ROSELAND These are among the upcoming events at the Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave.:

Guided Meditation with Robin Tucci

Spiritualist, inter-faith minister and Reiki master Robin Tucci will lead a special guided meditation class at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 followed by a presentation called "Break Bad Habits & Create Good Habits." In addition to her extensive studies in Eastern philosophies and religious belief systems, Tucci is certified in kineseology, Jin Shin Jyutsu Is and reflexology.RSVP at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Get active with a group fitness activity at 10 a.m. Mondays in the librarys community room. Weekly program features a 45-minute low-impact walking workout (streamed on video). Ideal for beginning fitness levels. Participants should bring a towel and water bottle.RSVP at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Lee Bergman, a Roseland resident and accredited Tai Chi Chih instructor, returns with her Tai Chi Chih classes every Tuesday. Beginners start at 9:30 a.m. and returning students start at 10:30 a.m. Classes end March 24. There will be no class March 17, and a makeup day, if needed, will be March 31. Cost is $70 for all 10 classes. Tai Chi Chih is a series of gentle movements based on ancient wellness principles of the Far East. To register or for information, contact Bergman at leebergman7@hotmail.com.

The library now offers Zumba Gold workouts streamed on video at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Workout is 45 minutes and includes warm-up and cool-down periods. Bring a towel and water bottle.RSVP at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

New: Chair Yoga with Danielle Massa

Certified yoga instructor Danielle Massa will lead the librarys weekly chair yoga classes. This gentle form of yoga can be done while sitting, and some poses can be done while standing and using a chair for support. Class runs 35 to 45 minutes and includes some aromatherapy with oils. RSVP at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Mindful Coloring For Adults

Escape the stress of everyday life and color your troubles away at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Included are herbal tea, snacks and meditative music. RSVP at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Dance, sing and move along with videos streamed on a screen at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Suitable for ages 6 months through preschool.This week will have a Dr. Seuss theme.

Story time featuring songs and books for ages 6 months and up meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.

New: Educational Free Play

Light yoga suitable for children ages 6 months through preschool will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

A creative combination of stories and art for toddlers and young children at 11 a.m. Thursdays. This week will have a Dr. Seuss theme.

Photorealistic Drawings on Exhibit

An exhibit of new photorealistic pencil drawings by Jerry Winick, art teacher and proprietor of Pencilworks Studio of Little Falls, will be on view through March during regular library hours.

Take the librarys online survey by Tuesday, March 31 to help us better serve our patrons and you will be entered in a prize drawing. Open to cardholders who are Roseland residents. Survey is on the librarys website at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Donations Wanted for Book Sale

Please donate any unwanted books, DVDs or CDs to the library for the Friends of the Roseland Free Public Library Summer Book Sale, which is set for June. Donations are being accepted now. Please remember to bring your donations inside the library during regular hours.

Artists and photographers are invited to display their artwork in the community room. Original artwork and photographs may be for sale. Exhibits will last for six weeks and include an opening reception hosted by the library as well as publicity. For information, call (973) 226-8636.

Need help with a tablet, laptop, cell phone or other portable device? Stop by on any Monday between 6 and 9 p.m. and get advice. No RSVP needed.

Homebound Delivery Service

Are you a patron who is a Roseland resident and stuck at home because of a physical condition? Call (973) 226-8636 to arrange for having books delivered to your home.

Roseland residents ages 18 and older who have a valid library card may borrow a personal mobile hotspot from the library. Loan period is 14 days. Check for details at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org.

Zacs Hacks Computer Help

Library assistant Zac Cascio is available to show patrons the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and other tech resources from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Fridays. Learn how to safely and effectively navigate social media; create resume templates, letters and spreadsheets; use valuable cell phone, iPad and Kindle features, such as calendars and more. RSVP is required. This is drop-in instruction, not a formal class.

Libby App and Hoopla Help

Libby is an app that gives Roseland Free Public Library patrons access to ebooks and audio books: https://resources.overdrive.com/meet-libby/. Patrons also may download free digital music, ebooks and television shows with Hoopla (hoopladigital.com). Library assistants are available to get patrons started or to help with these apps. No appointment necessary, but call (973) 226-8636 to make sure an assistant will be available.

