Amazing health benefits of bananas

From curing dry skin and dull hair to curbing your untimely hunger pangs and burning fat, banana does it all. It is one of the most versatile fruits, which is packed with nutrients that are essential for our body. Besides this, banana is used for many homemade beauty treatments as well. So, take a look at some surprising health and beauty benefits of this amazing fruit.

 

Keeps your skin moisturised and hydrated

Banana contains Vitamin B6, C and a high percentage of water, which nourishes and hydrates the skin. These nutrients also help to maintain the elasticity of your skin. So, add bananas in your daily diet.

 

If you are looking for instant solution to moisturise your dry skin, just apply pulp of a ripe banana on your face. Leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

 

Say goodbye to ageing

Bananas protect the body against the damage caused by free oxygen radicals, which can speed up the process of ageing. So, you can also use a banana peel to get rid of wrinkles.

All you need to do is, apply fresh peel on your face for 15 minutes every day to get the maximum benefit out of it. You can also make a banana face pack by mashing half a banana and adding a teaspoon of rose water to it. Keep it on your face for about 30 minutes. After that, wash it off with water.

 

Foot care

Due to their moisturising properties, bananas are great for your cracked heels as well. Just mash two bananas into a pulp, apply it on your feet for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off with water. Follow this treatment religiously and your feet will become soft and smooth.

 

Get rid of puffy eyes

Bananas are a rich source of potassium, which can help to reduce the puffiness of your eyes instantly. You need to mash half a banana and apply it on your eyes for about 15 minutes. If you find this to be too messy, then just place banana peels on your swollen eyes. All these solutions will help you to get rid of your puffy eyes.

 

Treating skin problems

Bananas are very effective in treating acne and pimples. You need to take a small piece of the peel and rub it gently on the affected area. Do this till the peel turns brown. Then clean the area with some water. Follow this simple routine thrice a day to get rid of those pimples.

 

Get smooth and silky hair

Bananas are rich source of natural oils, carbohydrates, potassium and vitamins. These nutrients keep your hair healthy and smooth. They also nourish them, and prevent breakage and split ends.

 

All you need to do is mash a banana and add a little almond oil to it. Apply it on your hair, leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash it off. Your hair will be revitalised and moisturised by the vitamin C and A present in bananas.

 

Improves your mood

Bananas contain tryptophan, which is a type of protein. This helps your body to produce serotonin, a hormone that is known for its calming and mood-enhancing properties. That is why bananas is good for those who are suffering from depression.

 

Fat burning food

Bananas are a filling fruit, which is why they help to curb your untimely hunger pangs. Also they are full of natural sugars, which can provide you with instant energy. So, grab a banana the next time you crave for food at odd hours. (Also read on more Fat Burning Foods for Weight Loss)

 

Low cholesterol and blood pressure

As mentioned earlier, bananas are a rich source of potassium, as well as calcium and magnesium. These essential nutrients help to keep your blood pressure under check. Also, pectin, a fibre which helps to reduce cholesterol is found abundantly in bananas. So, add them to your diet to soak in their wholesome goodness.

 

Stronger bones

Bananas contain probiotic bacteria, which helps the absorption of calcium in the body, thus strengthening your bones. Also, the potassium in bananas helps to prevent calcium loss from your body. This lowers your risk of developing osteoporosis later in life.

 

Improves digestion

Banana contains fructooligosaccharide, which helps to stimulate growth of good bacteria in the stomach, particularly the colon. It also produces enzymes that helps to improve the overall digestion.

 

So, instead of investing in expensive food supplements and beauty products, just buy some bananas from a fruit vendor.

 

Source: 10 amazing health benefits ofbananas

The Mahatma’s Way of Life

By Nisha Samson

 

Nonviolence and ahimsa, Gandhi's way of life seems like a misfit in today's world. Do we need it in this technology-driven, hard-pressed-for-time life? Of course, we do. Are we applying his principles to our lives? No, we're not. Every action is followed with a reaction and every reaction is followed by another reaction. MensXP understands the need for the Mahatma's way of life, but we ask, given today's pace of life, are his principles a thing of the past? We take a look at why Gandhism is the only way forward.

