Help, phone phobia! How to get rid of the fear

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You need something at work or want to make a new contact. If you’re effective, you pick up the phone. Ideally, at least. But when phone phobia strikes, it’s a different story. All excusesInstead of calling, you start looking for excuses not to. “The ways are extremely creative,” says communication trainer Jürgen Eisserer. In the end, many people shirk and choose the written message. Why is that? “Because they are afraid of rejection,” explains Eisserer. What’s more, many don’t know exactly what they want to say or are worried that…

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Tips to get your car ready for spring

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It’s not just your home that needs a spring clean; your car needs attention, too! Here are some tips: Washing your car at the start of springUnderbody cleaning is recommended to protect the vehicle from damage caused by salt and dirt. It offers long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion. Underbody cleaning can be carried out at car washes and specialist workshops. Manual cleaning with a steam jet is a gentle method for electronic components. Door seals should also be cleaned and treated with care products after the cold season. Get…

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Easter days & their meaning – Why there are Easter holidays

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What does Easter mean?At Easter, the church celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is the main festival of the Christian faith. According to the apostle Paul, the Christian faith would be invalid without Easter: “But if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is empty too” (1 Cor 15:14). The word “Easter” probably comes from the terms “eos” (Greek), “aurora” (Latin) or “austro” (Old Germanic), which all mean “dawn”. The resurrection took place in the early morning of Easter Day.…

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Rising pollen count: take allergies seriously and clarify them

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Pollen counts are currently on the rise. According to a press release on Friday, allergies should be taken seriously and clarified by a doctor. “Allergy sufferers are currently suffering from the pollen load of ash and birch, which may be further exacerbated by the increased outdoor activity during the upcoming Easter vacations,” emphasized Naghme Kamaleyan-Schmied, Vice President of the Vienna Medical Association. Pollen allergy: these are the most common symptoms“The most common symptoms are a runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and coughing. In some cases, the allergy can…

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Rules for nostrification to be changed

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In the future, the nostrification of foreign qualifications will be based more on a template and less on complex individual examinations. Education Minister Martin Polaschek and Economics Minister Martin Kocher (both ÖVP) have set themselves this goal. A summit with all parties involved will be held as soon as possible. The initial focus will be on health professions and the care sector. Nostrification means that a degree obtained abroad is equivalent to an Austrian degree. This means an academic degree can be used, or a certain profession can be practiced.…

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Tired, despite lots of coffee? Pay attention to the timing of your first cup

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Many of us can’t do without our morning coffee, but the timing of that first cup can be counterproductive to getting the desired energy boost. If you’re feeling tired despite having just started the day, with heavy lids and dark circles under your eyes, your first instinct on waking might be to make a strong coffee to kick-start your day. But that morning caffeine boost may not be enough to restore your energy and leave you feeling like a zombie. The problem could be that you’re drinking your coffee at…

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Easter vacation starts rainy, then up to 20 degrees

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As with every year, the weather during Easter vacation is mostly unstable and rainy. Gales of around 80 km/h can even be expected in some regions. It will briefly become milder on Monday, and temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees Celsius. Friday will remain mostly cloudy until later in the morning, followed by a mix of clouds and sunshine. Isolated rain showers may also occur in Lower Austria. The wind will be weak to moderate. It will be warmest in the west and southwest, with temperatures of up to…

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“Don’t book” – Flight attendant explains why you should avoid the 11th row on the plane

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A flight attendant reveals why you should reserve seat 4C if you have to go to the toilet frequently on the plane and why it is better not to book the 11th row. You can usually reserve a seat before a flight. But which one? Row 11 is better, not. A flight attendant warns against these seats in the ” Mirror “. “Almost everyone recommends avoiding seats in this row, as you are guaranteed to be the last to leave the plane,” a flight attendant says. In particular, 11A and…

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WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT: These are the happiest countries in the world

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For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people in the world live in Finland. Austria has slipped in this year’s happiness ranking. Every year, the countries with the happiest inhabitants are chosen for the “International World Day of Happiness.” For the seventh time in a row, the happiest people live in Finland. Austria slipped down the rankings slightly this year. The report is about people’s subjective assessments of their own lives. The survey covered the period from 2021 to 2023. Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Northern…

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