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Inside This Issue

Yes, money can buyhappiness ...if you spendit on experiences

How to look confidenteven if you're not

Quick work stress buster

Recipe of the month

Health in the news

If you're pressured tohurry up, slow down!

Quick work stress buster

For its recent How-toissue, Business Weekasked 50 experts in variousfields to write an article.This one is written byLodro Rinzler, author ofthe bestselling book, TheBuddha Walks into a Bar. One meditation techniqueyou can use at your desk:Set a timer on your phonesound on the hour. Whenyou hear it, look awayfrom your computer andacross the room or out awindow.Place your attention onyour breath.

Yes, money can buy happiness ...if you spend it onexperiences

You won't find happiness at the mall in the form of a huge newTV or in the department store in the form of new clothes or afancy coffee pot. They will not increase your overall happiness. Spending money on experiences maximizes happiness, saysMichael Norton, an associate professor at Harvard BusinessSchool and co-author of Happy Money: The Science of SmarterSpending. * According to research published in Health magazine, peoplewho spent money on concert tickets or planned dinner out werehappier than those who spent money on tangible goods. Onereason: they get more pleasure from bonding. The pleasure begins as you anticipate the event, which can be asvaluable as the event itself. Afterward, recalling it will continue togive you pleasure in the following weeks or months. Even if theevent doesn't turn out to be as nice as you thought it would, it stillcounts. People tend to remember things as better than theyactually were. * Don't worry about self-improvement. Take pleasure in what'salready good about yourself. At the University of Zurich, they sayidentifying your strong suits is better. Think about your top fivestrengths in your relationships at the office and in your home, andyou’ll experience more happiness. * Enjoy the pleasure of giving. Giving to charities will make youfeel good about yourself, but Dr. Norton's research finds thatdoing things for people you know makes you happiest. You'll lovethe joy rush from the positive feedback. * Fake it until you feel it. Smiling can cheer you up.

How to look confident even if you're not

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Breathe in and out,experiencing each breathfor 30 seconds to a minute.You are finished. Resetyour timer and return towork. The method might be goodfor relieving eye strain,too. Experts advisecomputer users to look upfrom their monitorsperiodically and focus inthe distance. Recipe of The Month Delicious tomato basilsoup: Have it today!

When you planted sixtomato plants in yourgarden you had no ideahow many big tomatoesthey would produce, whichis why you planted acouple of plum tomatoplants with them. Now it's August, and youhave them by the basketful.Here's a wonderful answerfor the question of how touse your plum tomatoes.This recipe freezes well,and it's highly nutritious. Tomato Basil soup fromyour garden tomatoes 3 pounds ripe plumtomatoes, cut in halflengthwise1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoonsof good olive oil

Here are a few things to think about before you appear beforefellow workers or a group. * Check your posture. Good posture exudes confidence. * Take it slow. If you're nervous, slow down or your voice will goup a few notes and you'll talk faster than you realize. You'll soundless professional. * Smile. Especially when introduced and when the audiencelaughs, smile. It's easy to get a stressed look so take a breath andsmile.Writing for Inc.com, Kevin Daum, author of Video Marketing forDummies, says building credibility is vital. Here, in part, are histhree points of credibility. 1. Confidence comes with being authoritative. Before speaking,find three known people or entities that support your expertise orpoint of view. You'll feel like there's an army behind you. 2. Document your expertise. Everything you've done before hasled you to this moment. People are seeking experts and leadersbut are skeptical at the beginning. Before a meeting, make a list of10 insights you have about the situation. Writing them down willorganize your thoughts and remind you of why you are the rightperson to be there. 3. Rehearse the role you'll be playing. Professionals makepresentations look easy. That's because there is a lot of rigorousrehearsal behind the performance. Focus on how you present yourself and the information. Practicethe delivery out loud. Health in the News

Mediterranean diet demystified Tufts University's large clinical trial concludes that theMediterranean-style diet cuts heart risks almost 30 percent. Incase you only have a vague idea of what it consists of, they sayhere's how to eat like a Mediterranean.* At least two daily servings of vegetables, including a salad.* At least three servings of fresh fruit.* At least three weekly servings of legumes, such as beans,lentils, garbanzo beans, soybeans and peas.

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1 tablespoon kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons freshlyground black pepper2 cups chopped yellowonions (about 2 onions)6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons unsaltedbutter1/4 teaspoon crushed redpepper flakes1 (28-ounce) canned plumtomatoes, with the juice4 cups fresh basil leaves,packed1 teaspoon fresh thymeleaves1 quart chicken stock orwater Preheat the oven to 400degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes,1/4 cup olive oil, salt, andpepper. Spread thetomatoes in 1 layer on abaking sheet and roast for45 minutes. In an 8-quart stockpot overmedium heat, sauté theonions and garlic with 2tablespoons of olive oil,the butter, and red pepperflakes for 10 minutes, untilthe onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes,basil, thyme, and chickenstock. Add theoven-roasted tomatoes,including the liquid on thebaking sheet. Bring to aboil and simmer uncoveredfor 40 minutes.

* At least three weekly servings of fatty fish such as salmon, tunaor sardines.* A "sofrito": tomatoes, onion, garlic and aromatic herbssimmered in olive oil at least twice a week.* Wine with dinner if you drink. Cut down on fatty red meat and processed meat, commercialbaked goods, fatty spreads and soda drinks. Also, eat fourtablespoons of olive oil each day in salads and vegetables or anounce of walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts. Know the signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke Exposure to excessive heat can cause the body to lose its ability tocool. Your temperature can reach 104 degrees or higher in 10 to15 minutes. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include profuse sweating,muscle cramps, intense thirst, dizziness, nausea, fatigue andheadache. If you experience any of these, drink plenty of water orother cool nonalcoholic fluids, and get to a cool or shady place. If symptoms don't improve, or if you have any of these heatstroke symptoms, seek immediate emergency medical attention.Symptoms include: hot dry skin, often with no sweat, a rapidpulse, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, a throbbing headache andtrouble breathing. Heat stroke affects the brain, so the person may be confused, oragitated. If not treated promptly, heatstroke can lead to seizures,coma and death. Reducing abdominal fat A recent Canadian-American study done at Penn State Universityhas found that canola and high-oleic canola oil, helps lowerabdominal fat, a marker of metabolic syndrome. The study included participants who were fed a daily smoothiecontaining 1.42 ounces of one of five oils in a 2,000-calorie-a-daydiet over four weeks. If you're pressured to hurry up, slow down! The minute someone urges you to decide now, Norm Brodsky ofInc.'s Street Smarts advises one thing: Slow down. Making

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decisions that impact your future takes time and thought. Don't rush a decision before you consider all the relevant issues.Whether you're the owner or a manager, you will make mistakesin your career, but none should be because you were forced tomake a premature decision. Most people spend more timeplanning their vacations than their future, according to PeterHawkins in The Art of Building Windmills. * Take the time. Some decisions should take you days or evenweeks to study and make. With sufficient time you can fullyunderstand the ramifications of your choices. * Advice can be crucial in big decisions. Get advice from otherentrepreneurs and trusted business people. Your employees maywell have some good advice. Be objective and listen. Inparticular, when making a decision for another person, be surethat they are part of the process. * Keep the big picture in mind. Always try to make sure it is awin-win situation. Big decisions can have a lasting impact on your life and yourbusiness. It makes sense to do your research before making them.

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