 

Life As We Know It

The next big career jump, that business deal that has to be brokered, the new car, planning holidays, funding your children's university education abroad, and a million other 'next's' dictate our lives. Time is money and time well-spent is money earned. In the rush from one day to another, losing sight of the simple life as we knew it, Gandhism, is a thing of the past... or so we'd like to believe. We've been conditioned to live (rather, exist) in fast forward mode - if you're not on fast forward, you're missing out. And, in this get somewhere quick race, we find ourselves chasing our own tails. We're trying to catch it but of course, we never will. Modern life amounts to just this. We're chasing, running, beating one another, stepping over one another, tripping each other, all in an effort to get somewhere... only problem is no one knows where or what that somewhere is.

 

But, mindless chasing ensures one thing - fatigue catches up. And it's during this time when we turn to principles, lessons, morals of life form a time gone-by, only to realise that Gandhism is not just a way of life, it's the need of modern society.

 

Gandhism

Truth, nonviolence, vegetarianism, being a Brahmachari, simplicity and faith were six principles that Gandhiji held dear. Some might argue that Gandhiji lived in the 1940s and these precepts were easy to follow. But, Gandhiji preached and lived his teachings through India's independence struggle, and to say that those were easy times would be a gross understatement. 

 

Each of us has different perceptions about Gandhism; after all, we take what we perceive and what we need from the Mahatma's teachings. Perception depends completely on the phase of life each one is and we learn our lessons based on life and the Mahatma's teachings that get us through. However, even though perceptions vary from person-to-person, the Mahatma's teachings were based in love, nonviolence, peace, forgiveness, simplicity and satisfaction.

 

Most of his teachings and quotes are manipulated, but as the meaning is preserved and we apply them in our daily lives, even manipulation is forgiven.

 

Let's take a closer look at each of Gandhiji's principles and apply them to life as we know it today.

 

Truth: This is something we externalise. When Gandhiji spoke about the practice of truth, he spoke about self-practice to begin with. We lose the plot when we expect the world to be honest with us. It's not unreasonable, but we have to begin by being truthful to ourselves. And this is doable with introspection.

 

Nonviolence: When we look at this literally, we assume that we're nonviolent. After all, we don't go around striking people, do we? Gandhiji referred to nonviolence as a state of mind, which means that he taught us to control our temper. How often do we find ourselves holding the fuse because something/someone has angered us? It's impossible to never get angry, but when we do, we have to be conscious that we are and try and go back to being equanimous.

 

Vegetarianism: Vegetarianism isn't a way of life, it's a choice. Some eat meat and some don't, this depends completely on your preference.

 

Being a Brahmachari: This, too, does not apply to everyone! But, when we look at applying it to day's life, Gandhiji's teachings asks men to refrain from objectifying women. Live a family life and make sure that you respect women everywhere else.

 

Simplicity: This principle is possibly the one that makes most sense in today's world. Modern life is not just about wishes and wants, it's about going to any length to fulfil one's desires, and this is where the problems begin. Aspiring for things and working towards them is one thing; desiring them and adopting illegal ways to get them is another. Gandhiji's teachings about simplicity also bring back focus to happier, healthier lives. He teaches us that simplicity means knowing what you want but to have the willingness to work towards getting it.

 

Faith: When Gandhiji referred to faith, he taught mankind to believe in himself and in a higher force. He never propagated religion but spirituality. For the Mahatma faith began with oneself and not following someone else. In today's world, faith is hard to uphold, but holding on to it gives mankind hope, and most times, hope is everything one really needs.         

 

All is Well

All Gandhiji's sayings that are immortalised and repeated today, tell us of love, sharing, giving and caring. Do these values have space in today's world? Yes, they do; and in most cases, we've got to make space for them. Domestic life is demanding as is professional life. Finding a balance is difficult, not impossible. And this is where the Mahatma's teachings come in.

 

Accept it for what it does - it could be a guide, words of comfort, a sign of hope, a personification of strength - Gandhi's words and ways of life are exactly what we need them to be. They could be a source of strength to you but words of comfort to your wife. Whatever they mean and however we accept them, it is the Mahatma's way of life that reminds us of a simpler time and provides us with a beacon of hope that even though times are ever changing and life isn't what it used to be, Gandhi's teachings will continue to stand strong through centuries to come. His way of life, the words he left us with, the simplicity he taught us, will provide respite and hope for generations to come.  

