1. Plan your time well
Be more organised. Make a list of all the things you need to do and arrange them in order of importance. Decide how much time you need for each job and then stick to your plan.
2. Spread out the changes in your life
Give yourself time to adjust from one change to another. For example, avoid getting married, buying a house and changing jobs all at the same time.
3. Be realistic about what you can do
Choose your work according to your own ability and interest. Do not hope for the impossible. Set goals for yourself that are achievable so that you don't become frustrated or discouraged.
4. Make decisions wisely
Get all the relevant information first - don't make major decisions blindly. Consider the good and bad points of each choice. Involve the people who will be affected by the decision in the process.
5. Learn to like yourself
Don't worry too much about your looks, height, pimples and other faults. Make the best of what you have and learn to accept what you cannot change.
6. Think positive
Prevent negative feeling from building up. Learn to identify the cause of these feelings and deal constructively with them. Don't blow things out of proportion.
7. Share your problems
Do not keep all your problems and worries to yourself. Remember you are not alone. Talk to your spouse, friend, supervisor or religious leader. They may have had experience with similar situations and they may be able to suggest a solution to your problem.
8. Build a happy family
Be kind, loving and polite to your family. Treat them the same way you should treat your friends. They will provide you with love and support in times of need. Set aside some time each day to talk, play or relax together. Make your home a happy place to come back to after a hard day's work.
9. Make friends
Just as you need a happy family, you also need friends to talk to and laugh with, to visit you and go out with you and to help you in times of need. Treat others the way you would like them to treat you. Respect their views and be patient with their faults. Try giving in to others sometimes - even when you are right.
10. Keep Healthy
Keep your body healthy by exercising regularly, eating wisely and getting enough sleep. Do not turn to cigarettes or alcohol to relieve your stress. Smoking and drinking do not solve anything and will cause more problems for your health.
11. Make some time for yourself
Do something that you really enjoy. It could be a hobby like collecting coins or an exercise activity like jogging. Take a short break when you feel tense or tired. You deserve to have a little fun sometimes.
12. Learn some Relaxation
TechniquesDeep breathing Exercise, meditation, massage and muscle relaxation techniques can be helpful in relieving stress.
Source: http://www.hpb.gov.sg/
Thursday 31 May 2007
Sunday 27 May 2007
They came to eat
The doors opened wide
Here they came
They came to the Fair
They came to eat
Smiling promoters offered free samples
They rushed forward
Took and put in their mouths
“Nice, thank you” they said.
And moved to the next stall.
They had forgotten the health advice
“Less sugar, less salt, less oil”
Most foods sold at the fair are processed foods
Processed foods deep-fried, a lot of oil, salt and sugar.
They did not care
As long as the food was nice
Of course they would not leave empty handed
They bought bags of unhealthy processed foods.
They took another step toward poor health
They are now a step closer to clinic or hospital.
Eat is more important
Couldn’t care less
Here they came
They came to the Fair
They came to eat
Smiling promoters offered free samples
They rushed forward
Took and put in their mouths
“Nice, thank you” they said.
And moved to the next stall.
They had forgotten the health advice
“Less sugar, less salt, less oil”
Most foods sold at the fair are processed foods
Processed foods deep-fried, a lot of oil, salt and sugar.
They did not care
As long as the food was nice
Of course they would not leave empty handed
They bought bags of unhealthy processed foods.
They took another step toward poor health
They are now a step closer to clinic or hospital.
Eat is more important
Couldn’t care less
Friday 25 May 2007
Eating one egg a day should be okay if ........
Common misconceptions keep many people, especially those worried about heart disease, from eating eggs. The July issue of the Harvard Heart Letter unscrambles the dietary facts and myths about the egg.
Fact: Eggs are a good source of nutrients. One egg contains 6 grams of protein and some healthful unsaturated fats. Eggs are also a good source of choline, which has been linked with preserving memory, and lutein and zeaxanthin, which may protect against vision loss.
Fact: Eggs have a lot of cholesterol. The average large egg contains 212 milligrams of cholesterol. As foods go, that’s quite a bit, rivaled only by single servings of liver, shrimp, and duck meat.
Myth: All that cholesterol goes straight to your bloodstream and then into your arteries. Not so. For most people, only a small amount of the cholesterol in food passes into the blood. Saturated and trans fats have much bigger effects on blood cholesterol levels.
