South Of Someplace

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Stress, Pressure and Expectations

Stress, Pressure and Expectations

Pressure can drive us to perform at a high levels, but too much works against us. Left unchecked, the stress on our system will darken our mood, dampen our outlook, ruin our health, and worse.

Recognize when the pressure becomes too much to handle. Awareness is one of the most important senses that we can develop. Know when you need a break, and by all means, take it. It might happen sooner than you think.

Don't let stress sneak up on you. Pressure doesn't always crash down on you all at once. It can build slowly over time. Either way, the results can be devastating.

The good news is that there are many ways to reduce stress and counteract its ill effects.

Rest. Relax. Breathe deeply.

Take a break. Take a nap. Take some time off.

Laugh. Play a game. Call a supportive friend.

Exercise. Stretch. Take a shower. Get a massage.

Enjoy your favorite music or the entertainment of your choice.

Write down what's on your mind to you don't need to keep thinking about it.

Write down what you need to do so you won't forget anything. Prioritize and plan so you can make the best of your productive hours. This will yield more time to relax and enjoy life.

Write down some ideas about how you would like to enjoy your next day off/weekend/vacation.

Live. Love. Dance. Sing. Smile. Laugh. Play. Hug. Kiss.

Joke. Brag. Burp. Chuckle. Goof off. Mess up your hair. Jump for joy.

Do the things that children do. If you need some inspiration, watch children as they play. Kids have their share stressful moments, but those moments rarely last. In a little while, they're having fun again, and the stress is all but forgotten.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Seven Words That No One Wants To Hear

Seven words that no one wants to hear - ever:

"I would like to thank my publicist."

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Using Hashtags

I'm fascinated by this hashtag phenomenon. It enables me to express my deepest feelings in a concise, efficient manner.

‪#‎ImSoOldBettyWhiteIsStartingToLookSexy‬

#usingHashtags

Friday, February 21, 2014

People Who Assume That They're Smarter Than You

BAD NEWS - You'll meet people who will assume that they are smarter than you are.

GOOD NEWS - Most of them will be too daft to realize their mistake.

Good Enough

I did what I did

About as well as I could do it.

So, if you don't think it's good enough

Then you'll just have to...

...oh, wait! ...

...I'm getting another call...

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Summer vs. Winter Olympics - How to Tell the Difference

Summer Olympics: If I tried this, I would suck.

Winter Olympics: If I tried this, I wouldn't survive.

Friday, February 14, 2014

The Old Banana Peel Trick

A colleague came to my desk today while eating a banana. He finished and tossed the peel into my garbage can. The banana smell lingered until I switched cans with an empty desk. Why do people do things like this? :-)

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Ski Jumping

Ski Jumping: compelling evidence that human beings can - and will - do just about anything.

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan - 50th Anniversary

"Ladies and Gentlemen, The Beatles!" - Ed Sullivan

"Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
Tomorrow I'll miss you
Remember to alway be true.

And then while I'm away
I'll write home every day
And I'll send all my loving to you" - The Beatles

Thank you, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard "Ringo Starr" Starkey for changing the world in such a fresh, beautiful, humorous, creative, energetic, and meaningful way. You came into our homes and into our lives right when we needed you.

And a big Thank You to the late Ed Sullivan for having The Beatles perform on his weekly variety show for an unprecedented three weeks in a row. He recognized that a phenomenon was about to occur, and he gave the lads from Liverpool a platform from which to launch their vision.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday to football fans and non-fans alike! Even if you don't care for sports, there's something for everyone at the Super Bowl. I'm looking forward to watching the talented Bruno Mars perform at halftime!

I enjoyed a fun day yesterday at the Super Bowl Boulevard expo on Broadway. Blondie's live concert was probably the biggest highlight, but the multimedia show that they projected onto Macy's was spectacular!

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Groundhog Day and a belated Happy Chinese New Year as well.

I was kind of hoping that when Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning that it would bring us six more weeks of football, but no such luck! This is it! The final game of the season! Enjoy!