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Vol. 4 No. 6, June 2012 Copyright 2012 by Wolf J.
Rinke
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1. NEW CPE--HOT OFF THE PRESS
2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
3. HOW TO SAVE UP TO 16% ON CPEUs
4. FIVE SKILLS OF EMOTIONALLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE-PART I
5. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
6. HUMOR BREAK
7. ABOUT THE EDITOR
8. PRIVACY STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
INSIGHT BREAK
"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation
I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part
of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon
our circumstances."
-Martha Washington
1. NEW CPE--HOT OFF THE PRESS
Develop a Positive Attitude: Live a Healthier and More Productive Life,
Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, RD, CSP, C230, 10 CPEUs, $74.95, http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/C230CPEcourse.html.
This inspiring CPE learning program (manual, 92 pages) provides you
with fail-safe action strategies that you can apply immediately to enable
you to live a healthier and more productive life. More specifically
it will help you:
- build positive relationships with others;
- master the PIN technique to focus on the "good stuff";
- exploit "moments of truth" to program your subconscious
for improved performance;
- get the raise you have earned;
- decrease stress. (For a partial sample chapter see paragraph #4
below.)
Here is what two expert reviewers had to say about this learning program:
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-Donna S. Martin, EdS, RD, LD, SNS, Director, School Nutrition Program,
Burke County Board of Education, Waynesboro, GA
"This self-directed learning program is more than just a "how-to"
for developing a positive attitude; it also provides a roadmap for success
in life that can be used by anyone."
-Richard F. Patterson, EdD, RD, Assistant Dean, College of Health and
Human Services and Associate Professor, Hospitality Management and Dietetics,
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
Obesity-Especially In Women-May Be Much Worse Than We Think
According to a new study, BMI presents as an inaccurate obesity classification
method that underestimates the obesity epidemic and contributes to failed
treatment. This cross-sectional study of adults found that BMI characterized
26% of subjects as obese, while DXA indicated that 64% of them were
obese. Also, 39% of the subjects were classified as non-obese by BMI,
but were found to be obese by DXA. BMI misclassified 25% men and 48%
women. The researchers concluded that BMI underestimates obesity prevalence,
especially in women with high leptin levels (>30 ng/mL). The authors
recommend that clinicians use leptin-revised levels to enhance the accuracy
of BMI estimates of percentage body fat when DXA is unavailable.
ACTION STEP: For powerful weight loss strategies read our newest CPE
course The Smarter Science of Slim, J. Bailor and S. G. Eberle, MS,
RD, CSSD; C229, 26 CPEUs, $169.95; available at http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/C229CPEcourse.html.
Source: Shah NR, Braverman ER (2012) Measuring Adiposity in Patients:
The Utility of Body Mass Index (BMI), Percent Body Fat, and Leptin.
PLoS ONE 7(4): e33308. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0033308, http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0033308.
3. HOW TO SAVE UP TO 16% ON CPEs
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4. FIVE SKILLS OF EMOTIONALLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE-PART I
by Wolf J. Rinke, PhD, CSP
IQ doesn't count! Well, not quite, but at least I've got your attention.
According to Daniel Goleman, your EQ (emotional quotient) can matter
more than your IQ. Here are the five skills you must master if you want
to build your EQ so that you can develop a positive attitude and live
a healthier and more productive life.
Skill #1: Know Thyself
It's been around since the beginning of time. However, self-awareness
is a critical component of effectiveness for all aspects of your life.
Without it, many other skills won't do you much good, because self-awareness
is required to manage your emotions and perceptions, both of which play
an important role in personal effectiveness. Unfortunately, it is very
difficult to develop a keen awareness of your own feelings and emotions.
After all, all of us create the "reality" we want, and whatever
does not align with our reality we tend to distort or treat as exceptions.
In other words, we all see and hear what we want to see and hear, even
when it does not serve us well.
Case in point, do you remember how certain the George W. Bush administration
was that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and the dire
consequences of that "reality"? Emotionally effective people
are acutely aware of their own feelings and emotions, as well as their
strengths and weaknesses, and they are able to tune into those feelings
and deal with them in a non-defensive and constructive manner. They
are also keenly aware of how their moods and emotions affect others.
(To help you sharpen this elusive skill you may wish to read my How
to Maximize Professional Potential and Increase Your Earning Power in
Nutrition and Dietetics CPE program, http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/C187CPEcourse.htm.)
