and frustration tolerances increase, and your creativity soars. And guess what? You experience all these benefits even if your smile is &quot;fake.&quot; That&#39;s right...forcing a smile onto your face perks up your immune system and lightens your mood just as readily as a genuine smile. Fake a smile and you&#39;ll soon feel well enough to wear a real one!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is great news for your proactive stance on sustainable mental health. You have an amazing amount of pre-emptive control over your mood - you can, literally, choose more energy and happiness. The key for your use of this Fun Commandment in enhancing your mental health is to start practicing right now, so that smiling becomes an entrenched, habitual method of accessing the natural medicine of humor. If you wait to smile until your mental health has taken a turn for the worse, and depression or anxiety has taken hold of you, it will not be as effective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step Two: Act and Interact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Smiling leads us right into the second Fun Commandment you&#39;ll find instrumental in maintaining your mental health: Act and Interact. Humor&#39;s natural medicine works best when we are sharing ourselves and this Commandment will teach you how to capitalize on the control you&#39;ve taken over your physiology and mood by smiling. Acting and interacting is now easier for you to do because you&#39;re smiling more. Not only is your mood improved, but your smile is also a pleasant invitation to other people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My suggestion is that you solidify the power of this Commandment by setting a reasonable goal regarding the number of people you will interact with each day. These social interactions are great for your mental health, forcing you to exchange information and ideas with another person. Combined with your commitment to smiling, your interactions should be pleasant, because your heightened energy, lessened pain, and lowered stress levels are very attractive to others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond keeping you out of isolation, there is another reason why acting and interacting with the people you encounter fosters improved mental health. It allows you to avoid spiritual &quot;flat tires.&quot; Spiritual flat tires occur when you sidestep, or avoid, an interaction that is about to happen naturally - you duck into an office to avoid encountering someone in a hallway or you don&#39;t answer the phone because you don&#39;t want to talk to the person calling. This type of avoidance drains and deletes your reservoir of powerful natural energy and siphons your mental health reserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you ever noticed that it usually takes you twice as much mental and physical energy to avoid doing a job than you would have expended just doing it? It also takes twice the energy to avoid acting and interacting with the people who cross your path because you are, in effect, saying, &quot;I&#39;m going to correct the mistake that nature made by putting this person in my path and I&#39;m going to correct it by being mentally and spiritually negligent.&quot; Mental and spiritual negligence have the same effect as physical negligence (isn&#39;t it strange how you get tired if you don&#39;t exercise?). If your mental health can afford to allow this much energy to be drained, then you have a much bigger reservoir than I!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But spiritual flat tires do more than drain our energy, they are detrimental in at least two additional ways:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We miss out on an interaction with a teacher. If nature didn&#39;t have a lesson for you, that person you just avoided would not have been placed in your path. You say that the person you just avoided was a negative influence or would&#39;ve wasted your time? I know we have legitimate schedules to keep, but if I am avoiding people based on my prejudgment of them, I&#39;m cutting myself off from my greatest teachers - those very same people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all learn tolerance from the intolerant, patience from the impatient, temperance from the intemperate, gentleness from the ruffian, etc. I am supremely grateful for those teachers and the lessons they give me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We create a small, nagging spiritual void of dishonesty, the kind of dishonesty that keeps us from laying our heads down with complete peace of mind each night. Our spiritual flat tire is caused by the pothole our avoidance created; it is a natural consequence, or symptom, of our spiritual dishonesty. These consequences clutter our lives with mental and emotional baggage that further drains us of our energy and vitality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Step Three: Celebrate Everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The third Fun Commandment which will help you use the natural medicine of humor to charge up your mental health is: Celebrate Everything. Celebrating everything may sound like a monumental task to someone who&#39;s mental health isn&#39;t up to par, but you will find this part of my doctor&#39;s orders much easier to fulfill once you start practicing my first two Commandments. In fact, celebrating everything is more than a maintenance step providing sustainable mental health. It will also become your lifestyle, the more you practice it, because you will enjoy the results so much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do you celebrate everything and how will this keep your mental health on the upswing? The epitome of this Commandment is found in the old joke about the boy who wanted a pony for his birthday. Instead, he found a room full of manure waiting for him. But he dove right into the dung, gleefully exclaiming, &quot;With all this manure, there&#39;s got to be a pony in here somewhere!