Beware If You Have Mold Allergies

If you know you have mold allergies, Throw away outdated pancake mix and other box mixes that you might have in your home.

Below is a letter to Dear Abby regarding this subject:

I recently made a batch of pancakes for my healthy 14-year-old son, using a mix that was in our pantry. He said that they tasted 'funny,' but ate them anyway. About 10 minutes later, he began having difficulty breathing and his lips began turning purple. I gave him his allergy pill, had him sit on the sofa and told him to relax. He was wheezing while inhaling and exhaling.

My husband, a volunteer Firefighter and EMT, heated up some water, and we had my son lean over the water so the steam could clear his chest and sinuses. Soon, his breathing became more regular and his lips returned to a more normal color. We checked the date on the box of pancake mix and, to my dismay, found it was very outdated As a reference librarian at an academic institution, I have the ability to search through many research databases. I did just that, and found an article the next day that mentioned a 19-year-old male DYING after eating pancakes made with outdated mix. Apparently, the mold that forms in old pancake mix can be toxic!

When we told our friends about my son's close call, we were surprised at the number of people who mentioned that they should check their own pancake mix since they don't use it often, or they had purchased it some time ago. With so many people shopping at warehouse-type stores and buying large sizes of pancake mix, I hope your readers will take the time to check the expiration date on their boxes.

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According to Snopes the 19 yr old mentioned in the above letter, passed away from anaphylaxis due to an allergic reaction to mold. Anaphylaxis is a immunologic reaction that occurs when someone that has allergies comes in contact with a substance they are allergic to. It causes fatal respiratory or cardiac arrest.

Box mixes that are sold in cardboard boxes, paper sacks or unpouched are likely to be at risk to form mold. If you know you have mold allergies, check the expiration date on all box mixes. Throw them out if they have expired! Your life is worth more than a $1.50 box mix.

Do You Make Decisions?

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS

To control the outcome of anything,
you control the action at the point of decision making.
If you let others make decisions for you, you give up control.
When you control the decisions, you control the actions.

It's your life. You decide what you're going to do with it.
If you don't run your own life, someone else will.
You're in control of your life to the degree that you make decisions.

Take charge of your life, so there is no longer a need to ask
permission of others.
When you ask permission, you are giving someone veto power
over your life.

Take control and start making those decisions.
Only you are responsible for your life.


Copyright 2008 www.yourdailymotivation.com
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Resources To Consider

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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America, victimizing over 10 million people a year and costing billions of dollars.

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Save Money With Foreclosure Properties

If you are looking to purchase property in today's market, one might consider buying a foreclosure property. First-time home buyers are looking into foreclosures because this is an excellent opportunity to buy a house at a lower than market-value price.

The resets of adjustable mortgages have home owners scrambling to pay their mortgage each month, which is causing foreclosures to reach an all time high. But, this could still be a win-win situation. If you approach a homeowner facing foreclosure, you can offer less than it's current market value, but still offer more than what they owe the bank.

Browse The Country’s Largest, Most Comprehensive Foreclosure Database Free Today at RealtyTrac.com!

RealtyTrac offers information on the buying and selling of foreclosed properties. They provide Coaching and learning services, which includes an education section, questions and answers, MLS listings, search by state and pre-foreclosure information.

A 7 day free trial offer can be found on their site enabling you to search over 650,00 properties. Once a member of this free trial, you can search the properties in the state you wish and receive all the property details.

Do You Try Again?

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN

You're not finished when you're defeated,
you're only finished when you quit.
The most important quality essential to success is perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature.

Winning isn't everything, but wanting to is.
Success is connected with continuous action.
It's largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

You can have a fresh start any time you choose,
for your "failure" is not in the falling down, but in the staying down.
It's not over until it's over.

If you've got the courage to stick it out, you can win.

Copyright 2008 www.yourdailymotivation.com
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Fighting High Fuel Prices

According to PSE&G at My Energy Tips, here are some tips to fight the high prices we are expected to pay for gas.

Gasoline prices are expected to reach record highs this summer. While your wallet is bound to take a hit, you need not just sit idly by while your gas tank guzzles up more and more of your money. There are steps you can take to help improve your vehicle's fuel economy and save money, while still being able to visit family, take that vacation and do all of the other things you plan to do this summer.