Online Event Registration

Patrons may register for library programs online. Go to the website at http://www.roselandpubliclibrary.org and look for the Event Registration box on the top right. If you do not see the event you are interested in there, call (973) 226-8636.

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Three years ago, Jhen Aiko recorded Trip, a psychedelic musical journey through how drugs helped her cope with her brother's death. Her new album, Chilombo, continues to seek healing, and finds Aiko grappling with grief in a new wayusing crystal alchemy sound bowls. She swears by them so much she features the sound healing instrument on every track of the album.

At a listening session for Chilombo, Aiko says she began studying sound therapy a year and a half ago to add more intention to her music. Leading up to Chilombo, Aiko released a string of passionate singles: the fiery post-breakup energy of "Triggered," and "None of Your Concern," followed by a lesson in seduction on "P*$$y Fairy (OTW)." The singer used a singing bowl tuned to a D note, which she says helps the sacral chakra responsible for pleasure and intimacy.

Aiko isn't the only R&B singer turning to sound bowls as a form of meditation. In a recent interview, SZA revealed she's not only practicing sound healing, but using crystal bowls in her new music, too.

"You pick whatever note comes to your mind naturally, and you imagine it squeezing out of your body," the Ctrl singer told Rolling Stone. "I feel like 10 times better already."

But what exactly are sound bowls, and why are R&B's most prominent stars suddenly using them in the studio? Eric Mellgren, a teacher and facilitator of sound guided meditation at Los Angeles's Unplug Meditation Center, helped VICE decipher if the practice is legit or just another wellness industry scam. After talking to Mellgren, I was curious enough to set up a session of my ownbut we'll get to that later.

So, what are sound bowls? Native Americans and Australia's Aborigines have used sound to treat various ailments for generations. Now the music world is finally catching up to the practice, using frequencies and vibrations to reduce stress and anxiety.

Terms like 'frequencies' and 'vibrations' can feel laughable, given how the wellness industry has turned healing crystals into a billion-dollar industry that promises gemstones can heal what ails you. Even Kevin Garnett's character in Uncut Gems believed an Ethiopian black opal, worth $3,000 per carat, was helping him on the basketball court. But, according to Mellgren, frequencies and vibrations aren't just buzzwordsthey're the foundation of sound meditation.

"[Sound baths] are a more targeted way to introduce vibrations and frequencies to the body," he told VICE. "I'm trying to raise any vibration that might not be operating at an optimal level. Frequencies and vibrations help relax the tissue and open up the blood vessels which create a relaxing feeling in your body. When you're relaxed, you tend to heal faster."

Tibetan bowls, which are metal, release two frequencies. Striking them at the rim, rather than the bottom of the bowl, will produce different notes which emit different frequencies. Crystal bowls, like the ones Aiko uses on Chilombo, vary depending on which gems are infused in their glass. Most bowls are infused with crystal quartz, which is said to help restore energy, but when SZA wants to feel cleansed, she reaches for her selenite bowl, and when she wants to feel loved, she grabs a bowl infused with morganite.

How does it work?According to Mellgren, the science behind sound bowls is pretty similar to music theory. "It's like dealing with all of the white keys on the piano until you start incorporating sharps and flats," he said. Like any instrument, the key is knowing which bowl to play to emit the right response.

"What ultrasound [therapy] is actually doing is increasing tissue relaxation, local blood flow, scar tissue breakdown, which reduces swelling and help inflammation," he said. By definition, ultrasounds are "high-frequency soundwaves," so the logic is that sound bowls produce a similar outcome. "What the vibration is actually doing is helping to break up that stress, anxiety, and muscle tension in the body. It slows down your brain waves and gets you in a meditative state where healing can occur."

