Work-Life Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersConstructive Tips on How to Cope with RetrenchmentRetrenchment is no longer a dirty word, and in today’s climate a vast majority of the population have been affected by retrenchment at some stage of their working life whether directly or indirectly. The familiar ‘one job for life’ mantra seems to be a fleeting memory of the days of old while job uncertainty and […] PrinciplePrinciples¹ are tools for decision making that bring the moral² basis of decisions into focus. Recognizing the moral context of our decisions must precede any attempt to resolve related difficulties. The failure to recognize the moral context of a decision does not make it morally neutral, it makes it morally unknown and uncontrollable. You can’t […] Bringing Baggage To The Job InterviewNobody’s perfect. But nobody wants to hear about your problems and baggage either. Especially in the job interview. Some people’s lives begin to sound like a Soap Opera because there have been so many extenuating circumstances. The following is some advice to handle those tricky situations when interviewing that may be difficult to talk about […] Achieving Extraordinary Results: It’s Just a SkillWhen you look at all the “superstars” our heroes, the people we emulate we tend to think they are endowed with Super Powers. They are able to achieve fame, success, fortune due to abilities beyond those that we have been given. They are simply blessed. However, that isn’t the case. The people who achieve extraordinary […] Use This One Tactic and You Will Rise to The Top of Your ProfessionAre you looking for a change in your life? Do you feel that you’ve stopped growing as a person? Do you feel that your life and career have stagnated and you’re ready to take them to the next level? Are you dissatisfied with your current position and eager to advance to a happier and more […] Give Yourself the Gift of PresenceAsk yourself if you have anything to worry about right now? Are you anxious at this moment? Not tomorrow, not an hour ago, now. No, I didn’t think you were. You have just had a taste of being present. If you want to learn how to eliminate stress from your life, to have better relationships […] 8 Tips to Tackle the Post Holidays BluesWe’ve all had it…two weeks of sun, sand, sangria and whatever you are having yourself. No thoughts of work (unless you are self-employed…and in that case work is rarely far away!). And then here comes Monday again, the dreary routine, same old ding-dong and your heart sinks….” is this it?” you ask yourself. Well, here […] Kickstart 2009Why not take some time this year during the quiet days after Christmas to identify what you really want to achieve in 2009? Make it real, concrete, achievable and imagine what it will be like this time next year knowing you have achieved these goals. Use the following points as a way to get ready […] Make 2009 the Best Year of Your CareerYep, folks, it’s that time again – a time to set resolutions which we seem to assume we won’t keep, a time to think about really getting the job of our dreams. Here are some ideas/steps for making 2009 the best year of your career. So, why not take 2-3 hours to think about how […] 2009: Choose a Theme, Not a ResolutionWhen I began to write this article, I decided to go back to basics and check out the dictionary definition of “resolutions.” I got “A thing resolved on, an intention.” To me, the word “intention” is preferable to “resolution.” Somehow intention resonates with the idea of “definitely going to do,” whereas “resolution” has more of […] Surviving Christmas Without Grievous Bodily Harm – It Can Be Done!Yes folks it’s that time of the year again. A time when every aspect of popular culture tells us to be happy, loving and full of cheer and when many of us feel like ripping the head off our nearest and dearest. Here are some tips to help you get through Christmas if Mr. Claus […] Avoid that Christmas Financial HangoverYes, folks it’s that time of year again in which we will be expected to spend 20 million euros an hour on Christmas Eve in Ireland alone. Yep, that’s right, AN HOUR. Of course a substantial chunk of that will be on credit and many of us will be dreading our January credit card bills: […] Getting in Shape for ChristmasWeek 1 Motivation…choose something that will remind you of why you are embarking on this change. It could be a photograph of a slimmer, healthier you. It could be a reward you plan to give yourself when you have achieved the first step of your weight. You could choose a slogan for your campaign..my health […] Career Change Lessons Learned from LaryngitisI love my children and I know they love me. In fact they love me so much they’ve been sharing all their germs with me. This time I’ve lost my voice and have an ear infection. This all came about during a recent trip out to LA to attend Ali Brown’s last ever Online Business […] Work-Life Balance“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Anonymous Quite a statement, isn’t it? However, I have to say that I don’t totally agree with it. I don’t think we have to completely get rid of the life we […] The Ideal Job FantasyMost people would agree that the concept of a job today is vastly different from that of 20 years ago. Organisations are changing at speed, technology has changed the face and pace of work, and globalisation is pushing every business to examine it’s operations in a totally different context. How do we, the people that […] Managing the Human Being behind the BusinessIt’s a common problem and we’ve all seen it – business owners that are just ‘too busy’ all of the time, and as a result, do not enjoy the success in business they had hoped for. Let’s not kid ourselves, there is a lot to focus on: technology, employees, sales, marketing and so on. These […] Exit your Rat RaceWe can all get in a rut from time to time. Who hasn’t had a moment in their lives where you’ve asked yourself the question: “Why am I doing this?” Whether it’s who you’ve become, the business you are in, your career, relationships, where you live or all of the above – sometimes you realise […] Top 5 Ways to Get More Sleep During These Tough Economic TimesWorrying causes us to sleep fitfully. Here are some ways you can stop the worrying and sleep better during these tough economic times. 1. You will sleep better if you feel as though you have accomplished something, educate yourself about your business, read books, trade magazines, newspapers and attend any seminars or online tele-seminars and […] The Most Important Decision of Your LifeOn November 19, 2005, a day after having surgery, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma cancer. I would compare receiving the news to going to the dentist and being numbed. However, this numbed my whole body. For 20 minutes I rushed through all kinds of thoughts and emotions – shock, anger, “why me?” questions, […] |
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