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Many people feel that striking a good balance between their work responsibilities and their personal lives is an essential factor in living a whole and healthy life.
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- Decorating with You Own Style - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from marge adminFeng Shui, very flexible art that brings out the best in your design choices by improving the flow of energy, allows you ample room to express your own personality and flair. Although implementing the ancient principles of Feng Shui to create balance and harmony in your environment, you still can ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Game of Life - Chutes & Ladders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Joseph GandolfoThe Game of Life – Chutes and Ladders by Joe Gandolfo My youngest son Duncan, now 8 and age 3 at the time, came to me one morning and asked if I wanted to play. Being a part-time stay-at-home Dad in those days mixed with the responsibility of growing a company, I was torn like an old faded ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why I Don't Want Balance! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jo Della PennaBalancing your life is not an easy task, is it? We are super busy with growing and managing our business. We have our personal lives to attend to, as well. If you have growing kids, like I do, you know it takes creative time management to fit in all the extracurricular activities on top of ...
Views: 6(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What's More Important? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichHaving your own business requires consistent review. Ideas are continuously flowing and ways to improve are being flushed through your mind. Taking it up to the next level is the main goal - not wanting to miss out on being able to provide the services that your competitors are able to deliver. In ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Commission a Photo on Canvas Portrait of President Obama for Your Classroom - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from JanMarie LopezMost US government buildings and public schools display a portrait of the current president as a sign of respect and citizenship awareness. Often there are also portraits of past presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Such portraits are as common a sight as the American flag ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Arlene UngerWhat is Mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has actually been around for thousands of years. Its origins can be found in the earliest Buddhist teachings (2500 years ago). It has been used over the centuries in traditional eastern contemplative practices like Hatha Yoga and other meditation ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Step Into Your Vision and Dance! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn our excitement to stick to our resolutions and reach the goals we set for the year, we can sometimes become overwhelmed with trying to fulfill them all at once. This can lead to postponing our dreams and not being able to help to create positive change in the lives of those we love and ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Becoming Human at Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Lorraine SegalDo we see others at work as human, or do we fit them in a convenient slot based on their professional role or our hasty judgment of them? Assessing people in a sentence is simpler, but deceptive, because we miss a compassionate understanding of the (inevitable) mistakes in behavior and ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - My Four Hour Work Week Story Part 4 – Making the 4HWW Lifestyle Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Jason CleggNew to this blog series? Be sure to read the first three installments here: * Part One: What is a 4HWW? http://bit.ly/bYZphK * Part Two: How My Fairy Tale Became Reality - http://bit.ly/bEWDjN * Part Three: Not Working is Really Not Working - http://bit.ly/avENjn The ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Corporate Detox – Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sherri GarritySometimes I think there should be a halfway house for ex-corporate employees to help you adjust to life “on the outside”. When I started my first business after a 20-year career working for other people, the hardest change I had to make was in my own mind. I remember alternating from ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Live Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from J. AcobEach of us has our own way of life, "indifferences" as they call it. But the reality is that even how different we are and the way we live, there are universal truths, values and principles that are governing our world. These truths are both simple and general that if you try to learn and apply ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Tips For Stress Management At Work - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Rick CarterWhat would work be without stress? Pretty unsuccessful! Stress at work lets you know that you are challenging your own limits, when you are pushing beyond your own limits, like when you push yourself to finish a project before the deadline. Stress also wears down your physical and emotional ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - How to Practice Being Present Instead of Overwhelmed! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Rena HatchDo you find yourself exhausted at the end of your day? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed often? Does your mind seem to race from what you are doing now, to worrying about what you need to do later and then perhaps rehashing what happened yesterday? Well, if so, you are not alone. According to the ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Financial Freedom? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Steve GillmanWhen talking about financial freedom, different people can mean entirely different things. For some it means getting to do what they want because they have enough money. For others it means having enough income from investments that they are free of any financial concerns. Of course, few people ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Juggling Work and Home – How Do You Measure UP? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftI used to work for Disney and I remember in 1995 when Toy Story first came out, all the parents at Christmas time were desperate to get their hands on a Buzz Lightyear toy. It was THE toy to have and the scenes in the stores were completely crazy! (You might have been one of those parents!) I ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - ***Awakening Diamond Consciousness, Individually and Globally - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyOne thing I have learned on my journey of transformation is that Awakening to our own Divinity, or to what I call our Diamond Consciousness (conscious partnership with the Divine) is a process – not just a one-time event. In these accelerated times, moving through the vibrational shifts and ...