SZA and Aiko's interest in sound bowls is particularly interesting because they have more in common than their day jobs. Aiko's brother Miyagi died in 2012, and SZA's grandmotherwho is featured on her debut albumdied last June. Sound bowls are said to reduce stress and anxiety, but they may also have the potential to help process grief. Mellgren says the bowls acts as a filter, allowing you to release emotions you've been harboring.

"The vibration is literally digging in there and allowing grief, sadness, and depression to come out whether it's in laughter or tears," he said. According to him, the important part is that there's a release.

Does it actually work?Experts within the wellness industry praise sound bowls and other trendy practices, but many of their claims are hard to prove. There isn't a lot of definitive research on this type of sound therapy, so I thought I'd try it for myself. I scheduled a 60-minute sound bath at Upper East Side's MNDFL Meditation.

Our instructor assured us this was a "judgment-free zone," and that by committing to the session we'd already earned the right to release our feelings. His voice was calm as he guided the group through deep breaths. It was the first time that I felt conscious of my lungs, like maybe I'd been doing this breathing thing wrong all my life. He struck the bowls and sound filled the room, and my body too, flowing from my eardrums down to my fingertips.

My first meditation session wasn't perfect. For a chronic overthinker like myself, it was hard to quiet my thoughts. I didn't know the facilitator would be surveying the room, playing instruments slightly above our heads. I laughed in ways I haven't since childhood. It was like pretending to sleep when your mom checks on you. Certain sounds resonated with me more than others; just when I doubted the legitimacy of the sound bath's effects, the instructor played a new note, and suddenly my mind went blank.

Just before we wrapped, the instructor asked us to think of someone we love and to smile at them to show gratitude. It was difficult to flash a smile in a dark room even though I knew everyone's eyes were closed. Then, we were asked to show gratitude to ourselves, our support systems, and to the world.

We opened our eyes and without thinking twice, my cheeks were tear-stained. For 60 minutes, the stresses of daily life and even the panic of coronavirus were irrelevant. SZA and Jhen Aiko just might be onto something.

Kristin Corry is a staff writer for VICE.

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Here at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), the Technology Management Program (TMP) is a widely popular certificate. Whether a student is interested in business or not, this certificate is something that anyone can benefit from. Professor John Greathouse is the professor for TMP 111, the introductory lecture series, as well as TMP 34, a lower division course about sales and persuasion. He is also a writer for Forbes and a former chief financial officer at several businesses. I spoke with professor Greathouse about his past as a businessman, his current work as a professor, and asked him if he had any advice for current and potential TMP students.

Responses have been lightly edited for clarity.

You have a lot of different life experience, including chief financial officer of several organizations, certified public accountant, and Forbes contributor. What position(s) do you feel has been most beneficial to you as a businessman and your personal development in general?

I worked in startups, but more of a CLO. I had the title of finance but did more marketing and selling. Raising money and being in sales is important because I can promote a business. This position taught me how to listen and speak well, and these are important skills. You need these in daily life in order to be more empathetic and supportive.

Why did you decide to become a professor?

There are lots of things we end up doing in life. When I went to Wharton, I was allowed to be a teaching assistant. I was good at it and I had a talent, it was something I liked a lot. When I was 40, I took a few years off and decided to come to UCSB; the timing was perfect. It was hard at first I was starting a business but I loved teaching and the rewards are great. I love seeing people succeed.

Do you feel like your positions, as well as teaching, are mutually exclusive?

1. Im an investor for small companies and Im on the board for a lot of these companies. 2. Ive written for Forbes and [The] Wall Street Journal.

I teach. Theres only so much to write about in business before you repeat yourself, but classes and investing allow me to keep my content relevant and timely. I learn from students and entrepreneurs and they can learn from me. They all compliment each other. Also, writing is a very important skill to have, but unfortunately, not a lot of kids have it.

You mentioned in your TMP class that the two most important things for students to have are a mentor and an internship. Focusing on the mentor part, why is this so important?