Skill #2: Manage Thyself
Tuning into your own emotions is tough to do. It is even more difficult
to take ownership of your feelings. ("That patient was really rude
about wanting his meal served at odd hours. He has no clue about what
it means to feed all these patients. The next time he asks me a favor
I'm going to show him who is in charge." Enough said?) Without
ownership, nothing-yes, I do mean nothing-will change! Taking responsibility
for everything going on in your life allows you to choose a more constructive
emotional response. To help you with this, consider writing the following
on a nice card or sticky note and place it on your desk: If it's to
be, it's up to me. And then act accordingly.
Managing yourself means you've developed the ability to deal with your
emotional ups and downs-but especially the downs-in a constructive and
positive manner, by "reframing" and by being aware of interrupting
"triggers" that take you on a negative downward spiral. Nutrition
professionals who have not mastered this skill tend to have a Negative
Explanatory Style (NES), lose their cool, tend to mistrust others, worry
incessantly, and suffer from seemingly insurmountable obstacles and
stressors. On the other hand, those who know how to manage their emotions
experience just as many "downers" but they are able to focus
on the "good stuff" and bounce back. University of Pennsylvania
professor Marty Seligman's research makes a strong case for the importance
of developing a Positive Explanatory Style (PES). People who have PES
as opposed to NES have developed the unique ability to reframe any setbacks
and tragedies by finding the good in the bad.
To develop and maintain PES:
- Focus on the good stuff-you are going to find more of what you're
looking for (that's referred to as selective perception). Reframe
your bad experiences-you will perceive "reality" differently
depending on how you frame it. (Just like a painting looks different
with a different frame.)
- Find the good in the bad.
- Tune into triggers that cause you to feel bad. Interrupt them or
turn them off by substituting a different trigger that causes you
to feel good.
- Help others.
- Remind yourself that how you feel is your choice. Don't give that
choice away.
In the July issue of this eNewsletter we'll discuss three other skills
you must master in order to build your EQ:
Skill #3: Motivate Thyself
Skill #4: Empathize with Others
Skill #5: Manage Relationships
Source: Excerpted from W. J. Rinke, Develop a Positive Attitude: Live
a Healthier and More Productive Life, Ch. 3. (CPE Home Study Course,
approved for 10 CPEUs), Wolf Rinke Associates, Clarksville, MD, 2012,
http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/C230CPEcourse.html.
5. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
Sep 28, 12 "Positive Attitude: The Key to Wellness and Peak Performance,"
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Oct 3, 12 "Increasing Your Personal Leadership Effectiveness",
Los Angeles, CA. This full day seminar may be open to you if your company
is a member of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS). Contact Michael
Alley, losangeles@ims-online.com for specifics.
Recommend me to the meeting planner of your upcoming state or local
dietetic association and I will help make your next meeting a "howling
success." As a way of giving back, I speak to ADA groups at significantly
reduced rates.
6. HUMOR BREAK
How to Change a Bad Attitude
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a
bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this bird's
mouth was rude, obnoxious, and laced with profanity. John tried and
tried to change the bird's attitude by constantly saying polite words,
playing soft music, and anything he could think of to set a good example.
Nothing worked.
Finally, John got fed up and he yelled at the parrot. And, the bird
yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder.
Finally, in a moment of desperation, John put the bird in the refrigerator
freezer. For a few minutes, John heard the bird squawk and kick and
scream ... then suddenly there was quiet. Not a peep for over a minute.
Fearing that he'd hurt the bird, John quickly opened the door to the
freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arm
and said, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language
and actions. I am truly sorry, and I will do everything to correct my
poor behavior."
John was astonished at the bird's change of attitude. As he was about
to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior,
the bird continued, "May I ask what the chicken did?"
7. ABOUT THE EDITOR
Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, RD, CSP is the president of Wolf Rinke Associates--an
accredited provider of easy to use CPE home study programs for nutrition
professionals since 1990 available at www.easyCPEcredits.com. He is
also a highly effective management consultant and executive coach who
specializes in building peak performance organizations, teams and individuals,
and an author of numerous CPE home study courses, audio/video programs
as well as several best selling management, leadership and self-development
books including Make it a Winning Life--Success Strategies for Life,
Love and Business. In addition he is an internationally recognized keynote
speaker and seminar leader who delivers customized presentations that
combine story telling, humor and motivation with specific "how
to" action strategies that participants can apply immediately to
improve their personal and professional lives. Preview a demo at www.WolfRinke.com
or call 800-828-9653. If you have questions, or would like him to address
a specific issue or topic please e-mail him at WolfRinke@aol.com.
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