When returning to work, in addition to finding the right JOB, it is important to seek the right COMPANY.  And that means ensuring a cultural fit.  A cultural fit means both you and your company share the same values.  This could include career advancement, challenging work, flexible work arrangements, community involvement, etc.

We can experience love from many areas of our lives. Our family, our friends, our spouse, our pets and most importantly ourselves.  Love is an essential ingredient to our sense of wellbeing and for us to thrive.

We see our kids blossom under our love. We feel ourselves expand when we receive love.

One area in life we don’t always connect with love is business. However, when we start asking advice about launching our own business it is surprising how many words that are used relate to love. 

If you work remotely from home and have an employer with the administrative office in another location, you may find that your main form of communication is email. This can be a dream come true in that you can get a lot accomplished without the pitfalls of lengthy conversations, distractions and small talk. The following tips can help ensure a more effective and productive work from home email experience:

Almost a year ago to the day I found out I was pregnant again. This was great news. We were trying to have one last baby to finish off our perfect family. At my 6 week appointment they told us it was probably twins. We were shocked. My husband sat and stared with the cliche deer in the headlights look while I started gabbering on and on like an idiot and giggling nervously. I then wrapped up the appointment with a good long cry. We had to wait until the 10 week appointment for confirmation. I knew it to be true, though. I'd been pregnant before.

At the office, I have been working with a few different departments on scoping out a project.  I was warned that one department was going to push back on my proposal.  And it was suggested that I might consider a plan B.

I love to dream and dream BIG!

What I have to be careful of is not getting so wrapped up my dream that I end up thinking more about my dream then I do about living in the NOW.  This happens when I am not happy with where I am at.

I have found the key to success for actually getting in a home workout with your kids in the house! I've named it "The Mystery Box for Kids." It comes in all shapes and sizes, but the premise is the same - it is a box full of highly-desirable play things and goodies that are otherwise off limits during any other portion of the day. Sound simple? It is, and that's the beauty of it. Let me tell you more.

The Right Resolution

What it is:

A commitment to do something differently in the coming year that was chosen - by YOU - for YOU - because YOU want to make it happen.

Why it’s important:

Confidence is created from the inside out by first knowing what you want and what you’re good at. 

I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s.  Everyone is still in a festive mood and the stress of the holiday season is winding down.  I enjoy the after-Christmas sales and I usually take the week off between the holidays.