Students automatically assume this person can help me get a job! This may be true, but this person can help you look at yourself, self-reflect, and improve on things you need to. My advice is to go with someone who you want to be like in 5+ years. How do you want to get there? How are they walking down this path, and how can you get there? You may learn that you dont want to do this certain path, but if anything you get that experience. Its also a lot cheaper than getting an extra education. You can find these anywhere, but you dont want to push people. Just take advantage of your professors and go to office hours!

What would you suggest to students who want to be in the program but dont know where to start, or maybe their career goals dont align with technology?

There are misconceptions about the program, but I would recommend TMP 111 to get started. Its one unit and late in the day, and its also an introductory class. I also suggest my sales class. Its not for everyone, but theres no other way to figure this out than to sit in the class.

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Recently I was asked how to read books by a friend who would love to read but could not stay committed to reading. She is comfortable reading small books with few leaflets and gets discouraged to read when a book has more pages.

After seeing the effects of reading; the change it brings to people and the value it adds to them, she was ready to read but didnt know how. Her story is common to many people- we know its good to read but we cannot get ourselves to read and those who buy books never read them.

Its surprising how Ive become an avid reader, I always dozed off when reading so I never liked reading, until one day a question from a friend got me looking for a book. I cant explain what happened but I found myself in a bookstore buying books.

Being an avid reader is not a gift, its a skill we can all develop if we discipline ourselves, and this was what I had to share with my friend when she asked how to develop the reading habit after having the passion for it.

1. Have a Reading Plan

Everything thats important to you have been planned and scheduled and you will make time and give them the needed attention to execute them, that is how you treat reading. It shouldnt be something you do when you are bored or do to while away time, have a book in mind at the start of your day, include it in your schedule, set timelines, if possible find a place for reading, invest in books- budget for books and buy them, and make time to read. Have a daily plan to read and make the needed sacrifices to make yourself available to read.

2. Set Reading Goals

Challenging yourself to read doesnt happen by accident, you have to set goals to achieve to help you measure your progress. For starters, you can set small achievable goals; how many pages/chapters do you want to read daily, what subject areas do you want to read within a period, how many books do you want to read etc. Developing the reading habit should be as important as every item on your priority list. Have reading goals and targets and commit to achieving them.

3. Be in a Company of Readers

It is said that you are the average of the 5 people you walk with, meaning you are easily influenced and become the dominant character of the company of people you move with. The same thing will happen when you are in the company of people who love to read- you will be influenced by their love for books, you will constantly hear about books when you are with them, find answers to your reading needs, and will be encouraged and motivated to read. I recommendTBH Book Club, areading clubthat helps people to grow their reading habits and personal development.

4. Have Accountability Partner

It is easy to go off track when you start developing the reading habit alone, that is why it is necessary to have an accountability partner. Find someone who you can account your progress to and put you back on track when you veer off your reading goals. Share your goals with them and be ready to listen and submit to their feedback.

5. Be disciplined and Consistent

Discipline is what will keep you on the journey to developing a reading habit. You will not always feel like reading but to grow the reading habit, you have to make time to read. When you choose reading over the feeling and excuse of not reading, you are being disciplined.

Consistency is when you practice the skill daily or continuously within a specified period. You keep reading till it becomes a habit. For a starter, be consistent and disciplined in the small and you will yearn for big.

6. Celebrate Progress

Acknowledge when you are making strides with your reading goals and reward yourself. It is a personal journey and others are not obliged to praise your progress so do it yourself. Celebrating our progress doesnt mean you relax on your reading efforts, it is an encouragement that you are making progress and can do more. Dont be too hard on yourself, give yourself a special treat when you achieve a milestone.

7. Share What You Read

When you begin to share lessons, reviews, and excerpts of the books you read, you build an audience who look forward to hearing from you and this keeps you reading because you have an obligation to your audience. This activity also makes your reading more productive- you learn more and appreciate what you are reading better.

8. Read on Subjects You Enjoy.

Some books are not boring, they are just not the genre you want and you might get discouraged when you start your development process with such books. People might recommend books to you based on their interest and in your bid to grow the reading habit, you start reading, lose interest, and it gives you a perception on reading entirely. When you get the enthusiasm to read, take time and explore your area of interest, dont give up on your first attempt, keep reading till you find your primary area of interest. For variety of books at affordable prices, I recommendThe Book Haven,contactthem for every book you need.

