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- How To Create the Inner Happiness of Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Michael MantellRemember when the technology experts tried to sell us on the notion that all of their gadgets would free us up, give us more leisure time and make life so much more enjoyable? We've been fooled into thinking that being offered the opportunity to “telecommute,” or work from anywhere we choose, ...
Views: 1241 - Best Writing Apps and Online Tools - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Robert MorrisAspiring and established writers think of great ideas at strangest times. How many times have you thought of an amazing concept that evaporated away because you didn’t find the time to write it down? Instead of carrying a pen and paper everywhere around, you can turn to modern technology and ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Hills and Mountains - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI was in the 9th grade at 13 when I was looking at the ceremony for my Bas Mitzvah, literally “Daughter of the Covenant,” when I would chant the portion of scriptural commentary to the five books of Moses consistent with my birthday, and speak all the Rabbi would let me, and collect some ...
Views: 1335 - Do You Have Workaholic Tendencies? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanWork can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling part of your life, but when passion for the work you do becomes an obsession it can be to the detriment of a healthy work/life balance. Ask yourself: • Can you carry on a conversation about anything other than your job? • Is most of ...
Views: 2142 - Use The Equinox To Create Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen the sun crosses the equator, the hours of daylight equal the hours of night. This occurs only two times each year – during the spring and the fall equinoxes. These equinoxes are special times of year. At these moments, we are poised on the brink of extremes: Cold winter and scorching ...
Views: 1748 - Tax Controversy Service - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Intern OntrixTax Controversy Service is designed to assist individuals and businesses with complicated tax issues. Our service mission is to build long-term, trusting relationships with our clients. New and complex tax regulations, combined with strengthened tax authority’s enforcement policies, make it ...
Views: 1255 - What Have You Lost in Constantly "Doing"? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIn our fast-paced, multi-tasking, on-the-go-deadline driven work, we are often caught up in the act of “Doing.” We move from task to task on our to-do list. We rush from work to class to home. We keep pushing ourselves to do more and do it better. from type a to type me: how to stop doing ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - No Time to Waste: Turn Your Passion into a Career Today - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Nikkos ZorbasMany of us start off with intentions to make a living doing what we love, but the majority of them have remained just that—intentions. Perhaps you know an amazing musician or writer or athlete and thought, “Boy, I’d love to be that person’s manager.” But why not say that about ...
Views: 1044 - Secret #2 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from John Di LemmeSecret #2 M: Memory and Mindset Having an excellent memory is an important part of succeeding in business. For example, you can use your memory to impress a client. How? Show that you remember something that’s important to your clients such as their birthday, anniversary, or ...
Views: 1801 - Bring Back the Dinner Table Conversation (Ideation) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Sylvia HendersonIs there even a dinner table anymore? Could this be one of the reasons our kids have difficulty with creative problem-solving? Never mind our kids…I’m hearing from employers that their employees, especially in the 18-to-30 age range, lack creative ideas and have poor decision-making, and ...
Views: 1623 - Have You Become a Type A Personality? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2014 from Melissa HeislerThe concept of a Type A personality has not been around for long. It was actually identified in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were studying coronary heart disease. They found a link between personality types and heart disease. According to their ...
Views: 1262 - Think Big - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI've had a number of experiences in the past few months which have both inspired me and challenged me to think big (and also to look at the ways in which I don't.) All too often we let our egos, our fears, our perceived limitations, or our selfish motivations get in our way from thinking ...
Views: 1796 - How Optimism Is an Important Asset - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBefore entering the workforce, it is common for young people to study calculus and other higher academic subjects. While there is no doubt that training in such fields is valuable, it is also very important that young workers learn the idea of optimism. It can definitely be very beneficial for ...
Views: 981 - And If Feminism Was A Process And Not A fight? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Belinda MJ. BrownI bet you think feminism first started appearing in the middle of the 20th century. I dare to say you are wrong – do you know that the first recorded uses of the world date back to the 1872? And yet we still live in a world where equality is not the norm. But still “ we are moving faster ahead ...
Views: 1165 - ***Why Understanding “New” Money Is So Important To Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from David Leigh WeberI’ll come right out and say that this article is a bit more metaphysical than others I have written. That said, I can almost guarantee that you’re going to experience what I’m talking about in your own life — and that will make things very real! Like it or not, we’re in a new era where the ...
Views: 953 - Testing is Not Trusting - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Mike RobbinsIn a session I had with my counselor Eleanor last week she said to me, "Testing is not trusting." I realized in talking to her that much of what I've been calling "trust" is actually me simply "testing" new attitudes, techniques, and approaches... hoping they will work out, but fearing that they ...
