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PLUCK OF GENIUS Harpist looks to new challenges

LIFE : WHY CRASH DIETS DON’T WORK TAKE HARD LOOK AT SPENDING HABITS WORK: HOW TO GET ALONG WITH CO-WORKERS KEEP UP TO DATE AT WOMEN’S CENTER PLUS: TRAVEL: WHAT, HOW TO PACK RIVER OR OCEAN CRUISE?

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Spread your wings, teach what you know We accompany our classic sections this month (art, cooking, travel, fashion, gardening, calendar and a feature) with a hefty slice of business and well-being.

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Read how you can update your business skills, cope with expectations at work, better your relationships with co-workers, take a hard look at how you spend money and identify all-too common diet traps. Unfortunately, there’s one story we couldn’t squeeze in. Considering the number of talented women in the valley who might be interested, here’s a summary. The Cal State Palm Desert campus offers a fast track program, with an online option, leading to a California Career & Technical Designated Subjects teaching credential and is accepting applications until May 15. The program is designed to prepare working professionals to teach their professional and work skills in California. The credential is required to teach in the many new public high school academies that have recently opened in the Coachella Valley. Individuals from many different occupations have completed the program --- financial and business analysts, authors, artists, nurses, retailing/marketing professionals, NASA engineers, lawyers, carpenters, civil engineers, dental hygienists, bankers, chefs, graphic designers and linguists. The credential is necessary to teach in California career and technical (regional occupational) training programs, community colleges, adult schools, charter schools, many private and public schools and academies as well as non-profit and public service training facilities. Information: Dennis Larney, C&T Training Program CSUSB, Palm Desert, dlarney@csusb.edu, (760) 341 2883, Ext. 78157

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A dilemma for lucky travelers: Ocean cruise or river cruise? By Jamie Lee Pricer Experienced travelers tell what to pack in your suitcase, by Jorie Parr; How to pack a suitcase for fewest wrinkles

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Accomplished women make news; Cathedral City artist shows watercolor work in Redlands; A sauce-topped cheesecake to knock your socks off, by Gena Bell; Get your gardening gear revved up in April, by Shirley Brenon

A performer at age 9? A Ph.D. at age 20? Just the beginning for harpist Vanessa Sheldon who says politics is her next challenge, by Brane Jevric

Learn or review business basics at Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center; Take a deep breath4 and give yourself a money makeover, by Reesa Manning; How to maintain good relationships with your co-workers

How to cope with pressure from yourself or others; Why crash diets don’t work

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Calendar Fashion Week, Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival introduce a power-packed month

Contributors Gina Bell, Shirley Brenon, Brane Jevric, Reesa Manning, Jorie Parr

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NOTED 2016 list of “Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States. 2016 board members for the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City include Gillian Cross, vice president; Sue Townsley, secretary and directors Karen Cornette and Alma Guajardo. Valley Soroptimists honored four women in their “Live Your Dream” program. They are Maria Zepeda, Brittney Goehner, Kimberly Guest and Shirley Miles.

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Phyllis Harkins of Palm Desert Country Club Association has been elected to the 2016 board of directors for the California Association of Community Managers. Heddy Salerno of Inside Plants was named Business Person of the Year by the Desert Business Association.

The new general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, is Kelly Steward, who has held positions at other Ritz-Carlton properties in Naples, St. Louis, Dallas, Charlotte, N.C., Los Angeles and Cleveland.

JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, has been named Woman of the Year for the 42nd Assembly District. She was recognized at Assemblyman Chad Mayes’ district office and at the state Capitol.