Views: 36(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The 2010' Answer to "Are there any legitimate home based businesses?" - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from SCOTT LIFERThere is no denying 2009’ was the most tumultuous year in terms of financial, emotional and regrettable decisions we may have made. But as we have learned drudging through the muddy waters in our society together we have also become much wiser to make prudent decisions in 2010’ and many ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Is Your Business Ready for 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiOver the next few weeks, anything can change in your business. You’ll find that people often make decisions about what they will and won’t be doing in the new year. You will want to make sure that your business not only survives but thrives next year. It’s imperative that you put time ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Localizing and Personalizing Internet success from a Utah Home business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERAs we close 2009’ there is a real sense of despair amongst the masses who have been victimized by this historic and life changing financial collapse and unemployment pandemic. People from all walks of life and in every community are looking for ways to make money that will replace that old ...
Views: 32(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Out – For Time Well Spent - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Diane CraigSummer always seems to slip away. This year in Toronto, summer never really arrived and now it seems to be over. So last Sunday, I decided to celebrate the season with a brief interlude – to make a clean break from the incessant busyness that fills my week and spend the day with a dear ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Extraordinary American Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Tony BrussatJane Monnig Atkinson tells a typical story of the Wana people of Sulawesi, in South Asia. Two men were camping together when they heard the sounds of ritual drumming, although they were far from any human settlement. Searching, one man found a path that led him straight to the festivities. Yet, in ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Balancing Work and Life: 8 Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Karel MurrayAs a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me. During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are you Financially Balanced - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Andrea TravillianWhat is financial balance? We all know what life/work balance is, managing the time spent in each area so that you are not depleted emotionally and physically. Financial balance is the same concept. You need to strike a balance between saving and spending so you are not depleted financially or ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Caregivers Really Want - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jeffrey SchoenerThere is a silent epidemic looming, not just in this country, but around the world. Family caregivers are under-appreciated, overworked and nearing exhaustion. The reasons they continue are as varied as you and I. For love, honor or family obligation, some even do it because no one else will. ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Life and Career Coaching Trends Now In Greece - Live Seminars Towards a Successful Business Mindset Development - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Joanna VaiouLast night I was wondering, how many days per month can a person feel inspired and motivated to keep doing and improving whatever they are into… As I am running my personal development home based business from my lap top, usually from my living room, and less often out at my favorite ...
Views: 38(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Reflexology Q & A - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Laura NormanWhat is Reflexology? Reflexology is an ancient and natural healing process that dates back at least 5,000 years to Egyptian and Oriental cultures. Some call it a kin to Acupuncture because specific points and target areas guide practitioners of both techniques. However, Acupuncture incorporates ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Zen; the cure for the rat race? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nathaniel ReesChasing happiness has become an all too common practice in our modern world. If it is not the promotion we are chasing it is the boat or the car. Why is it that many of us are always in pursuit of those last few pieces of our lives that we believe will give us our ideal life? Why is it that the ...
Views: 45(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - My Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMy Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way Oh, you poor thing, you grew up in that terrible ghetto. Wrong! We ghettoites have a secret advantage, the same advantage the weeds have over the cultivated posies, the same advantage wild animals have over ones of the same species who were gently ...
Views: 47(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What? That Time of Year Again! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Thea Westra - myforwardsteps.comRemember, that this is only a short segment of each year and much of it is "driven" by media advertising hype or our wanting to keep up "appearances". Keep it in perspective. Mentally sketch a clear portrait of what a "great" festive season would look like for you. Once you are crystal clear ...
Views: 44(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Frugal Living - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Brad PaulFrugal living is not about being a cheapskate, tightwad, penny pincher, or any other negative term that you might have heard. It’s about being intelligent in all of your financial dealings. It’s about being smart in your purchases, property sales, money management, and investments. It’s ...
Views: 56(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Would you like to work less and live more? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tara Hewitt“The trouble with the rat race is, even if you win, you are still a rat.” Lily Tomlin Would you like to change to a less demanding work schedule in order to enjoy life more? Do you want to slow down at work in order to ‘upshift’ in other areas of your life? Would you like to spend ...
Views: 37You must read the article to rate it. - Do you need more balance in our life? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tara HewittWe all have a fixed amount of energy to use each day, and how we distribute that energy between the different aspects of our life influences our balance. If we put too much energy into work, we have too little for the other important parts of life – over time this can result in burnout. We all ...
Views: 32You must read the article to rate it. - Are you suffering career curnout? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tara HewittAt some point in your career, you are likely to experience burnout. Regardless of how much you like your job there will come a time when you just don't feel like doing it anymore. Burnout has been defined as exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged ...
Views: 29You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Suggestions for Surviving the Annual Office Holiday Party - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Jonathan HuieIt's that time of year again. Perhaps the annual holiday party your boss throws is the highlight of your year, but for many of us the annual office holiday party is an event of discomfort, an awkward time we wish we could avoid but believe we must survive and make the best of. Whether the event ...
