Life Balance is a Myth – Two Nuggets You Can Use Today For Greater Fulfillment

Life balance is a myth.

I learned this the hard way.  Perhaps you can relate.  I had baby #2 while I was running 3 businesses from home.  When you’re a solo entrepreneur there’s no such thing as “maternity leave”.  Sure, I had sent a bunch of tasks to my assistant, and outsourced some projects, but I had to get back into the swing of things really quick.

And I just never felt “back into the swing” of anything.  I went in search of life balance, and it turns out, the more I strived for balance, the less in control I spent.  It’s just not possible to spend as much time with your family or on your social life as you spend at work. If you have a full time job.  And it’s just not possible to spend as much time working, when you have a newborn baby.

I gave it up.  All of it.  I gave up looking for balance or trying to FEEL balanced.  I gave up beating myself up when things didn’t go the way I thought they should.   I gave up balance, and found something so much better.

I can’t share all my juicy nuggets in one post, but let’s start with these two:

1. Comparison = Despair 

My greatest sadness came when I was comparing myself to other women in business.  ”They have more kids than I do, and they seem to make it work.”  or “She’s prettier than I am, no wonder she’s more successful.”  or “How did she get so popular so quickly?!” My list of comparison thoughts goes on and on.  Truly, your path to fulfillment is just that: YOURS.  What works for you, will not work for someone else and vice versa.  We will always find fault in ourselves as we compare ourselves to others.  Chat your course.  Listen to the whisperings you receive about YOUR direction and go confidently that way.  Your life may not be picture perfect but it’s exactly as it’s supposed to be.

2. Forget about balance and think in terms of PRIORITIES

Danielle Laporte said something to me once that hit me to the core.  ”It’s not about balance, it’s about priorities.”

A light went on.  A burden lifted from my shoulders.  My entire consulting practice changed.  I created a system for myself that was about priorities, and not about balance, and my results were phenomenal.  I doubled my business in 2011, I lost 40 pounds, I increased my paycheck, I dropped one business that wasn’t my core passion and added another business that was truly me.  Most importantly, my relationship with my husband, children and friends improved.

When we think about balance, with think about a constant state of peace in our lives where everything feels perfect.  It  just doesn’t exist..  When we think in terms of priorities and give ourselves permission to let our priorities change, we’re able to focus on what’s most important that day, week or month.

Once I finally gave up on having balance my whole world changed, and so did my coaching program and my approach to consulting clients.  My clients love me for it, and I want to share this wisdom with all of you.

I’ve created a 2 video e-course called “Working Smarter, NOT Harder“.  The principles in this video series are the first step to letting go of the life balance myth and find true fulfillment.  I hope you’ll check it out here.

Until next time, make a wish make it happen!

Michelle McCullough is the Managing Director for Startup Princess.  Michelle became a partner in Startup Princess  in 2008.  She is responsible for event planning, marketing, affiliates, sponsorships and partnerships. Over the past 3 years she has coached women entrepreneurs and helped them grow their businesses from “dream in development” to established thriving businesses.  Michelle is a speaker, strategist, success expert and a serial entrepreneur. She started Doodads Promotional Products when she was 19. And has also spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running Doodads as a successful side business.  Today it continues to thrive.  This year Michelle launched a coaching program called “The Life Balance Myth” to help busy entrepreneurs build thriving businesses AND meaningful personal lives.  She believes that life balance is a myth, but she provides practical tools to achieve personal and professional success.  You can learn more about Michelle at SpeakMichelle.com.  Michelle has two children ages 4 and 2 and lives in Utah. Get access to her free video e-cource here.

GIVEAWAY: An Inspirational Restart for 2012

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS – As selected by Random.org

The winner of the grand prize is #68 – Michelle

The winner of the Fire Starter Sessions Book is #40 – Chynna!  

Congratulations, and good luck to all on achieving your 2012 goals!

It’s that time of year when my clients are all depressed.  Maybe you’ve experienced this, too.  Perhaps your year is starting off slower than you expected or worse, you’ve already “broken” your New Year’s Resolution(s).  (I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions.  But perhaps you know that about me already.

