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As announced at the Employee Appreciation Day event, we are pleased to communicate that
Pascual "Paz" Flores, Plumbing Specialist in the Physical Plant – Building Trades Department, has been selected as the Employee of the Year for FY 2013! Please join us in congratulating Paz on this impressive award.
Paz began his career with Salisbury University in November of 2002 as the only plumber on campus and was assisted by an apprentice and student workers. Paz is a superb plumber accomplishing his tasks efficiently, expediently, and thoroughly. Recently, he was called in to repair a vandalized indoor fire sprinkler head. Once he completed the initial repair, he "spent additional time researching" and ultimately ensuring the mitigation of a suspected secondary concern, which was determined to be a life safety problem also caused by the vandalized sprinkler. In addition to the aforementioned nomination recognitions, it is worth noting that in the past few months Paz has become, yet again, the only plumber on campus and has assumed the lead responsibility for resolving plumbing issues regardless of whether it is day or night.
In May 2013, Paz was selected by the Employee of the Month Selection committee as the Employee of the Month for going consistently above and beyond the call of duty as noted above, but also for his teamwork. The nomination noted that Paz's attributes as a team player are consistently on display as he always "welcomes and works with you to accomplish whatever task is at hand," whether it is plumbing related or any other task that needs to be done. One example of his team work is his willingness to assist with snow removal to ensure safe access for the campus community.
Also included in the EOM nomination form was a note regarding his dedication and support of sustainability. Paz was instrumental in the installation of the water bottle stations around campus. He took the lead on researching options and then, upon approval, implemented sustainable hydration stations in campus buildings. The placement and installation was all well thought-out and organized, which made the implementation much quicker than anticipated. You may have noticed the customized cover plates added around the units to make the installations clean and professional. These were also as a result of Paz's suggestion. These stations have thus far recorded thousands of 16oz. bottle refills thus reducing campus plastic bottle waste. In addition, it was mentioned that "Paz is extremely active with his family and community, a contagiously nice guy, and if you spend even the smallest amount of time around him, you feel better."
In a note of support, Kevin Mann, Director of Physical Plant, conveyed that "overall Paz is what you want in an employee. He is professional, dependable, will do what is necessary to complete the task properly and go beyond when necessary, and always has a positive attitude. He deserves to be employee of the year and I am proud to say that he works in Physical Plant."
Debra Bailey
Physical Plant Program Management Specialist
Debra was nominated by Kevin Mann, Director of Physical Plant, for the Employee of the Month award due to her professionalism, attention to detail and exceptional job knowledge. Her expertise does not just comprise of know-how about her job duties, but also includes departmental and overall institutional knowledge. This overall knowledge is not just utilized in her position but shared, thus supporting the comment that "Debra is the local expert on what all University departments do so that she can assist others", internal or external, by providing them with the appropriate direction necessary to complete their task. Kevin notes "I routinely receive compliments for her professionalism and attention to detail." An example provided was the Physical Plant's office move to the East Campus last year, which was an extremely complicated process. Debra's constant attention to detail in the planning process and follow-up was instrumental in its success. In closing, Kevin noted that "Debra's value to Physical Plant operations and the University is hard to put into words" but, life without her can be summarized in one word, "difficult".
Pascual "Paz" Flores Plumbing Specialist in the Physical Plant
Jim Miller, Assistant Director of Building Trades, submitted a nomination for Paz's team work and for going consistently above and beyond the call of duty. In the nomination letter, Jim specifically noted Paz's team player attributes in that he "welcomes and works with you to accomplish whatever task is at hand" regardless of whether it is plumbing related. An example provided was his willingness to assist with all types of tasks including snow removal to ensure safe access for the campus community. Paz is also a superb plumber accomplishing his tasks efficiently, expediently, and as thoroughly as possible. Recently, he was called in to repair a vandalized indoor fire sprinkler head. Once he completed the initial repair, he "spent additional time researching" and ultimately ensuring the mitigation of a suspected secondary concern, which was determined to be a life safety problem also caused by the vandalized sprinkler. In addition to his team work and extra effort, Paz is noted for his dedication and support of sustainability. He took the lead on researching options and then, upon approval, implemented sustainable hydration stations in campus buildings. These stations have thus far recorded thousands of 16oz. bottle refills thus reducing campus plastic bottle waste. In closing, Jim added that "Paz is extremely active with his family and community. Overall, he is a contagiously nice guy and, if you spend even the smallest amount of time around him, you feel better."
Kathy Pusey Visual Images Coordinator/PR Specialist, Publications Office
Kathy was nominated for her dedication and creativity. The nomination form notes that regardless of the situation, which at times involves oncoming cyclists or quarterbacks, lab rodents, heights, day, night, or snowfall; Kathy will "do whatever it takes to get the shot." She is simply dedicated to capturing the essence of SU. Kathy does this not only by being in the right spot at the right time, which sometimes seems like everywhere at once, she does so with her "creativity and great eye for what makes a good image." The visual images Kathy captures are used to enhance SU's website and publications. The images reflect SU's energetic and engaged students, faculty and staff and impact how SU is perceived by people outside the SU Community. As the nomination notes in closing, "they literally see SU through her eyes."