&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Laugh as we might, we&#39;re quick to remember that, as adults, we would never allow ourselves such &quot;naive&quot; enthusiasm. Why not? Do you realize what is behind such a &quot;grown up,&quot; &quot;mature&quot; decision? Your deadly seriousness (taking yourself too seriously) encourages the attitude that a mature adult should not let herself be so optimistic and thus mental health is jeopardized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We could do more than chuckle at this birthday boy&#39;s unabashed optimism - we should emulate it! When was the last time you encountered an unexpected pile of manure in your life? You had absolutely no control over the mess, right? But you had absolute control over your reaction to it and this is the key to using celebration to keep your mental health improved!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When you celebrate everything, the natural medicine of humor creates spiritual, emotional, and mental health like nothing you&#39;ve felt before. You will find that your fears become much less controlling when you are celebrating everything because it no longer matters so much how things turn out. In fact, you are literally ready for anything because you are prepared to find the blessing in whatever happens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My daughter-in-law, for example, broke her back last year&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mentalhealthwellnessnow.com/&quot;&gt;https://mentalhealthwellnessnow.com/&lt;/a&gt;. My son, who is often my model for the embodiment of my Fun Commandments, can tick off a laundry list of blessings his family has received as a direct result of his wife&#39;s &quot;tragedy.&quot; Not that his mental health hasn&#39;t been challenged, but faced with the choice of depression and anxiety over an event he couldn&#39;t control versus finding the blessings waiting for him, he has chosen the latter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The choice to celebrate everything is not a panacea; my son&#39;s choice did not change the reality of his wife&#39;s injury. What did change, however, was his ability to respond to the injury and, thus, keep his mental health on an even keel. Celebrating everything changes our lives because it allows us to positively control the only things we have control over - our actions, ideas, and attitudes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There you have it. Start by going the extra smile, use your newfound smiling energy and vitality to act and interact with people, and celebrate everything to maintain your positive momentum. Say good-bye to imprisonment from depression and anxiety and welcome to your new world of improved mental health!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start Using The Fun Factor to Improve Your Mental Health...Right Now&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are some simple, easy steps you can take right now to turbo-charge your mental health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to my Fun Times newsletter. The Fun Times is all about using your natural power of humor to increase the quality of your life - including your mental health. The Fun Times is 100% free, and is delivered instantly, every week, to your email inbox. If you sign up now, I&#39;ll also throw in a copy of my &quot;Stop Your Seriousness&quot; Ecourse and my book, Ten Ways You Can Be Happier...Right Now! which will show you how you can use my Fun Factor prescription in your life to increase your mental health!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out The Fun Factor. This prescription has changed so many lives for the better - it would be a shame if you passed it up. Check it out here if you&#39;re sick of wishing for mental health and want to finally achieve your greatest mental health!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My patient Roberta, by the way, learned to use these three Fun Commandments - and the rest of my Fun Factor prescription&amp;nbsp;. She has enjoyed the same job for three years now and was recently engaged to be married. Roberta occasionally has setbacks, as most people suffering from depression or anxiety do. But, her mental health has never been stronger as she continues to apply The Fun Factor to her life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In It&#39;s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey is so shocked by the grim vision of a world without him that he decides he wants to live again and begs to return. He knows he is back when he finds Zuzu&#39;s flower petals in his coat pocket again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let this article be like finding Zuzu&#39;s petals. Move forward today with a new, positive outlook on your improved mental health by using my Fun Factor prescription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/feeds/789858369511099610/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2022/03/mental-health-maintenance-is-made-simple.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/789858369511099610'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/789858369511099610'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2022/03/mental-health-maintenance-is-made-simple.html' title='Mental Health Maintenance Is Made Simple'/><author><name>akiuce</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00089746661265891330</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859390614117399134.post-9183451813027754401</id><published>2021-12-25T05:00:00.008-08:00</published><updated>2021-12-25T05:00:36.849-08:00</updated><title type='text'> Worried About Public Speaking? These Tips Can Help!