Drive Sensibly
Driving recklessly (speeding, rapid acceleration) can waste a lot of energy. By using careful driving techniques, you not only improve auto safety, you can vastly improve your fuel economy.
Drive the speed limit. In many vehicles, gas mileage decreases rapidly after 60 mph. By staying under 65 mph, you can improve your fuel economy up to 23%, depending on your vehicle and conditions.

Remove excess weight. Avoid leaving unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. For every 100 pounds of excess weight, your car can lose up to 2 mpg.

Other sensible tips include:
Avoid excess idling, use cruise control to maintain a constant speed, and use overdrive to slow down your engine speed.

Keep You Car In Shape
Proper maintenance will have a positive impact not only on the value and longevity of your car, but on its fuel economy as well. Have your vehicle tuned on a regular basis. Fixing a vehicle that is out of tune can save up to 4% on fuel economy. Check and replace air filters regularly. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your fuel economy by as much as 10%. Often overlooked is tire inflation. You can improve your mpg by more than 3% or 10 cents a gallon by keeping your tires inflated at the recommended level.

Planning Trips
Try to plan your weekly errands into as few trips as possible. One long trip will gain you much better fuel economy than several short trips with a cold start. If possible, schedule your work hours to avoid peak rush hour traffic. You will spend less time sitting in traffic and using up fuel. Take advantage of any carpooling or rideshare programs that are available. When taking longer trips, it is tempting to load down your vehicle using a roof rack or carrier. However, these devices mess with the aerodynamics of your vehicle and can cut your fuel economy by up to 5%, If possible, lighten your load and stuff everything into the trunk of your vehicle.

Purchase a More Efficient Vehicle
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Happy Father's Day

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

Tips to Conserve Water & Improve Your Lawn

The following tips from My Energy Tips and PSE&G will help you to conserve water while improving the quality of your lawn.

Lawn and landscape watering creates a surge in water demand during the summer months. For most homeowners, a green healthy lawn is a top priority. Many amateur landscapers end up over-watering their lawn, causing more harm than if they did not water it at all. By following some simple steps however, you can conserve a lot of water while still having that green lawn that you have always dreamed of.

Ø Fertilize properly. A good fertilization system provides the proper nutrients that enable your grass to build a deep root system that can better access water within the soil.

Ø Irrigate your lawn deeply (down to 4-6 inches) instead of every day. A well-irrigated lawn does not need to be watered more than once a week.

Ø If you use an automatic sprinkler system, install a rain shut-off device to avoid unnecessary watering.

Ø Use a rain gauge to measure how much rain or watering that your lawn receives. A lawn typically needs only 1-1½ inches of water per week.

Ø Schedule your watering cycles to reduce runoff and increase absorption. Try and water only as rapidly as the soil can absorb the moisture.

Ø Water early in the morning. Wind and temperatures are generally the lowest of the day, thus allowing water to be applied evenly and with little loss from evaporation.

Ø Adjust your lawnmower to a higher setting. Higher grass holds moisture better than a closely clipped lawn.

Ø Aerate your lawn. Punch holes in your lawn about six inches apart to allow water to reach to the root system instead of running off. Inexpensive manual or powered aerators are available at your local DIY retailer.

FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Cetain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded their warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma and red round tomatoes and products containing these red tomatoes.

Read full FDA report by clicking HERE

This report contains vital information about this outbreak,the additional states now included plus the symptoms you should be aware of if you have eaten these tomatoes.

Get Healthy With Vend Natural

Vend Natural is an organic vending machine company concerned about a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating habits. They created a vending machine business that offers healthy choices as an alternative to junk food filled vending machines.

It seems more and more people I come in contact with have intestinal issues. What we are eating is surely contributing to these problems. I am more aware of what I am eating and snacking on and the ingredients that go into each product. Looking into the ingredients of the natural healthy snacks and beverages in these vending machines, I was quite impressed. On their site, they include their products and nutritional facts. Gluten and lactose free, all organic and natural with the necessary fiber and vitamins, less sugar and sodium ...all providing a healthy, nutritional snack.

I also read on their site that schools have now started to implement these machines for the children. I think that is an absolute great idea because the children today do not eat properly. They snack on junk and soda. Having these machines in the school offering a natural healthy snack will also teach them to eat better and make better choices. With obesity reaching an all time high in children, these healthy snacks will help with their calorie intake as well and provide essential vitamins.

