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- Three Ways to Find Your Joy Spot - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2007 from Laura SandhamHave you ever stopped to consider what personal interests or passions bring you pure joy? Do you know what your J-Spot is -- that special something that you do only for you that leaves you feeling euphoric and energized? More and more women today are looking for ways to add more balance and ...
Views: 2080 - Three Ways to Pursue Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Laura SandhamHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you ...
Views: 5855(1 vote) - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Laura SandhamWhen you think about it, no one who ever accomplished anything great did it by themselves. Other people encouraged and supported them along the way. Take Oprah Winfrey, she is a powerhouse woman doing truly wonderful things for other women. She is able to do so much for so many because she ...
Views: 761 - Three Self-Nurturing Reasons to Start a Hobby - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2006 from Laura SandhamWriter Anna Quindlen sums it up nicely: "You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are." Most working moms I know want a life--a life that includes work but is not completely dominated by it. We want to be fully engaged in, and feel passionate about, all aspects of our ...
Views: 1232 - Stop Putting Up With Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2006 from Laura SandhamSomeone interrupts you while you are speaking. Your child raises his voice at you. A person speaks to you in a way you find offensive. Other people take credit for your ideas. You keep working longer and longer hours at work. Your family is constantly late coming to the dinner table. If you've ...
Views: 800 - Remember to Play - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2006 from Laura SandhamWhen you're searching for balance, it is really important to create space for play. Playing restores and reenergizes you. It makes you feel good physically. We just have to look at children to be reminded of the magical powers of play. Think how that used to feel...playing for the fun of it, ...
Views: 853 - Love Yourself First - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Laura SandhamOn the route to discovering better balance in your life, one of the key indicators of your success will be your ability to become more self-content. One way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and ...
Views: 727 - Let Go of Total Control - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Laura SandhamIf you find yourself constantly griping about having too much to do and never enough hours in the day to do it all, you may be the cause of the problem. As working mothers we are used to taking charge and getting things done. For many of us, time is limited for decision-making and negotiation ...
Views: 697 - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 759 - Commit to your Wellness – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamWe have already reviewed the importance of scheduling appointments with your health-care provider(s) and creating your own personal nourishment plan that includes smaller, more frequent meals and plenty of water. Here are a few more ideas to help you rejuvenate a happy, healthier you. Make ...
Views: 735 - Commit to your Wellness – Part I - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamYour nose is running. Your body aches. You know you got that cold from your seven-year-old. The work project you’ve been struggling with is due Friday, and you keep telling yourself, “I just don’t have time to be sick.” No career-committed mother wants to give up her precious time to illness. ...
Views: 771 - Five Steps to a More Positive You - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Laura SandhamDo you want to feel great about yourself? Would you like to see all that you wish for come to fruition? Do you want to find the right balance? There's a secret weapon that will make it all happen-and it's You. The way you think about yourself will be your true ally in living an inspired and ...
Views: 751 - Three Strategies to Create an Abundant Life - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamEach of us has many things to be grateful for in our lives. But sometimes we take them for granted or, even worse, we forget them in the midst of our crowded daily schedules. Working moms tell me that when they are really busy they find themselves focusing on what they don't have instead of ...
Views: 818 - Ready for Some Summer Fun? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamChildren naturally love to play. My son spends most of his waking hours just having fun. Remember how that used to feel? Playing for the joy of it... for pure pleasure. When you have so many demands on your time, it is easy to forget about finding joy in everyday life. It's easy to get too ...
Views: 794 - Ready, Set, September! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamLanguid, less scheduled August has given way to September. Ah, September. It is a time for new beginnings and making plans. In addition to organizing your children¡¦s school and extra-curricular activities, many of you are sketching out and loading up on things you want to accomplish in the ...
Views: 788 - A Three-Part Plan to Enjoy the Festive Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Laura SandhamA few years ago I read a story that gave me a new perspective on the holiday season. In this tale, a fictional town was experiencing the worst yuletide in its history because all the female residents were on strike. This reminded me that, often, women are the foundations, the unsung heroes, of ...
Views: 964 - How Can I Deal With it All? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Laura SandhamAre you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile long? An in-tray that's about to collapse? Closets that are jam-packed with junk and a stack of family photos? Now school is starting and things are just going to get worse! How can you deal with it all? Often when we look at all ...
Views: 826 - Self-contentment Leads to Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from Laura SandhamBeing self-content means accepting and acknowledging who you are at your core and becoming satisfied -- maybe not perfect, but satisfied -- in all areas of your life. When you learn to better understand, better appreciate and eventually love yourself, you exude a quiet confidence that will open ...
Views: 3397 - How Being Intentional Makes You Happy - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from Laura Sandham"Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese Proverb This proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action. An intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you ...
Views: 1814 - Keep the Fires Burning - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Laura SandhamThe toys are put away, homework's done and the kids are in bed. The lunches are made and the dishwasher is on. You wash your face, brush your teeth, choose clothes for tomorrow and then collapse into bed beside your spouse. You lean over give your mate a perfunctory kiss and casually comment ...
Views: 1012 - Forget Resolutions. Craft a Life Theme that Works. - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Laura SandhamHow many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically name their resolution for the year yet somehow neglect to follow through with it a few weeks or months later? Forget making New Year's resolutions. They rarely work because they are often based on "shoulds" versus the bigger picture ...
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