Melva Gifford

Today’s lesson is going to be a little bit different. Today, I wish to talk about the theme of self-esteem. I hope this can be of interest to youth ministries, Sunday schools, family devotionals and home evenings.

Object lesson: balloons.

The blowing up of the balloon can be compared to self-esteem. You can offer (blow) encouragement and someone self-worth can increase. Offer only criticism and the balloons in deflated by the exit of self-worth.

The increase or lessening of self-esteem can often be dependent upon how we treat each other. We can encourage and acknowledge another’s success and talents; as a result, that person can feel empowered to do new things because of their success in past goals. Once they feel they are the one thing, they may feel encouraged to try something completely new.

Maybe discuss with the family or class different situations of where we can encourage and strengthen another through words and actions of support. Give specific examples of what a person is doing correctly.

Maybe also giving examples of how words of only criticism can discourage others from trying new things.

Teaching a student new skills empower that student that they are capable of accomplishing many things. They may use the knowledge from the past goal to entirely new situation that may be entirely different from the first achieved. This might be a great opportunity to discuss the concepts of how practice and perseverance can be used in multiple situations. The student can learn from a good teacher and can learn how to perform quality work with their new task. If we devote too much time on only negative aspects of another’s efforts, that student may not be motivated to continue to improve anything.

Maybe give examples of how practice, observation, and experience each contribute to achieving various goals. If you are personal experiences to express this to be great time to share them

You may also discuss how excellence must be earned. The advantage of giving awards for exceptional behavior or ability is a way to reward someone for good work. Others who have not yet obtained the level of the skill can be encouraged to work harder to achieve their own goals and have a wonderful example to follow.

If you have anything to add to this theme, please for free to share it in the comment section this blog. Thanks.

A lesson on prayer.

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Bad: anziety

Good: anxiety

Man there are some hard words that are so easy to misspell. This one messes me up a lot. I want to put in a z because I pronounce it with a z. But here is an idea. When we get stressed about something we resist it. We want to get away from it. What’s that hand signal that you don’t want something or to keep it way?—its two fingers crossed in front of you making an X. So I may remember anXiety. Thus with a X not a z. We’ll see if that helps spell this world correct.

Have an alternative way to remember? Please share it in the comment section of this blog.

 

Last fall I attended a financial seminar where I gained a lot of new information about various aspects of finances. Here are my notes on Residential care facilities as a real estate income.

–          You will need to obtain the care certificate to manage one.

–          The difference between residential care facilities and a rest home is that rest homes of the ones that provide medical care, such as IV feeding, etc. Nurses made the on-site at a rest home while they only come to visit at residential. And medical help will be provided to third party. One technique to improve accuracy of medicine, distribution is to provide each dosage the seven little bad they be taken by the patient.

–          RCS required no zoning restrictions.

–          Usually permit up to 2 to 14 residents. There are single rooms and private rooms. The average resident stays from 2 to 5 years. When you hear a price quote for home. It usually gives the quote for a double occupancy of the room.

–          RCS provide food and shelter

–          there’s usually a six-month application certification process. This time can be used for finding an appropriate home to transfer into this type of scenario. Homeowner associations Object to having such a home in the community because of the anti-discrimination act.

–          The standard of living comparison between RCS and rest home, are usually quite different. RCS usually have a much higher quality of living.

–          There’s a growing clientele because the aging population is growing due to the baby boomers. There is a large need of these types of facilities

–          The average resident is about 70 years.

–          The number one cause of illnesses, depression, for older people. This is influenced by a lack of relationships. RCH provides a community.

–          Don’t put up a sign that identifies this as a RC H the residents don’t want it, and the lack of the site provides a better image of a normal home. You may have a van in the front seat and transport people to different activities.

–          In marriage, relationships, when the husband dies, the wife is he lives 3 to 7 years after.

–          90% of residents are female, 70 and above.

–          The waiting list for such a facility issues. The two years.

–          The older population were usually housed in multigenerational houses. That’s becoming less and less popular.

