Getting Things Done NYC (GTD NYC) Group is a community of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his well-regarded book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done®, in and around the New York City metropolitan area. It's that simple! We do this by... 1) discussing components of the Getting Things Done methodology at the group meetups; 2) discussing, publishing and publicizing new GTD concep …

… You will have access to tutors for assistance witha study schedule/plan, time management and reducing anxiety. Starting May 23, 2010 we will be faciliating our first LCSW Study Group. This meetup also holds meetings, continuing education trainings, peer support groups and book clubs. It could also be a time to unwind with friends for brunch and share information with each other or a time to volunteer in the community. These events will take place in the community and sometimes at home. Many so …

… (Each group is limited to 7 people both for intimacy and group cohesiveness, so as groups fill up more times will be offered on Saturdays). Please note that RSVP's on the meetup page are public. If you wish to attend the sessions but don't want to publicly RSVP, please email or call me. Please contact me (Nathan) if you are interested in joining or have any questions at all about the group. All of the details will be provided (check out your "welcome" email for more details about the group, inc …

… Newsletter The monthly e-newsletter for members features event summaries, timely articles on HR topics, member highlights, job opportunities and HR product and services. Message Boards Members can use this dedicated forum to communicate with one another and share knowledge, ideas and best practices. Professional Development The HR Alliance offers HRCI approved online training courses available for members at discounted prices. H …

Very few people in this world are born with the innate ability to control their reactive behavior. For most of us it is a learned skill that can take a life time to achieve. Not all get there. Never the less it is in the hands of each and every one of us to do our fullest to reach that goal of going beyond our animal nature (the reactive state or thalamic response) to become fully human. It's an evolution an education that we are talking about. We have the soul, we have the hardware, are w …

When the unthinkable happens in your city, are you prepared to survive? Disaster is a subject like taxes or death, no one wants to talk or think about it. This group is NOT about and totally DIFFERENT from alarmism or paranoia. Western cultural is biased against advance preparation outside times of active warfare. "It's preferred and viewed normal for people to avoid disaster safety." But, Megadisasters have become part of our modern reality. Too many people mistakenly believe there is no pre …

… The process CDI follows is to identify communities that can benefit from our assistance, begin by working with local community leaders and inhabitants to establish interest in receiving assistance from CDI, researching the needs and demographic information of the area, devising a detailed and targeted step by step plan to implement sustainable projects and programs within the six core focal areas, execute the projects and programs, empower local inhabitants, monitor the effects and management fo …

New York got you pressure-cooked? Feeling like you need a quiet moment to yourself? Life in the city can be stressful and exhausting, leaving us feeling frazzled and tightly wound. Do we even have enough time to press pause? And how do we really relax with everything else that needs to get done? This group is for people who just want to stop for a second and take a deep breath. The focus is on quieting and centering through guided meditation, with the intention of relaxing and unwinding. The mee …

Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! We are here for you! GROUP RUNS WEEKL …

… *Want to start feeling and looking your best *Want to take control of your health, happiness, and eating habits *Have health concerns, have tried fad diets, or taken the advice of friends and doctors but never experience truly lasting results or optimal health *Spend time, money, and energy on a lifestyle that is conducive to sickness, stress, imbalance, and unhappiness *Want to feel and look younger *Want to make healthy lifestyle choices a permanent part of your life Or, if your the type of wo …

I started this group because I love meeting and having fun with new people :) As a nightclub marketing manager who works with all of the top clubs in the city, I get unlimited bottle service at the best tables at all the clubs. It is a great networking opportunity as I'd be happy to introduce you to all of my friends at my table. Girls- as long as you contact me first and say my name at the door, you will have an easy time at the door, no line, reduced cover or free entrance and get free drinks …

There are countless benefits of exercising before, during and after pregnancy. Examples: Enhances your mood, during and after pregnancy. Less chance to develop postpartum depression. Possible shorter labor (who would not want that?) Reduces risk for gestational diabetes compared with inactive women When doing the right exercises it corrects muscular imbalances, reduces physical discomfort, physiological and physical benefits to mother and the fetus etc... just to name a few. I started this gr …

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) utilizes the ancient art of Buddhist awareness and the insights of Science to address the enormously stressful times that we live in. Mindfulness is a part of everyone's experience and can be utilized to overcome: anxiety, depression and stress. Our suffering is real and no surprise with the speed and complexity of our lives as well as the stunning degree of change that our society and world are manifesting daily. It is no wonder that we are stressed out …

… Thousands of people are already using essential oils to prevent colds and flu, sleep better, concentrate better, soothe digestive upsets, address joint pain, and heal up bumps, bruises, and cuts in record time. If you're looking for ways to take care of your skin, teeth, and hair with no dangerous chemicals, essential oils can do the job. Oils are also great home cleaners and disinfectants, and can even oxygenate the air in your home and take pollutants out. At this meetup we will have a fun …

… We are building this world one mind at a time. Meditation is for everyone, from those who seek relaxation to those who wish to follow the Buddhist spiritual path. Buddhist teachings are for everyone, regardless of spiritual background, and you do not need to be Buddhist to benefit from them. Buddhism is not evangelical. Buddhist teachings are intended as practical advice to solve inner problems and benefit others. We are dedicated to helping you find happiness from within your own heart and re …

… Memory Management (understand the key words "retain", "release", "delete", class methods, instance methods). Performance (Understand how the tool Instruments can be used to find Bottle Necks in an application, learn how to detect memory leaks). Animations (Examine the animation methods in the UIView class, understand NSTimer). MVC (Understand the Model View Controller Paradigm. Examine the UIViewController Class and the UIApplicationDelegate Protocol). Building simple apps (create sample vie …