Charlie EndicottAssociate Director, Career Services Department
Charlie received a nomination from Dr. Rebecca Emery, Director of Career Services, for his proactive initiatives and service. In support of these attributes, Dr. Emery noted that "Charlie suggests, develops and implements something before we even know we were in desperate need of it." She continues by providing examples which included the eRecruiting database and the Alumni Mentor Network accessibility to students. These not only demonstrated his proactive nature but also his tenacity and determination to see the two year project to completion. Additionally, Charlie is involved with the Living Learning Community, supports various search committees, reaches out to strengthen relationships with employers, serves on a local nonprofit Board of Directors and leads a career consortium in which SU participates. In closing, Dr. Emery summarized that Charlie enriches their office with his technical skills and innovation, as well as being a great employee and sought-after colleague.
Leigh Ann TaylorAdministrative Assistant II, Admissions Office
Leigh Ann received a nomination from Mr. Aaron Basko, AVP of Enrollment Management, for her commitment to constant improvement and superior results. In his nomination letter, Mr. Basko specifically noted Leigh Ann's involvement in "delivering a quality visit experience to thousands of students and parents who walk through our doors each year." In addition to arranging group tours (to include as many as 70 bus groups) and information sessions, Leigh Ann assumed the coordination of five admissions open house programs. Leigh Ann's contribution to the visit experience included re-engineering initiatives which can be linked, in part, to "the strong surge of applications" and SU's Rugg's Recommendations list of "Magic Dream Schools – campuses that you visit and fall in love with." Attached to the nomination were several notes from campus visitors proclaiming their individual excellent experiences and the superior representation of staff and student tour guides, attributed to Leigh Ann. In closing, Mr. Basko stated "the first impression that visitors have when they come to campus is the lifeblood of the University's enrollment, and we are fortunate indeed to have Leigh Ann in that critical position."
Mike Boolukos
IT Programmer/Analyst
Mike was nominated for the Employee of the Month award for his outstanding
service and excellent performance. His outstanding service is noted in the
statement: "Mike is always a pleasure to work with and, no matter how many
conflicting demands or what project he is assigned to, his top priority is
always the customer and the end users. When a project is given to Mike, you know
it is in good hands." This level of service is supported by an equally high
level of performance as Mike places careful and thorough thought into each
project design even when presented with a simple idea which he turns into a
successful product. This type of performance excellence was recently realized
during the HR/Payroll automated contract renewal system project. "As a result of
Mike's attention to detail, a carefully thought-out and efficient contingent
staff contract renewal system is now available to the campus community that has
streamlined the contract renewal process greatly and will be a savings resource
for SU." In a closing note of support from Jeanette Wolinski, "Mike takes on the
unique and 'never tried before' tasks and makes them work. He is a pleasure to
work with, has a positive attitude, and loves a challenge. We are very fortunate
to have him as a teammate and member of Salisbury University."
Shawntae Ahmad
Food Service Aide in East Coaster's and Cool Beans
Shawntae received a nomination for her excellent customer service and leadership. The nomination letter stated that "to Shawntae every customer is special thus she makes an effort to learn each customer's purchase preferences." In addition, her constant smile, joking, and genuine concern for others "makes work enjoyable for those around her and always lightens the day for our guests." Shawntae's focus on others is not limited to customers as she also takes the time to mentor co-workers by providing valuable leadership and guidance on operational tasks. In closing, the nomination states that "if you have an encounter with Shawntae, you are bound to come away feeling light hearted and important to not only her but to SU."
Maria Tawes
Human Resource Specialist
Maria was nominated for her customer service, compassion and dedication. The nomination form notes Maria's customer service accolades are the "result of her follow up on faculty and staff health benefit enrollments, questions or concerns about their benefits, premium deductions, or enrollment changes and how she regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty to follow up with the employees, the benefit vendors and the Employee Benefits Division on outstanding items to ensure enrollment change requests are correctly and timely processed." Her compassion is seen in her diligence in ensuring that employees do not experience problems with the processing of claims and when an employee is out on medical leave, Maria is "quick to assist them when they have leave balance questions so that while they are recuperating they do not have to be concerned about the continuation of their benefits. In this way, SU employees know that someone is caring and keeping an eye out for them." Maria's organizational skill and dedication again showed this past Spring while preparing for and during Open Enrollment of Health Benefits as "she carefully planned and conducted Medical Plan information sessions at various times and locations to make sure all employees would have an opportunity to attend a session" while simultaneously handling an increased volume of calls and inquiries about the pending changes. In addition, "Maria is certified as a Notary Public and always serves staff and students with a smile and a kind word when they walk in with documents to be notarized." In a note of support, Marvin Pyles, Associate Vice President of Administration and Finance for Human Resources, stated that "HR regularly receives written compliments regarding Maria's efforts. The services she provides to SU employees go on and on, and the delivery of those services is always exceptional. On a daily basis, Maria goes above and beyond the call of duty in providing customer service to our employees and students, and she shows sensitivity to and concern for the interests and needs of others. Maria's customer service, compassion and dedication are invaluable to SU."