 

 

Source: The Mahatma’s Way of Life

20s, the defining decade of your life

ARUNA RATHOD PANVEL, Mumbai Mirror

 

Your 20s are not just about hooking up and hanging out. Here's why you'd better take the 'defining decade' seriously

 

Growing life expectancy, late marriage and even later parenthood are making modern humans believe they have a lot more time on hand. The collateral damage, says University of Virginia clinical psychologist Dr Meg Jay, is the tendency to waste your 20s. Having spent more than 10 years studying 20-somethings, in an email interview with Mirror, she argues that your first step into adulthood is not just about hooking up and hanging out. Don't get her wrong; she's all for exploration, as long as it's productive. What we do, and don't do, in our 20s has a far-reaching effect on who we eventually turn out to be, she says in her book, The Defining Decade.

 

Here's her guide for TOI readers on how to make the most of their 20s.

 

Find fresh peers

Best friends are great if you need a ride to the airport, getting pi**ed drunk with, and discovering new getaways in the company of. But if you spend your 20s huddled together with like-minded peers, you limit who you know, what you know, how you think, and where you work. That new job, even that new person to date, almost always comes from outside the inner circle. Half of new jobs are never posted, so reaching out to your neighbour's boss is how you get that unposted job. It's not cheating. It's the science of how information spreads.

 

Experiment with relationships

Increasingly, we are mistaking sex for 'experimenting with relationships'. It's just one part of a relationship. What couples fail to do is spend time doing a wider range of activities other than partying and getting physically intimate. What does sex and drinking yourself silly tell you about a longterm relationship? Very little.

 

Communicate with your lover

Studies reveal that communication is a key factor in relationship longevity. Talk to your partner. Do you share the same goals and values? Do you have the same ideas about the future? Do you want the same things at work and in love? How do you work out disagreements? How do you like to spend a Sunday or a rainy day? Answers to these questions have more to do with how you'll fare as a couple.

 

Make timelines for life

A timeline helps 20-somethings see that, contrary to how it feels when you are 22 or 27, time is limited. There is a lot to do between 20 and 40; cramming everything in between 30 and 40 has its downsides. A timeline creates structure and urgency, but make it in pencil, of course, because revision is important.

 

Cope with a 'first' tough job

Realise that this job isn't the end point; it's the first step. Gone are the days when you stick to a job for life. These are the years to earn career capital. Do something that adds value to who you are in the workplace, an investment in who you'd like to be. Always think one job ahead. If what you're doing now makes it more likely that you will get the next job you want, then keep gathering that capital and move onto the next job when the time is right.

 

Use your brain

Current neurobiological research says that the frontal lobe is the last area of the brain to develop. And it does not fully mature until sometime during your 20s. So the decade is the capstone of the brain's last growth spurt. We become what we see and do every day. Neurons we don't use can waste away. Now is the time to learn new habits and pick up new skills. It will never be easier to become the person you would like to be.

 

Analyse competition

Beware of the tendency to 'compare and despair', like we do on Facebook. These are what are called 'upward social comparisons'. Our imperfect lives and nights sitting on the couch feel low compared to the high life everyone else seems to be leading. You have to think critically about what you are seeing and be aware of what you are not seeing. And remember to do some downward social comparisons by reminding yourself that you are better off than a lot of other 20-somethings.

 

Source: 20s, the defining decade ofyour life

 

Women and Heart Disease

In India, 1 in 4 women dies of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease among women is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. It's the major reason people have heart attacks. But, you can lower the lower the risk of heart disease by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

 

By Team iDiva | iDiva.com

 

The article has been authored by Dr Nilesh Gautam, interventional cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.

 

In India, 1 in 4 women dies of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease among women is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary artery disease, and it happens slowly over time. It's also the major reason why people have heart attacks. Heart diseases that affect women more than men include:

 

·        Coronary Micro Vascular Disease (MVD) - a problem that affects the heart's tiny arteries

 

·        Broken Heart Syndrome - extreme emotional stress leading to severe, but often short-term heart muscle failure

 

The risk of acquiring heart disease is higher among older women. However, women of all ages should be concerned by practicing a healthy lifestyle. Here are the risk factors associated with Coronary Heart Disease. 

