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Tips to follow to strike a balance in your life when dealing through a job layoff and searching for a new job

1. Resurrect a routine: some of the structure you had when you were working can be applied to your search.  You may find that setting the alarm and daily objectives will provide a positive outlook on the day.  Finishing search activities by 3 pm will leave you time to pursue free time activities like working out, going to a movie, etc.
2. “Systemize” your job search: the real measure is not the amount but the quality and productivity of the time dedicated to search for a new job.  Turn your attention to networking with people who might know someone or something that could lead to your next job.  Focus your efforts by creating a resume that connects with employers you have thoroughly researched and prepare a succinct and enthusiastic introduction of yourself-”sell” yourself as the candidate who should get the job!
3. Act on your “to do” list:  to avoid becoming a frazzled job seeker, incorporate personal activities that enrich other aspects of your life.  Dedicate some of your time to your own personal and professional development-from day trips you’ve always wanted to take, to the friend you’ve been meaning to reconnect with, to the certification you’ve intended to get………

Performing massage requires detailed understanding of physiology and mastery of techniques.  The therapist should have the proper licenses and proof of training.

1.  Licensed massage therapist:  Most states require therapists to pass a national certification exam.  Many therapists earn additional certifications in specialized forms of massage, including reflexology, Swedish massage and Trager massage.
2. Occupational therapist:  An OT will occasionally integrate massage into an overall plan for patients they’re treating for hand injury or lymphedema
3. Physical therapist:  Along with other forms of manual manipulation and exercise, PTs may use Swedish and deep-tissue techniques to help reduce pain and let patients regain full movement after injury or surgery. 
4. Nurse massage therapist:  This RN has an additional license in massage therapy and may be connected to a clinic or other medical facility.

More and more people are gearing toward the holistic approach to wellness. Consequently, natural diet, herbal medicine, bodywork therapy, massage therapy and several other types of alternative healthcare have become popularly recommended nowadays to people with or without illness. Massage therapy for instance, has not only emerged as a well-favored alternative cure for a variety of ailments but has also developed into an eligible choice for a career path.

 If you desire to promote wellbeing as well as obtain a rewarding career, you may opt to take a degree in massage therapy.   

Massage schools or colleges are now offering massage therapy degrees for those who wish to become natural health practitioners.  Online courses and programs are also now available hence specializing in this ancient form of medication is now relatively easier and more accessible.  But with so many types of massage therapy taught and applied today, how do you choose what is best for you?

1. Check resources. A number of massage schools or colleges can be accessed online. You can easily check their course prospectus prior to deciding what type of massage therapy and massage training is suitable for you. Most schools only offer the basic forms of massage.  Assess and compare programs of different schools including the cost.  Advanced massage classes or training can also be acquired after getting a degree.  These types of trainings can be your way to obtain your specialization.  For more helpful tips, you can also ask certified massage therapists.
2. Setting. Your setting will help you determine what kind of massage therapy or program is suitable for you. Two basic settings are clinical and entrepreneurial. Patients who are diagnosed with some type of problem or chronic pain will normally prefer clinics to spas or parlors. Clinics specialize in medical massage. Accordingly if this is the type of environment you would like to work in, you will be working with doctors’ recommendations, treating patients’ injuries. Entrepreneurial settings can be spas, parlors or even your home if that is where you would like to put up your business. Entrepreneurial environments are known to provide relaxation. Popular types of massage therapy found in this setting are, Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Thai and Back Massage among others. If you desire working in a venue where people are after relaxation, it is best to go for a massage institute that concentrates on the types of massage therapy ideal for this setup. Several massage schools also include programs specializing in massage therapy entrepreneurship helping potential massage therapists build their own businesses.
3. Treat yourself to several forms of massage. What else could be better than learning from experience?  If you already have prospective types in mind, why not get familiar with them by getting yourself massaged?  You can relax and learn at the same time if you ask some tips from the therapist servicing you.

 The methods by which you choose the best type of massage therapy for you are quite easy but with so many massage types, the job can become tedious.  It pays to research and study as many types of massage therapy as you can.

With unemployment on the rise, a new crop of job-hunting scams has hit the streets, per certified fraud specialist Judd Rousseau.  He cautions job seekers to watch out for three ruses that identity thieves are using to gain access to important personal and financial information:

1. Stimulus come-ons: ignore emails or letters from phony government agencies enticing you with “job openings” associated with the federal stimulus plan.  The government is recruiting, but not through email
2. Bogus interview invites: An email from a corporate site inviting you to a distant city for an interview without paying for travel is a hoax.  If you are encouraged to arrange discounted travel plans through a “corporate office”  be careful-this is a ploy to obtain your credit card and other private information
3. Bad guys on good sites: Even legitimate job-search sites have been hit with scammers.  For this reason, never include any personal information-even your address on a resume you post online or send via email.  Save all email exchanges that you have and ask potential employers to contact you by phone or to interview you in person in your home town.

• Choose a career in a growing industry now and predicted to continue to grow in the future
• be honest with yourself to pick a career that is best for you
• here are some questions to consider when picking a career that is best for you

1. Do you like to work with people?
2. Do you have an interest in technology? 
3. Does the business world fascinate you?
4. Do you like to help others?
5. Do you like to be creative?

Based on your answers to these, and other similar questions, you can start identifying a career that fits your strengths. Read the rest of this entry »