–          Article: pent up seniors demand predicted, despite recession / demand for senior assisted living

–          In 2030 tribes of the population, Bill 65 years old

–          places to find homes for use for retirement care facility:

–          HUD.gov shows properties that are in foreclosure. On the website, click on by a home, then want to buy a home, so you can get a list of the homes that are in foreclosure

–          reo: means real estate owner.

–          Home sales.gov gives a list of FHA homes.

–          You don’t have to be a veteran to buy the VA property.

–          Exclusive means that you need to be the homebuyer who live in the home. After 10 days, an exclusive home will be open for purchase by everyone else.

–          Owner occupied: is when you want buy a home that you want to live in.

–          Lottery: if you’re in an area that has an underutilized need for certain types of employees, such as those that are police officers, teachers and firemen, HUD will sell a house for 50% off. This is on the condition that the homeowner will live and work in the area of need for at least three years.

–          A seven room house means all rooms of the building, such as bedrooms, bathrooms etc.

–          203K program means a second mortgage. It means the FHA will back a second loan.

–          In addendum     of the hub site: this property inspector report of the home.

–          PCR: means property condition report. This report on the hub page gives a list of all the things that I looked at to make sure the house is appropriate condition for new occupant.

–           Foreclosure properties may not be winterized.

–          trollio.com: will let you see an area map of the neighborhood. Another source is still low.com. This site will let you see what the other houses in the neighborhood cost. You want your house to be the least expensive and have the others being the worth of your house up. You can also use Google’s Street view to the house and Microsoft’s maps as bird’s eye view of different positions of the house.

–          HUD has programs that support underutilized need such as lottery

Have ideas to add to the list, please add them to the comment section of this blog.

Today’s object lesson is on the theme of team work. I hope this can be of interest to youth ministries, youth counselors, family devotionals and family home evenings:

Object lesson: a can opener.

Present a can opener to the family or class and discuss how each component of the can opener contributes to the opener’s mission, to open cans.

The blade must be sharp to cut into the lid.

The handle must be turned to move the blade along the metal to be cut.

The handles need to be pressed together to force the blade to be inserted into the lid to cut the can.

Each of these is a different members of the can opener. Each has a specific purpose. Each must do their job fully in order for the rest to be successful. Discuss with the class the traits you feel that make a successful team. Or what traits can make a happy and functioning family unite or class. You might discuss such topics as: Leadership, sharing the glory, practice or   knowing tour duties to name just a few.

Discuss how each person’s personality and insight can provide a unique perspective to a question that others may not discover. Discuss the possible consequences when a team does not work together. If you have some personal experiences you would like to share regarding successful or unsuccessful team work, this may be a good time to share them.

Have something to add to today’s blog? Feel free to do so in the comment section of this blog.

I usually go to Facebook once a day. One of the nifty things about it is to see the various talents of other people. Many people share knowledge, others share talents and others compassion. I just want to express my appreiction for the good quality so many people have. Here are some just recent ones. There are even opinions shared for warnings or enlightenment.

The challenge is, sometime when people may post inaccurate stuff. I and everyone else must be careful. I’ll just have to try different suggestions and see which ones work or are true.

art: https://www.facebook.com/dosomething/photos/a.67150811751.85843.7630216751/10152176033281752/?type=1&theater

Compassion: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1419276688296395&set=vb.237513286345629&type=2&theater

Cooking: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=760531933963107&set=vb.199701427498&type=2&theater

Education: https://www.facebook.com/957kjr/photos/a.170805802963784.39347.166337376743960/591849070859453/?type=1&theater

Humor: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152594864891908&set=a.380778141907.197462.9525286907&type=1&theater

Health: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152620599354683&set=a.494079634682.274480.76338469682&type=1&theater

Humility: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=752354158125222&set=a.491231494237491.120817.491214847572489&type=1&theater

Media: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/264629/speedreads-trailer-for-the-new-season-of-doctor-who-promises-aliens-dinosaurs-and-more

Music: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154303759185105

Nature: http://www.ijreview.com/2014/07/158406-massive-hole-appears-end-world-stuns-officials/

Physical ability: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152553621109395&set=vb.110349489394&type=2&theater

Politics: https://www.facebook.com/melva.gifford

Radio: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=773783466006441&set=vb.187853037932823&type=2&theater

Respect: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151921148530872&set=vb.107068640871&type=2&theater

Security: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=895355570479724&set=vb.662024890479461&type=2&theater

Tender moments: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152487010134020&set=vb.581254019&type=2&theater

Do you have an example of a Facebook entry that has inspired you? Please share.