Myth: Eating eggs is bad for your heart. The only large study to look at the impact of egg consumption on heart disease—not on cholesterol levels or other intermediaries—found no connection between the two. In people with diabetes, though, egg-a-day eaters were a bit more likely to have developed heart disease than those who rarely ate eggs.
If you like eggs, eating one a day should be okay, especially if you cut back on saturated and trans fats. Other ways to enjoy eggs without worrying about cholesterol include not eating the yolk, which contains all the cholesterol, or using pourable egg whites or yolk-free egg substitutes.
The above information is for your reference.
Source: http://www.health.harvard.edu/
Fact: Eggs are a good source of nutrients. One egg contains 6 grams of protein and some healthful unsaturated fats. Eggs are also a good source of choline, which has been linked with preserving memory, and lutein and zeaxanthin, which may protect against vision loss.
Fact: Eggs have a lot of cholesterol. The average large egg contains 212 milligrams of cholesterol. As foods go, that’s quite a bit, rivaled only by single servings of liver, shrimp, and duck meat.
Myth: All that cholesterol goes straight to your bloodstream and then into your arteries. Not so. For most people, only a small amount of the cholesterol in food passes into the blood. Saturated and trans fats have much bigger effects on blood cholesterol levels.
Myth: Eating eggs is bad for your heart. The only large study to look at the impact of egg consumption on heart disease—not on cholesterol levels or other intermediaries—found no connection between the two. In people with diabetes, though, egg-a-day eaters were a bit more likely to have developed heart disease than those who rarely ate eggs.
If you like eggs, eating one a day should be okay, especially if you cut back on saturated and trans fats. Other ways to enjoy eggs without worrying about cholesterol include not eating the yolk, which contains all the cholesterol, or using pourable egg whites or yolk-free egg substitutes.
The above information is for your reference.
Source: http://www.health.harvard.edu/
Wednesday 23 May 2007
A dream dashed - UNSW Asia
It opened its door three months ago.
Hailed as Australian university education in Singapore.
Win-win situation.
Everybody had high hopes.
But the truth hurts.
It hurts everbody concerned.
Only 148 students enrolled far short of expectations.
The prospect is grim.
So came the decision to close it down.
Why? Why? Why?
Tuition fees are too high?
Only Australian university education in Australia wanted by market?
If the tuition fees are so high,
One might as well study in Australia to get the real thing?
Any other reasons?
UNSW Asia will shut its doors on June 28, 2007.
A post mortem study would be definitely useful for all parties.
A lesson needs to be learnt.
In our pursuit to make Singapore an international education hub.
Hailed as Australian university education in Singapore.
Win-win situation.
Everybody had high hopes.
But the truth hurts.
It hurts everbody concerned.
Only 148 students enrolled far short of expectations.
The prospect is grim.
So came the decision to close it down.
Why? Why? Why?
Tuition fees are too high?
Only Australian university education in Australia wanted by market?
If the tuition fees are so high,
One might as well study in Australia to get the real thing?
Any other reasons?
UNSW Asia will shut its doors on June 28, 2007.
A post mortem study would be definitely useful for all parties.
A lesson needs to be learnt.
In our pursuit to make Singapore an international education hub.
Monday 21 May 2007
Why need to eat?
Food provides us with the energy and nutrients that we need to keep the body healthy and active. Nearly every process in the body is energy-dependent – so it’s essential we have a constant supply of energy.
The four main reasons we need to eat are:
(1) Development, growth and repair
The body needs energy to grow, primarily during childhood and adolescence – but this doesn’t mean that as adults we no longer need energy for growth. Tissues are constantly being repaired (replaced) even if they are not growing, and we need energy to fuel these essential processes.
(2) Body function
Even when we are at rest we still need a lot of energy. Maintaining the body’s normal physiological processes is very energy ‘expensive’, accounting for 60–75% of the body’s total energy expenditure. We need this energy for all those processes that we don’t normally think about, such as breathing, blinking, digestion, controlling body temperature and blood circulation.
(3) Physical activities
On average, 15–30% of total energy expenditure is on physical ‘work’. We need the energy from food to be able to move around and to participate in sports and other activities. The exact amount expended will depend on how vigorous the activity is and for how long it is performed.
