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Clutter Busting 101

These tips really will help you take charge of the stuff in your office, and in your life

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Do you feel stressed by the clutter on your desk, the dining room table and the kitchen counter? Are you tired of tripping over things that “might come in handy” someday? Do you have a basement full of stuff that’s too valuable to throw away, but you can’t decide what to do with it? If […] Read more
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Guide Health: The increasing problem of allergies

Guide Health with Marie Berry

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Reading Time: 3 minutes There does seem to be an increase in allergies, with about 30 per cent of adults and 40 per cent of children affected in Canada. This trend is thought to be due to several factors, including the fact that today we are able to diagnose allergies that previously may have been dismissed as a sensitive […] Read more
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Build your kids’ math skills

To excel at farming, your children will need better math skills than they may be getting at school. Here’s how to help

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite the billions of dollars spent on education each year, student math test scores continue to fall in most of Canada. The alarming statistics don’t bode well for the success of future generations. Like reading, math is a fundamental skill, necessary for success in life and work. John Mighton who established JUMP Math, a tutoring […] Read more
Guide HR: If the roller-coaster goes on too long
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Guide HR: If the roller-coaster goes on too long

Be watchful of what are seen as less-severe mood swings

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Reading Time: 3 minutes If it sometimes feels like your roller-coaster never really stops, maybe you suffer from cycloth­ymia, a mild version of bipolar disorder. You wouldn’t be alone. I have met dozens of producers who have this disorder, and who come to see it as the source of their misfortunes. Obviously, they consult me when they’re “down” because, […] Read more
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Guide Health: A cascade you don’t want

Almost everyone can benefit from these measures to avoid taking drugs unnecessarily

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Reading Time: 3 minutes You may think of a cascade as a soothing brook bubbling over some rocks, but a prescription cascade is not as pleasant. The term refers to the treatment of the side-effects of one drug when a new second drug is prescribed. These side-effects can be mistakenly identified as a new condition, and of course this […] Read more
Many people are nervous at the mere thought of public speaking. But if your public speaking skills are less than stellar, you’re probably not getting an effective message across to your audience.
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No-fear public speaking

With winter meetings ahead, more of us will get asked to take the microphone. These simple strategies will make you glad they did

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Even though all of us in this day and age should expect to be called upon to speak in public at some point, for many of us the very thought of it causes us to feel queasy and to break out in a cold sweat. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a U.S. […] Read more
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Guide Health: A little dab will do you!

Creams, lotions and ointments can work wonders for your skin. But which is right for you?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes The saying “a little dab will do you” really is true when it comes to applying creams and ointments to your skin. These creams are termed topical agents because they are applied directly to your skin where they act. At any one time, an estimated 75 per cent of Canadians are using a cream or […] Read more
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Guide HR: When the fuse is too short

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Reading Time: 3 minutes “My family is all a bit hot-headed. I am like my father and grandfather. We get angry quickly, but we cool down fast. The problem is that when I’m angry, I don’t really think about what I’m saying or doing.” Strong emotions, whether positive or negative, significantly affect our judgment. They impair our ability to […] Read more
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Getting your message right

Blame email and social media. They're making it easier than ever to say exactly the wrong thing

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Reading Time: 5 minutes For farmers today, the ability to write clearly is more important than ever. Whether it’s writing Facebook posts to attract customers, blog posts to educate the public, a business proposal for potential partners, or position statements on behalf of a board of directors, being able to express your ideas coherently is an invaluable tool. And […] Read more

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