They Took Our Jobs

Programmers, engineers and developers are working on higher forms of robotic intelligence that delve into the creative arts such as painters, journalist, and comedians.  Automation will likely touch all jobs, from manual labor to knowledge work.  Experts predict that true artificial intelligence will very likely be here around 2040.

To Stay Or Not To Stay..That Is The Question

Happier employees are healthier and want to stay in their jobs one to three years instead of the average six to twelve months. Employee happiness is one key to company retention, long term success and overall human contentment.  Employers can be a catalyst for their employee’s happiness with first-rate employee incentives, focused career advancement programs, substantial benefits, and achievable work-life balance.

Keep Calm. Carry On.

Consider adding yoga to your self care activities each day.  Yoga Journal states that the benefits include increased calm, flexibility and strength as well as a  decrease in pain, weight and stress.  So take time to stretch...the pose is called updog or cobra.  This pose can strengthen your back after a long day of sitting at your desk.

Clean As A Whistle

One of the most frequently cited regulations in the workplace centers on chemicals in our places of employment.  The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) with 4 effective dates for compliance phased in over a 4 year period.  December 2013 provisions include employees are trained on label element and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format.  Check with your Safety or Engineering department to see if your workplace is compliant.

The Present Palate

The selection, preparation, presentation, appreciation and digestion of our food can improve the mental and emotional vibes that drive our goals, dreams, ideas and plans as we consciously build ourselves on all levels.

Like Pulling Eye Teeth

Teeth, gum and mouth care can impact bones, joints, organs, glands and tissue.  Studies also suggest that oral bacteria might play a role in some diseases and lowers the body’s resistance to infection.  So get that flossing, brushing and those check-ups in.  It may be one key to your total good health.

Eat Your Weeds: Dandelion

I just love dandelions. Most of my neighbors want to remove them from their lawn but they are strong and hardy plants that are on this earth to feed your mind, body and soul. Did you know that you can eat the leaves, flowers and roots. Use the leaves in a salad or cooked with other leafy greens such as collards, kale and cabbage. The roots are used as a tea or coffee replacement. The flowers in salads, tea or pan fry. This plant can heal your liver the major cleansing organ of your body - so eat some weeds.