Kari Oakley
Bio
Kari Oakley is a fitness trainer from Kenosha Wisconsin. She now lives in downtown Chicago, and loves to get out. She is a big fan of anything adventure, and loves getting a workout in the outdoors.
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Tips for Self-Improvement and Self-Development
Self-improvement and self-development is very important, not only for yourself, but also for your relationships with others. Improving the way you communicate and do other things can help you have a deeper connection with others as well as yourself. Below are some simple ways you can practice self improvement and self development everyday.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Motivation
Workouts for Women
If you are a woman, then you know just how hard it can be to make time for yourself. However, it is necessary to set aside just a little of your time a few days a week to ensure you stay strong and healthy. If you have not found the time to workout, then read further to obtain a few helpful tips to help get you on the right track. I have compiled a list of cardio workouts for women to give you a head start until you find a workout regimen that is suitable specifically for you. Remember to have fun with these workouts, and switch them up from time to time to ensure you do not get bored.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Longevity
Hacks for Healthier Eating
It is undeniable in a world of tasty sweets and unhealthy food we often find ourselves dealing with cravings that can ruin our day. If you have been dealing with trying to conquer these urges, then read further to obtain helpful tips to help you win the battle. It is very important to try to fight your craving; however, if you find that you have given in, then rest assured you are not a failure. If you apply these helpful tips to your daily life, then you will find that your cravings diminish more and more over time.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Lifehack
4 Tips to Help You Relax at Work
It's normal to be restless about work, research demonstrates that experiencing stress every day is common among those who work. Most corporate work situations are not relaxing. Slowing down and setting aside a few minutes to regroup enables you to think better and have the psychological space to decide on significant decisions. Everyone in the group needs to recharge and reset. When you don't set aside some effort to relax, you become stressed and exhausted. You'll more than likely accomplish more if you figure out how to relax. So take a full breath, and relax your body and mind. There are some straightforward changes you can make to deal with your work life and how to make work all the more relaxing.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
How to Stay Fit, Healthy, and Happy
How to Maintain Both You Health and Your Mood at the Same Time There's an old saying that youth is wasted on the young. We tend to echo this sentiment with a sigh of longing. Our aging bodies usually make us less happy than we might otherwise be. And we're left looking back on our younger days with a sense of longing. But there's ample evidence that this doesn't have to be the case. We can improve our fitness, happiness, and even regain a measure of youth if we approach it the right way.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Longevity
Human Resource Tasks Streamlined and Simplified
Employees that work in the Human Resource Department have lots of work to do and lots of data to organize and keep up to date. All these tasks can be done faster and easier with the right software. This software is perfect for any business because of the way it manages to turn long and tedious HR tasks into tasks that are quick and simple. There are five major advantages this software has over any HR team, including being able to simplify every procedure, the ability to quickly secure and organize data, a way to customize awesome reports, and overall savings of time and money.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
Awesome Self-Help Ways to Improve Your Well-Being
As we grow, we are always looking for ways to improve our lives overall to ensure that we are the best versions of ourselves that we can be. We often look for ways to help us continue to grow as individuals and maybe even help other people with their personal growth as well. Since we are always constantly growing and evolving, it’s always a great idea to ensure that our growth is positive for ourselves and the people around us. Here are a couple of ways to ensure positive growth that can help you become a better version of you.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Motivation
Making Time at Home Meaningful
Many people struggle with relationships. It is hard for people to switch from work life during the day to home life with their significant other. Relationships can be weakened if there is no work on the development of the relationship. Here's some great tips that can help you with your home life after a stressful day of work.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Humans
Why your Business Might Not be Running as Smooth as it Could
Business owners and management can have business issues and may not know the solutions. The business is running decently, but there are problems. The problems could be in a way that the upper echelons of the company could misunderstand. There may not need to be massive changes, but some will be needed. Reviewing the company can point some of the issues out, but some may need to come from suggestions from those who work where there is some problem. It all takes leadership stepping up. Leadership is key to finding and getting rid of what is slowing or stagnating a company.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
The Voice of the Employee
The Employee's Words Managers and organizations often make the mistake of underestimating the power of the employee opinion. The unfortunate truth about the employee opinion is that it makes not come until the end of the employment, often gathered in exit interview questions. The employee has input that is valuable. Managers need to attempt to gather these opinions and input before the employee decides to leave the organization. The employee input should be viewed as strong information leading to improvements in strategic decisions, operations, and processes.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
What to Add in Your Life to Stay Motivated
At times, life can get hard and dull. The job may get distressing and the people you love may seem to get distant. At these times, it is of monumental importance for you to keep going and to stay motivated. Times like these are what separate the winners and the losers. Those who win know that it is important to keep on going and to stay motivated. However, doing so is not that easy at all. Many people fail to find the right tools that they can use to overcome these challenges, even when the tools are right in front of them. This article will help you find some activities and tasks, which can help you in getting forward with your life, and to stay motivated.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Motivation
What's the Most Effective Kind of Advertising for Your Business?
Having a solid advertising plan is important for businesses that are just starting out as well as businesses that have been around for a while. Since your customers are your main concern when trying to run a successful business it's important that you have effective ways of finding those customers and getting their attention in the first place. Finding the most effective type of advertising for your business begins with analyzing and understanding your business and the customer's it serves. Every business is different in its own way and needs to be treated as such in order to get the full potential out of your advertising endeavors. The top four most effective advertising techniques include mobile advertising, newspaper, television commercials and social media.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal