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May 2006
Smart Workplaces by HR to Go,
Inc.
Human Resources Management - Outsource
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Double Your
Brain Power
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You
probably sometimes wish that you could think faster, grasp new information
quicker and recall more of what you read and hear. You can, with these
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- Tackle
information you want to commit to your short-term memory in the morning.
Reason: The brain section that stores short-term memory items performs about
15% better in the morning. But switch to the afternoon for items you want to
keep in your long-term memory because that part of your memory bank hits its
stride later in the day.
- "Reverse and rephrase" to overcome
negative thoughts about your ability to learn something new. Example: Instead
of "I won't remember what I'm learning," tell your brain "I've already learned
to recall many things - names, dates, computer commands, so I can and will
remember this."
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Plan for an upcoming learning event by selecting a reward you'll give
yourself afterward. Pick something you wouldn't usually buy or do. Picture
yourself enjoying the reward just before the learning event starts. Repeat the
process whenever you feel anxious about learning the information. Note: No
matter how things turnout, give yourself the reward.
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Answer these questions after you read something that you want to remember:
What was it about? What parts of it were most important? What opinions, if any
did it contain? What's my opinion of it? What element makes it unique? Note: Do
this mentally or in writing - whichever works best for you.
- Rely
on graphic devices to increase your reading speed and to help you zero in
on the main points in books and other publications. Examples: italics,
boldface, underlining, bulleted lists, charts, graphs, etc. As you go through
pages ignore regular text and scan only for these devices. When you find one,
slow down and read those sections more carefully.
- Boost
your thinking power by taking the time to really think about the answers to
these questions about a situation, some information or a problem: What seems to
be the key idea here? Does this resemble or parallel anything I've already
experienced? Do I still have a nagging question about any part of this? When I
put everything together, what do I see as the most important?
Source:
Double Your Brain Power: Increase Your Memory by Using All of Your Brain All of
the Time, by Jean Marie Stine.
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Reacting to
Difficult Types
When dealing
with people, be ready to react to the actions of different personalities.
Some examples:
- Dealing
with the aggressor, who is intimidating, hostile and loves to threaten. What
to do: Listen to everything the person has to say. Avoid arguments and be
formal, calling the person by name. Be concise and clear with your
reactions.
- Dealing
with the underminder who takes pride in criticism and is sarcastic and devious.
What to do: Focus on the issues and don't acknowledge sarcasm. Don't
overreact.
- Dealing
with the unresponsive person, who is difficult to talk to and never reveals his
or her ideas. What to do: Ask open-ended questions, learn to be silent
and wait for the person to say something. Be patient and
friendly.
- Dealing
with the egotist, who knows it all and feels and acts superior. What to
do: Make sure you know the facts. Agree when possible and ask questions and
listen. Disagree only when you know you're right.
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Three
Stretching Exercises to Save Hands from Repetitive Motion
 It's
easy to take our hands for granted, but having their use taken away for even
one day would change all that. A few simple stretches can save employee's hands
from the dangers of repetitive motion injuries. Have employees try these
stretches for one week and compare how their hands fatigue during the
workday:
- Spread
the fingers as far apart as possible and place them on a flat surface. Hold the
motion and repeat five times.
- Warm up
wrist muscles by doing rotations for a few minutes before beginning
work.
- Stretch
the muscles of the thumb by doing the same motion as outlined in No.
1.
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