Bob Maddux
Multi-Trades Supervisor for Auxiliary Operations
Bob Maddux was nominated by Jim Miller, Assistant Director for Building Trades, for his proactive and exemplary efforts managing the increase need for maintenance activities as a result of SU's growth. For Bob, the Comprehensive Housing Renovation Plan brought Sea Gull Square into his scope of responsibility in addition to changes as a result from multiple residence halls renovations. Jim noted that with the addition of Sea Gull Square in particular, Bob was assigned the warranty service program of the new appliances and the associated tracking, weekly status meetings, and punch list responsibilities. This is worthy of mentioning given that in the first four months of operation there were 700 warranty service calls reported each of which had to be efficiently and effectively addressed and resolved. This could not have been accomplished if it were not for Bob's proactive efforts with scheduling and coordinating, not to mention his relentless follow up on open items. Through his efforts, Bob made it possible for Trades to not only meet expectations with the new responsibilities but maintain the expected level of excellent service for existing responsibilities.
Stacie Siers
Coordinator of Regional Professional Development Schools (PDS) Network for the Seidel School
Stacie was nominated by Dennis Pataniczek, former Dean of the
Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies, for her
significant contributions in building and supporting the PDS
network as well as her participation with and recognition by the
National Association. Stacie's accomplishments within the PDS
Network of over 35 schools is exemplified by the placement of
over 1,000 SU teacher candidates for field experience or
internships each year. To ensure the success of the program,
Stacie developed a roles and expectations training module and
according to Dean Pataniczek "taken the collaborative teaching
model developed by SU faculty and made it a hallmark of SU's
Professional Development School partnership." In addition to her
program efforts, Stacie has also participated in the National
Association activities by delivering over 25 presentations at
national and state conferences. Through Stacie's efforts and the
success of the partnership, recognition by the association
reached SU first in the receipt of the "Spirit of Partnership"
award which was recently followed by SU's receipt of one of five
national awards for "Exemplary PDS Achievement Award" for the
SU/Worcester County PDS partnership. Dean Pataniczek included in
summation, "Due in large part to Stacie, SU is regarded as a
state and national leader in the development of Professional
Development Schools and of the collaborative teaching model.
Matt Hill
Campus Technical and Events Services Coordinator
Matt was nominated for his impeccable attitude and excellent
customer service in coordinating all technical aspects of
University events. The nomination form notes that in light
of the variety of technical services required campus-wide, Matt
"takes personal responsibility or makes sure that each user gets
what they need and stays with them to completion … if Matt is on
the job, there never has to be a worry." This level of
customer service is made possible by Matt's strong work ethic,
technical and event management skills, development of a web-site
and on-line services form, and his design of a student worker
training program which produces highly skilled student workers.
In a note of support, Lawanda Dockins-Mills, Interim Associate Dean of
Students for the Guerrieri Center, conveyed that Matt
"consistently goes above and beyond his job requirements,
demonstrates daily his commitment to the
University and its success,
and is a real asset to SU."
Paul Clements
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Tips for Creating a Mindful Home
Mindfulness is being embraced everywhere these days, from the Kindergarten classroom to company retreats. What is mindfulness, exactly? Susan Smalley, Ph.D., and Diana Winston, co-authors of Fully Present, say that mindfulness is "an accepting and kind attitude toward yourself and your present moment experience." One that will change your relationship to life.
Sounds enticing, huh? Here are a few tips on how to integrate the practice of mindfulness into your home.
1. Set an intention when you wake up. Before you get out of bed, take a few deep breaths and a minute to give thanks for the day. What do you want to accomplish today beyond your to-do list? What do you want to appreciate, acknowledge, and communicate in your life?
2. Make your bed. Making your bed is a productivity-enhancing and mood-boosting habit that can promote the adoption of other healthy habits. Take three minutes (yep, I timed it) and start your day off right.
3. Do your laundry. Karen Maezen Miller, a Zen Buddhist priest and author of Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life, says, "A full hamper reminds us that running away from the things we would rather avoid makes our lives feel like an endless chore. Face it. Taking responsibility for your own well-being is the first step in transformation."
4. Practice mindful eating. Eat when you are hungry, not when you are tired, sad, anxious or bored. Take a minute to appreciate your food: Where did it come from? How did it make its way to you? What people might have been involved in getting the food to your plate? How will this food nourish you? (Studies show that when we practice mindful eating, we take in only what is necessary.)
5. Turn off the TV, the computer and any other stimulating devices at least two hours before bed every evening. Our brains need time to build melatonin, which is critical for deep rest. Personally, I find that this technology curfew is one of the best house rules I have.
6. Slow down, literally. When we race around at a frenetic pace, our minds operate at the same speed. And who can sleep at night when your head is spinning like a Nutcracker ballerina after too many Red Bulls? When you slow down your physical actions, even just the smallest bit, your shoulders relax, your jaw un-clenches, and your mind can be a bit more at ease.
7. Pause to think about your consumption. Give gratitude to all of the people behind each purchase: The person who delivered your Amazon package, the person who packed it and shipped it, the person who assembled your new book, the person who wrote it, edited it, the list goes on and on. Think also about how your consumption affects the greater world. Do you really need to order another pair of shoes from Zappos? Think of everything that this purchase means; it's not just a new pair of shoes. It's a pair of shoes that requires a box, packaging materials, time and energy to ship, time and energy to store and maintain, time and energy to pass it along once it is no longer serving you. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give yourself is deciding NOT to purchase something.