Bad: envison

Good: envision.

Envison is when we see something in our ‘mind’s eye. Thus a pair of eyes could be represented by two Is and the correct spelling of Envision has two Is with the little dot at the top representing the eyes.

Have an alternative? Please share in the comment section of this blog.

At toastmasters there is a member who is giving a business presentation tonight. I thought I’d collect some advice about presentations the web and share it here. Here are the sources and some of the content:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2013/11/04/9-tips-for-more-powerful-business-presentations/

http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointinbusiness/p/bus_delivery.htm

http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointinbusiness/tp/bus_pres_tips.htm

http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/splane_m/presentationtips.htm

http://leeds-faculty.colorado.edu/moyes/bplan/Present/presenting.htm

http://www.toastmasters.org/mainmenucategories/freeresources/needhelpgivingaspeech/businesspresentations.aspx

http://money.howstuffworks.com/business-communications/effective-powerpoint-presentations.htm

http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-fix-your-presentations-21-tips.html

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6680-business-presentation-tips.html

http://careers.theguardian.com/top-tips-for-improving-your-presentation-skills

http://www.businessballs.com/presentation.htm

http://www.morebusiness.com/marketing-presentation

Public Speaking Advice for the Business World

 

–          Establish Your Credibility Right Up Front

–          Cut your intro.

–          Good business presentation contains only the necessary information. It

–          Use Supporting Material Liberally

–          Show It, Don’t Write It

–          Begin with an eye-opener.

–          Know Your Audience

–          Keep it relevant.

–          Be your own stage manager.

–          Include a Goal Early in the Presentation

–          Tell a Story

–          Keep it short and impactful

–          Begin Separate Ideas with Powerful Quotations or Images

–          Embrace Color – Carefully

–          Put the bottom-line up front

–          Use facts, not generalities

–          Ask Thought-Provoking or Rhetorical Questions

–          Keep It Short

–          Customize for every audience.

–          Use body language to connect with your audience.

–          Make Startling Statements

–          Keep It Legible

–          Simplify your graphics.

–          Exceed audience expectations

–          Be Prepared for Difficult Questions

–          Presentation First, PowerPoint Second

–          Use readable fonts.

–          Practice, practice, practice!

–          Have Your Own Questions Ready in Case Nobody Asks One

–          Train Before Trying

–          Check your equipment … in advance.

–          Don’t pretend you know something you don’t

–          Have a Second (Short) Closing After the Q&A

–          Speak to the audience

–          Let your true personality show

–          Know your material:

–          Avoid obvious wormholes.

–          Why you are there to speak?

–          Do an analysis of the audience

–          Don’t Memorize:

–          Skip the jargon.

–          Have a high energy level.

–          Rehearse Your Presentation:

–          Make it timely.

–          Pace Yourself:

–          Have a separate handout.

–          Know the Room:

–          Know the Equipment

–          Copy Your Presentation to the Computer’s Hard Drive:

–          Use a Remote Control:

–          Avoid Using a Laser Pointer:

–          Do Not Speak to Your Slides:

–          Learn To Navigate Your Presentation:

–          Have a Backup Plan:

–          Use Key Phrases About Your Topic

–          Slide Layout is Important

–          Limit Punctuation and Avoid All Capital Letters

–          Avoid Fancy Fonts

–          Use Contrasting Colors For Text and BackgroundUse Slide Designs Effectively

–          Limit the Number Of Slides

–          Use Photos, Charts and Graphs

–          Avoid Excessive Use of Slide Transitions and Animations

–          Make Sure Your Presentation Can Run On Any Computer

–          Tell ‘Em What You’re Going to Tell ‘Em

–          Tell ‘Em What You Want Them to Know

–          Tell ‘Em what you told ‘Em

–          Smooth Transitions

–          Strong Conclusions

–          Professional Question and Answer Sessions

–          Energetic Attitude

Have something to add to the list? Please do so in the comment section of this blog.