Ignite your potential
Many Americans will be looking for jobs in the new year. It is important to not get stressed out, as much as possible and to keep your options open. Persistence and practicing for interview is key.
In this economy, many will be turning towards receiving higher education for better jobs. Know that education is not only through learning in college, but also through job, personal and social experiences.
Here are the top 3 public spark blogs as we ring in the new year
Top 5 places in the US where people have spent their new years eve
With the holiday season 2009 fast approaching, here are some last minute holiday tips taken from blogs written previously:
Short last minute checklist for a Christmas Party
These are 5 more creative gifts that are my favorite.
Recipe Box- Philosophy
Three bottles of Philosophy’s famous shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath formula, in melon smoothie, orchard pear, and raspberry sorbet flavors. This $15 package includes cute and doable recipes, and all proceeds support PBS KIDS and PBS.
Ocean Purifying Body Wash- Red Flower
Made with organic and sustainable ingredients like biodynamic honey, this cools and purifies the skin on contact. A portion of this $20 product goes to benefit The Blue Project, a group working to preserve the coral reefs in the Bahamas.
Every holiday season I try to look for gifts that are creative, within budget, and also can give back. These are some my favorite items that I found this year.
Butterfly Charm Necklace- Satya Jewelry
All proceeds in the gold and silver butterfly collection (codesigned by David and Courteney Arquette) go to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Foundation. This is a foundation that aims to find a cure for this rare childhood skin disease. The butterfly charm necklace is priced at $38. There are also bracelets and earrings.
Talk about it.
Whether to a family member, friend, or therapist, it helps to talk about the holiday blues. It is a common problem that people face. Find out what are the sources or reasons why the holidays are distressful for you. Sometimes churches and community centers offer special programs for people who are alone ore experiencing difficulty. Talking can open the door to self-understanding, validation, and problem solving.
Renew holiday traditions.
Having new holiday traditions can help replace those traditions that have a bad association. Although it will take a few times for the new tradition to feel like a “tradition.” This can help you create realistic expectations and a special time, rather than a dreadful time.
Holiday time can be a joyous time, but for some it can be an emotionally difficult time. This is because holidays can be associated with negative and hurtful experiences. It can also bring up changes associated with children growing up, deaths in the families, or other crises. It is important to be aware symptoms and signs of depression that may come up:
Physical symptoms
People may have difficulty sleeping (insomnia), no appetite, or compulsive eating, muscles can be tense, fatigue, or body aches.
Different Feelings
Feelings range from sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, , agitation, withdrawn, guilty, angry, worthlessness, fear, feelings of loss or misery.
Lucent L’amore Visionary Love Fest
It is an event held in Downtown L.A featuring artists, performers, musicians, etc.
A great way to view the beautiful Palm Springs scenery. There are also hiking trails, camping grounds and nature walks.
Located in Griffith Park, this site offers dinner and horseback rides. It is a beautiful way to see Hollywood and Los Angeles.
You’re never to old to spend time at Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth.
Take the day off
This year Valentine’s day is on a Saturday so for most people they already have a day off. Even if there’s nothing special planned, every couple should deserve a break and time to spend together.
Go to a place that has special meaning
This could be where you first met or where you first kissed. For me, it was where my boyfriend and I had our first date: Disneyland!
Create your own card
Handmade gifts can be unique and meaningful no matter what your artistic ability is. Cards can range from simple paper with origami and stickers, putting a message in a bottle, to hand drawing a scene or a portrait.
Write a song or poem
Finding creative ways to say I love you can truly touch the heart of your significant other. It doesn’t have to rhyme and it can be silly, but it will be a guaranteed hit.
