PsychSense: Sensible Psychological Solutions

If you are interested in sustainable energy or  Bio- Gas in general take a look at my video on a Bio-Gas system.  I interview Zack from an orphanage in Kenya about their Bio-Gas system which turns cow dung into gas for cooking and manure for gardens.

By the way to clarify what I say in the video 30,000 Kenya Shillings  is about $ 390.00

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It is at this time of year that we all get increasingly stressed and at the same time put more pressure upon ourselves to have a perfect holiday. Well that is not possible. No one has a perfect holiday. Setting realistic expectations for yourself, others and the holiday is the best advice I can offer. Here are some tips about how to do that and avoid family crises.

• Make plans well ahead of time.

• Ask others what they would prefer to do on the holiday.

Check out some pictues of my work in school in Kenya www.flickr.com/photos/43476477@N08/