Views: 1364 - 14 Facts How Sleep Deprivation Effects Your Health & Quality of Life, Plus Tips for a Good Night's Rest Naturally, including Essential Oils to use - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from KG Stiles"According to a study from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, sleep deprivation reduces our emotional intelligence, self-regard, assertiveness, sense of independence, empathy toward others, the quality of our interpersonal relationships, positive thinking, and impulse control. In fact, ...
Views: 1651 - Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss - Arianna Huffington's Wake Up Call & Research Studies Connection Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain! - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from KG StilesWouldn’t it be great if you could sleep your way to losing weight for swimsuit season? You can do just that according to current medical research. Studies suggest there is a direct correlation between getting a good night’s sleep and gaining or losing weight. In her new book, "Thrive: ...
Views: 1601 - Single Mom Finds Success - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen I was younger, I had a vision for my life. I was going to be successful... that was always a priority of mine. To be successful. I always connected success with a career, never with a family. Yes, I would get married and have kids, but a successful career was of the utmost importance to ...
Views: 1161 - A Stressed Out Baboon - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWe all complain about stress, but what is it really. National Geographic did a wonderful report on what stress is by not only looking at humans and our environment, but also through baboons and science. In watching specific tribes of baboons who ate the same food, lived in the same area, and ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Going Back to Work After Giving Birth - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Jessica RectorI arrive at the doctor's office five minutes late. It seems that's par for the course when you have a baby. It takes a lot for me to get anywhere. Gone are the days where I can wake up, throw on some clothes, pull my hair in a ponytail, grab a quick bite, brush my teeth, and head out the door in ...
Views: 1240 - The Joys of Being a First Time Mom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Jessica RectorIt still doesn't seem real. I can't believe it. It's taken me this long to get into a routine of things. Don't get me wrong, I had what I thought were routines. Then a week or two passed, and I would tweak them trying to see if something worked better. Sometimes routines put you in a rut, but as ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Single Mom Learning the Basics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ...
Views: 1259 - Successful Single Mom - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorDo you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen? I've felt that way recently. ...
Views: 1263 - Building a Trusted Relationship with Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Tracey FieberBuilding a Trusted Relationship with Buyers For pretty much any company or salesperson, regardless of business size or industry, having trusted relationships with your buyers is one of the best ways to generate success. Buyers benefit from your expertise and valuable products and services, ...
Views: 2135 - Dedicated to Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans: - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe two most recent wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan have left hundreds of thousands of U.S. combat soldiers in utter mental distress. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs has even conducted an intensive study as to what wartime activities were especially provocative to combat soldiers, and ...
Views: 1257 - Does Having Babies Kill Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Jessica RectorSo have you heard it? Having babies kills your focus. Hedge fund Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones has reportedly said that having babies kills the focus for women in the trading industry. Macro trading, a male-dominated, highly competitive industry, requires a lot of focus and drive. Tudor Jones ...
Views: 1376 - Single Moms' Limitations - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Jessica RectorI had plans for today. It's Sunday, so I'm going to take Blaise to the park. He just loves swinging and propping his foot up in the swing to steady himself. That way, he doesn't have to hold on and can gnaw on his hands instead. I also need to get my blogs done for the week. That's five blog ...
Views: 1127 - What to Do When You're Feeling Overwhelmed? Holistic Health Strategies to Bring Immediate Balance & Calm - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from KG StilesFeeling overwhelmed by life has reached epidemic proportions and continues to soar. Here are a few simple Holistic Health Strategies you can use to bring immediate balance and calm when you're suffering from symptoms of overwhelm. Aromatherapy is a great tool for handling your stress. ...
Views: 3345 - 3 Ways to Find Time to Read Positive - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joey FaucetteWhen we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams. One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a ...
Views: 1486 - How to Become Independent – The 4 Step Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweIn general, personal freedom and independence means our everyday life is actually created by way of our own preferences along with opportunities instead of somebody else’s. Any individual, to some degree, is not free to decide the things they do as well as how they will live their own life. ...
Views: 1163 - Single Moms Balance Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI had the best day with B. We decided to go to the zoo for the first time. Although the only thing I think he is really interested in are the fish, I still like showing him different things. I take him out of the stroller to point to an animal, and in a matter of seconds, he makes new friends ...
Views: 1187 - Working for a Living - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently whenever I talk to a client or friend about their job I hear: I have lost the passion for my work. My co-worker undermined my project. It seems we only shuffle paper and no longer provide anything of true value. My boss took credit for my work. I have to work overtime ...
Views: 1326 - 5 Tips to Lower Stress for Parents and Kids - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Noah St JohnWhen the new year of school approaches does the feeling of anxiety hit you and do you feel the onset of stress coming back to you? If it does, it shouldn’t have to be! We feel stress because we are under pressure, there is something that poses a challenge to us and there is a perceived lack of ...