9. Be Curious, Ask Questions, and Learn.

Developing a habit is a continuous learning process and to become an avid reader, you have to stay curious to learn. Ask the right questions from relevant people, share your challenges in your development process and get answers, go for reading events where you can learn more and network and have fun while reading, add variety so it doesnt become monotonous and boring. Doing these stimulate the interest and enthusiasm to read.

10. Stay Focused

Theres the tendency of being distracted by other things when you start the reading journey. A subtle distraction can be comparing your progress to an avid readers. It is good to be motivated by others reading goals to help your progress but do not become a victim of comparison where someones progress makes you feel behind and incompetent, hence neglecting the progress you are already making. Keep your focus on your goals, discipline yourself, and take your reading journey one day at a time.

Reading is a life skill relevant in every area, it is not an option and you shouldnt make excuses for it. Not everyone loves to read but all can develop the reading habit and I hope my tips help.

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Want to hold on to top talent? Check in before they check out.

March 13, 2020 5 min read

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Every organizations secret weapon is its employees. The 2019 Work Institutes Retention Report highlighted that more thanone in three workerswould voluntarily quit their jobs each year by 2023. That's why thestay interview, which seeksimprovements in the employer-employee relationshipthrough a kind of real-time fact-finding mission, is today'soptimal workforce-retention tool. Although withouta culture of trust that nurtures honest and transparent feedback, stay interviews won't be nearly as constructive.

Accenture managers, as one example,have been renowned for probing their staff'sprofessional goals and checking in with them about their quality of work-life balance. To make a powerful impact on retention rate, organizations must integratestay interviews alongside more traditional tools like surveys that measure engagement.

TakeWhirlpool Corporation, whichidentified that it waslosing talent at a faster rate than it was attracting new talent, anddeveloped a retention risk-assessment toolkit in response. Leadershipparticipated in stay interviewsand collaborated on solutions with supporting managers.The initial conversations were awkward for many managers and employees, but through building stronger relationships, employees eventually reported that communication improved and doors opened forprofessional learning and growth.

Related: Forget Exit Interviews; Here's Why You Should Conduct a Stay Interview Instead

When organizations are committed to understanding what matters most to their team, they can gain clarity on how to spend time, energy and money on mprovements. So with that in mind, here are seven of the most valuable questions leaders can ask of their employees during stay interviews.

Revealing what inspires an employee about their role provides valuable insight into their intrinsic motivators, their position within the officeand how they contribute to workplace culture. By bringing peoples motivation to the forefront of the conversation, organizations uncover employees'sinterests, their proudest achievementsand how their passions can paint a picture for future opportunities.

It is isnt rocket science; organizations that invest in employee recognition have31 percent lower turnover rates.People want to be respected and feel valued by others for their contributions. Ask your employeehow they like to be acknowledged for their efforts. Recognizing workersfor their outstanding efforts sends a powerful message to the recipient, their peers and other employees throughout the organization.

Work-life balance is a huge retention factor. FlexJobs 2019 study reported that16 percent of workerscurrently looking for a new job experienced lack of flexibility in their current role, and73 percent identifiedwork-life balanceas one of the most critical factors they consider when evaluating a job. By asking about their employees's balance, organizations explore more family friendly policies such as remote work or sabbaticals. At the same time, organizations must be transparent in what they can offer so as not to over-promise and under-deliver.

The 2018 LinkedIn Learning Report highlighted that94 percent of employeeswould remain in their current role longer if the organization had invested in their professional development. Lifelong learning provides a flexible and easy way for upskilling, encourages collaboration and brings awareness to the latest trends and developments in the marketplace.

There are amplecost-effective developmentopportunities to support a teams continuing education.Udemyhosts thousands of online courses onleadership, IT and software to personal development, whileLinkedIn Learningdelivers growth opportunities ranging from effective planning and building presentations to career-management courses.

