Boosting Morale in the Workplace

The way the economy is going right now, you may be wondering if you will have a job next week. In addition, there is the normal daily pressure of work. Chances are likely that you feel in a bit of a slump.

You and your colleagues may be unmotivated and unproductive, but there are things you can do for boosting office morale and see everyone’s productivity soar!

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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted – Aseop

The quality of relationships in my life is determined by my sense of well-being. This is built on a strong foundation of communication.

I create ever deeper relationships by sharing my thoughts and feelings honestly.

I have let go of the notion that people should be able to read my mind. I speak up when I feel hurt or offended because I am confident that our love allows us to work through conflict. I share my thoughts and ideas because I know we are strongest when we work together as a team.

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What You Need:

• 1 (15 oz) Pkg Angel Food Cake Mix
• 1/3 C chocolate mint cookies, crushed
• 3/4 C chopped pecans
• 3 pints Peppermint ice cream, slightly soft
• Aluminum foil
• Freezer wrap

How to Make It:

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Ever wonder how our ancestors always seemed to have food on the table even when times were tough? When we are visiting the grocery store every week and spending hundreds of dollars, we long to know their secret. In fact it isn’t a secret at all. It is actually good planning and preparation on their part. Once we realize this and begin doing as they did, we too will see our dollar stretch further.

The items that we have on hand are what determine how far our food will go. Filling your cabinets or pantry with a few useful staples can be the difference between a trip to the grocery store each and every week versus once or twice a month. Stocking just a few choice items is all you need to create wonderful meals.

1. Flour. Flour is a starter item for many recipes. You can add it to some water and make gravy in the pan for many meat dishes. Flour is used to make bread (biscuits, rolls, loaves) and to coat chicken. It can also be used to coat a round or square cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking. Of course, one of the favorite uses for flour is in cookie recipes that make scrumptious desserts.

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What You Need:

• 1 pt boxes of fresh strawberries, washed, drained and hulls removed
• 2 1/2 C of fresh pineapple, peeled and finely chopped
• 7 C sugar
• 2 pkgs (1 3/4 oz) powdered pectin
• 1 C cold water
• 4 pt freezer containers with lids

How to Make It:

Place strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Crush the strawberries with a potato masher. Measure out 2 1/2 C strawberries and place in a separate bowl.

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In these difficult times, everyone is looking for ways to reduce debt and save money. It is possible to wipe out your existing debt and learn how to live your life within your means.

Here are five tips that will help you on your way to debt free living:

1. Stop using credit cards.

One of the leading factors in the current economic crisis is people buying things on credit that they cannot really afford. The next thing they know, they find themselves unable to do anything more than make minimum monthly payments.

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