Views: 43(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Aftermath of Burnout - 5 Tips to Rejuvenate Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooIf you have experienced burnout, then you probably want to find a way to feel happier, healthier, and more peaceful. You need to take care of yourself after you experience such ordeal so that you don't have to later deal with chronic illnesses. You might experience emotional or mental problems ...
Views: 41(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 6 Tips to Stop Burnout Before It Starts - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Mark FooPeople suffering from burnout may experience a number of physical and emotional problems, including exhaustion, anxiety and depression. If you're burned out but you won't change your lifestyle in substantial ways, health problems as severe as heart attacks or strokes may be in your future. You ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Benefits of Working From Home for Work At Home Mums. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Justine SimardThe benefits of working from home are numerous. More and more people are making the transition towards working at home, either by starting their own home business or telecommuting with their current employer. Here is a list of advantages Work At Home Mums benefit from when choosing to have a ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - It’s All About Time! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandDecember often brings about the idea of time. 23 days until Christmas… 29 days until the New Year! We begin to ask ourselves questions like …did I do everything I wanted to do this year? What are my New Years resolutions? And saying things like “Next year will be better.” And this is all ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What's all the fuss about poetry? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Joseph MangravitiPoetry is a literary artwork used to create an intense emotional experience and or to draw attention to something that is true. This is done by using special tools: originality, concentration, experiment, attentiveness, and form according to Poetry for Dummies by The Poetry Center, John Timpane and ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 6 Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Ghyslain LefebvreSelf esteem can be damaged in many different ways. You could have lost your job or worst the last few jobs, your soul mate might of left you, you might of failed in opening your own business or possibly you were raised without people skills or character. Whatever your reason is, you need help and ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Shifting from Hybrid to Wholeness - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandThere is a shift in the consciousness in our culture right now. More and more people want to live in integrity and do what their soul longs for instead of living a hybrid existence. This is particularly true for the soul-inspired entrepreneur. Just like a hybrid vehicle that has two different ...
Views: 50(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Life Full of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandAs much as I love the holidays, there is something special and peaceful about the few days before they arrive. The quiet you feel just before all of the preparation begins and the visitors arrive. Before the anticipation of a meal well cooked and the welcomed sounds and smells of the holidays. ...
Views: 56(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Small Shifts that Make Big Differences - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIf you have been following the articles of the past several weeks, you have probably been making some big changes in decluttering your life and preparing for the New Year. So let’s take a moment to breathe… relax… and look at some small shifts that can make big differences. Just like any ...
Views: 50(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - To work or not to work this is the dilemma facing Mums/ Moms - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kate GriffithsI have spent this evening working with a group of Mums in the area of boosting confidence skills as part of the Minerva's Mind at home session. It was a real privilege as they shared so much of their life and it left me thinking how hard it can be for all of us who are Mums today to make sense of ...
Views: 30(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Proven Strategies to Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceIt is often said that balance is the key to happiness and the good life. When related to self-esteem, most of us are aware that we fill our lives with activities and obligations for others without thinking about ourselves and what we may need. There is a way to take care of yourself while also ...
Views: 69(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Achieve a Well-Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Linda HamptonWe live in a very fast-paced world. As such, it’s easy to be stressed out. However, oftentimes, stress is a result of not being able to correctly balance everything that’s on our plate. Following is a quick rundown of things that you can do to ensure that you live a well-balanced life. Cut ...
Views: 49(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How a Success Business Mindset can make all the Difference in Achieving your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouWe all desire to have success in our lives. Whether it’s in the realm of family life, love or business and careers, we all strive to achieve the best of what we are capable of achieving. We all know just how important hard work is in achieving that success, but gaining inspiration from the great ...
Views: 76(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Self Discovery and Exploration - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Nancy HovdeSelf-Discovery & Exploration When is the last time you made time for self-reflection? When we take some time to ask those questions that allow us to explore and discover answers about where we are in our life and what things we would like to see changes in our life, this type of self-reflection ...
Views: 51(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Get a Real Job...Did I hear you right? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Tricia DyckaThere seems to be a consistent theme running about. Entrepreneurs especially women are lacking the support from those closest to them. Being told to “Get a Real Job”or “Stop Playing at Business” “Who do YOU think You Are?” or even worse the silent treatment. I am wondering at this ...
Views: 73(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Is A Breakthrough With Food and Weight Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are like many women who’ve spent a lifetime (or what feels like one) struggling with weight and overeating, words like “breakthrough” may sound like unrealistic hype. For many women who are worn out with food and weight struggles, a breakthrough may feel impossible. Why? Their ...
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