This is apowerful question that encourages employees to share what they enjoy and how they can make a difference, and it opens the door for feedback on managementstyle. Some leadersmay feel as if they need to lock themselvesin for a bumpy ride, but it can also provide welcome opportunties for learning how to adapt and evolve.

Related: Knowing When to Leave a Job or Stay

The purpose of this question is to gain insight into what holdsemployees back, unlocking any complaints, concerns or injustices they have about their role, workplace or culture that compels them to look for alternate employment. Also, the question identifies standout or critical challenges for yourbusiness. And these additional, related inquiries can allow you to delve even deeper:

Sometimes organizations fail totap into the full potential of their people. As the employee journey evolves, exploring their passion invites additional opportunities in which employees can assist their colleagues or close gaps within the business. This information is invaluable when matching future projects with the best employee, and underscores how important it is to check in with your team before they check out.

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Cannabis is an industry and the boom in jobs has been huge. Even with some layoffs and business closures, cannabis is beating the manufacturing industry in job creation. The Motley Fool states that the North American cannabis market is expected to grow by 28% through 2021. All this growth means that jobs in cannabis are going to be created for years to come.

We have already seen a boost in jobs:

There are many out there looking to make the career transition into the cannabis industry and may be wondering if a job in cannabis will still allow the payment of bills and care for family. CNBC reports that cannabis jobs pay 11% more than the average salary in the United States. Cannabis is hot and the range of cannabis jobs is even hotter.

RELATED: Despite Layoffs, Cannabis Industry Job Growth Continues To Boom

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According to Indeed:

Salaries vary by company, location, and recreational vs. medicinal legality. Because cannabis is a newer industry with many people wanting to make a transition, a lot of newcomers are in competition for getting hired.

RELATED: How To Succeed At Marijuana Job Fairs

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Preparing for the transition of a new job in cannabis means self-mastery/self-motivation. Cannabis is a new industry and something that employers like to see: prospective employees that take ownership of their career development. Though job training is almost always offered, it is always a plus when employers see that candidates have already started the process on their own. It shows leadership that the candidate took their personal development seriously for a transition into a new industry.

Interested in landing a job in the booming cannabis industry? Here are some online training institutions that can help get you started: Cannabis Training University, THC University, Cannabis Training Institute, Clover Leaf University, The Trichome Institute.

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Positive Placements started in West Sussex but expanded last summer to include Eastbourne and Hailsham and is now actively working with young people in this area.

The YMCA charity says the project can make a really positive difference.

A young person who benefitted from the scheme said, I would recommend Positive Placements mentoring to anyone it changed me, my confidence, my future.

Positive Placements is a mentoring project run by YMCA DownsLink Group in which young people are matched with volunteer mentors from the local community who support them in weekly meetings of an hour to build confidence, identify their strengths and aspirations, set goals and find opportunities for education or work.

It has been successfully running in other areas of Sussex and Surrey for several years and in the last year alone has supported approximately 80 young people on their journey into work or education.

It opened in the Eastbourne and Hailsham areas in July 2019 and has now recruited and trained its first cohort of volunteers and is matching them with local 16-25 year olds.

Volunteers have been recruited come from a wide range of backgrounds and offer diverse experience and knowledge.

Formal qualifications arent needed - patience, empathy and a non-judgemental approach are the most important skills. In return volunteers receive comprehensive training both face-to-face and online, an enhanced DBS check, ongoing support and personal development, as well as support from others in the role and a dedicated YMCA coordinator to ensure they are confident and comfortable with the mentoring relationship.

One mentor said, Becoming a mentor and working with my mentee has been one of the most rewarding volunteering activities I have done. It has taught me to see situations from another perspective, and together with my mentee we have worked hard to develop a plan and a path forward into employment.

Positive Placements is open to all young people in Eastbourne and Hailsham. If you know of a young person who would benefit or you are interested in volunteering, email Suzanne Cleverley, Eastbournes Positive Placements coordinator,at suzanne.cleverley@ymcadlg.org

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Some 40% of people have experienced financial loss due to procrastination.

