Joke of the day – Salary increment

September 25, 2013 | Newbloggycat

Young man to his boss: “Mr Smith, my mother told me to ask you for a raise.”

Mr Smith: “Okay, I’ll ask my mother if I may give it to you.”

Joke of the day – Difference between camel and diplomat

September 21, 2013 | Newbloggycat

What is the difference between a camel and a diplomat?

A camel can work for days without drinking and a diplomat can drink for days without working.

Joke of the day – The professional photographer

September 2, 2013 | Newbloggycat

As a professional photographer, Julie takes a lot of pride in her pictures. Wherever she goes, she brings her pictures with her, to show off her work.

”Wow”, said her host Samantha,”these are really nice pictures, you must have a great camera.”

Fuming mad at the implication that her whole talent came from her camera, Julie waited until the end of the meal. She then thanked her host, “Thank you, the meal was delicious.” And as if an afterthought added, “you must have great pots.”

Quote of the day – Jim Hightower

August 30, 2013 | Newbloggycat

“Do something. If it doesn’t work, do something else. No idea is too crazy.”

– Jim Hightower

Quote of the day – Maria Edgeworth

July 8, 2013 | Newbloggycat

“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” – Maria Edgeworth

Just say ‘no’…

March 13, 2013 | Newbloggycat

…if someone wants something that you cannot give – time, energy, brain power, emotional or physical help in your home or office, then just say ‘No’.

This reminds me of the cartoon my daughters love to watch on TV – Dibo the Gift Dragon. There’s a character called Annie and she’s a kind and helpful girl who loves to bake. There’s also a pink rabbit called Bunny who is vain and selfish. In one episod, Bunny said to an obviously exhausted Annie, “You know Annie, I just can’t stand it anymore. Everyone is stepping all over you. What you need is a makeover. You must learn how to say ‘no’ like me” So, Bunny became Annie’s teacher and she was coaching Annie to say “No, No, No until Annie sounds just like her…mean and selfish.

So, wait until you feel ready to give freely and then you will be much more helpful without damaging yourself.

Remember, you don’t need to juggle every ball or take on every project. Relax, your need to enjoy life and focus on all the good. You’ll be far more productive with far less anguish!