'To-Do' Jobs at Home: Mr. Handyman Helps Residents Find the Motivation to Do it.ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich. -- Now that you've identified your resolutions for 2008, it is an ideal time to build motivation to tackle those unfinished projects around the house. When it comes to odd-end jobs and other short- and long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. tasks at home, Todd Todd , Sir Alexander Robertus 1907-1997. British chemist. He won a 1957 Nobel Prize for his study of nucleic acids and nucleotide structures. Recknagel, president of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Mr. Handyman International, says all it takes to get the job done is two key actions: determination and organization. "For many people, it is stuck on the fridge, and for others it may be face-up on the entryway table near the front door. In many cases either way, that 'to-do' list seems to always stay put," Recknagel said. "In an effort to prevent residents from getting too overwhelmed o·ver·whelm tr.v. o·ver·whelmed, o·ver·whelm·ing, o·ver·whelms 1. To surge over and submerge; engulf: waves overwhelming the rocky shoreline. 2. a. with house projects, we are sharing some helpful advice on how to get motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo to do those projects and how to execute them with less stress." Recknagel suggests the following tips: * Tackle one project at a time - Looking at your entire list as one project can be mind-boggling - and also can cause a major headache headache Pain in the upper portion of the head. Episodic tension headaches are the most common, usually causing mild to moderate pain on both sides. They result from sustained contraction of face and neck muscles, often due to fatigue, stress, or frustration. . If you take each project individually and tell yourself you will complete each one in about a week or so, it will take off some of the pressure of having to complete everything all at once. * Reward yourself - Whether it's a spa massage massage (məsäzh`), treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. , a movie, dinner out, or just personal time, treat yourself after you have tackled each project. This will give you the motivation you need to continue to those other tasks. * Stop avoiding it - When it comes to "to-do" lists, people always find themselves saying they "will get to it". But, Recknagel says the best way to "get to it" is to "do it". One you begin, you will want to continue what you've started. * Know when you need help - It's important to know which jobs you can do on your own and when you need to hire a professional. Having a handyman do the more difficult odd-end jobs may help you save time and could be far less stressful and dangerous than if you try to do it yourself. For more information, please visit www.mrhandyman.com. powered by Grassroots Newswire(TM) |
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