Linda Evans, mayor of La Quinta and chief development officer for

TKB Bakery & Deli in Indio, started by Athena Sippel, was named on Yelp’s

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At its Stars Among Us gala Mizell Senior Center recognized philanthropist Kathy Block with a Gold Star Award for her long-time support. Among the Riverside County parents and educators honored by bilingual Educators Succeeding Together for their work in support of English

learners are parent Sarai Nunez, president of DELAC, Amelia Earhart Elementary School and Enriqueta Martinez, bilingual educator, Indio High School. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has named Palm Desert resident Dawn Petrick as their new director of park services/guest relations. Her background includes posts at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Innowave Marketing Group, Harrah’s Entertainment in Las Vegas and Maryland Live Casino. The AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans named its honorees for the 23rd annual Evening Under the Stars gala on April 30. They include Rancho Mirage resident Sen. Barbara Boxer (Jeannette Rockefeller Humanitarian Award), Terri Ketover (Gloria Greene Inspiration Award), Cathy MacNaughton (Herb Lazenby Community Service Award) and Jane Wagner (Joanna Jakway Community Hero Award). Maria Elena Geyer, president and CEO of Gilda’s Club, has been named to the Board of Directors of Desert Regional Medical Center.

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Chef turns passion for food into watercolor paintings By Staff reports Leslee Adams’ passion for creating tasty pastries and other delicious delicacies can be seen distinctively in the art she now creates, watercolors paintings that bring food to life. Adams will join four other artists who will be featured during the annual “Evening with the Artists” hosted April 22 by the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation. “As a professional chef and established artist, I see food through an artist’s eye,” says Adams. “Painting watercolors became my second passion.” Adams earned her pastry diploma at The Ritz Escoffier in Paris in 1990 and returned to California to work as a pastry chef at The Ritz Huntington Hotel. She moved back to Palm Springs in 1990 and opened her own

catering/pastry business. The artist began painting watercolors in 2002 as a hobby that developed into a passion for art. She became known for her colorful, distinctive paintings of food and branched out to paint deserts, still lifes and florals. Her paintings of landscapes, vineyards and Spanish missions are inspired from California, Italy and France. Adams has been a member of the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society since 2004. The artist has shown and sold her work at the La Quinta Arts Festival, Southwest Arts Festival, Redlands Arts Festival and many more. In addition, her clients commission her to do custom pieces. She will exhibit framed original watercolors at the Redlands event.

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MAKE IT YOURSELF you can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator for several days prior to the event. Cheesecakes are a big deal in my family, starting with my mother who has been baking them since I was in grade school. Over the years I have created a few cheesecake recipes of my own, this one included. I love the rich creamy texture of this cheesecake along with the decadent toffee sauce you pour over the top. The combination of flavors will remind you of a delicious caramel sundae, but even better, if that’s possible Ingredients CRUST 1 package graham crackers, about 12 full crackers 1/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted

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GARDEN Garden chores • This is the time to spray olive trees to reduce fruit set. Spray a second time when two-thirds of the blossoms have opened. • For a neater look, fold and tie leaves of flowering bulbs with rubber bands as soon as they complete their blooms, waiting until they are dried before cutting them off. • Finish planting landscape plants so they become established before the heat arrives. • Fertilize citrus, perennials and vegetables. However Southwest desert native trees and shrubs adapt better without fertilization. There are about 250 species of ranunculus with widely different habits and appearance. The two garden types are available in white, cream and many shades of yellow, orange, red and pink. The Tecolote gant strain is available in single colors, mixed colors and picotees, which describes flowers whose edge is a different color than the flower’s base color. To see fields of ranumculus in bloom until about May 10, visit Carlsbad Flower Fields. theflowerfields.com, (760) 431-0352. Photo by Shirley Brenon

• You’ll need to adjust your irrigation

clock as the temperatures increase. Large shrubs and trees will need 59 gallons of water per day for high users, 38 for medium and 17 for low. Small shrubs and ground covers will require 3.1 gallons for high water users, 2 for medium and only 1 for low water plants. • Many insects will arrive to feed on your tender plants. Roses, citrus and hibiscus are the most susceptible so keep an eye on them. Vegetable gardeners Continue to plant warm season crops such as eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Melons, cucumbers and squash, as well as sweet corn, okra and members of the bean family.

Lots to do in your garden

But please minimize pruning shrubs with flowers By Shirley Brenon April is here and we hope we get some needed rain. But for now our warm, mild weather will be perfect for getting out in the garden and completing a few chores. But before you grab the pruning shears or hedge trimmers, give some thought to advice from Ian Cook, an English horticulturist, garden designer, author and judge at Chelsea and other UK flower shows who winters here.