8. Take a ten minute "mind re-set" break in the middle of the day. We live in a world that is turned on at full-speed, full-blast, full time. The body craves balance and one great way to achieve it is by doing nothing for ten minutes a day. Mindfulness is sometimes called the "seat belt of mental health." The body cultivates what we practice and practice changes the breath. By practicing becoming relaxed and aware, we can actually become more so in our daily life.
Fasten your seat belts, because the holidays are here. This holiday season, consider taking a few minutes each day to cultivate a home that is more mindful, a mind that is more peaceful, and an attitude that keeps you happier at home.
Originally published 12/13/2012 - DF
(Image credits: Monica Wang)
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Thank you for the reminders.
So nice to see Apartment Therapy is including articles like this one. Good, simple and vital advice in this age of frenetic pace and consumption.
There are two sides to every coin. Buying that pair of shoes from Zappos contributes to the economy, allows people to have jobs and the company that makes the shoes to exist. That "time and energy" isn't wasted, as people are making a living doing it. As for the unnecessary packaging, reuse the box and materials to send Christmas gifts to far away loved ones. Yeah, I want the shoes.
This is such a beautiful post! I have recently been TRYING to set a technology curfew in my home. On the days I do, I sleep so much more soundly and feel more rested in the morning.
Great article! So needed in our society today. I'm with you!
But technology isn't the only thing that's stimulating the mind. Reading, listening to music, and having in depth conversations can also stimulate the mind.
vix, that isn't the other side of the coin, although the writer did seem to imply that mindful purchasing means buying less. If you are actually thinking about these things on the way to making your shoe purchase, you are practicing mindfulness. You've consciously considered your consumption. Your answer just happened to be you want the shoes and you are going to buy them. The problem is many of us make purchases the way we eat -- because we are stressed, bored, or sad we just buy without thinking about why. Frankly, sometimes satisfying a want *is* a need.
These are great tips.
I teach a k-2 classroom of children with emotional disabilities. I work very hard at helping them learn to be mindful. This is a life skill that will help every child be more successful in life. It is wonderful to see AT writing an article for mindfulness in the home. I plan on sending it home to my parents. I will also be adding some of the tips to my own mindful routine.
Lovely post, thank you.
Amen to number 7 (mindful comsumption). I am really trying on that front, but occasionally still find myself loading up the cart with relatively useless Target-dollar-section items. I've found that when I am able to resist and make do with what I have, it gives me lots of satisfaction. Also, the purchases that I do make (after research and careful consideration) are much more satisfying than impulse buying.
Finally, I find that Yoga really promotes a "mindful state of mind," if you know what I mean.
Lovely ideas. Especially if you have plenty of free time.
Sadly my two small children/dog/home/full-time household income-providing business are unlikely to be on board.
When someone can magic me up another few hours a day, I'm all over being 'mindful', until then, I'll do what I can when I can and be grateful I'm able.
(Wrote this during a 10-minute lunchbreak. Taken @2.25pm, because I've been too busy to do so before. Oh I'm mindful all right, mindful that whoever wrote this is blessed with a slightly easier life than mine.)
"mindfulness is "an accepting and kind attitude toward yourself" - ? No, sorry, Dr. Susan & Co, what buddism teaches us it's not towards yourself , it's towards others
I do have time, but I don't think that's the issue really. Mindfulness, as I understand it, is a Zen Buddhist concept that relates to being present with what is. If you are working or (especially) if you are tending children, to be with what you are doing is the difficult and life-enhancing practice. Really, it doesn't matter what we are doing because if we aren't there, really there, it's all the same. I know not because I am perfect, or because I have lots of time, but because I am often not present with my experience. Just like so many of the rest of us.
I agree with doing things slowly. I find that, for me, rushing tasks is counter productive.
Thanks for the article! I am a clinical psychologist and I have seen the practice of mindfulness change many lives for the better. To strive toward being present and adopting an accepting attitude toward what is; whether it is others, self, emotions, thoughts, a situation or the world as a whole, is to move toward a healthy and abundant life. So glad that AT is passing it on!
I'm still confused about the technology curfew. More often than not, I find that reading a book before bedtime is just as stimulating than watching tv, if not more so. So, if avoiding too much mental stimulation is the goal, then one is basically left to do little but meditate for two hours before bedtime. Exercising is out because you'd never get to sleep. Cooking stimulates more senses than watching tv. Cleaning is basically exercising with a purpose, so that's out. What do you do for 2 hours to avoid mental stimulation?
Definition of MINDFUL: bearing in mind : aware . Synonyms: alive, apprehensive, aware, cognizant, conscious, sensible, sentient.
Add a letter and you get MINDFULL - which is where most of us probably live! Working on getting to the first definition. mb
I'm a little hazy on the science behind it but note that it's a technology curfew, not a "doing things" curfew. The lit screens on our gadgets affect the chemistry of your brain and prevent you from falling into a restful sleep (again, scientifically minded folks, don't jump on the lay-person's description).
Thank you.