If you are looking for a business opportunity and interested in nutrition, Vend Natural is a company to look into.They will provide you with top notch equipment, support and training. Vend Natural wants you to be successful.

If you would like to bring these organic vending machines to your place of employment, school or organization, just visit their site and they will provide you with all the necessary information you need.

Ten Ways to Save Energy This Summer

Here in New Jersey we are having a heat wave this weekend. With the himidity, it will feel as though the temperture is over 100 degrees. I am sure all air conditioning units will be on, but are you worried about high energy costs this summer?

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that summer air-conditioning accounts for more than 16 percent of annual energy spending.

Here's 10 ways to help save energy

1. If you have not already done so, have your air-conditioner checked by a qualified professional. Servicing typically includes a check on refrigerant levels, the compressor, hoses, the ductwork and the thermostat.

2. Turn up your thermostat – set the thermostat at 74 degrees when you are at home and up to 85 degrees when you will be away. A programmable thermostat is an excellent way to save energy and maintain home comfort year-around.

3. Make sure your thermostat is not located near lamps or electronic appliances. It can sense heat from these devices and make your air-conditioner run longer.

4. Replace air conditioner filters – dirty filters restrict air flow and cause your system to run longer, thus wasting energy. Replace your filter at least once per month.

5.Weather-strip, seal, and caulk leaky doors and windows and install foam gaskets behind outlet covers.

6. On warm, sunny days, keep window coverings closed to prevent solar heat gain.

7. Use ceiling or room fans in occupied rooms. These will get air moving and help to reduce the temperature.

8. Have the windows in your home tinted. Tinting is effective at blocking the rays of the sun from reflecting through the glass of your windows and into your home.

9. Install a whole house fan. These devices circulate cool air throughout your house and exhaust hot air out of the attic.

10. If your air conditioning unit is older, consider replacing it with a newer, more efficient model. Make sure and look for the Energy Star label, your guarantee of the highest energy performance

June is National Safety Month

Electric safety should be a priority in every home. Hundreds die and thousands are injured every year by accidents that could have been prevented.

The following safety checklists is for your whole home, your electrical panel, and your bedroom/living room areas.

Your Whole House

1. Do you limit your use of extension cords?
2. Do you read and follow manufacturers’ instructions for the products you purchase and use?
3. Are appliances—including heaters, lamps, radios, televisions and telephones—stored and used a safe distance away from bathtubs, hot tubs, sinks, and swimming pools?

Your Electrical Panel

1. Do you and all the adults in your home make sure your hands and the floor are dry before touching anything in your fuse or circuit breaker box?
2. Do you and the adults living in your home know to turn the main power switch off before changing a fuse (if your electrical panel is equipped with fuses, not breakers)?
3. If your electrical system uses fuses, do you have replacement UL-listed fuses of the correct current or amp rating on hand for emergencies?

Your Living Room and Bedrooms

1. In winter, are portable electric heaters placed at least three feet from upholstery, curtains, or other flammables?
2. When using an electric blanket, make sure it is in good condition... free from cracks or breaks in wiring, plugs, and connectors?
3. Do you always grasp the plug (not the cord) when unplugging electrical items?

It's Not Over Til It's Over...

SUCCESS IS CONNECTED TO CONTINUOUS ACTION

It's largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
You're not finished when you're defeated,
you're only finished when you quit.

The most important quality essential to success is perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature.

You can have a fresh start any time you choose,
for "failure" is not in the falling down, but in the staying down.
It's not over until it's over.

If you've got the courage to stick it out, you'll attain your goal.
Winning isn't everything.
Wanting to win is everything.

Copyright 2007 http://www.yourdailymotivation/
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Theodore Roosevelt's Ideas On Immigrants

What Theodore Roosevelt said about being an AMERICAN and what it means back in 1907.

'In the first place, we should insist that if the
immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and
assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality
with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any
such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is
predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and
nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any
man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an
American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We
have room for but one language here, and that is the English
language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a
loyalty to the American people.'
Theodore Roosevelt 1907

What are Your Thoughts? Agree...Disagree?

Coupons DO Save You Money

I've become an avid online shopper. I haven't gone into the malls in a long time.

