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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 →

Winter Driving—Tips On How To Navigate Through Treacherous Travel Conditions

We’ve established that it is winter and therefore we can expect driving conditions to only go downhill from here. In a previous blog I provided tips on how to make sure your car is prepared for the snowy and icy conditions, but it is also helpful to prepare your driving skills for the wintry mayhem that you may encounter during your winter travels. Here are some tips to help you navigate icy roads: · Slow down. Why is it that some motorists simply ignore the fact that there is a sheet of ice covering the highway and proceed driving at … Continue reading →

Why I Only Spent an Extra $7 Today

In all of the craziness of black friday deals, deals, deals, I confess that I wanted to spend, spend, spend. First there was the Christmas tree. Ours is pretty old and in a very sad state. We thought we might take advantage of the end of the season clearance deals, but by the time the prices got low enough for our budget, the selection was pathetic. So this year, we have been watching the sales and agonizing over the purchase of a shiny new pre-lit Christmas tree. Rather than rushing out to the store right then and there, my husband … Continue reading →

Is the World More Peaceful?

I see it often expressed that we are living in a world of increased darkness and chaos. Fears of terrorism reach a diversity of people, regardless of ethnic background, location or social class. People are afraid to ride the subway, sit down in a café, and this isn’t just in the Land of Israel, but the fear penetrates even in former safe havens, such as Middle America. Right now, we are worried about Iran and its nuclear capabilities; its declared enemies are the U.S. and Israel, which it plans to “wipe off the map (but we are approaching the holiday … Continue reading →

Runners vs. Drivers—Sharing the Road with Lunatics on Four Wheels

Granted I have never been pelted with a half-eaten jelly donut while cruising down the street on my morning run, but I’ve had my share of empty plastic bottles hurled in my direction over the years. Runners (all 41 million of us in this country, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association) often become targets of lunatics behind the wheel regardless of whether or not we deserve to be. Okay, “deserve” may be a bit strong, though I’ve seen many a runner darting through intersections, cutting off vehicles and sprinting in the middle of public streets. This lack of running … Continue reading →

The Choice

Yesterday my husband and I paid a visit to our local library. I took back the seven books I’d had on loan and looked forward to bringing home something new to read. I did the shelf shuffle looking for favorite authors and picked up one, before remembering the stand of new books inside the door. There I found the latest Nicholas Sparks novel ‘The Choice.’ That I’d take this book home was never in doubt. He is an author I love, largely because he involves me in the lives of his characters. Of course, it helps that he is a … Continue reading →

Watch Out for Just Getting By

We may start out in our home businesses with big plans and optimistic ideas of how we expect things will go. As time passes, we might let some of those expectations go, or at least modify our expectations to meet reality. This can be a mode of survival, of course, but it can also be one of the ways we sell ourselves short and fall into a mediocre rut with our businesses. Periodically, it helps to take a look at our energy and motivation and find out if we are just barely surviving and just getting by–and if we need … Continue reading →

Detaching From Conflicts and Problems

I knew someone once who called it “churning yourself into butter”–all that fussing and worrying a person can do when she is faced with a conflict or problem. I know that many of us think that when it comes to business we need to stay in there and focus–fight the good fight! Sometimes, however, the thing to do is to detach and take our energy and focus away from a conflict or problem in order to gain fresh perspective and actually reach resolution and solution. Detaching is different from just abandoning or walking away from a conflict or problem. The … Continue reading →

Are There Areas of Your Business You Are Avoiding?

We all have places where we shine in our home business, and areas where we would just rather not focus. For some of us, we avoid keeping care of our finances and paying the bills, for others, it might be marketing that sends us running to the nearest distraction. With so much to do in the average home based business, we can hide out and avoid some of the tasks we don’t want to face for a good while. Eventually, however, those neglected areas will need our attention. The big question to ask yourself is “Why?” Why are you avoiding … 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 →