I love how every month or so Apartment Therapy gently reminds us we should be making our beds. :)
Re 2: I do my laundry only when the basket is full or overflowing because I am mindful of the environment and only run full loads to save water.
Perhaps another view in "being present" akin to mindfulness. I do feel that if we were more present there may be the opportunity to realize what would be the best for you in the moment thus developing your intuitive/wisdom side...I imagine much of the distractions would fall away ... just a guess.
Thanks for this article.
Beautifully written article with such nourishing guidelines on better living throughout the year. Thank you! Please have more pieces like this that take us away from the buy-buy-buy mindset. I know, those articles don't boost advertising dollars. I suppose I need to ration my AT reading as well.
I am for things that help my life and others to be filled with joy and peace and abundance while keeping it simple.
For me, living with mindful intention is necessary for living a peaceful and joyful life.
Thanks for the posts!
"Oh I'm mindful all right, mindful that whoever wrote this is blessed with a slightly easier life than mine."
Get over yourself. You chose to have two small children, a dog, a home, and a business. If it's too hard then change it, and spare us your pity party.
With all due respect - Madame Suggia, I'm talking to you - mindfulness isn't something you do in your spare time. You don't have any spare time; nobody does. And that's the point.
It's about paying attention - really paying attention - to what's in front of you: your two small children, your demanding job, your mountains of laundry, your unpaid bills, your dying father, your pounding head, your aching heart. All of that stuff isn't what makes you busy. It's what makes you human.
Next time you have a 10-minute break at 2:25 in the afternoon, give yourself a break and get offline and out of your chair - even if you have to go hide in the bathroom to get a moment to yourself. Baby steps.
@fc, I find reading before bedtime very relaxing but I'm choosy about what I read. It must be a relaxing book such as a quiet romance. It can't be anything upsetting or anything requiring too much thought! A nice, quiet book actually helps me sleep.
I, too, am a bit confused about the 2 hours before bedtime. That would be nice if I HAD the two hours. I usually watch some TV in the evening (i.e. in winter), but if there is a movie, it never start prior to 9 pm and the commercial breaks stretch it till 11 if not 11:30 pm. I get up at 6:30. If I tack another 2 hours after the movie, I would not get much sleep.
Whatever. I stopped at making the bed cause I shouted out a big 'AMEN'... I have been trying to share that truth with my husband for years!
Thanks for this post!
Since reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle, about this exact thing, I have found my life to be a lot less heavy. It's all just about being present. Book, or no book. Recognizing the taste/texture/feel of every single little moment, in the moment. It changes everything, for the better.
I make my bed every morning. Then the kitten crawls in it and the adult cat jumps on the moving lump under the covers. No wonder I am late for work so often.
This is a wonderful post that really does make us think about things. I'm marking this to refer to and to be mindful of people place and things and of course my home.
Thank you for such a great post
I'[m shocked by the snarkiness of the posts here. Hmmmm.
Great post. I am going to work on keeping the idea of pausing to consider consumption in mind.
My SO and I switched up our morning schedule about three months ago and we now get up at the same time, whereas he used to get up last. This means I can make the bed now, and it does make such a difference. Brings a sense of calm and order to the bedroom.
Thanks- I really enjoyed the post and all of the comments and discussion it is inspiring!
When I don't have enough time, that's the moment to assess: do I need to spend the the time sitting and watching the movie or tv show, or should I read/bake/study/excercise instead? We all have limited time, but to me mindfulness is being actively aware that I control the choice in how I use my time.
I think some people missed the point here. It's not about changing your life to make it easier, as much as it is about adjusting your own attitude and focus. I work from home and have two little ones (and two dogs, and am slowly getting my master's blah blah blah) so it is really easy to get caught up in everything I have to do and overwhelm myself. For me, being mindful means taking the time to organize my thoughts and actions, and, most importantly, to be present in whatever I am doing. If I take a break to play with my daughter, I don't think about the emails piling up in my inbox. Limiting my multi-tasking allows me to be more productive with my time, and it becomes amazing how much more I get done when I truly focus on one thing at a time.
As for the technology curfew, I agree with what one previous commenter said. Research has shown that computer and TV screens provide a different, less healthy form of stimulation than reading, playing a board game etc. You don't need to sit in silence for two hours, but getting away from technology allows your brain to settle down much faster.
Madame Suggia...I don't walk in your shoes, but I would hazard a guess that lots of people who have as many, if not more, obligations and responsibilities as you do find that incorporating simple techniques, like taking a few moments during the day to just breathe, or turning off the the tv, etc. in the evening, actually helps them meet their obligations and responsibilities with more energy and focus. And in the process, it leads to realizing which daily activities and habits are ultimately stress-inducing, deceptive time-wasters that simply aren't necessary anymore, if ever. In that way Mindfulness can only lead to having MORE time. That's how you "magic" it up.
I am so glad to have read this tonight. After a not-so-great week this is a nice reminder to take a breath. Making the bed in the morning, eating well, and giving myself more than enough time to get ready for the day has really put me in a positive place. But, it's always nice to get a refresher. :)
@bejeweled. Right there with you.
Great, great post!
Excellent. More posts like this one, please!!!
I love making my bed, and doing laundry. However... I screen right up till bed time! Dammit, busted.
