Reinvent Your Career During Vacation: 7 Tips

Finally, the holidays are here and you've had a chance to relax and reboot. But as you begin to unwind on Christmas vacation, and enjoy yourself, you may find yourself asking: Have I been happy at work this year? What other job could I be doing that would be more fulfilling -- monetarily and spiritually?

During the holidays, you can start the process of changing your career with these 7 tips:


1. Observe yourself.
During the holidays, many people tend to spend their time where they feel the most comfortable -- whether that's with family or friends. Pay close attention to the environment in which you place yourself over the holidays. How do you relax? What environment are you in? How can you connect that environment to the workplace?

2. Walk down memory lane.
Look through photo albums and your old boxes of stuff. Maybe you once wrote a diary with great business ideas. Or perhaps you'll see photos of yourself in sports gear and start to think about how to involve sports in your career. Take note of what you find, as the goal with work is to spend your time doing something you enjoy. It can also be argued that when you are passionate about what you do, you'll do a much better job.

3. Ask yourself: Who do I like to spend time with?
What kind of personalities do they have? It's good to know the kind of people you connect best with because that also may help in finding a workplace that matches your temperament.

4. Walk around a bookstore.
Which books are you checking out? Which magazines spark your interest? This will tell you a lot about the kinds of subjects and industries you should be focusing on.

5. Write down what you like about your current job.
Write down all of the tasks that you do enjoy and think about the other career paths that incorporate those tasks and skills.

6. Ask your friends and family what they think.
Sometimes the people who know you best and longest may have some insight that escapes you. Ask them, "If you had to guess what I would be doing as an adult, what job do you think I'd have?"

7. Note how you spend your free time.
How do you spend time when you don't have to be anywhere? When you aren't trying to meet a boss' deadline, what do you catch yourself doing? That may give you some vital clues.

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Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale Unveiled

Wahoo Fitness has announced the spanking new Balance Smartphone Scale which relies on Bluetooth Smart technology, where it is capable of keeping track of your weight and BMI over a period of time, while sending weigh-ins instantly to your iPhone or iPad App. You can place a pre-order today for $99 a pop, where shipments of the Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale will start going out from the first week of December onwards, making it look like a pretty ideal Christmas gift for someone whom you have in mind. Not only that, customers will also be on the receiving end of their new Wahoo Balance iPhone body scale in time for the overall festive mood.

All you need to do is step on the scale, and the Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale will get to work right away, taking a reading of your weight and BMI, while sending that information wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart technology to the new Wahoo Wellness App (which is pending approval for the Apple App Store) or to any compatible health & fitness App. You can have up to 16 different users using the Balance Smartphone Scale, and it can hold up to 130 weight readings. There’s nothing quite like charting out your progress, right?

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Alcatel-Lucent position in the Ivory Coast

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10 Health-Enhancing Herbs for Christmas

Many common herbs and plants have medicinal properties. Here are a few that may come in handy over the festive period.

You don’t have to be in Harry Potter’s Herbology class to learn about the healing powers of plants and herbs.  These may be useful over the forthcoming festive period.

Sandalwood – will cure pimples, soften skin and iron out wrinkles.  You'll be ready to party.

Thyme – if you’re feeling stressed with all the hype make yourself a mini bonfire of thyme leaves on Christmas morning.  The smoke is said to lift depression and anxiety.

Ginger – if you’re on the move over the festive period, stem ginger not only tastes good but combats travel sickness too.

Sage – is not just for stuffing the turkey.  Mix the leaves with honey to make an energy-giving infusion.

Lemon balm – if all the excitement gets a bit much try a mug of lemon balm tea to banish a tension headache.

Liquorice – now you’re shot of your headache, liquorice reputedly has aphrodisiac properties.  It even gets a mention in the Kama Sutra – be careful with the liquorice allsorts!

Peppermint oil – if you’ve over-indulged on the mince pies a few drops will help combat upset stomachs and flatulence.

Lavender – a few drops on your pillow will help you to sleep.  Or it will make lying awake more pleasant.

Fennel – a few seeds dropped into hot water will help if you wake up next day with a hangover.

Chamomile tea – is good for the shock when you get your credit card bill in January.

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