Archive for June, 2010

BOUNCING BACK – Part 1

BOUNCING BACK – Part 1

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 in Lifestyle | 1 Comment
Ever wondered what is it that characterizes the 21st century? Is it the technology or the increasing competition? Not really! The actual basic characteristics would sum up to fatigue, premature aging, excessive craving for caffeine, panic attacks and insomnia. Correct me if I’m wrong! These features have, unfortunately, become an integral part of our lives today. We all seem to be growing old before our time. Backaches and headaches are a part of our mundane lives. Isn’t it? If you had to call this a disorder, what would you call it? I’d call it the ‘spent’ disorder; because that’s exactly how you feel at the end of the day! Why Do We Feel So SPENT? Well, basically, at the bottom of all this mess is one simple fact. We weren’t designed to live the lifestyles we lead today.  [...]

The Pluses And Minuses Of Life

The Pluses And Minuses Of Life

Posted on Jun 24, 2010 in Lifestyle | 1 Comment
It doesn't take a genius to guess that kicking the butt, if you're an ardent fan of the 'smoking' activity, will help kick a few years into your life. A little known fact, however, is that smaller aspects like working in a room with a great view, or owning a pet could also help add years to your life. Read on to find out which of these apply to you. A Room With A View - + 2 years According to studies, when patients who had undergone a surgery, were given rooms with a pretty view, they were seen to recover faster than their counterparts who had to stare at a brick wall. This idea applies to the rest of our lives. If there is a view from your bedroom window that you like to look at, chances are that you'll sleep better, and wake up happier. Owning A Pet - + 2 years It is a fact that  [...]

HOW TO DEAL WITH A BAD APPRAISAL

HOW TO DEAL WITH A BAD APPRAISAL

Posted on Jun 22, 2010 in Career & Finance | 1 Comment
Any and every one of us who have worked in a corporate set up will agree with what I am about to say next. Performance reviews and appraisal times are generally one of the worst aspects of your entire working life. On the occasions when the reviews are good and you get that raise, all may be fine. But that still doesn't throw the tension out of the window. The days that countdown to the review day could be as bad as experiencing pre-wedding jitters. A Hypothetical scenario - It's 'D' day. Your performance is going to be reviewed. You're pretty confident that all will go well. After all, your boss has been impressed by your consistent performances. All this, however, backfires when you're rated badly. Your performance doesn't get appreciated. Paradoxically, you are at the receiving end for  [...]

TONERS FOR YOUNGER SKIN

TONERS FOR YOUNGER SKIN

Posted on Jun 17, 2010 in Stay Young | 1 Comment
How many of us women keep complaining about oily skin or dry skin or patchy skin or this skin or that skin? Complaints, complaints and some more complaints. Well, alas, there may not be a permanent solution to all of that, but there sure is one simple weapon that can help you look young and stay young, at least when it comes to the age of your skin!!! What is this secret weapon? It's the TONER!!! Toners for younger skin, may be the actual answer that you were looking for, to make skin care a much easier practice. What's so great about a toner? Shrinks those pores Take a small ball or pod of cotton, and apply some toner to it. Gently blot and wipe your face with it. It will end up removing oil; and this in turn will give the look of 'smaller pores'. PH balance is the KEYWORD The human  [...]

BECOMING A HAIRDRESSER

BECOMING A HAIRDRESSER

Posted on Jun 15, 2010 in Career & Finance | 1 Comment
Richard Gere gets my heart swooning. Well, even if he's not your types, am sure you'd agree that he is one good looking man! The salt and pepper look never goes out of style!!! But rewind to the scene of 'Runaway Bride' where he walks out of the hair salon with multi-colored hair. Not that attracted anymore, are we? The reason is simple! The hair makes all the difference. None of us (read: none of us) can afford to have a bad haircut. Until your hair grows back, you pretty much have ZERO social life. On the other hand, however, a good hair day can make you feel super-good about yourself. Give this matter a thought! Who made Richard Gere look bad? A hairdresser somewhere in the small town where Julia Roberts lived. Who makes you feel great by giving you a great haircut? Your hairdresser!!!  [...]

MOM’S VOICE CAN CALM FRAYED NERVES

MOM’S VOICE CAN CALM FRAYED NERVES

Posted on Jun 08, 2010 in Stress Management | Leave a Comment
11:00 a.m. – Your boss calls you to his cabin; and yells at you for not having completed the report he asked you to. 12:00 noon – Your lunch comes in late and it’s half cooked. You lose your cool, but there isn’t much you can do, because you’re already running late. 4:00 p.m. – Your boyfriend/girlfriend calls up. He/she picks up a fight with you for some silly reason. It’s an established fact – You’re having a bad day. Well, make that HORRID!!! Try calling your mom at such a time. It might help!!! According to a study by the researchers at the University of Wisconsin, a mom’s voice can calm frayed nerves. How was the research conducted? The researchers chose around 61 girls and their moms to take part in the experiment. The aim was to check if a voice could  [...]

Enjoy fresh lychee this season

Enjoy fresh lychee this season

Posted on Jun 01, 2010 in Family | Leave a Comment
Wrapped in bright red color shell, lychees are strawberry shaped fruit. They have thin leathery skin with pleasant musky aroma. Under the red thin leathery skin, you may notice white transparent flesh. It tastes sweet and acidic. The fruit has big seeds that can be easily removed. This fruit not only taste good, but it is also nutritional. Lychee contains plenty of nutrients, which are very much effective on health. It belongs to soapberry family that is the sole member of litchi genus. This fruit is widely grown in china, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and neighboring countries.  The health benefits of lychee are mentioned in Chinese traditional medicinal scriptures. It gained immense popularity in Asian countries, which traveled to United Stated of America during 18th century. Due to its health  [...]