</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Would you like to speak in public and feel more confident about it &lt;a href=&quot;https://brusselsmorning.com/&quot;&gt;https://brusselsmorning.com/&lt;/a&gt;? If you have dreamed about moving audiences through your powerful speeches, then you are not alone. This article will help you become the effective public speaker you&#39;ve always wanted to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While speaking in public, you cannot assume that people are going to understand what you are talking about. You need to work hard if you want their attention, and you need to work harder if you expect to keep it. You will need to use multiple tactics to keep their attention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do your best to memorize your speech. After your speech is memorized, then you can start worrying about your actual delivery. With your speech firmly implanted in your mind, it will be much easier to naturally ad lib when you finally give it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When addressing an audience, face them during every word of your speech. Don&#39;t get distracted by whatever else is happening. You are attempting to convey a point or be persuasive, so you must be completely present.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Practicing your speech is crucial. You can practice before your mirror or make a recording you can play back. You can also include friends and family in the audience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No matter what the occasion for giving a speech, dress to impress. If you look and feel sharply dressed, your speech will reflect it. You don&#39;t have to wear a suit, but wear something nice that will impress the audience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stay away from alcoholic drinks prior to speaking. While it can seem like a great confidence booster, it&#39;s not. Do not step up to the podium with liquor in your blood or you might make some terrible mistakes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You should know your speech to become comfortable with it. Make sure that your topic is as exciting as possible, and also something that you are deeply interested in. Keep your tone conversational and you&#39;ll impress your audience with your knowledge instead of confusing them with complicated jargon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make the audience like you before you give your speech. Smile and shake some hands when you enter the room. When you make a positive impression beforehand, the audience is bound to be more receptive to your message.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take the time to practice your important speech. This will help build your confidence since the material will become second nature. Even if you already have the speech committed to memory, it is important that any notes you have are brought to the podium. That way if you forget what you are to say, you can glance down at your notes and refresh your memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Practice your speech as much as possible so that it becomes second-nature. Watch yourself in the mirror to fine tune your facial expressions and gestures for the greatest effect. Ask for feedback from your family or friends as you practice in front of them. They could offer suggestions for content improvement, or for how it is delivered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To help people remember what you said, make a fantastic ending. All parts of the speech are equally important, but your ending is the thing people are going to remember most. If you end in a boring manner, people will not remember your speech for very long.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note cards really can be helpful. While it is best to have your speech committed to memory, having a hard copy handy is not a bad idea. Your entire speech need not be written out, but make note cards on the key points to make sure you do not forget anything.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Never let your audience know you are nervous. Sometimes, the audience may not see that you are nervous. When mistakes arise, simply correct them and continue moving on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep your voice clear and bold when delivering your speech. Make sure that you have a cup of water handy as you are speaking to the audience. Avoid drinking sodas or dairy beverages the day of your speech. Drinking these beverages promotes mucous. A cup of hot tea before your speech helps to relax your vocal cords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Envision the speech you must deliver. Also consider the audience&#39;s reactions in your visualization. By seeing yourself speak and the audience clapping and looking interested in what you have to say, you can easily boost your confidence for the real thing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make your audience feel comfortable when you are about to speak. You do not necessarily need to use humor. You can relate an incident that happened that day or that week. It&#39;s a smart way to create a strong first impression with the crowd.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some public speakers have the ability to be powerful. If you are interested in joining the ranks of such folks, take heart, because there are steps you can start taking today. Heed the guidance presented in the above paragraphs and take the bull by the horns!