(4) Supply of nutrients
Nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals play a vital role in converting other food sources into energy. They are also essential in helping to keep the body healthy and in good working order, aiding the healing process by enabling damaged tissue to be repaired quickly and effectively.
The four main reasons we need to eat are:
(1) Development, growth and repair
The body needs energy to grow, primarily during childhood and adolescence – but this doesn’t mean that as adults we no longer need energy for growth. Tissues are constantly being repaired (replaced) even if they are not growing, and we need energy to fuel these essential processes.
(2) Body function
Even when we are at rest we still need a lot of energy. Maintaining the body’s normal physiological processes is very energy ‘expensive’, accounting for 60–75% of the body’s total energy expenditure. We need this energy for all those processes that we don’t normally think about, such as breathing, blinking, digestion, controlling body temperature and blood circulation.
(3) Physical activities
On average, 15–30% of total energy expenditure is on physical ‘work’. We need the energy from food to be able to move around and to participate in sports and other activities. The exact amount expended will depend on how vigorous the activity is and for how long it is performed.
(4) Supply of nutrients
Nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals play a vital role in converting other food sources into energy. They are also essential in helping to keep the body healthy and in good working order, aiding the healing process by enabling damaged tissue to be repaired quickly and effectively.
Sunday 20 May 2007
If I don’t ……
If I don’t feel, I am dead.
If I don’t think, I don’t exist.
If I don’t do anything, life will be boring.
If I don’t eat, I will certainly die.
If I don’t think, I don’t exist.
If I don’t do anything, life will be boring.
If I don’t eat, I will certainly die.
Saturday 19 May 2007
Friday 18 May 2007
Boomerangs
The game of life is the game of boomerangs.
Our thoughts, deeds
and words return to us sooner
or later with astounding accuracy.
---Florence Shinn
Our thoughts, deeds
and words return to us sooner
or later with astounding accuracy.
---Florence Shinn
Thursday 17 May 2007
Pedestrian Paths – Bicycles vs. Pedestrians
Pedestrian Path is the footpath built for pedestrians.
But very often we find invading cyclists on the path.
Currently it is illegal to ride bicycles on Pedestrian Path.
Pedestrians have the right of way.
Cyclists may not know they do not have the right of way.
Most of the time pedestrians and cyclists give way to each other.
Sometimes, pedestrians have to give way to impatient cyclists.
A cyclist gives you a scare when he whizzes past you at a high speed.
Some cyclists make a fuss when you block their path.
A pedestrian cannot seek redress if a hit-and-run cyclist hits him.
As a trial, bicycles will be permitted on pedestrian paths in Tampines.
Pedestrians and cyclists will have equal rights on pedestrian paths.
Last night I had a wild dream.
I dread to think of the following possible scenarios.
Soon there may be traffic rules for pedestrian paths.
A pedestrian may need a walking license.
A cyclist may need a cycling license.
A cyclist may need a cycling insurance.
A pedestrian may need a walking insurance.
A senior citizen or a toddler may need to pay more for insurance.
A pedestrian may need an annual check-up to ensure his path-worthy.
A bicycle may need an annual check-up to make sure it is path-worthy.
There may be a minimum speed for a pedestrian.
There may be a maximum speed for a bicycle.
Traffic police may be deployed to maintain law and order.
Pedestrian path bullies may be hauled to the courts.
The “may” list can go on and on.
Let’s hope the yearlong trial project proves to be successful.
And the “may” list is just realized in my dreams.
Pedestrians and cyclist will co-exist peacefully.
We can do away with the need for strict traffic rules about the paths.
A more gracious society may emerge.
Singapore will get another No. 1.
Three Cheers to Singapore!
But very often we find invading cyclists on the path.
Currently it is illegal to ride bicycles on Pedestrian Path.
Pedestrians have the right of way.
Cyclists may not know they do not have the right of way.
Most of the time pedestrians and cyclists give way to each other.
Sometimes, pedestrians have to give way to impatient cyclists.
A cyclist gives you a scare when he whizzes past you at a high speed.
Some cyclists make a fuss when you block their path.
A pedestrian cannot seek redress if a hit-and-run cyclist hits him.
As a trial, bicycles will be permitted on pedestrian paths in Tampines.
Pedestrians and cyclists will have equal rights on pedestrian paths.