 

High blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney ailments. Even prehypertension (120-139 over 80-89) raises your risk of heart disease.

 

High blood cholesterol. Cholesterol travels in the blood in packages called lipoproteins. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is often called “bad” cholesterol because too much LDL in your blood can lead to blockades in the arteries, and a possible heart attack. The higher your LDL number, the higher your risk of heart disease. (An LDL level of 160* or above is high; less than 100 is optimal.) Another type of cholesterol is high density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “good” cholesterol. That’s because HDL helps remove cholesterol from your blood.

 

Overweight/Obesity. If you are overweight or obese, you are more likely to develop heart disease, even if you have no other risk factors. Obesity also increases the

risks for stroke, congestive heart failure, gall bladder disease, diabetes, arthritis, and breathing problems, as well as breast, colon, and other cancers.

 

Physical inactivity. Not getting regular physical activity increases your risk for heart disease, as well as other heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes and overweight. And, for older women especially, physical inactivity increases the chances of developing osteoporosis, which in turn raises the risk of broken bones.

 

Diabetes. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other diseases. The type of diabetes that adults most commonly develop is “Type 2.”

You are more likely to develop this disease if you are overweight (especially with extra weight around your middle), physically inactive, or have a family history of diabetes.

 

Foods for a Healthy Heart

Apples: An apple a day keeps the doctor away: a very clichéd saying but very true. Phytochemicals, present in apples, act as an anti-inflammatory and also prevent the blood from clotting. It is also high on fibres and vitamins. An apple also makes the perfect snack for someone who is always on the go. Plus it is available in different varieties, so you might not get bored of it soon. Add a few chopped pieces of apple in your Greek salad making it healthier.

 

Almonds: Have you been avoiding nuts for the oil they contain? If yes, then bring it back to your plate because this oil is actually healthy for your heart. The Vitamin E that almonds contain helps in keeping your cholesterol level under control. Like apples, almonds are also high on fibre and Vitamin content. Again a perfect 5 PM snack. Add to your heart's health by eating 4–5 soaked almonds each morning with your breakfast.

 

Soy: Soy is not a very tasty option but it's really good for your heart. Soy protein can prevent you from having a stroke. It is also a great replacement for the red meat that you've been trying to cut on. This will help in reducing the intake of saturated fats. Add a few chunks of soy to your rice or stir fry it with your veggies. You can also use soy milk as a substitute for regular milk, for making milk shakes and with your morning cereal.

 

Berries: Strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, mulberry, huckleberry, gooseberry and all the other berries are a pack load of vitamin C. With so many flavours you can possibly never get bored of eating berries. Apart from vitamin C they also contain calcium and beta-carotene. These fibrous fruits are perfect with breakfast oats or with yogurt. Out of all these berries blueberry has the most nutrients that will keep your heart healthy.

 

Salmon: Your heart will love you for the fresh salmon you have and so will your taste buds. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. This will help your blood from clotting. It is suggested that you should eat fish (sea food) atleast twice a week for a healthy heart. Opt for grilled fish and avoid spicy seasoning. You can also add a dash of lime to it for an excellent flavour and add it to your green salad.

 

Tomatoes: Tomatoes contain lycopene (a phytochemical) that is known to lower cholesterol, cut risk of colorectal cancer and heart disease. Studies show that men who regularly eat food rich in lycopene have lesser chances of developing prostate cancer and heart disease. You might want to start enjoying tomato sauce as it has more lycopene. Cooked tomato works much better on your body that raw ones. So start adding it to your vegetables and salads. Tomato is also known to improve memory and other signs of aging.

 

Green leafy vegetables and olive oil are vital for maintaining a healthy heart. One serving of leafy greens a day can be key to preventing heart disease. So add them in plenty to your daily diet!

 

Whole Grain: Starting the day with whole-grain cereal may lower the risk of heart failure in the long run, as whole grains protect against coronary heart disease.

