THE CONFIDENCE CENTER NEWS

Easy Ways to Raise Employee Morale

And Build Personal Confidence

March 26, 2001- ISSUE #44

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WORDS OF WISDOM

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WORD OF THE WEEK

*** EVALUATE ***

WORD OF THE WEEK ACTIVITY

*** What things do you evaluate? Evaluating helps you avoid making the same mistake over and over. Take a notebook and at the top of each page write the areas of your life that you would like to evaluate. Then evaluate your satisfaction in each area, and give each a 1-10 rating. At the end of each week set aside time to write your evaluation. You will become more aware of what works and doesn't work in each area. ***

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

*** How can you exercise your mind this week? ***

QUESTION OF THE WEEK ACTIVITY

*** Just as the body needs exercise, so does the mind. Crossword puzzles, math or word puzzles, card games, reading a good book, all exercise your mind. Choose some to do this week.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

*** "A feeling of power comes from getting what you want. Happiness comes from appreciating what you get."

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RAISING RAISING MORALE

Days to Celebrate in April

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April is NATIONAL POETRY MONtH - www.poets.org

April is NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH - www.preventchildabuse.org

April 1 is APRIL FOOLS' DAY

April 1 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins at 2 AM. Set clocks ahead one hour

April 7 the Jewish Holiday of Passover begins at sundown

April 5 is NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY - www.playfair.com/funatwork.html

April 6-8 is ALCOHOL FREE WEEKEND -sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - www.ncadd.org

April 8-14 is PAN AMERICAN WEEK

April 13 is FRIDAY THE 13th

April 15 is EASTER SUNDAY

April 16 is INCOME TAX DAY (The 15th falls on a Sunday this year)

April 16-22 is NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR AWARENESS WEEK - www.organdonor.gov

April 17-23 is NATIONAL PARK WEEK

April 22-28 is NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - www.pointsoflight.org

April 23-29 is TV-Turnoff Week - tvturnoff.org

April 25 is SECRETARYS' DAY and PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS' DAY

April 26 is TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY - www.takeourdaughterstowork.org

*More morale boosting ideas in the FIRE UP YOUR STAFF ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET manual. Information at www.ConfidenceCenter.com.

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE

Energize Your Life

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Boredom can get us into a rut. A bored person does not feel or look confident. Boredom saps our energy and can make us depressed. Here are some easy ways you can eliminate boredom and add energy to your life.

Something as simple as changing your daily routine can give you a new outlook on life. The secret is to keep changing your patterns so that you don't get stuck.

So, if you eat after you dress in the morning, reverse it and eat first. Exchange your usual breakfast cereal for a different breakfast every day - try pancakes, strawberry crepes, a fruit salad, etc. If you're bored with your clothes, see what different combinations you can put together, or buy some new outfits. Drive a different route to work each day even if it takes longer.

At work you may not be as flexible but make little changes within the structure you have.

After work find different things to do in the evening. For example, if you're used to watching TV, turn it off and read a book, go to a meeting, take a class in painting, tennis, or dancing. Instead of going to the the movies, buy tickets to the theater, a concert, or a sports event.

If you're alone a lot, get out among people. If you're always around people, spend some time alone getting acquainted with yourself.

You may have heard these things before, and perhaps they seem simplistic, but have you tried them? You'll be amazed at how adding variety to your life will create positive energy and build your confidence.

From the "Secrets of Self-Confidence" seminar. For information go to www.ConfidenceCenter.com

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