Last night I had a wild dream.
I dread to think of the following possible scenarios.
Soon there may be traffic rules for pedestrian paths.
A pedestrian may need a walking license.
A cyclist may need a cycling license.
A cyclist may need a cycling insurance.
A pedestrian may need a walking insurance.
A senior citizen or a toddler may need to pay more for insurance.
A pedestrian may need an annual check-up to ensure his path-worthy.
A bicycle may need an annual check-up to make sure it is path-worthy.
There may be a minimum speed for a pedestrian.
There may be a maximum speed for a bicycle.
Traffic police may be deployed to maintain law and order.
Pedestrian path bullies may be hauled to the courts.
The “may” list can go on and on.
Let’s hope the yearlong trial project proves to be successful.
And the “may” list is just realized in my dreams.
Pedestrians and cyclist will co-exist peacefully.
We can do away with the need for strict traffic rules about the paths.
A more gracious society may emerge.
Singapore will get another No. 1.
Three Cheers to Singapore!
Tuesday 15 May 2007
You protect girlfriend. Dad protects you.
When you are young.
You do whatever you can to protect your girlfriend.
To the extent of punching an old man.
When you are old.
You do whatever you can to protect your young son.
To the extent of falling to your knees and pleading for forgiveness.
Note: Recently a 17-year-old JC boy attacked a bus driver after his girlfriend’s Ez-link card was retained by the driver. The boy’s father fell to his knees to beg the driver to give his son a second chance. (Source: New Paper, 13 May 2007)
You do whatever you can to protect your girlfriend.
To the extent of punching an old man.
When you are old.
You do whatever you can to protect your young son.
To the extent of falling to your knees and pleading for forgiveness.
Note: Recently a 17-year-old JC boy attacked a bus driver after his girlfriend’s Ez-link card was retained by the driver. The boy’s father fell to his knees to beg the driver to give his son a second chance. (Source: New Paper, 13 May 2007)
Two types of diners
Some people save to dine in an expensive restaurant.
Some people go to an expensive restaurant and try to save.
Some people go to an expensive restaurant and try to save.
Two types of car owners
Some people buy cars so that the cars serve them.
Some people buy cars so that they serve the car.
Some people buy cars so that they serve the car.
Sunday 13 May 2007
Save your unused calories for good food
Dr Leslie Tay said in his interview with Ms Teo Pau Lin, food correspondent of The Sunday Times dated 13/5/2007,
"I usually eat one main meal a day in the afternoons. I have cereal or something light in the mornings, and no dinner.
When I get home from work at 10pm, I have a fruit salad and maybe a sandwich with grilled vegetables. I try not to have any meat at night to cut down on my total cholesterol intake.
I have a theory on calorie conservation. When there's nothing spectacular to eat, I save calories by eating very little or healthily.
Then I have calories saved up for that wagyu steak on the weekend.
If a plate of char kway teow is mediocre, I'd rather not eat it, and save the calories for a shiok meal instead. "
Dr Leslie Tay is a general practitioner. He is so enamoured with Singapore's street food that he started a food blog last August to recommend the best stalls around.
His blog is at http://ieatishootipost.blogspot.com/
The blog's motto is " 'Never waste your calories on yucky food'.
"I usually eat one main meal a day in the afternoons. I have cereal or something light in the mornings, and no dinner.
When I get home from work at 10pm, I have a fruit salad and maybe a sandwich with grilled vegetables. I try not to have any meat at night to cut down on my total cholesterol intake.
I have a theory on calorie conservation. When there's nothing spectacular to eat, I save calories by eating very little or healthily.
Then I have calories saved up for that wagyu steak on the weekend.
If a plate of char kway teow is mediocre, I'd rather not eat it, and save the calories for a shiok meal instead. "
Dr Leslie Tay is a general practitioner. He is so enamoured with Singapore's street food that he started a food blog last August to recommend the best stalls around.
His blog is at http://ieatishootipost.blogspot.com/
The blog's motto is " 'Never waste your calories on yucky food'.
Saturday 12 May 2007
BILL GATES' RULE BOOK ON LIFE
In Bill Gates' Book for high school and college graduates, there is a list of 11 things they did not learn in school. In his book, Bill Gates talks about how to feel good, politically-correct teachings created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this education set them up for failure in the real world. You may want to share this list with some you know.