“Even more amazing is the strange and pointless process of attacking such plants with a hedge trimmer just as they are starting to flower. I am well aware that plants grow fast with the desert’s heat and irrigation. However, proper intelligent pruning, once or twice a year with secateurs (hand shears) and not power tools has got to be a more environmentally acceptable way of dealing with landscapes.

He said, “I get saddened when I see so many flowering shrubs pruned unnecessarily. Bougainvillea, lantana, tecoma, Leucophyllum and calliandra are too often pruned into shapeless blobs that don’t have a chance to flower.

“This would mean less noise, less pollution and the wonderful bonus of plants growing and flowering naturally. In addition, there would be more food for the hummingbirds and other wildlife.”

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River cruise or ocean cruise – what’s your pleasure?

The most obvious difference between ocean and river cruising is size of the ship. Ocean cruiser passengers can number up to nearly 4,500, while river cruise ships usually accommodate fewer than 200 guests.

By Jamie Lee Pricer

On river cruises…

Cruising is simply a great way to travel. For one thing, “you only unpack once,” a favorite adage, echoed by Mark Wolfe, owner of Dream Vacations in Rancho Mirage. How do you choose between ocean and river, as cruising companies continue to launch new ships presenting more options than ever? “There’s a cruise for everyone,” Wolfe says, considering themes, ship size, amenities and itineraries. After cruising several rivers and oceans, here’s what I’ve found. Basically, a river cruise is more intimate with less than 200 passengers aboard.

Focus is more on the destinations. Ocean cruises, some with 3,000 plus passengers, offer wider all-round packages, more activities, more restaurant choices and entertainment. River cruises go places mega-ships can’t, although they lack mega-ship staples like pools, sea days, multiple lounges and restaurants and endless activities (coming up soon on new ships – bike track, mini-golf course, robot bartenders, personal assistant and zip line). Most river cruises include tours in their fares, but you won’t find as many options as on a mega-ship’s shore excursion roster, which usually cost dearly.

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• Atmosphere is quite social. • Cabins are smaller than on ocean cruise ships, room service is rare. • Most ships have one restaurant, breakfast and lunch often buffetonly, one bar. • Daily ports of call with a couple guided tour choices. . • Limited entertainment. • Ship can dock right in the heart of a city. • Most cruising is at night or early morning. On ocean cruises… • Multiple restaurants, bars. • Cabins of various sizes, including suites. • Production shows, guest entertainers, daily activities, spas, separate accommodations for children. • Broad selection of guided tours and

activities ashore. • You’ll find you’ve more choice in terms of where to go, what cruise line to pick and even which ship you sail on. • Cruising is around the clock. Best time to book a cruise? I plan months ahead. Wolfe agrees. “Book as early as possible – a year or more if possible,” he says. “Nine out of ten times that’s when you’ll get the best rates.” Some travelers look for last-minute, space available cabins. They happen but are rare, says Wolfe, a Cruise Line Association accredited cruise counselor. And they may be for less desirable cabins near elevators or stairways and far away from the more comfortable midship. In any case, cruising can be so relaxing. Maybe it’s primal, but there is just something so soothing about being on the water.

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Talking Fashion Packing wise for vacation forays By Jorie Parr “Red lipstick and French perfume” --essentials for the adventuress abroad, that’s what Patricia Gwilliam told me back in1978. She and her husband, Mel Ziegler, had just launched Banana Republic in a one-room nook (with loft) in Mill Valley. It was a travel tip to cherish long after the founders sold their enterprise to the omnipresent corporation.

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As many of us plot escapes in the coming hot and hotter months, I polled a few women about the subject.

Born in South Africa of Swiss parents, she moved all over the world from the start; her father was in hotel management. Now, after living in Palm Springs three years, an item that goes in Sondra’s beauty bag is Cetaphil cream, which she uses all over. She believes desert skin needs intense moisturizing.