It all started back in November when I came across Black-Friday.net, which offers you access to all the coupons for Black Friday, the biggest shopping sale day of the year. On cyber monday you get to view these sales ads and coupons before anyone else. I knew the ads and coupons were posted because I received an email alert. This saved me a whole lot of time and alot of money. I was also able to plan out my shopping and decide which holiday gifts I was buying for who. Due to the savings from using the coupons and knowing where the sales where, I spent less this year than I did last year.

Since then, I visit the site regularly to grab discount coupons for all the stores I know I'll be purchasing from. If you want to save some money, I suggest you remember to look for a coupon to use at checkout. Saving $10 here, $20 there, free shipping...it adds up. Why would I shop at the malls? It takes little time, in the convenience of my home and the product is shipping right to my door!

I recently saved $70 when I purchased a hammock from JC Penneys. The hammock was on sale and then I used a coupon for free shipping. The time saved, the money saved AND I saved my back from hauling the huge box. UPS delivered this right to my door in 3 days. I was so satisfied and happy I shopped online.

Black-Friday.net store list:

AAFES ,AceHardware.com,Amazon.com,Babies R Us,Bass Pro Shops,BestBuy,BJ's,Boscovs,Buckle.com,Buy.com,Circuit City , CompUSA,Costco,CVS,Disney Store,EBgames,Finish Line ,Fred's GameStop,Harbor Freight,hhgregg,Home Depot,Ikea,JC Penney ,JoAnn Fabrics,Jos. A Bank,J&R,KBtoys.com,Kmart,Kohls,Lane Bryant
Linens-N-Things, Macys,Meijer,Menards ,Micro Center ,Newegg.com
Office Depot,OfficeMax,Old Navy,Overstock.com,Pacific Sunwear PepBoys,Radio Shack,Ritz Camera,Sam's Club,Sears,ShopKo
Staples,Target,TigerDirect,Tommy Hilfiger,Toys R Us,Toys R Us Big Toy Book,Tractor Supply Company,Value City,Walmart

Why don't you go to Black-Friday.net now...bookmark the site and 'remember' to use the coupons they offer. Times are getting tough and our budgets may be smaller. Using this site and the coupons they offer will help when you need to purchase an item. And, as the months pass leading into the fall, remember to use the site for the sales on Black Friday. You will be happy you did...

What Type of Decision Maker Are You?

Decision making is something that each of us are faced with on a daily basis.

According to About.com, Decision makers can be categorized in three groups. These groups correlate with a traffic stoplight.

Red lights - These are individuals who often feel frozen in fear when faced with making a decision. They are resistant to change and have great difficulty making decisions. They tend to have to have the rug pulled out from under them before they will move to safer ground.

Yellow lights - These people are caution oriented individuals who will look both ways before venturing into the traffic. They will weigh the pros and cons of any given situation before deciding.

Green lights - Here are the adventuresome type. They leap without looking, figuring that all will go well (they have the right-of-way after all). These people could use a refresher course in defensive driving as they do get themselves in sticky predicaments at times.

Tips To Be Sucessful With Your Business

If you are trying to earn a part-time or full time income on the
Internet, you have to be serious and treat this venture as a business.
You need to focus on creating the revenue.

Staying focused means sticking to one idea. So many people have all
these great ideas running through their head, but in the end, you may
feel frustrated when you don't see results from the time spent trying
to maintain all your ideas. Developing one idea fully, building
creditability is a good idea before moving on to your next idea.

Research your idea. Is your product or service in demand? Why spend any
amount of time on something that people do not want? This will save you
valuable time and money.

Start small and build up your business. Let's face it...you're not
going to get rich overnight. Find your niche and go after the smaller
market. Your reputation will grow. While others are heading right to
the bigger markets, grab a piece of the smaller market.

Don't forget that building any type of business will take time. If you
are wanting to earn money from even a blog, it takes time to build up
your blog, bring in the traffic. Be patient. Don't walk away too soon,
even if you don't see income right away.

Is your blog or website filled with unnecessary design work, graphics
or advertisements? Ever hear the saying...less is more? Wasting money
on all the bells and whistles may not be where you want to spend your
start up money. You can always do a make over on your site at a later
date.It can be inexpensive to get a quality site up and running.