RULE 1: Life is not fair; get used to it.
RULE 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
RULE 3: You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice president with a car phone, until you earn both.
RULE 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure.
RULE 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping; they called it opportunity.
RULE 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
RULE 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rainforest from the parasites of your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
RULE 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
RULE 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
RULE 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs. And, once you get to the job, you will be expected to work in order to "earn" your paycheck.
RULE 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one. The answer to the eternal question "Is it better to be a jock or a nerd?"
RULE 1: Life is not fair; get used to it.
RULE 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
RULE 3: You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice president with a car phone, until you earn both.
RULE 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure.
RULE 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping; they called it opportunity.
RULE 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
RULE 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rainforest from the parasites of your parents' generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
RULE 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
RULE 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
RULE 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs. And, once you get to the job, you will be expected to work in order to "earn" your paycheck.
RULE 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one. The answer to the eternal question "Is it better to be a jock or a nerd?"
Healthy eating
Eating a healthy diet that is high in fruit and vegetables, high in fibre, and low in sugar, salt and fat (especially saturated fat) can help to:
(1) Reduce your blood pressure
(2) Reduce your risk of heart disease
(3) Reduce your risk of stroke
(4) Reduce your risk of some types of cancer
(5) And, of course, avoid the unnecessary medical bills.
(1) Reduce your blood pressure
(2) Reduce your risk of heart disease
(3) Reduce your risk of stroke
(4) Reduce your risk of some types of cancer
(5) And, of course, avoid the unnecessary medical bills.
Tuesday 8 May 2007
Hair Loss
Malnutrition can be fatal. In more mild forms it can cause a host of symptoms that impact on every day life, from hair loss and muscle wastage to food cravings and lethargy.
Your hair is all protein. So if you have hair loss, you may be suffering from malnutrition or you need a protein rich diet.
Hair loss remedies include increasing the intake of green leafy vegetables, salads, milk and fruits. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean, and vitamin A and other health supplements.
You may consult your doctor or nutritionist on your hair loss problem because there may be some other underlying causes for your hair loss.
Your hair is all protein. So if you have hair loss, you may be suffering from malnutrition or you need a protein rich diet.
Hair loss remedies include increasing the intake of green leafy vegetables, salads, milk and fruits. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean, and vitamin A and other health supplements.
You may consult your doctor or nutritionist on your hair loss problem because there may be some other underlying causes for your hair loss.
Saturday 5 May 2007
Just For Today – Food for Health
Just for today I will eat to live.
Just for today I will take in less calories than I need.
Just for today I will drink eight cups of water.
Just for today I will drink not more than 3 cups of coffee.
Just for today I will avoid eating meat, especially red meat.
Just for today I will eat foods high in fibre, low in fat, low in salt and low in sugar.
Just for today I will eat one apple, one orange and one slice of papaya.
Just for today I will take one multivitamin tablet, 1000 mg vitamin C, 1000 mg calcium.
Just for today I will take only foods listed above.
Just for today I will welcome any good advice on food for health.
Just for today I will take in less calories than I need.
Just for today I will drink eight cups of water.
Just for today I will drink not more than 3 cups of coffee.
Just for today I will avoid eating meat, especially red meat.
Just for today I will eat foods high in fibre, low in fat, low in salt and low in sugar.
Just for today I will eat one apple, one orange and one slice of papaya.
Just for today I will take one multivitamin tablet, 1000 mg vitamin C, 1000 mg calcium.
Just for today I will take only foods listed above.
Just for today I will welcome any good advice on food for health.
Wednesday 2 May 2007
Rain
It has been raining since 4.20 a.m.
I like rain when I am not driving
I like to watch raining in the middle of the night
Just me alone
Standing in the balcony, watching the trees soaking in the rain
Listening to nothing other than the patter of the rain
Slowly sipping the steaming hot Milo
Only me and the rain
This moment is one of the best in my life.
What else can I ask for?
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I like rain when I am not driving
I like to watch raining in the middle of the night
Just me alone
Standing in the balcony, watching the trees soaking in the rain
Listening to nothing other than the patter of the rain
Slowly sipping the steaming hot Milo
Only me and the rain
This moment is one of the best in my life.
What else can I ask for?
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