Work-Life Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

Motivating Yourself on Monday

Introduction I have a theory that everyone should work for a day or a week in a job that they truly, spectacularly detest. I think it would concentrate the mind deeply about doing work that you enjoy and help you remember that your current job is not all bad. I remember working in a job […]

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Bullying and Boundaries

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” – Eleanor Roosevelt. If you are the victim of bullying the chances are that you think the opening quote is harsh and unfair and not applicable to you. But I’d like you to think about it a little more…and realize how liberating it is in […]

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Career Check-Up for Business Owners

If you’re like most business owners and entrepreneurs, you now think in terms of owning a business rather than managing a career. Think again! Your business is your career. And just like anyone in any career, it’s important to do a career check-up to see whether owning a business is meeting your career expectations.  Take […]

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Seven Ways to Put Juice Back Into Your Job

When you received the news that you got your new job, were you excited about your bright future? Are you still excited and engaged by the work you do today? Do you show up with passion and vitality, ready to achieve higher goals?  If you feel dissatisfied at work, you’re not alone.  USA Today reported […]

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Time to Quit Your Job – or Your Career?

Dreading Monday morning? Are you short-tempered and impatient with coworkers and family members?  Everyone, even people who love their jobs, sometimes experience Sunday night blues or irritability from time to time. However, if you feel blue every Sunday night, pay attention; you may be suffering from work inertia. Here are the symptoms: You often feel […]

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Career Change Saboteurs

When you discover the right career fit, your life shifts into a new momentum. Finding the right job within your chosen career gives your life wings!  But it’s common for people to get stalled somewhere on that course between discovery and successful transition. Many people determine what’s important to them, identify the right career track, […]

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Navigating Career Change

I’ve heard it said that the only person who really loves change is a wet baby! I’m not sure that’s completely accurate, since some people seem to thrive on change. Whether you love change or loathe it, the fact is that change is inherent in every career, job, and transition.  If you increasingly find yourself […]

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Top Ten Career Trends: Looking Forward to 2008!

The changes shaping your career for the next few years are already in motion. Peek into my crystal ball for the top career trends that may soon affect your job. Take note, and get prepared!  Specialization is key – As more and more companies look for specialized help, experts will be in high demand and […]

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Five Stages to Move from Job Loss to Job Renewal

Have you ever misplaced your car? Well I did last week! It was a great reminder of how we feel when we lose something – our car, our wallet, or even our job.  As I confidently walked to where I remembered parking my car, it took time to recognize that it wasn’t there. Similar to job […]

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5 Tips to Re-Awaken Your Work Life

Spring is in the air! It’s my favorite time of the year, when I anticipate tulips, lilies, and apple blossoms in bloom. In fact, I love spring SO much, I opt out of spring cleaning; instead I choose activities that refresh and invigorate.  How about you? How will you choose to refresh and re-energize this […]

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