 

Oats: Start your day with a bowl of oats! Oats are full of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium, and can help lower cholesterol levels and keep arteries clear.

 

Brown rice: may be a better choice over white because it has an ingredient that protects against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. It is also a good source of fibre and helps lower cholesterol levels in the body.

 

 

 

Source: World Heart Day: Women andHeart Disease

How to Resign Gracefully

Edits by: Foxglove, Krystle, Nicole Willson, Eben Visher

 

It's time for you to make a change, be it a new career path or simply a new challenge. The procedure for resigning is simple enough: give notice, preferably in advance. But if you don't want to burn any bridges, thereby creating obstacles to future opportunities, you must be especially careful and considerate. Resigning is easy, but resigning gracefully is not. This article specifically covers several ways a person can make their resignation as smooth and as grudge-free as possible.

 

1.    Keep it to yourself. Once you've made the decision, don't go blabbing it all over the company until you have notified your immediate supervisor. Give her or him time to absorb and process the information. If the company makes an attractive counter-offer, it will be awkward if you have already announced your plans to coworkers.

 

2.    Plan to give notice. If you want to leave under the best possible terms, don't leave your employer high and dry, scrambling to cover your position. Give at least two weeks notice (or the minimum notice specified in your employment contract if applicable) so that your boss can prepare to have others cover for you, or have time to groom a replacement.

 

3.    A moment of your time? Ask your boss for an appointment to discuss an important matter. Poking your head in and asking for a moment of his or her time will do - just be respectful of the fact that your supervisor has a job to do, and may not be able to drop everything at the precise moment you are prepared to spring this news on him or her. If there is too much going on, you will only add to your his or her hassles, so if it's at all possible, wait for a time when your boss will have a few moments to focus on your news.

 

4.    Be prepared, direct, and polite. Rehearsing privately will help you be ready when your supervisor has you in to talk. Most managers are extremely busy and they will appreciate your direct approach, forgoing the temptation to "cushion the blow," "find the right way to say this," or otherwise beat around the bush. You might say something like:

a.    "I've been considering my options here for some time, and I've decided it's time for me to move on. I am grateful for the opportunities I've found here, but I must give my two weeks' notice."

 

b.    OR... "I need to let you know that I have been offered a new position at another company. I have really enjoyed working here, but I need to give you my two weeks' notice as of today. Does it work for you if my last day is [whatever two weeks from then is]?"

 

5.    Be prepared to discuss. Chances are you've been working with this boss for some time, and whatever your reasons are for leaving, she or he may have some questions. Or your boss may value you much more than you realized, and make a counteroffer. Being polite and dignified about your resignation could make this possible. You will need to consider in advance whether you would stay for a pay raise, increased benefits, a promotion, or other incentives. This would be a prime negotiating opportunity, so be prepared for it, and know your own bottom line. If staying is an option, what would make you open to it? Check the warnings below, though, because counter-offers can have some serious downsides.

 

6.    Emphasize the positive. Be honest, but polite. If the boss asks you if he or she had anything to do with your decision, and was a factor, it's best to rely on tact and diplomacy to make an honest answer palatable. In other words, you won't help yourself by saying, "Yes, you're a lousy supervisor and I (or anyone) would have been way better," (even if it's true). You can be truthful without being cruel: "It was a factor, but not the entire reason. I felt our working styles and approaches just weren't a great fit, and that we never meshed as well as I wished we had. Still, the overall experience here has been positive; and with this opportunity, I feel excited to have new challenges."

 

7.    Have a copy of your letter of resignation in hand. Make your letter brief, non-confrontational and professional. An example: "Dear Mr. Spacely: It has been my honor to work for Spacely Sprockets, Inc. This letter is to notify you that I will be leaving to accept a new position with another company as of [a date which is AT LEAST two weeks from the date of your conversation and letter]. Please accept my thanks for our association, and best regards to you and the entire company for the future. Sincerely, George Jetson."

 

8.    Shake hands, smile, and thank your boss. Whether your departure is to relocate, to take a better job, or just to get away from this guy, show some class when you're walking out the door. Shake hands, thank your soon-to-be-former supervisor (yay!) for "everything," and leave. Go to your work station and stay there for at least 10 minutes. Now you can go blab it to everybody, but don't rub it in your boss's nose - be classy and simply confirm that you will be leaving.