There is a reason that productivity and time management are hugely important to every entrepreneur - because at the core of it all, most of us are truly trying to figure out why we procrastinate. The side effects of procrastination are very real. Bottom lines, relationships, health, etc., show measurable decline when you chronically procrastinate. Its normal to procrastinate once in a while, but if its baked into almost every activity of your daily life and your seeing negative side effects for yourself - its time to tackle your procrastination tendencies.

Procrastinationcomes in a variety of forms and patterns. The main indicator - you feel guilty. In a world of constant stimulation and endless choices from social media, entertainmentand news outlets, it's hard to make ourselves do less stimulating things - like your work. Im just as guilty as anyone and struggle with the frustration that comes with it.

I spoke with Daria Tsvenger, founder of the Dream Sprint, to ask how she helps her clientsbe a procrastination.Daria uses a variety of brainpower toolsthat she learned at Stanford University as well as from top neuroscientists in the world. Shesworked with hundreds of people who are struggling to get things done andachievepeak mental performance. "And believe me, it's beyond scheduling and time management. It's all in your brain, she tells me.

These are Darias top four tips for beatingprocrastination if you feel like its become aproblem in your life.

4 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Doing | Stephanie Burns

1. No Vague Goals

"Our brain works like a navigation system. If it doesn't have a clear destination, it won't optimize for reaching it.At the beginning of every single day ask yourself "What are the most important things that I want to do today?' Prioritize them, says Tsvenger.Youve probably heard this a million times, but its time to actually do it. Getting your to-dos out of your head and onto a list is key. Once youve done that, then you can actually decide whats most important to get done. Choose the things that will actually move your towards your goals. If you have a lot of to-dos that need to get done, but you dont feel like they will move you towards your goals - either drop them, or outsource them.

2. Name Your Fears

"Our brain is amazing, it's designed to keep us alive & safe by eliminating all potential threats. Back in the day, if your ancestors saw a threat (for example, a tiger), the brain & body will activate its 'fight or flight response. The same thing happens today when our brain perceives work as athreat.' It will keep you from approaching thethreatand this is where procrastination can happen. We delay tasks that seem scary - sometimes not knowing what were scared of. Its biological,Tsvenger says.

So what the way out? Through. Take 10 minutes to write down your top fears regarding the process or the result of your work. Even if they seem small - write them down, so you have more clarity on whats going on beneath the surface.

"For my clients, this works like a spell.For example, one of my recent clients procrastinated on writing content for her social media channels and a job description for the new role she was hiring. We figured out that she was afraid of what people may think about her content - what if she doesn't have enough expertise? Or what if she spends too much time on hiring a person who won't get a job done?Those were just her fears, once she recognized them - her productivity skyrocketed,Tsvenger recounts.

3. Visualize The Process

The biggest mistake I see in the personal development world is this advice of constantly visualizing 'your dreams as they've already happened.This type of thinking is the reason for procrastination. When we give our brain the perfect picture, it doesn't distinguish reality from imagination and it starts to believe that it's already happened. Frequent visualizations cause us to receive thecheap' dopamine (the neurotransmitter of achievement) giving us the illusion of having the desirable outcome without doing the work. This contributes to less motivation and more procrastination when things get difficult. Visualize the process. When we imagine things that weve already primed ourselves to perform, which are doable and close to our reality, this is where the productivity lies, saysTsvenger.

4. Take Micro-Actions

"In order not to scare your brain (and you know what happens when we do this), break down your big tasks into small ones. Schedule them in 30-minute slots, set atimer and get to work, advises Tsvenger. When you take the time to chunk down a big project, name any fears that might crop up and visualize going through the process, its easier to beat procrastination.

It doesnt take a lot of time to set yourself up to be productive. If you take 20-30 minutes to go through these steps, you might just save yourself hours of wasted time scrollingthrough social media!