A better use for your money may be to buy marketing training programs
and software tools that will provide you with education and help you to
grow your business faster.

Memorial Day

Let's take a minute (just ONE minute) to observe Memorial Day. As you read this post, remember....

Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.

I AM taking the time to remember my relatives, my friends and YOURS who have died while serving our country. I am also thinking about the men and women serving in the military right now.

In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Replying To Comments

My friend Ajay visited me here yesterday and commented on one of my posts. He brought something to my attention.

My regular readers are aware that I have been recuperating from an illness over the last 2 months. I had been away from my blogs for about a month. As I begin to feel better, I am getting back to my blogs...writing regularly and trying to keep up. I wanted to first start on providing content and information...

The one thing I have failed to do is respond to the many comments I have received on posts. I am not trying to be rude, nor am I wanting to offend anyone. I truly appreciate and am thankful for the visits and comments left by visitors.

I wanted to apologize to anyone who may have felt slighted or ignored. The importance of my readers is very high and although I have not practiced what I have preached about 'following through', I just have been taking one step at a time to get back to my once normal routine.

I will make it a goal TODAY to answer ALL comments. Please bear with me on this journey of recovery.

Thanks in advance for your understanding.

Need To Get Motivated?

Have you ever felt that you had so much going on in your life that it sucks the energy out of you? I know when this happens to me, I'm probably trying to do too much at one time.

When we don't have the energy, we have no motivation. Without motivation, we probably can't focus on accomplishing anything.

Motivation can be powerful and moves you towards success and accomplishments in every area of your life. Motivation is a driving force. To accomplish anything, you need a driving force and desire. If you don't have these, nothing will happen

How We Can Get Motivated

1. Think, meditate and find out what it is you truly want to achieve. You need to have the desire to do something.
Do nothing for 15 minutes...This might be hard for some people. For me, it's hard to keep still, but I have found learning to be 'quiet' for a short period of time allows me to focus. Having a crazy week? or just one of those days? Doing nothing or sitting quietly will do wonders for clearing your head and reducing anxiety, so that you're motivated to tackle the next challenge.

2. Make your goal very clear. Think often about what you want to accomplish. Again, you need the desire to complete your goal.

3. If you need to motivate yourself to do something, pay attention to the self talk going on in your head. . Sometimes we have thoughts buzzing in our head about what we want to do or need to do, but we're not feeling particularly inspired to do anything about it. Talk to yourself the same way you would to a friend that needed to be inspired. If you're honest with yourself, you know there is a difference between what we hear ourselves saying in our head and how we speak to a friend or loved one to 'pump' them up.

Speak loudly with passion and excitement to yourself. The more energy you put into it, the easier it will be to light the fire inside you.

4. Visualize your goal as already being accomplished. Do not allow your inner voice to bring about any negative thoughts.

5.Think often about the benefits you will gain by achieving your goal.

6. Visualize and think about how great you will feel after achieving your goal.

7. Repeat affirmations such as: I have the desire and inner strength to achieve my goal. Repeat this affirmation often, with faith and strong feelings.

8. Start with doing something small concerning your goal.

9. Is your lack of motivation just really boredom? Sometimes when we do things the same way day after day, our brain tunes out. We all need growth and stimulation. Motivation can return when you feel inspired by other areas of your life.

How Green Are Exfoliants?

Exfoliants skin care products are very popular. I'm sure some of you use them like I do. My daily face wash contains micro beads that exfoliants.

Exfoliants comes in two forms: chemical and physical. Chemical exfoliants use...well... chemicals to dissolve the dead cells sitting on the surface of the skin. Physical exfoliants use abrasives to scrape way those cells.

According to FoxNews.com there are no required studies for personal care products and there are no safety systems in place, nor governing bodies overseeing the industry.

The ugly side of the beauty industry is money?
Most of the chemical peels use natural ingredients to eat away the dead skin. It does leave the skin with newer, healthier skin on the top layer.

There are few adverse effects on the environment, but they do leave people who use these types of exfoliants with a higher risk of sunburn and associated skin cancers.

Because of this, many now come with sunscreen built in. Many of the petroleum based sunscreens do have bad environments effects. The worse are the preservatives used, such as parabens and phthalates, which can disrupt reproduction.