The opposite of a mindful life is a mindless life. I choose mindfulness! We all have to do the dishes, only some us are grateful that we have had a meal, grateful to the person who grew the food, prepared the food, the grocer who helped us get the food onto our plates, the person who gave us the recipe, the company we may have shared the meal with, so many wonderful things to be mindful of while we're at the sink! Others may spend the time washing up cursing at having to do yet another chore in their ever-busy life, but you know what? The dishes still have to get done but we do get to choose how we feel about it!
Regarding mindful eating, I would add 'Eat at set mealtimes'. For me, making dinner a priority every evening, however busy I might be with other things, helps me to focus on what is important to me. If it doesn't fit in with cooking and eating, it can wait till tomorrow!
It's easy to speak out a hundred words, but difficult to make it happen. Anyway, nice tutorial.
All this 'mindful home' hooey is just sugar coating the more blunt phrase "Pay Attention!" or "Focus!" and "If something's staring at you in the face, do it or act on it.". Two women getting paid to tell others to 'Don't Worry, Be Happy and Do Laundry'. This was around in the '70s.
Can't believe some are treating this like an awakening. Really?
I often marvel at how frazzled our modern lives are. We, in the first world, have an abundance of time saving gadgets like washing machines and vacuums, machines to do the manual work for us. We can pop into a grocery store and buy every bite of our food ready made, taking just minutes out of our day. All these conveniences, yet people continue to stress out.
This wonderful post reminds us that life is about the journey through it, that we should appreciate the era in which we live and enjoy every single moment of it.
To the snarky commenters, you need this post more than you think. I can't imagine going through life so angry that a simple post on AT sends one into a tizzy.
Here are my tips for a mindful home. There is no extra thinking involved. Thank you.
@Madame Suggia, I can so identify with you. I had two little kids, two dogs, a demanding, high-pressure job that supported my family and a demanding, unsupportive spouse. Looking back now that my kids are college age I wonder how I lived through the anxiety and stress of those years. They'll be over in a flash and your kids will be gone, but you won't forget the stress and you'll wonder if you could have done some things differently for yourself and your kids. I get that you don't have time for yoga class right now. I'd just say to consider, if you have 5 minutes to post on an internet forum that your life sucks, you have 5 minutes to breathe and meditate.
Thank you for this post, it is wonderful.
I think that the stimulation part comes from the content. If you were watching something on TV that caused you to go "Oh wow" or read something that was particularly soothing and encouraging to you...that would be helpful. Read to your kids cuddled up on the couch, write a letter (by hand, on paper) to a good friend, learn to knit or to crochet...light candles around the living room and listen to classical music, take a warm bath. Makes me feel better just talking about it!
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So loved this! Nice job AT!
i thought this was a wonderful post. @madame suggia, i do understand how busy life can be. i'm a 22 year old single mom working in the corporate world. i also foster dogs. oh, and live in a 700sqft apartment. however, there are plenty of times to be mindful. and as many people have said, its not a time consuming thing at all! it's an appreciation for the things you have and an acceptance for what you do not.
mindfullness mixed with "radical acceptance" has changed my life from stressful and complicated to SO enjoyable and fun.
AT you should do a follow up with a "radical acceptance" article :)
A bit of science to the rescue:
(1) I've never seen a study anywhere that demonstrates that exercising within a few hours of bedtime delays, interrupts, or in any way worsens sleep quality. Go on--search PubMed and let me know if you can find anything relevant. A recent study Flausino et al. (2012, Psychophysiology; PMID 22092095) found that recent exercise actually improved sleep quality in their test subjects (healthy young men).
(2) There is good evidence that exposure to blue-frequency (~natural) light can interfere with melatonin production and disrupt sleep (e.g., West et al., J Appl Physiol, 2011; PMID 21164152). Light disruption of sleep also induces depressive symptoms in mice independent of its effects on circadian rhythms (Nature or Science paper from the past month or two). Partial solution: Install f.lux to automatically change your monitor lighting after sunset. Also, don't use full-spectrum lights after dark. Once these things are taken care of, a technology curfew makes no sense to me.
Untested heuristics and rules of thumb can waste years and lives, and it's downright negligent to relay them to others without the proper caveats (e.g., "This works for me..." v. "I read in a comment somewhere that..." v. "I read a peer-reviewed study claiming..." v. "This seems reasonable given certain assumptions..."). Obviously, we can't research everything, but we should check on the biggies.
Ideally, AT writers would be saving us the trouble. The level of thought in the articles here really depresses me sometimes and makes me feel I'm wasting my time. I don't mean to be trollish.... I'll just mention these studies and leave.
Disclaimer: I'm a scientist, but this isn't my area of research at all.
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Well I'd like to take a mindful moment to thank you for this terrific post!
This is a great post, I think I calmed down just reading it :) If only I could get fiance to turn off the tv before bed! Everything else is feasible though, and that's my favorite type of list!!
Although the post describes possible results from practicing mindfulness, I agree with the other users who are pointing out that this article could be misleading. I think the author takes a bit too much liberty in using the title "mindfulness" to describe a list of things we should do on a daily basis. Mindfulness is a form of meditation which, if practiced regularly, will result in a separation of thoughts (which cloud your thinking and cause stress and anxiety) from action (your knee jerk reaction to your thoughts). The greater the space between the thoughts and the actions, the greater the mindfulness, and the greater the inner peace.
great post!
