What causes food cravings? Understanding what causes your food cravings is the first step toward controlling them. Though the exact cause of food cravings is difficult to pinpoint, many doctors and nutritionists alike believe that they develop as a result of a complex medley of biochemical processes and a variety of hormonal and emotional factors. There are many additional theories as to the causes of food cravings, some of which can be found below: Lack of nutrients If your body has inadequate nutrients, it will produce odd cravings. For example, inadequate mineral levels produce salt cravings, and overall inadequate ...
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Myriam Balerio is the founder and writer of PA Privé. After kick starting her career as a PA and finding success as an assistant, Myriam later trained in digital and online marketing and has since combined the two disciplines in creating PA Privé, the platform through which she provides sage advice for those in the assistant profession and a network for like-mined PAs and EAs to connect. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Myriam has lived in London for over 10 years and currently lives in London with her husband and French bulldog.
Brain Food – Eat Smart for a Healthier Brain
Today I want to share with you the top 15 foods you can eat for boost your brain power. Eating these foods will increase your energy, provide clarity of thought and help sustain a good memory. Add these ‘superfoods’ to your daily diet, and you will increase your odds of maintaining a healthy brain for the rest of your life. #1. Blueberries. Help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Studies have also shown that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills. ...
10 Tips to Detox Your Mind
Focus and concentration are powerful things. When you are able to focus your energy, you can bring about any result you want. You can manifest anything. When you focus and concentrate your energy on a goal, you automatically begin thinking about it and taking steps towards it. The more focused you are, the faster you will be able to achieve it. Here are 10 tips to block out all the noise and quiet your mind Start your day with a plan. Start out with a plan. It doesn’t need to be very involved. If you’re not a big ...
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Motivational Speech Tips
What is a motivational speech? The purpose of a motivational speech is to encourage personal or professional growth in the audience. A motivational speech has the intention of motivating an audience to take a specific type of action. When it comes to motivating an audience during a speech, a few steps must be taken in order for the speech to be effective Visual Aids To help people concentrate on the main points of your speech, prepare coloured, interesting visual aids to use during your motivational speaking. People like to see evidence of what you’re talking about. Find ...
Aug 7, 2013 | 1 Comment on Motivational Speech Tips
Top 24 Interview Questions and 13 Tips for PAs
Tell me more about yourself? Can you tell me about your current/last job? Why do you want to leave your current job? What has been your greatest achievement in your working history? Why do you want to work here? Are you willing to travel for this job? Are you willing to relocate for this job? Our requirement is for someone who can multi task and wear many hats. Does this sound like something you are interested in? Describe a time you were working on a project, and your colleagues did not agree with you, how did you solve this and ...
Tips to Feng Shui your Office
It’s really not surprising that Donald Trump, SONY, DISNEY and other multi-million dollar corporations follow the advice of Feng Shui consultants. After all… the ancient Chinese science of Feng Shui has a 5,000 year history of increasing prosperity and improving health & relationships for those who used it correctly. The whole concept of Feng Shui has been established in order to promote better understanding, balance and equilibrium in one’s life. Feng Shui can bring about good Chi or positive energy into one’s life, even in an official setting. It can help people establish a better relation with one another in the ...
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How to Become a Virtual Assistant
Are you tired of working under the supervision of others and want to be your own boss now? Well, if you have already given up working for others and have plans to start your own business then it is best to read this article with some of the best tips on how to become a VA. What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant provides a range of administrative support services remotely over the Internet, to a range of clients, from a fully equipped home-office. Many work entirely from home, which others travel frequently and even occasionally work in their clients’ ...
Aug 1, 2013 | 2 Comments on How to Become a Virtual Assistant
Correct Office Posture
How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck, and shoulder pain. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer. If your plagued by headaches, back or neck pain or a sore wrist at the end of a work day, you posture may be to blame. Limit continuous computer use and take a break every 30 minutes to do some neck, wrist, and shoulder stretches. Focus on a distant point to give your eyes a break. Get up and walk around every hour. Change ...
Jul 31, 2013 | 3 Comments on Correct Office Posture
13 Steps for Effective Problem Solving in the Workplace
So, what is conflict, what causes it and how do we best deal with it? What is workplace conflict? Is a sharp disagreement or opposition of interests or ideas. When people work together, conflict is a part of ‘doing business’. Conflict usually leads to lowered morale, an increase in absenteeism and decreased productivity. It has been estimated that managers spend almost 25 percent of their time resolving workplace conflicts – resulting in a decrease in focus and thus lowered work performance. What creates conflict in the workplace? Some of the primary causes are: Poor Communication: different ...
How to Update Your Work Wardrobe on a Budget
Find out how to save on your favourite everyday looks with these budget style tips. Focus on Staples First Before spending money on anything else, make sure you have staple work pieces in your wardrobe and select a few pieces that will work with what you already own. De-Clutter and Organise By cleaning and organising your wardrobe you can easily determine the items you really need to buy for yourself. Categorize your clothes into dresses, blouses, jackets, skirts, pants, etc. to find out which types of clothing you need more. Keep casual and workout clothes separate. It is ...
Jul 26, 2013 | Comments Off on How to Update Your Work Wardrobe on a Budget