Once upon a time Ethel Hyde-White remembers sailing from England on the Ile de France in 1960. Her late husband, the character actor Wilfrid Hyde-White, had an offer from Hollywood. Since young Ethel was expecting, she didn’t fly. They even took a train on from New York, destination Chateau Marmont, West Hollywood. The ocean crossing was “very grand,” with formal gowns on parade every evening. The mother-to-be affected the trendy empire-style silhouette. Ethel had purchased at Marks and Spencer a half-dozen oversize suitcases – what, no Louis Vuitton trunk? Oh, Wilfrid had a trunk. He took it to the theater with all his hand made attire, head to probably Lobbs-clad toes. He wore his own clothes on stage, as in the Dad role he created in “The Reluctant Debutante.” Traveling “today we don’t need to carry so much. Nobody gets dressed.” The less, the better To prove Ethel’s point, photographer Sondra Stocker packs very little, leaving room for the inevitable shopping to come. On holiday she

A constant recycler, she keeps her regular wardrobe pared down to fit “in one and a half suitcases.” The former Elite model says “I was one of the last to have a 20-year career.” During which she walked for Valentino and Armani and was the cover mannequin for the first American Elle magazine. presentation, is tiny. Her minuscule self-designed outfits she just rolls and folds into a tall plastic bag. But shoes are a problem. “And I will not

wear anything that doesn’t match.” She puts footwear into the bottom of her bag and also Tony’s (her sculptor husband).

Best way to get all that stuff in your suitcase • Lay your suitcase flat on its back, fully opened.

Sarongs and shawls On the road, she takes “stuff that doesn’t wrinkle, a pair of jeans to dress up or down, one or two dresses (thrift store rescues), T shirts, tank tops, a nice jacket, flat-heeled shoes and high heels – which I usually don’t wear.” Her secret extra is a sarong, as a swimsuit coverup or when topped off by a T shirt, a foxy ensemble. A frequent flyer, Jamie Lee Pricer, Valley Woman editor, went to Cuba and France last year. It’s Peru and Israel this year. Florida both years. So, true to her job title, she edits everything down to mostly three of easily washable socks, undies, pants. Two pairs of shoes. Five tops, one skirt, bathing suit, one long T to use for its coverup or as a sleeping garment. That fills a carry-on suitcase and she tries to carry no more in a checked suitcase, thereby leaving room for shopping goodies.

• Pack as many socks and undergarments into your shoes as will fit, then set the shoes in the bottom of the bag. This is the first layer of luggage. • On top of your shoes, lay down a layer of heavier rolled items—jeans, sweaters, etc.—packing them in as tightly as they’ll go. This not only minimizes wasted space, it also prevents the rolls from coming undone. • If you have any fragile items, place them in the center of the bag on top of the heavy-roll layer to protect the items from breakage. • The next layer should consist of lighter rolled items like T-shirts and undergarments, also tightly packed to prevent unrolling. • On top of them, place your folded items. This will allow easy access to them upon arrival for unfolding and hanging. You can also place these items in a dry cleaner bag to help prevent wrinkling. • Any additional lightweight items—underwear, belts, socks, etc—should then be crammed into any available nook or cranny to help stabilize the packing. • Put your toiletry bag on top of the folded layer. Source: Gizmodo.com

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Vanessa Sheldon strums strings of success By Brane Jevric

level as Miss Greater Palm Springs. “It was my mom’s idea,” she says. “There have been several harpists in the pageant, including my mom. “ Palm Springs’ Vanessa Sheldon played harp professionally at age 9, earned her doctorate at 19 and started teaching at College of the Desert at 20. Photos by Brane Jevric

She won a scholarship that she used to earn a certificate in video game design and content creation from UC Riverside. Sheldon, who teaches full time at Mt. San Jacinto College, in San Jacinto, loves living in Palm Springs and she tells why. What are your earliest memories of the desert? Vacationing here as a child with my parents. We usually stayed at Marriott Desert Springs, and my favorite restaurant was Tuscany. I loved taking the boat from the hotel lobby over to the restaurant. After getting my doctorate, I knew I wanted to return to California. Fortunately, COD was hiring. Given my many memorable experiences in the desert, I knew it would be a place I would enjoy making my home. Is the valley an exciting place for a performing harpist?

anessa Sheldon was barely two years old when she crawled up to her mom’s harp and played with the strings. At 13, she enrolled in college. By 19, she held a doctorate of musical arts from the University of Arizona.

sidered as one of the most difficult musical instruments to play.