Here's a good article on mindfulness:
The irony for me is that "taking ten minutes out" or "setting a purpose for the day" always end up seeming like just one more thing on the to-do list.
What a refreshing article! Thank you AT!
Than you AT I needed to be reminded. I really did.
Thanks, keep up with these type of posts we all can use some help to remind us to slow down breath and be still.
Lovely, thank you.
We have been consciously simplifying our lives for about a year and a lot of that is due to mindfulness.
We got rid of a vast amount of stuff in our house, so that what is left is intentionally selected and loved/used and this has led to a calmer, cleaner, easier to live in house. It also led to wanting to purchase much less. And it even leads to more time (less time looking for things, organinzing things, cleaning, etc). Which gives you more time to do meaningful things.
As for the technology before bed, it has to do with the artificial blue light messing up your brain. Even an ereader is much better than an iPad or your television.
I hate these patronising posts.
I love @AndieDH's post, above. I think mindfulness is more of a lifestyle than a daily practice. Although I suppose the intention is, that a daily practice leads to a more mindful existence in general.
Lovely post, AT. Would love to see more current posts like this than re-posts of old ones. Perhaps one on the home and mental health, and how our homes are reflective of our inner selves? I love reading tips and tricks from commenters for creating a peaceful, safe and curated space. The commenters (and great content like this) are what make this site worthwhile!
More posts like this, please, and fewer featuring the heads, hides and furs of dead animals.
I noticed that too! it's a good reminder though.
a tip for bedtime readers: read parts of books you've already read but loved. It's nice to revisit them and since you've already read the whole book you're not tempted to find out what happens next and keep reading for two more hours lol. I'm not the best at practicing being in the moment, I'm a thinker/day dreamer and my brain is constantly going especially during simple tasks
Some interesting tips, but the one about making the bed comes up so often in these types of articles and I always wonder about how healthy it is to make your bed as soon as you get up. It may look nice but isn't it better to throw back the covers and let some air in to keep damp and bed bugs at bay?
While I can appreciate the spirit of the post (and am grateful for it), I can't help but snicker at the choice of photo that accompanies it. I have to say-- nothing would make me more "mindful" in my home and my life than a grove of cacti scattered across the floor!


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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
This 2003 review is representative of model years 2003 to 2009.
By Dan Jedlicka of MSN Autos
Bottom Line:
Technically complex bread-and-butter sedan feels very "Americanized."
The revamped 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans have a slicker, coupe-like look but a softer feel that should make them appealing to more luxury car buyers—at least in this country.
The rear-drive E-Class still has Mercedes' traditional rock-solid construction, but the precise power steering is light and the ride is on the soft side.
There are new front and rear suspensions. And the top-line E500 model has a "Airmatic" air suspension—a first for this line—that's optional for the entry E320 model.
But, while handling is good, it doesn't encourage spirited driving—even when the suspension is put in the "sport" mode, which causes the ride to become jittery. An optional Sport Package is offered for both trims for slightly sharper handling, but why pay extra for sharper handling with such expensive cars?
The Way It Was
Many traditional Cadillac and Lincoln owners couldn't understand the appeal of a Mercedes sedan, beyond its prestigious nameplate, but some bought one—if only to impress neighbors and associates.
Then the big, fast, posh Lexus sedan arrived about 1990 and drew many upscale car buyers with its softer, quieter Americanized design—not to mention its lower price. Even once-troubled Audi quickly found it got higher sales with more American-style models.
The first new E-Class sedans (other versions eventually will follow) are the $46,950 E320, which has a carryover 3.2-liter V6 with 221 horsepower, and the $54,850 E500, which is motivated by a 5-liter 302-horsepower V8. The E500 replaces the E430, which had a 4.3-liter 275-horsepower V8.
The E320 is plenty fast for most folks, and the E500 is a rocket, with effortless merging and passing abilities. This engine feels as if it should be rated at, say, 350 horsepower.
Both smooth engines work with a responsive 5-speed automatic transmission.
Reliability Glitches
And the E500 model's transmission got stuck in the "neutral" position while I was trying to shift from automatic to manual-shift mode. The car entered the transmission's "drive" position only after I stopped. Such a thing never happened to me in any type car with an automatic transmission with a manual shift feature.
Electronic Brake System Flaws
On the plus side, the 2003 E-Class has an upscale interior that doesn't have the mediocre materials that have crept into some Mercedes vehicles, as the automaker has expanded its number of trims and increased production.
The E-Class is slotted between Mercedes' entry C-Class and top-line S-Class. The E-Class is Mercedes' bread-and-butter model throughout the world, but Mercedes is clearly aiming for younger buyers by giving the latest version sleeker styling.
Still, while the new E-Class more closely resembles the larger, sporty looking S-Class sedan, it resembles its predecessor because conservative Mercedes believes in styling continuity. The 2003 E-Class is only slightly larger than the 2002 model because it's sold globally in markets with narrow streets. In contrast, Japanese rivals design cars specifically for the U.S. driving and road conditions.