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with Heather Gilmore, MSW, LLMSW, BCBA

Since applied behavior analysis is consider a science, ABA aligns itself with the attitudes of science which include determinism, empiricism, experimentation, replication, parsimony, and philosophic doubt.

In this article, we will cover the idea of determinism.

Determinism is one of the many principles that make up the identify of science.

Determinism is based on the idea that behavior is lawful, that it is determined. Determinism assumes that behavior of living organisms is based on cause and effect. That is to say that behavior is caused by something and that behavior can effect other things.

According to the views based on determinism, behavior occurs because of things that happen in the environment.

Determinism states that there is a rational explanation for the behavior of living organisms. There is a natural order to things.

Without the perspective of determinism, the cause of behavior would not be understood. The opposite of determinism is believing that behavior does not have a cause, that behavior happens randomly or that behavior is predetermined.

Determinism is one of the primary characteristics of applied behavior analysis. Determinism assumes that all behavior is the result of certain events. Once these events are identified, future occurrences of a behavior can be modified.

Determinism is a primary characteristic of science which also means that it is a primary characteristic of ABA.

Professionals who help change peoples behavior can use the perspective of determinism to support their work to improve their clients quality of life.

Parents can help improve the lives and behaviors of their children and their families by believing in the concept of determinism, that people can improve their behaviors and quality of life can be improved based upon identifying the causes of behavior.

People, in general, can improve habits, health, and life experiences by believing that there is a rational explanation for the things that happen in life.

Heather is a freelance writer, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and social worker. Heather takes interest in topics related to parenting, children, families, personal development, health and wellness, applied behavior analysis, as well as Autism, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety. Contact Heather if you would like to inquire about obtaining her freelance writing services.You can view more articles and resources from Heather at http://www.abaparenttraining.com and email her at [emailprotected] can also advertise your autism services at one of Heather's websites: http://www.LocalAutismServices.com.Heather is the developer of the "One-Year ABA Parent Training Curriculum."

APA Reference Gilmore, H. (2020). Determinism: What is Determinism from an ABA Perspective? (FK-03). Psych Central. Retrieved on March 15, 2020, from https://pro.psychcentral.com/child-therapist/2020/03/determinism-what-is-determinism-from-an-aba-perspective-fk-03/

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PUBLISHED: 13:03 13 March 2020 | UPDATED: 13:13 13 March 2020

Gemma Jarvis

Anglia Sunshine Nurseries in Sudbury is celebrating its third successive 'Outstanding' assessment by Ofsted. Picture: ANGLIA SUNSHINE NURSERIES

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Anglia Sunshine Nurseries in Sudbury was praised by the standards body for its 'understanding of children's needs and the close relationships they build with the families'.

The inspection took place in February and the Outstanding rating was applied in all assessment categories - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Praise was given for 'encouraging the older children to be extremely ambitious learners, developing exceptional imagination and language skills'.

'Children new to the nursery settle very swiftly. This is because staff gain a deep understanding of their needs and build close relationships with their families.'

Ofsted said babies in Anglia Sunshine's care showed 'show extremely high levels of curiosity and perseverance' and 'younger children immerse themselves in a wide range of activities, which encourages early exploration'.

'Children develop a strong sense of right and wrong. They consistently display excellent behaviour due to well-established boundaries and carefully structured

routines,' the report added.

Relationships with parents were described as 'excellent'.

'Parents are very complimentary about the nursery. They stress how confident they feel when leaving their children,' it said.

Staff were praised as well trained and knowledgable in their roles.

The nursery opened in September 2003 and cares for children aged from newborn up to five-years-old. It also has a kidzone room for school children aged between four and 14 years. It was previously assessed in 2014 and 2010.

An Eylog online observation system allows parents to view what their child is up to during the day where they can comment and share their child's achievements at home.

Nursery manager Felicity Rose said: 'I am thrilled and believe that 'Outstanding' reflects the determination and commitment of all of us at Anglia Sunshine and our belief in giving every child the best start in life.'

Nursery owner Jacqui Stoneman added: 'I am so proud of them and the positive influence they have on the next generation.'

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