Communication and a Travel Tip

Thank you for taking a few minutes with me today! For the next few weeks we will look at COMMUNICATION at home and work.

Communication Part 2
"A gentle answer turns away wrath" (Proverbs 15:1 niv)

When we are confronted by someone, our natural tendency is to become defensive and argue. Arguments turn into harsh words, and harsh words can turn into anger.
Someone once said, "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." We may win the argument but lose the battle or the point we are trying to make. When we have disagreements, it is not only important to settle matters quickly with our adversaries, but it is equally important to manage and control our tone of voice. The King James Version of the Bible puts it well: "A soft answer turneth away wrath."
The man who is confident about his position does not need to raise his voice. When he speaks, he does so as one having authority. It is embarrassing to be wrong while screaming at the top of our lungs! We can avoid a lot of problems by giving a soft answer to the arrogant and abrasive.


Practical Helps for Life
Travel Tips: Get Organized For Family Travel Pt. 1

Posted May 28, 2009 by Cynthia Townley Ewer of OrganizedHome.Com
Summer's here and school's out: it's time to take to the road!
Summer vacation travel can be enriching, enjoyable and exciting--but only if you're organized. The family that fails to plan for summer travel can end up frazzled, frustrated and longing for the quiet comfort of home.
This year, get ready! Whether it's car trips, plane travel or close-to-home "stay-cation" picnics or camping trips, we've assembled OrganizedHome.Com's best, easiest tips to organize summer vacation travel.
Bon voyage!

What To Know Before You Go
A smooth, stress-free vacation begins well before the trip. Use these ideas to streamline vacation travel planning and preparation:
Establish Travel Central. Whether it's a new divider in a Household Notebook notebook, a dedicated section in a paper planner, or a Vacation category in your handheld organizer, keep all travel information in a single location. Include contact information for airlines, car rental agencies and travel agents, passport and frequent flyer numbers, and itineraries.
Three most important factors for vacation planning: lists, lists and more lists. Filed in Travel Central, vacation lists can include personal packing lists for each family member, a "before we leave" checklist, instructions for house-sitters, packing checklist, picnic planner checklist or camping checklist.

Enter the packing zone. As you plan and prepare, set aside an area to gather travel essentials. In addition to tickets, passports, and travel documents, add travel-sized toiletries, tissues, travel appliances and personal care items. Moving from "list" to "packed" is easier if all your gear can be viewed in one place.