16 The QUEE NS Courier • JANUARY 1, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com EMPLOYMENT MATTERS Dear Mindy, Q: I feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities at work and at home. There aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything I have to do. Do you have any tips to help me balance my life? A: You are not alone in this dilemma. When we combine increased responsibilities at work and the constant connection to the office through our smartphones, it is difficult to make time for the activities and people that matter most. • Get organized — The more organized you are, the more effective you will be in all areas of your life. Decide what can be sorted, filed, purged or donated to make yourself feel calmer and more productive. • Unplug — Take a break from social media, email and texts. Use that time to recharge and do whatever is important to you. Whether it is reading or swimming or spending time with friends, you will be more productive if you take time to recharge. • Set goals — Make a list of everything you want to accomplish in your personal life and your work life. Then prioritize your goals to keep the most important things at the top of your list. Refer to your list frequently to keep your goals at the top of your mind. • Start small — Small changes can make a big impact on your life. Even during a stressful day, you can take 10 or 15 minutes to walk around more balance into your life. Mindy Stern, SPHR, ACC, is a career and business coach, speaker, trusted advisor and co-author of “How I Created Work Life Balance.” She founded AIM Resource Group Inc. to encourage the growth and success of individuals and organizations. Visit the website at www. aimresourcegroup.com to get your free copy of the e-book or call 718-217-1074 to learn more. Do you want your questions answered in this column? Send requests to mstern@aimresourcegroup. com. *Based on basic package Photo courtesy of the Sunnyside Shines BID SUNNYSIDE SHINES BID NAMES HOLIDAY WINDOW PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com @aaltamirano28 Christmas might be over, but the holidays are still being celebrated in Sunnyside. The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) announced on Dec. 30 the winners of this year’s Holiday Window Contest, which brought it more than 1,100 votes. The contest began on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, with the BID hoping to encourage local stores to decorate their windows for the holidays. VeeV VV HomeINC New constructioninc *Based on basic package Follow these tips to become more effective and balanced: • Plan ahead — Use a good calendar system to plan your month. This will help you remember the important things and not overschedule yourself. Time is our most precious resource. Plan your time well and you will achieve a better perspective on your life. 5x8 Bathroom Fully Refurbished Includes All Basic Bathroom Fixtures *LARGE *SPECIAL PRICE WITH INSTALLATION ASSORTMENT OF CABINETS the block or listen to some great music. Save time each day to remember what your passion is and the rest of your day will be more joyful and balanced. Everyone has challenges that drain time and energy from their lives that cannot be controlled. Focus on what you can control to bring NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs License #1416972 EPA Certified 8454 GRAND AVE • ELMHURST 718-505-8138 Fax: 718-505-8148 • Cell: 646-651-3511 E-mail: vivahome8454@aol.com WHOLESALE & RETAIL OF KITCHEN & BATH CABINETS WE HAVE IT ALL HERE!!! We also specialize in: • Stone Fabrication • Custom-Made Cabinets • Closets • Custom Furniture • Refurbishment • Vanities • Marbles, Granite & Porcelain • Wood Floors 10x10 Kitchen Fully Refurbished Includes: Cabinets, 1 1/4 inch Granite Countertop, Sink & Faucet LIC - 1416972 VV HomeINC New CUSTOM MADE CLOSETS W inter Sale! CALL FOR PRICING CALL FOR PRICING WE PROVIDE FREE ESTIMATES AND 3D DESIGN PAINTING & SKIM COATING FLOORING & TILING KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • CLOSETS FLOORING & TILING • CARPENTRY • PAINTING WALLPAPERING • COUNTERTOPS PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL WORK co SPECIALISTS IN RE-MODELING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT EXCELLENCE First place went to Sunnyside Thrift Shop, located at 45-14 Greenpoint Ave., which took home $300. Sunnyside Florist at 40-05 Queens Blvd. won second place and $200, and Pure Spa and Salon at 40-15 Queens Blvd. won third and $100. In its second year, the contest served as a competition for not only businesses but also local photographers, who were asked to submit their photos of Sunnyside holiday windows to the Sunnyside Shines BID’s Facebook page. Photographer Mehdi Smita of Woodside won $250 for receiving the most votes for his photograph.
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