Views: 1148 - Single Parent Survival - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Beate CheletteWe’ve all heard the divorce rate in the US hovers around 50%, but did you know the number of single parent households has tripled since 1960? Statistics show that 25% of households in the US are spearheaded by single moms, and that number has been steadily increasing. The Atlantic refers to this ...
Views: 1289 - Single Moms, A Day For You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI spent a day, well most of the day, all to my son and me. I haven't done that since he's been born. I always have work of some kind to do, but today I decided it was B and mama time. YAY! I had given two workshops early in the morning. Since I was going on less than four hours of sleep, I ...
Views: 1159 - Single Moms Asking For Help - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I take our first flight by ourselves. He has traveled about four times but every other time, my mom has been with us. Doing it by ourselves... what a scary concept, but as always, we are up for the challenge. The morning we leave, my mom is rushing me. To her credit, we are leaving ten ...
Views: 1133 - Single Mom Breastfeeding for Baby - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBefore the conference today, I had spoken to the founder about my need to pump. So she was kind enough to find a private one-stall bathroom with an outlet for me. Since the other restrooms in this hotel either had multiple stalls or no outlet, this was the only place I could use in ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Why are we so stressed? And what can we do about it? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNever in history have we had such comforts and ease of living. Our grocery store shelves are stocked and we can cook a meal in minutes. We can communicate with family and friends around the world instantaneously and face to face. Modern conveniences make our day to day life easy. Then why the ...
Views: 1419 - Single Mom Dating - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI didn't date a lot when I was younger. I always used to say it was because I enjoyed hanging out with my friends (which I did), but really it was more about never getting asked out. Everyone wants to be liked. Everyone wants to be asked out. College I dated more, well hung out with guys, ...
Views: 1281 - 3 Ways To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica Rectorseven months old, that all changed. He went to bed later and woke up two hours earlier. I was NOT a fan! But the biggest problem was he woke up several times throughout the night. When this happens, mama wakes up in the morning COMPLETELY exhausted. This went on for weeks. I felt like I was ...
Views: 1191 - Single Moms and the Little Things - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI have a couple of friends with young kids. When I ask them what they are doing for July 4th, they are either not taking their kids for fireworks or doing it at a distance, because of the possible loud noises. None of which occurs to me. As a first time mom, should I even have considered these? ...
Views: 1013 - Single Moms Live Your Greatest Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBlaise and I went to a one-year-old's birthday party this weekend. It was spectacular. With a rocket and astronaut theme, the mom is uber-talented and had thought of everything. From the handmade and hand painted solar system that hung from the ceiling to the refueling station (drinks), pop rock ...
Views: 1517 - Single Moms Rushing Your Life Away - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBlaise "always" takes a nap at a certain time, and like clock work he wakes up at the same time. After months of this routine, nothing has changed. So why would I think today would be any different. Well, like I say, Welcome to Momhood... where even the predictable is unpredictable. I get B's ...
Views: 1246 - Single Moms, Do You Give In? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen you're a mom, sometimes you can't get anything done. Well, you can't get things done the way YOU want them done. As I sit my eight-month-old son down in the living room surrounded by his security gates, that rarely do as they're intended, I'm ready to work. Yet, he has something else in ...
Views: 1288 - When Tragedy Strikes Kids - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorMy heart is sad. You send your kids... your babies off to school. You entrust others to watch over, care for, and feed them. It would never occur to me that food my child may eat would be tainted. How does this happen? How are people that irresponsible and careless? That something so preventable ...
Views: 1135 - Single Moms Doing It All - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorAs a single mom who does it all, cooks, cleans, owns a successful business, is the only provider for her child, and now dates, I've been asked, "How do you do it?" What a great question. Anyone who acts like they have it all figured out and together is not being honest. Even as someone whose ...
Views: 1190 - How To Find Support For Single Mom - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorWith one and three kids being raised by a single mom, you would think there would be a ton of help out there for single moms. When I became a single mom, I was so frustrated at the lack of information I found to help us, so I created it. Every single mom wants to be supported, encouraged, ...
Views: 1048 - Conquering Single Moms' To Do List - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorOn certain days, you know what today holds…school, work, pick your kids from school, making dinner, doing homework, and then getting to sleep later than you expected. As a single mom on other days you wake up and you pull yourself out of bed, knowing it's going to be that kind of day…a crazy, ...
Views: 1288 - Can You Fall In Love With Your Job? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Stuart YoungLet’s take a look at why you hate your present job to see if there’s ANY chance the situation can be salvaged. In this article I want to deal with 3 issues... 1. What’s Going On That Bothers You? 2. Why Does Your Job Bother You? 3. How You Can Change It According to Gretchen ...
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