My favorite pet

In my brother's house i have a favorite dog it is call Srey Pic.

Video of child in SSF Foundation (play game)

This video was take by me during the children play game after they get training form Mis Sinoun(Child Protection Coordinator) about social lesson.

The Technique Manage Our Time

1. Always define your objectives as clearly as possible.
Do you find you are not doing what you want because your goals have not been set. One of the factors which mark out successful people is their ability to work out what they want to achieve and have written goals which they can review them constantly. Your long term goals should impact on your daily activities and be included on your "to do" list. Without a goal or objective people tend to just drift personally and professionally

2. Analyse your use of time.
Are you spending enough time on the projects which although may not be urgent now are the things you need to do to develop yourself or your career. If you are constantly asking yourself "What is the most important use of my time, right now?" it will help you to focus on 'important tasks' and stop reacting to tasks which seem urgent (or pleasant to do) but carry no importance towards your goals.

3. Have a plan.
How can you achieve your goals without a plan. Most people know what they want but have no plan to achieve it except by sheer hard work. Your yearly plan should be reviewed daily and reset as your achievements are met. Successful people make lists constantly. It enables them to stay on top of priorities and enable them to remain flexible to changing priorities. This should be done for both personal and business goals.

4. Action plan analysis.
Problems will always occur, the value of a good plan is to identify them early and seek out solutions. Good time management enables you to measure the progress towards your goals because "What you can measure, you can control". Always try to be proactive.

Time management (or self management) is not a hard subject to understand, but unless you are committed to build time management techniques into your daily routine you'll only achieve partial (or no) results and then make comments such as "I tried time management once and it doesn't work for me". The lesson to learn is that the more time we spend planning our time and activities the more time we will have for those activities. By setting goals and eliminating time wasters and doing this everyday you may find you will have extra time in the week to spend on those people and activities most important to you.

Search and Prepare by Pholla Kang

Livelihood Program Coordinator

Top Ten Negotiation

1.Don't be afraid to ask. Negotiators often fail to raise an issue because they don't think they have a chance of success. Don't be afraid. Not only do good negotiators ask for everything they want, they also make sure they don't end up with something they don't want. Be explicit about what you do and don't want.

2.Never negotiate against yourself. Once you make an offer, wait for a response before making another offer. By waiting, you avoid the possibility of rejecting your own offer and making further concessions in a revised offer. If you don't wait, it encourages the other side to hold off its response in hopes of getting a better offer, and you lose the opportunity to learn from the other side's response.

3.Get it in writing. As Samuel Goldwyn once said: "An oral agreement isn't worth the paper it's written on." When parties fail to live up to an agreement, written proof of the negotiators' intent is critical. First, it enables you to avoid "he said, she said" bickering, and helps those in charge of resolving the dispute know what was intended. Written agreements also are helpful if the original negotiators change jobs or aren't around anymore, and they are proof that you did your job correctly.

4.Prepare. To paraphrase an old cliche, the three most important things about a negotiation are preparation, preparation, and preparation. Learn as much as possible about the needs and wants of your organization--and about the needs and wants of the other side.

5.Determine the extent of the other side's authority. When negotiating with someone with authority, the goal is to reach agreement. It doesn't matter if the other side understands your position as long as they've agreed with it. But, when negotiating with someone without authority, you need to be sure that person not only agrees with your position, but also understands the rationale behind it well enough to convince someone else of its merits. Try to deal with deal-makers, when possible.

6.Know your bottom line. It is critical to understand what you want beforehand. That way, you'll know it's time to stop. I've seen lots of event planners continue negotiating beyond what they need and, as a result, end up with nothing. Knowing your bottom line also prevents you from agreeing to something that is unacceptable.

7.Establish a fall-back plan. Know your best alternative if you face an unsuccessful negotiation. Without a fall-back position, you are left with no alternative but to negotiate until a deal is reached, even if that agreement is unacceptable.

8.Listen to the other side. Good negotiators are good listeners and good communicators, not just good talkers. By listening, observing behavior and body language, and being attentive, you can learn things that will further your interests. You'll learn more asking good, open-minded questions than you will by cross-examining the other side. Be willing to brain- storm and explore options, and be empathetic. The person on the other side may have real problems that can affect the negotiations, such as a difficult boss. By showing some empathy, there's a better chance of working to address the issues. Think of the negotiation as a problem that both sides are working to solve together.

9.There is no substitute for discussion. Many people don't like to argue, and, therefore, sometimes fail to discuss important issues. Negotiations should not be arguments, but avoiding tough issues is not productive.

10.Avoid form contracts. Form contracts merely drive negotiators toward a predetermined (by one side) result or take an elegant negotiation and reshape it into something ugly. The draft contract must be straightforward and 100 percent reflective of the negotiation. Finally, never sign anything that you have not read completely and understood fully.

Research by Phlla Kang

Livelihood Program Coordinator

Self Development Tips

As long as you are still alive, you are capable of changing and growing. You can do anything you want to do, be anything you want to be. Listen to some positive thoughts on how to continue your self development and then apply them in your own life.