In 2005, Sheldon became one of the youngest professors in the nation (if not the youngest). Hired by the College of the Desert, she taught a night class with students much older than she was at 20.

Sheldon, 30, has regularly performed throughout the valley for more than a decade. She owns six harps, ranging in size from two to over six feet tall. Her favorites are an Italian gold and ebony concert Salvi harp, and an electric harp made in France by Camac.

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She started playing harp professionally at 9 and has performed privately for notables such as Oprah, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as in China and South Korea.

Despite her busy schedule, in 2009 Sheldon competed in the Miss California pageant, starting at the local

Yes, and I think it is becoming more so as a host to gala events, such as the Film Festival, as well as a destination for visitors from around the world. The number of my performances varies from year to year. I keep pretty busy between private events and public concerts. Although I compose from time to time, I focus more on performance, including premiering new works by contemporary composers. I also transcribe works for harp from across various genres. And you met someone special while performing here? I met David Fountain five years ago while performing at the Viceroy Palm Springs. It was a cold desert evening and I was very grateful for a glass of Syrah he had a waiter send over. Later that evening, he asked me to continue playing more. He now acts as my manager. A barrister from London primarily involved in international contract negotiations, he’s now my manager. We reside in Palm Springs. A musician in political waters is a rare occurrence, but you entered the arena. Why?

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“Mozart only wrote once for harp. His Flute and Harp Concerto was commissioned by an aristocrat, an amateur flutist, who wanted something to play with his teenage daughter.” My interest in politics began when I testified in Sacramento at the State Senate for part-time faculty rights. I’ve been active in teachers associations at the local and state level for the past six years, including as vice president of the College of the Desert Adjunct Association. My campaign for the PSUSD Board of Trustees in 2014 was a rewarding learning experience and it was fascinating to enter the political scene. Since then I’ve been elected to the California Teachers Association State Council and as a delegate for the Representative Assembly of the National Education Association last July in Orlando. I will be running to be a delegate for this year’s RA in Washington, D.C. Is it true that you do not own a pair of jeans? I don’t, and I probably never will. My dress depends on the occasion and type of music I am performing. I shop at Saks on El Paseo, as well as Ralph Lauren, and sometimes check out the outlet stores in Cabazon. My taste is eclectic, but some of my favorite designers are Tahari, BCBG and Ralph Lauren. I also have some vintage pieces. Why did you criticize Mozart at your recent Osher Institute lecture at the Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert? Mozart only wrote once for harp. His Flute and Harp Concerto was commissioned by an aristocrat, an amateur flutist, who wanted something to play with his teenage daughter. She was a fine harpist who, according to Mozart, could play over 200 pieces from memory. But, that Mozart’s concerto sounds more like it was composed for piano and not for a harp.

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At the same time, if your list is a mile long, don’t beat yourself up over it. Step 2: Decide what you want to change. If you’re like most people, your list of potential financial fixes is a bit overwhelming. Since you won’t be able to tackle everything at once — and because there are some things you may not be able to change at all — you’ll need to prioritize. Look at your list and highlight a few items you think would make the biggest difference in your life and that you can actually do something about. Say you want to buy a house so you can stop renting, but reckless spending has left you with poor credit. Rather than focusing on changing your living situation, you might be better off focusing on improving your credit score, so that one day you can buy that dream house. Or, you may wish you had more disposable income. A raise may not be on the table at work, but you may find more income by committing to a budget and reining in unnecessary purchases.

Step 3: Take action. The next step is to actually implement your makeover. Take the steps you need to make the necessary changes in your life. It may be helpful for you to come up with a calendar or list of specific action steps to keep you on track and to help prevent getting discouraged.

into reality, you’ll want to seek the help of an expert on issues related to taxes, retirement, college planning, debt repayment, and more. Not only can they provide valuable and objective advice, but they’ll also be a coach who can help you stay on track and achieve your money makeover goals.

For example, if you’re looking to improve your credit score, you might make a list of specific things you need to do to make that happen, with deadlines for each one (for example, check your credit report for errors, automate bill pay in order to avoid future late payments, pay off one credit card in full in two months).

