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here’s no doubt that mobile phones, tablets, computers and the Internet make accessing and sharing information a lot easier. From pop culture trends, politics and sports updates, to breaking news and social networks, there’s an awful lot of information out there, and trying to stay on top of it all can be overwhelming. If everyone in the family is connected to their devices — are they really connected to each other?
Information Overload If you think your email inbox is overloaded, take a look at some of these numbers: n 30
billion pieces of content are shared
on Facebook every month. n 864,000
hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every day.
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than 190 million tweets are sent on Twitter every day.
It’s not just adults trying to consume all that information. The Kaiser Family Foundation says that kids 8 to 18 years old average more than 7 1/2 hours a day using digital media. And they spend a lot of that time using more than one digital medium simultaneously, so they end up packing 10 hours, 45 minutes worth of media content into that 7 1/2 hours. So how can you get the information you want while also turning down the noise?
Tips for Managing Your Media “Internet and digital devices aren’t going away,” says Kinsey Schofield, pop culture maven and social media strategist. “They’re only going to become more prominent. The trick is to find ways to manage your time and the information effectively. When you do that, you’ll have less stress and more
What to do when Beginning an Exercise Regimen
time for some fun together.”
Set Internet Limits — for Everyone With so much information and social connections available in an instant, it’s tempting to spend too much time in the digital world. But when you do that, says Kinsey, you miss out on things happening in the real world. n For kids, set time limits on their
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At the dawn of a new calendar year, many people decide it's time to turn over a new leaf and shed those extra pounds that accumulated over the previous 12 months. The resolve to lose weight is perhaps never stronger than at the beginning of a calendar year, when the holiday season has passed but those added inches on the waistline remain. Though it's noble to want to lose weight and improve health, regardless of what time of year it is, there are precautions men and women should take before beginning a new exercise regimen. Visit your physician. It's best to get a full physical before beginning an exercise regimen. A full physical can reveal if you have any health problems that might limit what you should and shouldn't be doing at the gym. If anything turns up, your physician can develop a plan of attack for you to address the issue. If nothing turns up, then your doctor will probably give you the green light to go forward with few, if any, limitations. Conduct a self-assessment. Once
you've visited the doctor and received the go-ahead to start working out, do an honest self-assessment to see where you are in terms of fitness. Walk a mile and time yourself. Do as many push-ups and sit-ups as possible, but be careful to stretch and not push yourself. This selfassessment should not be demanding. Instead, the goal is to gauge where you are and how your body feels when doing some simple exercises. Establish your goals. The goal of most people beginning a new exercise regimen is to lose weight. However, there are other incentives as well. For example, some people might be starting to train for a marathon or another sporting event. Whatever the reason, know why you're getting started, as such goals can help you monitor your progress as the year goes on. Start slowly. Caution should reign supreme when beginning an exercise regimen. Diving into the deep end at the onset increases the risk of injury, which could limit activity for months to come. First get your body acclimated to exercise, then gradually challenge yourself
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as you see fit. Leave time to recover. Though it might feel rejuvenating to get back to exercising, it's important for everyone, but especially those who are just starting, to allow themselves some time to recover. Allow your muscles and joints to recover between workout sessions. Frequency of sessions can increase as your body gets acclimated, but at first allow a day or two between sessions so your body can recover. Listen to your body. Exercising after a long hiatus from routine exercise won't be easy, and your body is likely going to tell you that through certain aches and pains, if not nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath. If any of these symptoms appear, take a break. This could be your body telling you that you're asking too much and you need to take your foot off the gas pedal for a little while. Consider hiring a personal trainer. Many people are overwhelmed when entering a gym after a long time away. If
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electronics usage. They can earn time by doing chores, for good behavior, or as rewards for good grades. Keep track of time with stickers, beads or even candy. n Adults should lead by example. Set aside a specified chunk of time to deal with emails, social media check-ins or catching up on the latest
Job hunting can be a frustrating experience. Many times you can apply for what seems like the perfect job only to never hear back. With most open positions receiving an overwhelming number of applicants these days, it’s extremely important to set yourself apart from the pack. The most essential part of landing an interview is your resume. Often your resume is the only representation of you a hiring manager has. Typically, employers don’t spend more than a minute or two looking over a resume — a small amount of time to make a great impression. “Landing an interview for the job you want is hard enough, especially now with so many people going after the same position,” says Michael McAuliffe, President of a non-profit consumer credit counseling service. “If your resume contains flaws, from poor choice in wording to an overlycomplicated format, then your chances of getting a call go from slim to none.” Give yourself every chance possible to get the job. Make your resume stand out among the crowd by following these four tips. Proofread! A misspelling or grammatical error on
a resume could lead to your resume getting tossed out at first glance. Use spell check and have a friend or family member look it over as well. You never know where an error could be lurking on the page. Get Expert Help Expert resume review can be an invaluable resource for any jobseeker. Seasoned hiring professionals look over resumes to correct any mistakes and offer advice as to how the resume can be improved and be better received by prospective employers. Some companies charge for this service, but non-profits offer their expertise for free. Be Appropriate A major red flag for hiring managers is an inappropriate email address. You don’t want to be remembered as a joke, you want to stand out for your abilities. “With free email services like Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo, there is no reason not to have a generic email address consisting simply of your name,” says McAuliffe. Formatting Hiring managers need to be able to
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