• Accept personal responsibility for your own growth; no one can do it for you. What you do today will determine your readiness for tomorrow.
• Take time every day to do something for yourself.
• Take classes to stay current in your field of expertise. The world is changing rapidly and you must learn to manage change to avoid obsolescence. The way Will Rogers put this was that "Even if you are on the right track, if you just sit there you will get run over."
• Listen to cassette tapes on personal and professional growth topics.
• Never look back to the past-you only can control your actions in this instant, so what should you be doing right now?
• Learn from "other people's experience" rather then having to try everything for yourself. It shortens the time needed to learn.

My Profile

Pholla Kang

Pholla is a youngest son of a poor family who has six blood brothers. His father and mother died since he studied at 6th grade. Pholla lives and raises two nephews who lost their parents by AIDs. Pholla could pass his associate degree in farming system with fully sponsorship from a community church in Takeo.He gained a lot of knowledge on farming works as he was assigned to intern nine months at Battambang University. He acquires sound knowledge and skills on his learned subjects; mushroom culture, fish raising, earthworm culture, rice propagation and organic vegetable gardening. Moreover, he gained knowledge especially on how to grow ornamental plants as well as research on green disease of orange trees in Battambang province and soil study in Kampong Chhnang.

Pholla has a number of roles within SSF and truly is an indispensable member of the team. His official title is Livelihood Program Coordinator. This title refers to the projects that he brings to SSF which are primarily agriculture based. As an example he has recently instigated a straw mushroom project, more details of which can be found on the blog. This project involves the cultivation of a lucrative crop with only a small initial investment. The idea is that he co-ordinates with the kids in the commune who help him to put his projects into practice. So in the SSF centre itself a pilot model is produced under the guidance and instruction of Pholla which the kids can learn from and then implement themselves with their own families. So tuition is a key part of his work here.

On top of this Pholla is responsible for interviewing families in the surrounding area and trying to see what SSF can do to provide for them or help them in any way. Oftentimes he is the one responsible for the finding the solution for the rehabilitation of families which are stuck in the jaws of poverty.

How to build the self confidence

How to build self confidence

Steps1

1 Recognize your insecurities. What does that voice in the back of your mind say? Why do you feel ashamed of yourself? This could be anything from getting rid of acne, your regretting attitude, being over-weight or nagging friends at school. You need to identify reasons that make you feel unworthy, ashamed and inferior. Just pen them down and name them. You can also tear these written pieces to start feeling positive on those points.2

2 Don't see yourself as inferior to others. Whether it is related to your work, school or socializing skills, be conscious not to move around with a mindset that others are better or more qualified than you. To a certain degree, it is good to walk around with a feeling of superiority. However, do not take this attitude too far or else you would be perceived as a jerk.3

3 Talk about it with friends and loved ones. Wear it on your sleeves. Practice to remove it everyday but there is no quick fix. You need to find the root cause of the problem. You need to work on your shortcomings before you can move on.4

4 Remember that no one is perfect. Even the most confident person has certain insecurities. Lifes circumstances make us realize that we lack something. Accept the reality as there are several bumps down the life’s road.5

5 Identify your abilities. Everyone is good at something. Try to discover what you excel in and then focus on your talent. Learn to take pride in them. Give yourself credit for your successes. Inferiority is a state of mind in which you have declared yourself a victim. Do not do that. Find something that interests you or pick up art, music or writing to express yourself. Everyone is born with a specific ability. You can develop and excel in yours. If naming your interest gets difficult, see what others enjoy doing or simply move out of your comfort zone to join an enthusiasts club. Following your passion works as a therapy making your mind feel unique and accomplished. This therapy in a way implants confidence in you. Having multiple interests boosts your confidence and increases your chance of meeting compatible friends.6

6 Be thankful for what you have. At times, insecurity and lack of self-confidence stems from need for emotional validation, simply luck, or money. By acknowledging and appreciating what you do have, you can combat the feelings of being incomplete and unsatisfied. One needs to have a peaceful mind rather than the worldly possessions. Just remember one thing that all of us are the blessed ones. It is the path that creates all the difference.7

7 Be Positive, even if you don't feel the same way. Self-compassion and sympathy from others is not the answer here. Never allow others to make you inferior. Love yourself and speak positively about your future progress and qualities. By doing so, you condition your mind for a positive outlook.8

8 Accept compliments gracefully. Do not show any attitude. Take it to heart and respond positively. "Thank you" or a smile works well.9

9 Look in the mirror and smile. According to the ‘facial feedback theory’, facial expressions send strong messages to the brain which in turn, would register them. A day-to-day smiling would make you content and confident in the long run. Talking in front of the mirror too improves your communication skills.

10 Fake it. With that, acting confidently all times makes you start believing in yourself. Notice your feelings and also how others perceive you.11

11 Stick to your principles. Believing in principles does not stand for rigidness. It empowers you to stand for a cause or else you would fall for anything. Build this habit today no matter in what area you are heading.

12 Help others. Kind gestures to others make a positive difference in your life. Be thankful to the valet who serves you the morning tea. Likely, you can provide a nearby elementary school with funds or stationeries. Bake something for your neighbor for no reason. Confidence thus earned would be long-lasting.13

13 Don't Care What Other People Think thinking from others point of view would only put you on hold. Use your mind and do what you desire.14

14 Remember Be ready to ignore innuendos for a simple reason that nobody is perfect.15

15 Look at yourself in the mirror and list the positive qualities that you have. This would work on self-worth.16

16 Work hard. Keep on doing your work honestly. Have a target in your life and focus on it. Do anything to reach that target and see how confidence surfaces.