&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/feeds/9183451813027754401/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2021/12/worried-about-public-speaking-these.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/9183451813027754401'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/4859390614117399134/posts/default/9183451813027754401'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://jjkgdkjgf.blogspot.com/2021/12/worried-about-public-speaking-these.html' title=' Worried About Public Speaking? 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Peruse it carefully, and glean valuable advice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clean your fan blades and coils each spring to ensure that your condenser fan operates at it&#39;s best. Except when cleaning the outside, turn the unit off when performing any type of maintenance. Remove leaves and debris from the outdoor unit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If there are condenser units as part of your HVAC system, clean them often as they tend to have lots of debris. Leaves, twigs and other troublesome objects can accumulate, particularly after very windy weather, and this will wreak havoc on your system. It can overheat, leading to disaster within your system.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clean the fan blades and coils on the condenser fan every spring. Make sure to turn off the fan&#39;s power first to be safe. Remove the grill and carefully clean the blades and surrounding areas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your HVAC unit may suffer when trees start to lose their leaves. Make sure the fan&#39;s grill is cleaned often during the fall. If your fan is obstructed, it can keep your system from working properly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many homeowners forget to oil their condenser at least once per year, but it is required. You will notice these ports have a rubber or metal cap covering them. Use a lightweight, detergent-free SAE 20 oil, putting 10 drops in each port.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good place to place your compressor unit outside is in a shady spot. When your unit takes in cool air, it takes less energy to tool the air, thus boosting efficiency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You need to have a contractor review your unit twice a year. This should be checked often for debris and malfunctions. This will help you to avoid problems.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get your HVAC unit serviced yearly. An HVAC specialist will inspect the entire system, including the oil, the motor, and the ducts. This will keep you energy efficient and comfortable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are going to be gone during the day or on vacation, turn the temperature up on your air conditioning unit. When you turn the air conditioner off, the house may heat up a little but only a certain amount. If you leave it on all day, it&#39;s fighting the heat constantly, meaning it&#39;s using a lot of electricity to do its job.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your home should never reach a dangerous temperature. Air conditioners really can only cool a home down about 20 degrees Fahrenheit within a reasonable amount of time. A home that is over one hundred degrees will only be cooled to around eighty. Depending on what the humidity is, this may not be cool enough to be a safe temperature to sleep at when recovering from the harsh summer heat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To choose a reliable HVAC contractor, the best thing to do is to do your homework on a number of possible firms and check out their reputations. It can be helpful to check out the online reviews of previous customers and it is always wise to check their reputation as listed on a Better Business Bureau website. You will make a more informed choice if you use these resources.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Did you know an AC unit can freeze? The drain line may also freeze up. If you see this happen, disable the compressor by turning your thermostat to the fan only setting. It&#39;s a good idea to call up professionals to help with this even though you can get the ice to melt when you switch everything to the fan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you need an HVAC contractor, obtain recommendations from friends and family members. Those who have had this work done will know the best options. You will also find out who NOT to use!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Checkout online reviews if you do not know which contractor to call for installation, maintenance or repair of your HVAC system. Many online review sites provide an avenue for this information. This can help filter out the people you would like to work with.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having a radiant barrier installed in your attic is an excellent way to make sure that your HVAC runs better. It blocks the heat from inside out, reducing the energy that&#39;s needed for your home to get cooled during the summer. You may suddenly find that the attic even looks like a great option for another bedroom!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Are you thinking about having a new HVAC system installed? You may want to consider the following. Systems have a rating based on how well the system is able to cool or heat an area well. You are wise to err on the side of a bigger unit rather than a smaller one.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your system isn&#39;t working as it should, test its ducts for leaks. You can call a utility company in your area to help you with testing, and that doesn&#39;t cost much or nothing at all usually. 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