Work Life Balance - Do u know that the flexibility to balance life and work issues is rated as the 3rd most important aspect of job satisfaction by employees, just behind benefits and compensation/pay? Yes, it's the fact (recent studies in SHRM, 2007).

Recent studies from the Family and Work Institute showed work/life balance programs created “higher levels of job satisfaction; more commitment to their companies' success; greater loyalty to their companies; and more intentions to remain with their companies (SHRM, 2007).” On the other hand organizations that did not have such programs employees experienced “more stress; less coping; worse moods; and less energy off the job—all of which jeopardize their personal and family well being (SHRM, 2007).”

This study also found that when employees' personal and family well-being is compromised by work, employees experience more negative spillover from home to work, which diminishes job performance. Further more, 75 percent or employees are actively trying to improve the balance between work and other elements of their lives (SHRM 2007). Not only are these work/life balance programs in favor of employees, but offering work/life benefits and demonstrating that you have developed strategies to help employees balance work and life are ways to gain a competitive advantage in hiring and retaining employees.

Anyway, enjoy this video..!!!!....

Iinformation Technology invention made everybody stay connected and it's making our job simpler too, however, watch this and you'll wish that Information Technology will remain like before...Work will never be the same as before when Information Technology is 'intensifying'...

Very imaginative and high creativity...

Hehe..quite similar to Malaysian Ghost as storied by our great/grand parents...

To name a few, Hantu Pocong, Hantu Raya, Hantu Pontianak, Hantu Langsuyar....

I guess this is what happen if father is taking over from mother...

Indeed, they're having fun!..

Stress, frustration, criticism or rejection will affect all of us from time to time. Nevertheless, being able to persevere when things do not go as planned, to remain positive under stressful circumstances, or to accept criticism from others and use it to make things better are often what differentiate high performers.

If you would like to improve in these areas, consider the following suggestions.

1. Remaining positive and productive under stressful circumstances

Begin by accepting the fact that difficulties, stress and pressure are part of every job. The more you focus on how stressful your job is, the more overwhelmed you are likely to feel. Look for ways to give yourself control of the situation and focus on a positive outcome.

If the issue that is bothering you is something you cannot fix, try to accept or ignore it and focus your efforts on something you can control or influence. Avoid wasting your energy worrying about thing beyond your control.

Give yourself a mental break - a few minutes of quiet respite from work demands can relieve stress and pressure. Some people they prefer taking the time to have a solitary lunch. For others, planned physical exercise - walking, sunning, swimming or yoga is most useful. For Muslim - reciting Quran, will work well and useful.

2. Dealing with negative feedback and criticism in a professional manner

The next time you feel someone is being overly critical of you, step back from the situation and try to view it in a more objective manner. Maybe they are just trying to give you information to help you and are making a statement about your personal value or worth.

Remember that all of us need both positive and negative feedback to grow and develop. try to accept both gracefully. If you respond defensively, people may stop providing you with this valuable information.

When you feel your self becoming frustrated or defensive, try to remain calm. Take a few deep breaths to relax and loosen the tension, then focus on what is being said.

When receiving feedback:
1. Listen carefully and try not to interrupt
2. Ask specific questions to make sure you understand what they are trying to convey
3. Briefly repeat, in your own words, what you think the person is saying...(eg. you mean i overreacted when you said....) they will either agree with your restatement or they will refine their point in a way that will help you understand.
4. Acknowledge valid points. Think carefully about what has been said and discuss the points calmly and tactfully.
5. Ask for suggestions on how you should behave under similar circumstances in the future.

Hence, at all time, please do not succumb to any stupid move...don't let emotion rule your mind. Below clip, demonstrated a heart broken person, watch it to the last ~ enjoy it..zazzz...

Something to share with everybody.

It is very funny and entertaining...good game but practically should be for the same gender....
Should see on how they were trying to 'suck' the paper...

Rule 1:
Show Genuine Enthusiasm When You Greet The Person

Rule 2:
Show Respect

Rule 3:
Be Supportive

Rule 4:
Give Him/Her The Benefit of The Doubt

Rule 5:
Let Him/Her Know You Appreciate Him/Her

Rule 6:
Give Him/Her the Chance To Contribute To Your Life

Rule 7:
Wait Twenty-Four Hours If the Person Does Something That Angers You

Rule 8:
Talk About What is Bothering You

Rule 9:
Share Yourself And Open Up a Bit With This Person

Do you know that a part of us that seeks self-respect form others is called ego? The ego is projection of how we want and need the world to see us. With low self-esteem (meaning the ego is in charge), when we get 'good' or positive feedback, we feel good about ourselves. When we don't, we feel less good about who we are.

When someone is rude or embarrass us - does anything that is disrespectful-if we have low self-esteem, it causes us to question our own self-worth and lash out with anger. This is why a person with low self-esteem is highly sensitive-because his opinion of himself fluctuates with his ability to impress others.

Understand, it is only our ego - our false self-that gets offended. The greater our self-esteem, the less hurt we feel when someone is disrespectful.

When a person gets angry, it is because he is, to some extent, fearful. And this fear comes from the fact that he has lost control of some aspect of his life - of his circumstances, his understanding of his world, or his self-image. Anger is the impulsive response to this fear, which then sparks the conflict, feud or disagreement because we direct our anger toward the source that we feel is responsible for robbing us of our power, our control....

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a hug could change you...

It is a great pleasure and privileged to acknowledge the tremendous work of the outstanding professionals given by Prof. Many thanks to his guidance and ideas.

Thanks to all my beloved children for their understanding - as mommy is always busy striving for the best.

For those people who recognize the importance and necessity of quality and healthy relationships, who strives, in the face of adversity, to make peace, this blog could be good for you...

Happy blogging!..May your pursuit be swift and rewarding...

Cheers

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