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Change Is Inevitable – Can You Adapt?

One of the most essential skills for a home – based professional to have is the ability to be adaptable. No matter what type of home – based business you have, the ability to adjust to changing circumstances can mean the difference between survival and defeat. It can also help you to go beyond mere survival and stand out as a leader in your field. While it is true that most home – based businesses begin with a business plan, it is also true that adjustments to that plan are almost always needed once the business is up and running. … Continue reading →

How Do You Feel about Your Progress?

Every-so-often my personal trainer asks me, “How do you feel about your progress so far?” Of course, this is my virtual trainer through a Wii program I use, but I still appreciate the question because it causes me to take a step back and really think about how far I have come and how far I have to go. Measuring progress will depend on your goals. Sometimes when I think about progress, I think about the weight I have lost. Other times I think about the changes in the way I feel about myself overall. Or even the amount of … Continue reading →

Returning to Work After Bringing Home Your Baby

After the birth of a new baby, home – based professional parents have quite a job to do. Whether they are welcoming their first child or a sibling, the first thing that they must do is get settled in to their new family structure and re – learn how to get through each day. Babies are small and cute, but they have big needs which can make for some very big changes in the way that a household runs from day to day. Once everything has settled down a bit, the thoughts of a home – based professional parent usually … Continue reading →

Who Are You and What Have You Done with my Child?

For a child who doesn’t handle change well, divorce can be a huge setback. They are experiencing so many changes all at once that they can easily be overwhelmed with the emotion of everything. As young children they have not yet learned how to express what they are feeling and as a result often lash out. This is common even in children whose parents are still together. However, a divorce is often the trigger because of the intensity of the changes that they are going through. I remember how hard those first few months were for my son. All of … Continue reading →

Planning Ahead for Life Changes

Planning ahead is an essential skill for the home – based professional. It is important to know what you are doing next week, but it is also important to take time to look ahead to next month, and the month after that, and even a few months or years into the future as you go about your day to day business. There are events in every home – based professional’s life that will require careful thought and planning months ahead of time to ensure a smooth passage through the periods of time when those events are happening. Major events like … Continue reading →

Finding Work That Fits You

Yesterday I wrote about how some jobs that many people consider desirable are actually overrated if you take a closer look at what it is really like to have them. Earlier this month, my colleague Stephanie Romero wrote about a list of the most depressing jobs. I have one job from each of those lists, yet I can honestly say that I love what I do for work. In my opinion, the key to being able to love your work no matter what list or lists it appears on is finding work that fits you well. In order to find … Continue reading →

Sleep-Deprived Air Traffic Controllers: What You Didn’t Know

There’s been a lot of talk about the new government imposed changes to air traffic controllers’ schedules. I touched on the some of them in a previous post, but failed to go in-depth regarding the fact that controllers can no longer switch schedules “in order for the convenience of them if they are not well-rested.” That’s according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. During his recent press conference LaHood also mentioned that he would not allow controllers to take naps on the job, despite ongoing input by sleep experts that doing so would benefit overnight workers. Experts from the FAA and … Continue reading →

A Baby Does Change Your Life

I think some people have the attitude when they are getting pregnant, that a baby doesn’t have to change your life. I think this is funny now that I am a Mom with two kids. But, I’m sure I was a little naive too. I remember right before my first was born, and there was only about a week until my due date and I had a little break down. I remember crying and crying to my husband that it was never going to be “just us” again. I hear people say things like, “A baby doesn’t have to change … Continue reading →

What Will 2011 Bring to Your Home Business?

A few days before the New Year, I take time to sit down and think about goals. I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions but I like the whole idea of setting goals for important areas in my life. Of course, one of those areas is with my career. Having a home business is mostly a blessing but it does have its downsides. I started to think about some of them and how I can either overcome them or learn to readjust. It got me thinking, “What will 2011 bring to my home business?” Well here is the thing, it … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Toddler For The New Addition

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For her entire life, you toddler has had you all to herself. Depending on her age, she may or may not understand your pregnancy and what it means for your family’s future. Once the new baby is born, however, there’s no question her life is going to change. She may love it and become mommy’s little helper, but what if she has a hard time adjusting? How can you help your toddler adjust to being a big sister or a big brother and help encourage a strong bond between the two new siblings? It starts during your pregnancy, of course. … Continue reading →