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How to Break the Cycle of Enabling
We have an innate desire to fix things especially if it involves our loved ones. We do our best to help the people we love when they have difficulties but sometimes, helping them is harmful because it only robs them of the chance to become independent. This is called enabling. There is nothing wrong with helping but if it encourages other people to be dependent, that will stunt personal growth.
You have break the cycle of enabling. It is difficult to break it but it should be done. Here are some tips that you can consider when you are thinking of breaking the cycle of enabling:
- Think about it: When someone asks you to help him/her, you have to think about it. You have to assess the situation and make sure that it is the best action. If possible, you can draw up a plan and share it to your family or friends. If you think that your love one or friend can handle it, that is great.
- Encourage long term goal: Short term goal is helping your family or friend with his/her problem without further ado. Long term goal is letting your family or your friends handle their issues. It is better to let them be than help them all the time. You are just encouraging self-reliance.
- Explain your point: If you cannot help your family or friend, you have to explain your point. You need to explain so they can understand your point. If you will help, you should at least define the limit.
- Hold your ground: There will come a time that your heart becomes very soft that you want to help even more. That is not recommended because you are only making them more dependent.
- Stop executing their responsibilities: No matter how badly they need help, you have to stop cleaning their mess. They should learn how to take care of their mess. You have to stop executing their responsibilities and let them handle it.
If you are not convinced of the things mentioned above, you can look for other tips. No matter what you think is right, it is important that you know how to deal with enabling so you will succeed at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of breaking enabling is to be independent.
Singapore is a complicated place. You will surely encounter many problems here but if you know what to do, you will surely survive. If you are the “enabler”, you need to inculcate that problems should be faced not passed around.
Recruiting a Talented Web Content Writer – How it is done?
Since it is now the era of outsourcing business and online marketing, many people tend to apply for a web content writer job because they think it is easy to get hired in this kind of work. This is because it will only require you to write any topic that you might be interested in.
In contrast to that, a writer’s duty is mind-wrecking because it will break your head – like you are going to write topics that are out of this world or sometimes, you will be tasked to make an article that you may not be interested with like how sand is invented?, why the sky has no limit? And many head-breaking topics. However, the advantages of being a content writer are having an unlimited knowledge for various topics that may not be known by your friends. Basically, you will become their “walking dictionary”.
Picking a good writer is very easy since all of us possesses good writing skills. However, there are people who are extremely talented and knows the technicalities and other aspects of writing. These are individuals that are hard to find but companies don’t waste time looking for it because they can train good writers in to be an excellent one. Although it might not be the great writer that they can find, at least it can help their company.
To be hired as a writer for an outsourcing company, you need skills and outstanding cooperation with the employees of the firm. However, if you are overqualified and think that you can write anything under the sun without being instructed a senior writer or your boss, then, go for it, it’s a great opportunity for you.
Key to Improve Local Search Engine Optimization Services
As Internet business strategies are quickly improving, it is very essential to keep up with the modern flow of search engine optimization techniques. Such innovative ways include the use of social media marketing. Since social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedln are very famous today, there’s no doubt that it is the most powerful media in this planet.
With this, outsourcing companies see the benefit of using the Internet as the media to help the market gain sales and increase popularity. Also, the mentioned social websites aids to control traffic in your business site. In addition, you will have the chance to spread your content easily and produce an immense number of potential customers. This leads to boost ranking in search engines like Google+, Yahoo, Bing and more.
The XML Technique
XML map files supply the search engine a higher idea on how the marketing Internet site will be constructed. By this, they can easily know how to sort the pages, how to prioritize pages and how many times it should be updated. However, if you are not using XML File or haven’t seen it, there’s nothing to worry because it is not complex to understand. Most of the time, it can be created by just an ordinary person in a text editor like Notepad.
The H1 Tag (Headline Creation)
This is one of the search engine optimization techniques. The H1 Tag is the primary line or the main heading in any website. A content must contain an H1 tag with proper keywords and phrases that are nearly related to the web page. H1 tags should not be taken for granted because this is one method that is used to boost content and company reputation.
What to Do if You Encounter Crocodiles
You are the adventurous type so you decided to camp near the swamp. You also decided to swim. But before anything else, you should be familiar with the place. Perhaps you should ask the locals if crocs and alligators exist in the area. If you found out that crocs and alligators exist in your chosen area, you need to make new plans.
