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How to Cope with Changes at Work

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Christine John

Since the pandemic hit, we have all been forced to do things differently at work. For months, some of us had to work from home, some never stopped working in the office, and others were on furlough. Now that the government has ended lockdown, some of us may have had to return to work. You may be experiencing new policies, social distancing rules, and a different way of interacting and communicating with your customers and colleagues. It can be difficult trying to get used to doing things differently. Here are…

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Six Must-Read Books to Help You Improve Your Life

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Christine John

Over the years, I have read some very inspirational books that have helped me to develop myself, seek new opportunities, and change my life for the better. Here are the top six books that I have read, and one which I wrote, that I believe can help you to have a more positive attitude, increase your confidence, work towards achieving your goals, and help you to improve your life. 1. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The author of this book offers practical advice and effective…

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Five Inspirational Quotes from the Bible

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 Christine John

We have all experienced difficult situations in our lives. The Coronavirus pandemic is no exception. We may have had to deal with losing a job, getting sick, falling into debt, or experiencing the death of a loved one. No matter what we’re going through, there are verses in the Bible that can encourage us, inspire us, and lift our spirits. The Word of God has a great way of showing us that we can depend on God at all times and he will give us the courage and strength to…

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Dare to be Original

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Christine John

You are original. You are unique. You are God’s creation. You are ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’ (Psalm 139:14, NIV). There is no one else on this earth who is quite like you. But, all too often, we tend to pretend to be something we’re not to be accepted by our friends, to fit in, or to impress our colleagues or managers. By trying to be something we’re not, we tend to lose ourselves in the process. This is what I like to call ‘fakism’. Fakism is actually a word and…

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How to Break the Habit of Negative Thinking

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Christine John

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have been bombarded by negative images, news, and videos. We are constantly being reminded of how people all over the world are suffering from lack of healthcare, lack of food, poverty, deterioration of health, lack of safety and security, inequality, injustice, and death. These images and videos that we’re constantly being exposed to every day can negatively impact the way we view the world and the way we think. Negative events cause us to look at the world in a negative way.…

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Back to the Office: How to Transition from Remote to Onsite Work

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 Christine John

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our lives in so many ways, including forcing many of us to work from home. In the UK, we are finally coming out of lockdown and the government has announced that we are able to go back to work. But for many of us who have spent months working from home may not be all that excited about heading back to the office. So how do we successfully transition from remote to onsite work? Prepare Yourself for Going Back to Work When you were working…

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What is Easter and Why do We Celebrate It?

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 Christine John

Easter is not all about bunnies and brightly painted chocolate eggs. It is a time to remember the most important event in history: the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What is Easter? Easter is a festive Christian holiday which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus three days after he was crucified. The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus can be found in the New Testament books of Bible, also known as the Gospels. Each of the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John –…

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How Other Countries Celebrate Easter

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Christine John

Everybody’s looking forward to the Easter holiday. But if you were to travel to other countries around the world, you would notice that Easter is not just about eating chocolate shaped eggs and the Easter bunny. People around the world have their own unique way of celebrating the Christian holiday. How People Celebrate Easter in Mexico For Easter in Mexico, the people celebrate the last days Jesus Christ spent on earth before His crucifixion. Catholic people begin Holy Week with a procession in which they re-enact the time when Jesus…

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