We all get stressed out at work occasionally, but how do we know if it’s just pressure from a looming deadline or a more serious problem? Business stress is a common ailment in our society. We have tons of conveniences that help us do work faster, but somehow, this just translates into us having more work to do. It’s important to know how to tell if you have a problem…
Have you ever gotten upset about something, only to calm down later on and realize you were a bit too upset about it at the time? You have to learn how to put things into perspective before reacting to them so that you don’t overwhelm yourself and cause unnecessary stress. Hindsight is 20/20, they say. And it’s true. Looking back after the original surge of emotions have passed gives you…
Plenty of people will give you tips on how to succeed in business. But one of the most permeating and effective ideas is to keep a positive mindset. If you think negatively, you’ll often simply discourage yourself and give up too soon. Keeping yourself positive will encourage you to keep going, keep trying, and eventually succeed. Here are just a few ways to turn your frown upside down and jump-start…
Being a Working At Home Mom (WAHM for short) can often turn into a balancing act. The duties of work and home begin to overlap, and often one can take over. Many moms decide to work at home to spend more time with their families, but end up dedicating even more time to work. Here are a few tips to help you juggle. 1. Get organized. Figure out what your…
Has life become an almost constant barrage of tasks list and mental overwhelm for you lately? It’s happening to more and more people – men and women of every age. A busy life isn’t what it used to be. In days gone by, that used to mean you worked full time and maybe had some events on the weekend. But now, life is coming at you 24/7. We’re connected with…
The problem with many small business owners is that when they get started they’re all gung-ho and working hard, but after they reach some disappointment, they lose sight of their vision and often stop trying as hard and peter out. To run a successful business, it is essential to keep your vision alive. The first step in keeping your vision alive is to have a clear vision in the first…
Emotional trauma can be very debilitating into the future. So it’s something you want to address before it festers out of control and haunts you at every turn. There are many different types of emotional trauma. You may have experienced being bullied, natural disasters, medical events, grief, violence at the hands of strangers or loved ones or other forms of horrific abuse. Some people even endure multiple forms of trauma…
Bloggers have come a long way. Many now sustain permanent full-time businesses simply by running a blog – often these blogs were started by “accident” and were never truly intended to be a full-time thriving business. Take for example the case of Dooce.com – it started by a lady having a little fun and is now an international success story. If you’re thinking of becoming a blogger for pay, these…