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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Create a Very Merry Holiday Season



You can thrive, not just survive, and create a wonderful holiday season this year. You just need to do 4 things.


  • Keep your expectations rational

  • Take care of yourself

Take control of your time and limit your commitments


Embrace your family and friends


These tips will help you reduce stress, relax, and breeze through the holiday season feeling grounded and in control.


Rational Expectations:


The most important contributors to a happy holiday season are the expectations you create in your own mind. You can't make them perfect - People get sick, recipes flop, and family members don't always get along.


Coworkers aren't always kind to each other.


You don't have to have the perfect party, perfectly behaved children, or the most beautifully decorated home. Give yourself a break. You will b happy you did.


Take Care of Yourself:


Taking care of your physical and mental health is the single most important aspect of creating holiday health and happiness.


Eat healthy. When you eat better you feel better and you have more energy.


Take some time during your day to relax and breath. It can be as simple as enjoying a hot cup of tea and focusing on what is going well.


The more relaxed and confident you are the higher your self esteem will be.


Don't try to diet during the holidays, it will make you feel like a failure and ruin the festive nature of parties and celebration.


Time and Limit your Commitments:


Why does every new program or process at work have to start on January 1st? With this starting date in mind, your holiday season will always be a nightmare of over-commitment. You are already rushing with the normal holiday happenings. Why roll out a new process to complicate the holiday season and raise your level of work-related stress?


You are in charge of the number of commitments you make. You don't have to hold a party at your home or say yes to every one you are invited to. You can even schedule a party in February instead and wait till the craziness of the holidays have settled down.


Enjoy Family and Friends:


Spend the time of your life with the people you love. Make sure you don't spend the holidays trying to save the world and please those around you. Instead share laughter and memories. Take time for personal reflection. Start a new tradition or follow through with old ones. Focus on what is right and going well instead of what is not. Be grateful for who is in your life instead of dwelling on who is not.


No matter what holiday you celebrate, these tips will make them happier, healthier, and more fun. Please accept our wishes for a happy healthy season for you and yours.



Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Holiday Gifts for Low Vision

During this holiday season finding the ideal gift for a loved one with low vision doesn't have to be a challenge. You can find the perfect gift for your gadget geek, your chef and even your beauty queen that can put a smile on their face.

May we introduce Vision Dynamics' Holiday Gift Guide! Also, read below for great tips if you're having individuals with low vision visit for the holidays.

For the Beauty Queen:
Lighted Magnifying Cosmetic Mirror
Magnified Tweezers

Gadget Geek:
Handheld Electronic Video Magnifier
Digital Talking Compass
Talking Calculator
Pen Friend Labeling System
Digital Recorder

Master Chef
Talking Microwave
Talking Timer
Adjustable Knife
EZ Fill Liquid Indicator
Extra Long Oven Mitt
Talking Timer

Game lovers:
Braille Uno
Braille Monopoly
Jumbo Cards
High Contrast/Large Print Scrabble
Large printed Bingo Cards

Phone Users:
Cell phone with large buttons (Snapfon)
Jumbo Button Talking Phone
Cordless Big Button Phone (with answering machine)

Bookworm
Booksense

Couch Potato
Large Button TV Remote
TV Screen Enlarger

Letter Writer
20/20 Bold Pens
Large Print Address Book
Dark Lined Paper
Letter Guide

For those who hate to be late
Talking Watches
Talking Clocks
Large Display Clocks
Low Vision Watches
Talking Key-chain Clock

For Anyone
Task Lamp
Video Magnifier
Lap Desk
Hand Held Magnifiers
Large Print Calendar

You can find all these products and more on our website, just visit us at www.VisionDynamics.com

Something else to be aware of during the holiday season if you're having low vision guests:
1. Use high contrasting colors when decorating your table to help things stand out. For example use dark colored place-mats and light colored plates or vise versa.
2. Put bold colored throws on your couches
3. Use dark colored towels in your bathroom.
4. Decorate your banister with festive lighting and place brightly colored tape strips along the edge of each step to help it stand out.
5. Remove clutter on the floor and keep walkways clear
6. Most importantly - don't forget to have fun!