American, American Eagle: Traffic is down
American Airlines Inc. and American Eagle released traffic reports on Monday that show the airlines with higher percentages of plane occupancy in December but less traffic in terms of passenger miles flown compared to the same period last year. (AMR)
Tom Craddick drops out of Speaker’s race
State Representative Tom Craddick, R-Midland, is dropping out of the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Greystar acquires JPI Management Services
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC has purchased JPI Management Services in a move that significantly expands Greystar as a leading multifamily real estate company, Greystar announced Monday.
Lombardi family closes one restaurant
Pescabar, an italian seafood restaurant located in the West Village, has closed its doors, according to the restaurant’s owner, Lombardi Family Concepts.
Mathews Nichols joins Allie Beth Allman
The Mathews Nichols Real Estate Group is beginning the new year with a new company.
Tyler Technologies inks $3.7M deal
Tyler Technologies Inc., a North Texas company that provides government entities with information management assistance, said Monday the company has inked a $3.7 million contract with Cameron County to provide the county with the firm’s courts and justice software. (TYL)
Comstock to spend $450M on development
Independent energy company Comstock Resources Inc. said Monday it will spend $450 million in the new year on development and exploration, with the company focusing specifically on the natural gas-rich Haynesville Shale region, which is located in the East Texas-Northern Louisiana region. (CRK)
American, Continental sue FAA
American Airlines Inc. and six other airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration opposing new safety requirements aimed at tackling pilot fatigue on some international flights. (AMR) (CAL)
Conn’s sales beat gloom and doom
Specialty retailer Conn’s Inc. has released a preliminary sales report for the month of December, which shows the Texas retailer had a 5% growth in same-store sales when compared to December of 2007.
Apple CEO discloses health problem
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs ended weeks of speculation Monday with an open letter saying that he has a hormonal imbalance that has caused him to lose weight. Apple has five store locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. (AAPL)


of unrealistic expectations and re-adjust. Shorten your to-do list, prioritize, give yourself some slack when needed and know when to let up on yourself and others.

6. Learn how to communicate clearly.
Resolve conflicts, don’t run from them. Let people know what you expect from them, and ask them what they expect from you. Be clear and concise with what you say, and how you say it. Listen closely to the people around you, it will teach them to listen closely to you.

7. Manage your time.
Poor time management is another thing we commonly do that leads to burnout. Just because you work for yourself doesn’t mean you have to be available 24/7. Instead, set regular business hours. Make appointments with yourself to get things done – and keep them! Being on time counts: show up promptly for appointments and expect others to do the same.

8. Stop blaming yourself or others.
If you’re playing the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” game, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate your attitude. Blaming yourself or others for things that have gone wrong doesn’t help. What does? Learn from your experiences and make changes to ensure that you get the results you want the next time.

9. Value yourself by establishing boundaries and limits.
Learn how to do it in a way that clear and consistent. Don’t give away too much of your time. Let people know your policies and procedures. Be upfront with what’s acceptable and what’s not. Learn how to say no.

10. Deal with your emotions.
Keeping your feelings inside usually leads to trouble. If you are feeling any kind of negative emotion, don’t deny it. Instead, learn how to acknowledge your feelings, be up front with them; and deal with the underlying causes.

11. Laugh, smile and enjoy the ride!
Life is too short to worry and be serious all the time. Find ways to make your work fun and enjoyable – and make sure to make time to enjoy your personal life too.

12. Don’t feel embarrassed to ask for help.
Everybody needs a little help once in a while. You can’t do everything yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask friends or associates for help, or hire a professional when needed.

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