Big Heads and New Jobs

Big Head

Do you have a big head? Why that could be really good news, in a minute…

If you’ve got a big head – look at the bright side. You may be limited in the hat department but you’ve probably got better memory than the rest of us. Studies on skull circumference found that larger heads give the brain cells a little more breathing room which can keep the memory banks open.

The study also looked at Alzheimer’s patients and found that those with larger heads performed better on memory and cognition tests.

Looking for a great new workout? Try the good old hula-hoop. 

You may have hula-hooped for fun as a kid – but now you’ve got an even better reason to give it a whirl. Hooping can provide an excellent cardio workout and also has meditative benefits once you get back into the swing of it. You’ll need a new hoop. That kid-sized version won’t do now that you’re taller. Hula-hoops have come a long way and are now available in a variety of styles. From simple, inexpensive light-weight practice hoops to high tech lighted hoops that will inspire you to hoop at night put on a show.

Hopping can burn up to 600 calories an hour. The whirling rhythm and rocking back and forth stimulates the heartbeat and can do wonders for coordination and balance too.

New Job Strategy

If you’re starting a new job – show up early and stay late. 

First impressions can be lasting – especially if you’re starting a new job. Salary.com has some great strategies to start you off on the right foot:

• Show up early and stay late. This not only shows you’re taking your new job seriously, it gives you a valuable peek at your coworkers and the environment before and after business as usual.

• No complaining. There will be plenty of time for that. Start off with a positive attitude and leave the griping to the more experienced colleagues.

• You’ll have questions –so go ahead and ask. If there are a lot, you may want to keep a running list and have one Q & A session instead of 20.

• Bite your tongue. While you may be the smartest one in the room, you don’t want to come off as a know-it-all right out of the gate. Pace yourself Einstein.