Have you heard about a 12 year old boy who was snatched by a crocodile in Australia? The incident happened on January 26, 2014. The boy was with his friends swimming when they were attacked by a 4m crocodile. After the report, a rescue team was assembled to search for the boy. They are still searching the area for traces of the boy.
There are also crocodiles here in Singapore. Even if crocodiles here in Singapore are controlled, there will come a time that they will encounter and attack people. What are the odds that you become the victim? Though it is slim, it would benefit you if you know what to do when you encounter crocodiles. Here are some tips that you can use:
1. Stay away from waters with crocodiles. The basic thing to do when you camp near the river is to make sure that it is not infested with crocodiles. You can ask local residents or you can read for advisories. If you decide to swim, do not swim in murky waters. Avoid swimming at night because it is the time when crocodiles hunt.
2. Watch out. If you decide to continue camping, you should be watchful. Do not be too comfortable just because you do not see a crocodile. Crocodiles hide themselves effectively in water. When you ride the boat, do not hang your legs and arms off the boat.
3. Maintain your distance. If you spotted one (or more) crocodile, you should maintain your distance. You should be at least fifteen feet away from the crocodiles. If you can move farther, do it slowly. Remember that crocodiles are fast so the farther you are, the safer you will be.
4. Do not surprise crocodiles. Do not surprise crocodiles because they will feel threatened. When they are threatened, they will hurriedly grab you. When you know crocodiles are present and you want to go near, you should make noises. You can for instance whistle or slap the water. Let the crocodiles know of your presence.
5. Run. Crocodiles surprise their prey. The prey will be stunned thus the inaction. If you see crocodiles pursuing you, run as fast as you can towards the land. Crocodiles will quickly get tired so they will stop pursuing you.
6. Fight back. If despite your best efforts you are still grabbed, you need to fight back. Crocodiles will only deliver a single blow and they quickly let go. When the crocodile lets go, try to move far away from it. If the crocodile does not let go, target the eyes, nostrils and throat. Poke or hit the eyes with whatever you have.
What You Need to Know about Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is also known as colon cancer. The precise cause of this type of cancer is unknown but there are factors that play a role in its development and formation. Basically, cancer cells develop in the lining of large intestine. The cancer can block the intestine or it can cause bleeding into one’s faeces. Here in Singapore, there are many people who suffer such.
If you want to know about colorectal cancer, you should refer to the following information:
How common?
Believe it or not colorectal cancer is the commonest cancer here in Singapore. It affects both females and males. From 2005-2009, there were about 1580 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed here. With this, people need to be aware of the colorectal cancer before it is too late for them.
The onset
Persons diagnosed with colorectal cancer are older than forty five years old. Young persons (less than twenty years old) are at risk too but they inherited it. The hereditary form of colorectal cancer is called the “familial adenomatous polyposis”.
Risks
Everyone is at risk for colorectal cancer but the risk is higher when the person has a medical history of colorectal polyps. If the person has medical history of ulcerative colitis or bowel disease, they can be at risk too. If the person has a family history of colorectal cancer, they have high chances of getting colorectal cancer.
Symptoms
If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you should watch out for the symptoms and signs. Symptoms include incessant diarrhoea, changing of bowel movements, constipation and varying stool frequency. You should also look out for abdominal pain or discomfort and the presence of mass in the abdomen.
Diagnostic
Detecting a colorectal cancer is easy and it does not include complex testing. If the doctor suspects colorectal cancer, he can simply insert his finger unto the rectum. It will only take less than five minutes. Patients need not to worry because it will only give minimal discomfort. But if the doctor suspects the cancer to be farther than five to eight centimetres of the rectum, the doctor can perform colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.
Treatment options
The pillar of treating colorectal cancer is surgery. The cancer surrounding the colons will be removed then the two ends of the cut section are linked together. If the colons cannot be linked, the doctors should provide an artificial opening called colostomy.
Cancer in general is a frightening illness but remember that the earlier it is treated, the more chances of recovery. If you identified the symptoms, you should consult immediately so your doctors can do something about it. If you delay it, it will surely take a toll on you.
