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Beating the Mid-Afternoon Slump

I recently had the opportunity to do some temp work for a friend of mine in an office setting. As a freelancer, I’m used to setting my own schedule. I love having the freedom to work for a few hours, take a break to walk the dogs or do something else, and then going back to the keyboard for another few hours. I’m out of the habit of working an eight hour day! One thing I noticed was the mid-afternoon slump — an hour or two after lunch, I found myself tired and unfocused. I’ll admit that I went for … Continue reading →

Moms for Moms – Disney World Panel

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I love discovering neat opportunities for moms to get advice and suggestions from other moms. Today’s great opportunity is The Walt Disney World Moms Panelists. The site has great videos on how to do everything from pack for your Disney World vacation to getting away for a weekend with friends and no kids. Typically, I wouldn’t advise you to get these ideas from another site, but it’s all hosted by the Walt Disney World Forums and endorsed by the mouse itself. So I wanted to share some real gems. Among my favorite video How Tos are: Disney For All Ages … Continue reading →

The Beauty of Walking in the Morning

Have you ever gone for a walk just as the morning birds are beginning their song and the sun is but a promise on the horizon? Depending on where you live, this may not be the ideal scenario for you, but for some, a walk first thing in the morning is just what the doctor ordered. We spend so much time rushing around, there’s laundry, dishes, meal planning, kids, cleaning, animals, work and a dozen other things vying for our attention from the moment we start our day to the moment we go to bed at night. Typically, by night … Continue reading →

Seeing Results and Staying Motivated

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A friend asked me a very important question that I’d like to address: “What are some ways I can keep myself motivated when I’m not seeing results?” I’ve mentioned this many times before but I think it bears repeating over and over again. We are way too wrapped up in the small bit of information provided by our bathroom scales! Too many of us depend solely upon the opinion of the bathroom scale for our self-esteem. It is high time we cut that cord. The bathroom scale only gives us our weight. That is just one tiny piece of the … Continue reading →

Going to the Dog Show: Etiquette

Have you ever been to a dog show? Would you like to? Here are some tips for how you should behave in order to be asked to sit and stay. Don’t just pet the dogs — ask first! This is a good idea anywhere, really. But remember that the owners and handlers have spent a lot of time getting their dogs ready for performance. Don’t just walk up and mess up their hair. Ask first. Don’t let your children run up to strange dogs, either — again, this is good advice outside the dog show, too. Always ask before your … Continue reading →

Taking Stock Before the End of the Year

For those of us who budget and operate our home businesses on a calendar year, we are entering into the final quarter of the year. As Fall comes on for the rest of the world, the months of October, November and December signify the ending three months of yet another business year. There is still plenty to do, of course, and this is a good time to take stock, check your budget and yearly plan, and see what you can accomplish before the year closes. For some small businesses, we are coming up on the busiest time of the year. … Continue reading →

When You Get Overwhelmed, It Might Be Time to Take a Break

I wrote a few days ago about when it is necessary to just push through and finish a project and when it might be best to ease up. I was talking with a friend recently and he pointed out that we really need to listen to what our bodies and brains are telling us about being overstressed and overwhelmed—even in the business world. He shared his theory that when you really feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable—in your stomach, shoulders, etc., it really is time to take a break and let go for awhile in order to stay healthy and gain perspective. … Continue reading →

Plow Through or Ease Up?

Recently, a friend of mine was trying to finish up a PhD dissertation that had been in the works for several years. As the end date neared, she was finding it harder and harder to stay focused and do brilliant work. We were chatting over how to stay motivated at the end of a long project and I suggested that at some point, a person just has to plow through, do her best, and get to the end. We can always go back and make corrections or adjustments after the fact—but sometimes, finishing is what it is all about. There … Continue reading →

Do You Know What You’re Hoping to Accomplish?

My grandfather used to say “How are you going to know if when you get there if you don’t know where you’re going?” I can’t help but think this is very good guiding advice for the home business owner. I’m not just talking about financial plans and budgets, I’m talking about knowing deep down what you’re trying to accomplish and what it is you hope to gain and gather from your home business experience. Goals and business plans are a good thing, and I have written about them before–but in order to stay motivated and feel fulfilled in operating a … Continue reading →

Flubber (1997)

“Flubber” is a remake of the old Fred MacMurray film, “The Absent-Minded Professor,” but Robin Williams, in the role of Phillip Brainard, takes absent-minded to a whole new level. He’s even spaced off his own wedding twice, and as the movie begins, his patient fiancé Sara (Marcia Gay Harden) is preparing to give it one more go that very night. With the school where they both teach on the brink of financial ruin, it’s a grim time, but a wedding will be just the thing to pull them out of the doldrums. Phillip has been working for two years on … Continue reading →