With physical exfoliants, such as microdermabrsion, aluminum oxide crystals are used. These are harmless to humans, but after we're done washing our face, these crystals go down the drain, into sewers and into our water. These crystals are highly toxic to many species of aquatic organisms. In fish, the metal has been linked to birth defects, increased mortality and other complications. They also cause stunted root growth in plants.

Aluminum is regarded safe for humans in low quantities, except those on kidney dialysis and there may even be a link to Alzheimer's disease.

The manufacturing of these products releases tiny particles in the air, which can scar lung tissue and have led to tumors in animals.

Good news for our skin and our planet is there are many all organic products to chose from.

Do You Have a Late Personality?

Do you wait until the last minute?

Have you ever analyzed why you may have trouble being on time? There may be underlying issues to why you battle chronic lateness.

According to Dr. Gail Saltz, a TODAY Contributor at NBC, here are some of the main personality traits:?

Risk-takers:
These people are addicted to the thrill of leaving for their appointed destination only when they absolutely must. They don’t mind taking the risk of being late, because they don’t want to risk being early and waiting for others. This may be because deep-down they fear feeling rejected, if they wind up waiting for others.

Freedom-makers:
Those who felt trapped by authority as children often grow up to be “late-niks,” who use lateness to feel free. Their intense wish not to be controlled by others may be at the root of their lateness. Or they may have a rebellious nature that essentially tells others: “You will not tell me how to run my life and when I have to be somewhere.”

Organization-slackers: Another reason someone may be late is poor organizational skills. They have difficulty planning out a realistic schedule and calculating how long each of their tasks will take and how long it will take them to get to their appointments on time. These people generally have poor organizational skills, though they may be very intelligent.

Trouble-avoiders:
These people, unconsciously or even consciously, wish to avoid the people they are supposed to meet or the place where they are going. This may be the reason for their lateness. In these situations, lateness may be a form of passive-aggressive behavior. Since they’re angry that they must go to an appointment, they make others wait for them. These late-niks may not even be aware of their anger.

If you truly want to defeat your chronic lateness, you have to WANT to be on time.
If it bothers you that you can not be on time, think how it probably infuriates others who are always waiting for you.

The below may help defeat lateness and be a victory for not only you, but for others as well.

Keep a date book
Carry it with you. Writing down appointments makes them real.

Factor Lateness into your day
Create a buffer. Plan to leave 10 or 15 minutes earlier than the appointment or when meeting someone. Get ready a bit sooner than you think you need to.

Have confidence in your future
If you steal time to send one last email or do one last chore, you're really saying you're not sure there's enough time for your life. Try to walk out on loose ends and take care of it another time. Don't let those things control you

Put Yourself in their shoes
Imagine it is you waiting on people. How would you feel? Does it create anxiety? How does it feel to think time doesn't matter to you?

Balance your Imbalances
If you have a partner or friend who are punctual, recruit them to help you.

Wear a watch
Get in the habit of looking at your watch when you know you have somewhere to be.

Take time for yourself
If you have trouble creating realistic schedules and sticking to them, try meditation or sit quietly with yourself and focus. Yoga or an exercise may help also.

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eWeek ~The essential technology information source for builders of e-business....
Website Magazine ~Has tapped premier talent in the Internet industry for our content and each and every issue will contain practical advice and insights for...
Cisco on Cisco News ~Has exclusive articles on how Cisco IT uses its own products and solutions to enable the business....
Successful Promotions ~Shows you how effective imprinted promotional items can be for any kind of campaign....
Global Finance ~Has been providing monthly news and analysis since 1987 about companies and financial institutions that do business around the world....
Systems Management News ~Is the newspaper for IT systems administration and data center managers!...
The Economist ~Is a global weekly magazine written and edited for readers who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed.... SD Times Is The Industry Newspaper for Software Development Managers....
Total Landscape Care ~Is an industry news magazine for green industry and landscaping professionals....
PipeLine and Gas Technology ~Is your one real choice for crucial information on: engineering, construction, storage, transmission & distribution....
Dr Dobb's Journal ~Enables programmers to write the most efficient and sophisticated programs and help in daily programming quandaries....
Recycling Today ~Provides the most comprehensive market coverage for scrap commodity markets, legislative and regulatory issues, as well as business and...
CRM Magazine ~Is written for executives responsible for moving the enterprise toward a customer-focused approach....
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