 

Tips

·        Remember that there are very few who are so free as those who have nothing to lose - but it won't serve you well in the future if you go shooting your mouth off just because you're on your way out. It won't kill you to make nice for two weeks, because you're getting out, and soon the entire experience will be behind you.

 

·        The jerk you leave behind today may well end up being your boss again - or perhaps even worse, your underling - in the future. And remember, too, that sometimes those jerks are oblivious to the fact that they're not well liked. If you are remembered as someone who was positive and generous in the past, you may well be greasing the wheels to a great future as this former boss of yours who is now your new boss puts you (the friendly face he remembers from before) ahead of the strangers in the new position. This may facilitate transfers to other branch offices, better assignments, and more.

 

·        Consider any counteroffer objectively and in depth. It may be wise to refuse any offers to stay with your current employer. Accepting a pay raise or other bonus after threatening to leave can cast you in a negative light with co-workers and the company as a whole. It can also make you seem indecisive and of questionable loyalty. Always keep a record of the offer in case you come back to the company in the future.

 

·        After informing your supervisor, be sure to personally tell other managers or key employees with whom you have worked that you have resigned. Say it in a way that "thanks" the person for helping you develop your career. "I don't know if you've heard, but I am resigning to take a position at another company. Before I leave I wanted to be sure to let you know how much I've enjoyed working with you." These people may leave for other jobs in the future and you want them to have positive memories of you. Who knows when they can impact your next career move.

 

Warnings

·        Allowing a boss you have disliked to needle you into insulting him or her will end badly. You don't want to end up being escorted off the premises by security. Don't give in to the temptation to say what you really think if it's negative.

 

·        Some bosses don't take kindly to you being "the decider." Be sure you can truly afford to walk away from your job that day, because sometimes the supervisor takes it very personally that you are leaving, tell you there's no need to give notice, and instruct you to leave immediately. You will be the best judge of this, so do your best to assess if your boss is one of these people - but be aware, sometimes, you just can't predict what anyone will do. Re-read your employment contract - you must be aware of all the company's and your own termination options. If there is no formal employment contract, familiarize yourself with the default provisions of your state/provincial law.

 

·        Be physically prepared to walk away that day: before resigning, save to disk or email to a private account anything you need and have the right to take such as contact information for clients, suppliers or other references; work samples; a list of projects you worked on, etc. [Keep in mind, much of the information and other items you had access to while employed are frequently proprietary and owned by the company. Make certain it is within the bounds of your contract and the law before you take this advice].

 

·        When considering a counter-offer, honestly evaluate why you want to leave - and protect yourself. While a raise might be nice, it might not solve other issues that require either a promotion (if your job advancement has stalled) or a transfer to another group (if you have personality conflicts with your boss). You can protect yourself from being vindictively fired later by demanding that, for at least two years, you stop being an "at will" employee and can only be fired "for cause."

 

·        A counter-offer is sometimes made because the employer has no one else available who is able to do your job. If that's the case, and you take the counter-offer, they will probably ask you to train others to take over your position. You may end up unwittingly training a replacement, only to find that the next change is not on your terms.

 

·        A counter-offer (if it's a raise only) may be an acknowledgment that you are being underpaid. (It may also be that your employer realizes that an investment of more money in you now will save them the expense of training and lost production while a replacement is trained and brought up to speed.) If you're being brought up to a proper pay level only under threat of leaving, you will likely have to face salary negotiations (or resigning) again in the future.

 

·        Be aware of any types of benefits you may be eligible for. If you are about to be laid off, you may have a severance package, or the option to collect unemployment benefits. These can be very handy if you have not secured a new job. Resigning from a position may disqualify you from receiving anything. It may be better in some cases to receive these benefits while looking for your next position.

 

·        DO NOT get into a complaint session with your co-workers before you leave. Behave as if you were returning as normal, and every negative thing you say will get back to the boss or to the person you complain about. Again, you never know when these people will resurface in your career. If you have to have a venting session, do it only with one very trusted co-worker. Save it for after you are gone - and definitely, do it away from the office.

 

·        Don't let your emotions get to you.