Maintaining Balance in your Life

Life is change and as we travel its path we grow, and change and so often do the things that are important to us. There are no map or designer directions for life, our journey evolves based on the decisions we make on the way. It's really important we take the time every now and again to re-evaluate ourselves and what we want from life in order to determine whether we are still on track and going in the right direction. Is my Life in Balance? Here are a few questions to ponder. 1. Who am I and what do I want to do? 2. What is important to me? 3. What am I passionate about? Some people may love their work so much they'd do it for free, others may find their family really important. For others exploring their creative talents may be their dream or traveling to foreign adventures. All of this is part of the joy of life! We are all different and love different things and have different dreams. Every person is unique, this is your life you can live it as you choose. You are entitled to your feelings and to follow your dreams if you choose to. Do not let others impose guilt on you, for following your heart. Trust yourself and your dreams will come true. Is your life "out-of-balance"? Take a look!

Revitalizing A Stagnant Career

I thought it was really important to write this evening blog for a variety of reasons. After speaking with a several business owners and a few friends and family members. We discussed their frustration about their business's and what was missing. Their businesses were in a slump and they didn’t have much in the way of sales or income, business had come to a halt so, I decided to blog about it after sharing ideas with everyone. Do you feel like you're business or career is in a rut? It's time for a new attitude! Here are a few tips to jump-start your career or business. 1. Wake-up: To the opportunities that surround you. 2. Stop: Looking at what you do have and focus on what's great about your brand or product. 3. Consider: Invest in advance training the more you know, the faster you can grow. It will help you provide better quality service. 4. Market: Know your business. Most of us sell ourselves or business without a second thought. 5. Cross Promote: If you're aware of a brand whose services closely match yours, share ideas and business strategies that have worked for them and visit informational website and links. 6. Go the extra Mile: It will reward you and show up in repeat business with your customers. 7. Clients Referrals. Ask present client’s for referrals great way to grow your business. 8. Be flexible: As much as possible accommodate your clients schedule. Find ways to make hours more convenient or pricing more in line with each client’s needs. 9. Be Sure: Connect on all social media platforms. 10. Each Day: Be productive stop wasting time get busy living your dream. 11. Get lean: Trim the fat off your bottom line. Stop spending excessively look for ways to save money, dismiss non-productive staff members. 12. Go High Tech: Send marketing e-mails from your IPhone, I pad Android or Blackberry. 13. Be Creative: Come with marketing events which will bring the sparks back into your business. 14. Do You: You are a business-minded professional. 15. Stop: Stop letting your business run you and run your business. I'd like to hear which steps you'll use to recharge your career.

Full Embrace

To live passionately,“find your purpose and grow with it.” How do we create the world that we want to live in? By being bold enough to dream the impossible dream, even if it defines the status quo, or others think it is crazy. We must be bold enough to live our dreams in such an inspired way that others join us saying, “That’s how I want to live my life!” We live in a production driven society rather than a purpose-driven society. We approach everything backward, looking at the result first. We don’t have to know how to do something before we begin it. Passion and Purpose will take over your life if you continue to move forward. Often we feel overwhelmed and isolated and think, “I’m just one person; how can I make real difference?” Sometimes it’s easier to shut down because were busy, and there’s so much going on around you but you must stay focused. First step. Take action by writing your vision so it’s always before your eyes be passion in action. Let's start with writing down two or three words that someone who loves you would use to describe you. Choose the qualities you think others appreciate about you. Write the way that you express those qualities in your everyday life. I look forward to hearing how your fully embracing your passion in life.

Go Ahead, Assert Yourself!

One day while I was watching the Olympic Games on TV, I heard an athlete describe how hard she had worked to get the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games. She was telling what it took for her to win the gold medal.

Well, what does it take to be a winner? Everyone wants to know the answer to that question! We all want to win. But when it comes right down to it, few of us are willing to pay the price to do it.

The athletes that compete in the Olympics don't just wake up one morning and say, "Hey! I think I'll be in the Olympics today. “They train for years to get there." Many train for a lifetime, they get out of bed every morning to run. They run in the cold, they run in the rain, they train when it's hot, they run no matter what!

What obstacle will you run over to reach your goals? Will you run past fear? Doubt? Insecurities?

I'd love to hear what goal you’re reaching for and your plan to get there.

Your Money Or Your Time?

Tough choice to save one, you often have to spend the other. Every day were faced with a time vs money dilemma. Should you hire a lawn service to the mow the grass or do it yourself?

Bake brownies for the PTA meeting or pick some up from the bakery? Here, are a few factors that you'll need to consider to make the most clearheaded decision.

Four questions to ask yourself before you make any time vs money decision.

1.Can I realistically pull this project off? Be honest. Is it safe or prudent for you to tackle the job yourself? Will it be difficult or relatively easy to learn any new required skills?

2.What kind of time commitment is really involved? Gauge how many hours the project with take from start to finish.

3.How much will this task cost to complete myself?

4.How much will I enjoy the process?

Just some food for thought!

Balancing Act

Between career, family, friends and carving out some precious time for youself and juggling all of life's responsibilities can be a real challenge.

Today is a new day and it's time to get some balance in your life. Here are a few simple steps I take to get centered.

I'm Present:Live in the now and try not to worry about the past or the future.

Be Healthy:Focus on moderation and the value of making healthy food choices.

Simplify:We often race through life trying to manage more than we can handle. De-clutter your life starting at home. Commit to clearing out unnecessary things that complicate your life and make time and space for what really matters.

Get Moving:A 20 minutes walk of physical activity will boost your emotional well-being. I'm feeling better just thinking about it. Try it, you'll feel healthier, more vibrant and alive find your balance today.

Celebrate Your Milestones

Once in a while, it's important to stop, catch your breath, and look at your accomplishments before you move on to the next thing to put a stake in the ground that says, "I made it this far!"

I'd love to hear how you reached your short term goals.