Peculiar Gauge Layout
The result? I often found myself staring at the clock when I wanted a quick reading of the speedometer or tachometer.
Also, the square information screen that occupies the center of the speedometer's dial should be put elsewhere.
Other controls are nicely positioned, but the dual-stage pop-up console cupholder is an exercise in overengineering and looks as if it could easily be damaged. Why not keep things simple?
Generally Roomy Cockpit
The trunk is large and has a conveniently low, wide opening—just the design needed for, say, quick luggage withdrawals at airport terminals. The manual trunk hinges move in enclosed areas so they don't damage luggage. But they really should be replaced with smoother hydraulic struts.
Lots of Safety Items
An antiskid-traction control system enhances stability. And an optional Distronic adaptive cruise control system can automatically maintain a preset distance behind a vehicle in front with the help of a radar sensor.
Optional seats cool, heat, massage and adjust support in response to driving conditions. Now that's a feature old-line Cadillac and Lincoln buyers would appreciate.
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PRINCETON, N.J. (May 10, 2013) – The Rutgers women's outdoor track & field began action at the ECAC Championship on Saturday highlighted by Asha Ruth's (Bowie, Md.) fourth place finish in the long jump and Alexandra Kelly (Florham, N.J.) taking fifth in the javelin, as well as three Scarlet Knights and the 4x100 relay team advancing to racing in Sunday's finals.
A redshirt junior, Ruth logged a fourth place finish in long jump as she leapt to 5.94m. Also in the long jump, teammate sophomore Gabrielle Farquharson (Williamstown, N.J.) took 11th at a distance of 5.66m.
Kelly, a senior, placed fifth in javelin throwing for a distance of 45.16m. Also joining Kelly in the javelin competition were junior Elaina Mezzasalma (Morganville, N.J.) with an 11th place showing (42.37m) and freshman Solveig Loeken (Randolph, N.J.) in 16th place (39.56m).
Three Scarlet Knights advanced out of Saturday's preliminaries and will be competing in finals of the 100m, 200m, and 1500m.
Junior Tylia Gillon (New Egypt, N.J.) raced twice on Saturday in 100m action taking third overall in both the preliminaries and semifinals to advance to Sunday's finale. In the prelims, Gillon won one of the four heats contested clocking in at 11.81. Later in the day in the semifinal heats, she took second in her heat and third overall with her time of 11.97.
In the 200m, Ruth was the final competitor to qualify for the finals. Ruth clocked in at 23.99, her fastest time of the season, to take eighth. Also racing was Faquharson, who just missed out on reaching the finals taking 10th place in a time of 24.17. She was just .04 seconds shy of her personal best.
Junior Ashley Deckert (Newfield, N.J.) will compete in the finals of 1500m after registering the final qualifying spot. Deckert raced to a time of 4:29.26 to take 12th in the preliminaries. It was her best time this season.
Also advancing to Sunday's finals was the 4x100 relay team of Farquharson, Ruth, junior Corryn Hurrington (Bowie, Md.) and Giillon. The Scarlet Knight relay squad bounced back from last weekend's baton drop at the BIG EAST Championships to record a second place time in the prelims. The squad posted a time of 45.43 for the top time in their heat.
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Opening of the 2014 Academic Year
This serves to inform all first year and returning students that Senate at its sitting of 18th September 2014 resolved to further postpone opening of the University of Zambia by one week,
To this effect, first year students should report to the University of Zambia Great East Road Campus on Sunday 28th September 2014. Returning students should report on Sunday 5th October 2014
However the online Registration System will open on Sunday 21st September 2014 to enable commencement of payment of Fees and Registration.
The inconvenience this will cause is deeply regretted
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UNZA Council Chairperson Mrs Sherry Thole has emphasized the need for excellence at the institution.
Speaking at a three - day training workshop dubbed 'The Road to Excellence' at Radisson Blu Hotel on the 8th of September, 2014, Mrs Thosle said the institution had a deep resolve to set the tone for excellence in education practice and that service and excellence were essential tenets to business.Read more...
Peter Kinver Scholarship
Announcement for the BARRICK GOLD SCHOLARSHIP in honor of Peter J.V. Kinver in Master of Mineral Sciences (MINING ENGINEERING) tennable at the University of Zambia, School of Mines starting in October of academic year 2014/15.Read more...
Stanford University professor tips UNZA students
VISITING Stanford University history professor, and Director of the Martin Luther King Jr., Research and Education Institute, and civil rights activist Professor Clayborne Carson says in the fight for freedom, people's power is stronger than physicalforce. Giving a public lecture at the University of Zambia in the Senate Chamber to students and lecturers on Wednesday 20th August 2014, ProfCarson said freedoms had been won using peaceful means even under the mostpowerful regimesRead more...
Medical examinations for incoming students will commence on Monday 11th August 2014 at the University Clinic in Lusaka. Medical Examinations will be conducted every day, (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays included) from 08:00hrs to 14:00hrs.Read more...


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The actor has optioned rights to Steve Earle's book "I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive," to produce and star in the adaptation.
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Hamilton last performed at the Grand Ole Opry on Sept. 6, just days before his death.