As you take steps to change your financial life, be sure to stop and celebrate your successes. Give yourself a pat on the back — and perhaps a small reward — when you pay off that credit card, stick to your monthly budget, or set up automatic contributions to your retirement account at work.

If it’s your spending that’s the problem, you might start by simply tracking how and when you spend for a week or two. Then, you might look at that information and see that you’re spending $40 per week on after-work drinks. Once you know that, you can make an effort to stop or reduce spending and dedicate that money to other goals.

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Do you get along with your co-workers? People who have a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs, according to the Gallup Organization. And it doesn’t have to be a best friend: Gallup found that people who simply had a good friend in the workplace are more likely to be satisfied. Building and maintain good working relationships will not only make you more engaged and committed to your organization; it can also open doors to key projects, career advancement, and raises. Start by identifying the key stakeholders in your organization. These people, as well as your clients and customers, deserve extra time and attention. Building good relationships Identify your relationship needs: Look at your own relationship needs. Do you know what you need from others? And do you know what they need from you?

Schedule time to build relationships: Devote a portion of your day toward relationship building, even if it’s just 20 minutes, perhaps broken up into fiveminute segments. For example, you could pop into someone’s office during lunch, reply to people’s postings on Twitter or LinkedIn , or ask a colleague out for a quick cup of coffee. Appreciate others: Show your appreciation whenever someone helps you. Everyone, from your boss to the office cleaner, wants to feel that their work is appreciated. So, genuinely compliment the people around you when they do something well. Be positive: Positivity is attractive and contagious, and it will help strengthen your relationships with your colleagues. No one wants to be around someone who’s negative all the time. Manage your boundaries: Make sure that you set and manage boundaries properly – all of us want to

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Too much pressure? How to ensure positive experiences By Staff reports Do you sometimes feel overburdened by others’ expectations of you, or disappointed with the progress you’ve made on a task. When you’re under pressure, it’s easy to feel like this.

expectations of you and those that you have of yourself. External pressures come from the circumstances or the people around you.

Pressure is an everyday part of our working lives. In manageable doses, it can energize and motivate you to perform and achieve. Excessive pressure can bring on the psychological, physical, emotional, and behavioral problems associated with stress, so being able to deal with it effectively is an essential skill. By consciously opting to respond positively and confidently, and by focusing on solutions, you can go beyond simply coping and learn to thrive

The negative impact of pressure first shows with mild dissatisfaction and a minor deterioration in the quality of a person’s work. When the pressure becomes excessive, he or she can succumb to stress, anxiety and unhappiness.

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3. Lose track of your snacks Maybe you count calories at every meal, but what about all those nibbles in between? All of this mindless munching adds up and could sabotage an otherwise wellplanned diet. If you’re serious about counting calories, you may want to use your smartphone or a notebook to keep track of each bite. 4. No snacks While mindless snacking can pad your waistline, thoughtful snacking may do just the opposite. People who eat several small meals and snacks a day are more likely to control hunger and lose weight. Snacking helps keep your metabolism in high gear, especially if the snacks are protein-rich. Having a few nuts is a good, high-protein choice. 5. Load up on low-fat Low-fat products can play an important role in your diet. Just remember that low-fat isn’t the same

6. Sip too many calories When counting calories, many of us tend to overlook what’s in our drinks. This is a big mistake when you consider that some fancy coffees and alcoholic beverages have more than 500 calories. What’s worse is that liquid calories don’t curb hunger. You’re not going to eat any less after a high-calorie drink. 7. Drink too little water This is one of the simplest diet mistakes to fix. Water is essential for burning calories. If you let yourself get dehydrated, your metabolism drags, and that means slower weight loss. So add a glass of water to every meal and snack. 8. Ditch dairy Full-fat milk, cheese, and ice cream are taboo for many dieters, but ditching dairy foods may be counterproductive. Some research suggests the body

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18 Annual Spring Farm Tour: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., by Les Dames d’Escoffier International PS Chapter. Meet at Shield’s Date Garden, 80-225 Highway 111, Indio. $80 includes lunch at Shield’s Cafe. (760) 895-9899. Ldeips.org

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