Melva Gifford

This was a Ted talk presented by Sandra Lane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ocDqkyHtc

Bad:    Aline

Good: Alien

Think of those creatures traveling from foreign planets visit earth so thing of alien.

My employer provides different video workshops on various topics. These are the notes I took Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

• Set up the expectation to your kids if it will be a leaner year.
• Make sure the whole family is on the same page for finances.
• Hold a family meeting >

Recipe for a successfully holiday season

• Start early
• Budget (let family be aware of the budget.) memory gifts last longer then physical gifts.
• Hold a family meeting
• Be willing to make changes
• Examine your inner self

Expectations:

• Be realistic
• Know what you can afforce, and avoid comparing yourself to others
• Despite our plans and good intentions, not everything will be perfect
• There is a limit to your scheduled and how much you can eat and drink
• Avoid topics that might cause heated discussions.
• Some things all don’t have to happen as they did before. Let them know the new expectation early so that you can make alternative plans come for dessert.

Traditions:

• Remember what the meaning of the holiday is
• Keep traditions that work
• Be open to new activities and traditions
• Get ideas from friends, colleagues and family members may have great ideas.
• Include charity works, volunteering and giving back.

Coping with Grief:

• Recognize and acknowledge your loss from Corvid etc.
• Share stories about your loved ones. Keep things bottled up does not help.
• Plan and decide which social functions are good for you to attend.
• If you need to cut a visit short, you might need to.

The art of Gift giving

• Plan and start early
• Pre-buy gifts throughout the year
• Maybe want to have a family activity over physical gifts
• Set realistic limits
• Exchange “gift idea” lists
• Have a conversation about gift giving
• Consider gift certificates for services
• Some families select names from a hat and get a gift for only them.
• Give non-gift items (give experiences) go to the muserurium if they don’t have t transportation. Treat someone like royalty for a day.
• Choose practical items
• Be prepared for resistance. Some think we always do such and such. You says it’s changing.

Decorating:

• Do not overdo it
• Keep it simple
• Talk to the family and involve everyone.
• Sentimental items can be important.
• It is okay to let it go
• Change it up occasionally. Some may drop off presents to needy families as a group.
• Watch your budget.

Schedule/ calendar

• -Create a calendar: begin the week before thanksgiving until the week after New Year’s Day.
• Write down every activity that is planned for all family members.
• Consider when to invite both family and friends.
• Allow for multi-family situations.
• Include adults only and child-friendly activities.
• Vary the days and times of events
• Take a walk between dinner and desert.
• Plan somethings to avoid the post-holiday blues.

Health tips:

• Be mindful of our eating habits and alcohol consumption.
• Be mindful of what others can eat (food restrictions)
• Exercise and stay active
• Prioritize your sleep.

Managing Tensions:

• Communication:
• Avoid the hot topics (don’t push the buttons.)
• Don’t dwell on the past. Focus on what’s good and positive today.
• Be friendly and helpful. It’s not about who is right and who’s wrong. A little kindness goes a long way. Practice active listening and be compassionate
• In a moment of tension take a walk or volunteer to put the kids to bed.

Managing Tensions:

• Mindset:
• Stop and push away our negative thoughts and pessimistic expectations based on the past.
• Be neutral and open to the unexpected. You might be pleasantly surprised.
• Expect to have a good time.

Listening is an important part of communication.

• The wordless ensues up to 11 times in the Bible. There is a reason we have two years and one now.
• A father said is better for me to listen to my children.
• In general, is there is so much that God wants to tell us.
• We are not here to hear to the history of the world but we are here to change it.
• There are many ways that God speaks to us through the Scriptures
• It would be good for us to either cause at the end of our prayer to do some intense listening to the spirit can confidence
• Nephi? 20:23
• Reconcile is to bring people from the state of being born again through the Holy Ghost
• John 15 parable of the fine Christ his father is the husband
• Spiritual party is removing anything that prevents spiritual world
• If you keep my commandments, you can apply in my love.
• This is the source of nourishment.
• We need to make constant influence of the Holy Ghost to combat today’s challenges.
• The celestial kingdom is not full of perfect people the people who have repented multiple times.
• Trust that your sins can be truly get.
• The Holy Ghost can communicate through little prompting. God can magnify how little effort to accomplish more than we could he will. Present Nelson says right down our impressions email for when we pray.
• Present Nelson says think charge of our own testimonies.

A Q&A with a BYU water expert on managing the ongoing threat

https://latterdaysaintmag.com/drought-in-utah-year-three-a-qa-with-a-byu-water-expert-on-managing-the-ongoing-threat/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=scot-maurine-proctor&utm_content=Thursday+June+2%2C+2022

Bad:    Ventron

Good: Veteran

The short for Veteran is Vet. mEn and womEn both serve, so remember two Es for each gender.

AMAC gave an online presentation about Medicare and the following ae my notes. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

What is Medicare advantage?

• Also known as part c.
• Only good for one year. Reset each year.
• They have networks. You must go to a doctor that is in that network.
• They have drug coverage and have little to no premiums.
• Changes made every year and out want to make the change each year.
• If you move, you have a two month windows to change your advantage plan for you new location/ state.
• Want to check with your current doctors and med co which carriers are available in your state.
• Part d: drugs

Medicare supplements (medigap)

• Fill in the gaps that your Medicare does not cover.
• Runs alongside Medicare part a and b.
• Typically have monthly premium.
• No network so can go where you want. This is good for travelers.
• They do not include drug coverage. You chose your separate persecutions drug coverage.
• You pay through social security administration.

Avoiding fraud:

• Protect your Medicare number.
• Review your Medicare summary notices.
• Never give blanket permission.
• Never sign blank forms.
• Always request written material.
• Carefully review your benefits statements.
• Keep accurate records of all health re appointments.
• Know if your physician ordered equipment for you.
• Don’t buy from an unfamiliar company.
• Always take your time on a decision.

Call 800-334-9330. myamacmedicare.us or find the amac YouTube channel

• A significant way to display love to another is by being generous in our thoughts and words. Cool places to begin.
• The world philosophy is an honors the person that goes against the grain. It was available. Where you are defined by your shortcomings.
• Judgment is also seen others in the short term not eternity.
• Christ’s life did not see other shortcomings. He saw them as God the Father sees them. We are sons and daughters of a Heavenly Father.
• Charity sustains us.
• Look up home: just one of the 99.
• We need to get ourselves as one of Christ.
• Who are you? A being of divine creator.