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I recently attended Suzanne Evans’ blockbuster annual event called, Be The Change in Orlando, FL. Here’s a recap for those of you who couldn’t be there.
Main take-aways:
It was an emotional week last week. For many months, I’ve been going to Mom’s house twice a day to be sure she takes her meds, prepare some meals, do laundry, dishes or minor housekeeping. I also take her to all her doctor appointments, grocery shopping and out to lunch to get her out of the house.
I have a friend who has struggled with her creativity for a long time. She’s extremely uncomfortable thinking of herself as “creative.” We’ve been working together on it and making progress. One of the tools that’s really helped her has been journaling.
From Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way to Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones to Linda Trichter Metcalf, Ph.D. and Tobin Simon, Ph.D.’s Writing the Mind Alive to numerous other publications, journaling has enjoyed a long history of creative nurturing along with a host of other benefits.
In the almost twenty years I’ve been working from home, I’ve had nine home offices. Moving my home office so many times gave me insight into the benefits and disadvantages of using certain rooms to work.
The one room I’ve never used – and won’t use – as a home office is a bedroom because I’d spend more time working, and less time sleeping.
Before you set up a home office, it’s important to consider every room in your home. Even if you already have a home office, there may be a better place for it.
Anything worthwhile is going to take strength and determination on your part!
Whether you need more education, a new fitness routine, a more advanced position at work..it all takes hard work and determination to get you to the next level. It all boils down to this:
How bad do you want it?
When you start a new business or take action on a big idea that you’ve had brewing for a while, it can be a very exciting time. You begin to get a taste of what entrepreneurship can feel like; you’re in control of your own schedule, maybe you worked for someone else and you’ve escaped the rigid 9-5 routine and you’ve become your own boss – life feels good.
Changing your life is possible. It only requires a few key ingredients: a plan, patience, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. If you’ve really struggled with life, it can be helpful to start small. Achieving a few small successes will give you the confidence to move forward with larger changes.
It seems to be spreading. An “epidemic of overwhelm”. Most people I talk to are overwhelmed with the many responsibilities of their work and personal life.
In addition to that, there is a tremendous amount of information coming at us from the radio, internet, emails, Facebook and television; bombarding us with things that we must do, must have and must accomplish. We are committing to doing too much and finding that we simply don’t have the time or energy to accomplish everything.
Divorce is seldom easy for anyone involved. Still, there are steps you can take now that may make the process less stressful and help simplify your life when the divorce is finalized. The more you know about the divorce process and your legal and financial options, the better equipped you will be to pursue your goals and protect your best interests. The information included here can help you start to think through key issues. Remember, though, that a competent attorney is essential, and a knowledgeable Financial Advisor can help you deal with the intricacies of planning, both for short term realities and long term possibilities.
Learn more about the intricacies of financial planning after divorce!
Ever wonder how professional athletes get ready for their big day? Whether it’s a marathon, boxing match, or weight lifting competition, competitors find that using visualization can be extremely helpful in reaching their goals. I know coaches who work with athletes and have them envisioning crossing the finish line first or perhaps knocking out their opponent. Whatever goal it may be, in or out of the fitness realm, visualization is a wonderful tool!
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