Well, don’t fret.  If you learn nothing else from me, I hope that you learn that you have a gift, and it’s something you get every 24 hours.  You get a new day.  Don’t wait for a new year to kick-off a new you.

To make it interesting, I thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway with some of my favorite RESTART things.  One lucky winner will receive:

  – A free hour of coaching with me, Michelle McCullough (we can talk about your business, or we can talk about personal development or we can talk about BOTH!)  You’ll also receive an hour of free video from me on The Life Balance Myth, sent straight to your in box.  Value $500

- My ebook “Choosing Success” (Released March 15th, 2012) Value $5.99

And I want to share with you some things that other amazing women have taught me, I’m including the following:

- Danielle LaPorte’s new book “The Fire Starter Sessions” (My gift to you, because I heart Danielle, and I’m now the proud owner of 3 [yes THREE] of her books when they come out April 17th, 2012) Value $24.00 (I received my pre-release galley copy in the mail today.  It’s phenomenal!)

- And you’ll also receive: Tiffany Peterson’s Sales Mastery CD.  By far the BEST course I have ever read, heard, or attended.  And I’ve read, heard and attended A LOT of sales trainings. Tiffany and I have been teaching many of the same principles over the last decade.  I just didn’t know it until I really met her last year.  That said, this is hands down the best sales training out there.   And she delighted me by adding one to the giveaway! Value $97

- And because I know that some of you need a restart to get your finances in order, I have secured a free ANNUAL membership to Deductr.  This is a time and expense tracking system that will help you get on top of your business finances.  It was designed BY small business experts FOR small businesses, like yours. Value $299

- For those of you who have “manage my time better” as a resolution, we a set of 4 quarterly planners to set you up for the year from The Success Choice. (Actual prize may vary from the picture) Value $56!

- A free ticket to Monica Shah’s Cash Control tour.  You can attend any location on the tour. Value $97

What do you think about that, folks?  Is that a killer restart or what?

This prize package is valued at $1,065!

How do you enter, you ask?

Leave a comment below and tell us one thing you are going to recommit to or RESTART for the year.  Or you can share one of your Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2012, so we can cheer you on!

You can earn up to eight additional entries by (please enter a separate comment below for each additional entry):

Following @startupprincess on twitter

Following @speakmichelle on twitter

Following @TheHopeGiver on twitter

Following @Deductr on twitter

Following Startup Princess on Facebook

Following Michelle McCullough on Facebook

Following Deductr on Facebook

If you tweet or facebook this contest, you’ll also receive an additional entry.  You may get one entry for a tweet and one entry for a facebook post.  Please include a link to your post in your comment below.  If you’re interested in these extra entries, please tweet/share the following

I’m getting a RESTART to make 2012 my best year yet! Enter to win $1,000 of inspirational prizes from @startupprincess http://bit.ly/yCWdRQ

Please enter a SEPARATE comment below for each of your entries. 

AND BONUS.  I’m giving one extra winner a copy of Danielle’s Book The Fire Starter Sessions.  We’ll have 2 winners from this contest!

ALL entries must be received by Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at MIDNIGHT mountain time, in order to be considered.  Startup Princess will randomly draw the grand prize winner and runner up winner using random.org.

Here’s the disclaimer:  Though it’s probably not necessary, We reserve the right to change, alter or adjust the contest or the prizes at any time.  We also reserve the right to use your name, likeness and image in conjunction with the announcing of this prize package. We reserve the right to cancel at any time.  Startup Princess, it’s officers, affiliates and partners are not liable for any damages as a result of this contest.  It’s meant in motivation and fun.  And remember: YOU are the master of your fate.  We make no guarantees to your success, you are responsible for your life and paycheck. We’re just here to cheer you on! Happy Restart!

 

3 Ways to Make Your Marketing Go Viral and MORE from The Contagious Theory

Startup Princess Managing Director, Michelle McCullough, was invited to speak at TEDxBountiful on January 18th. Here is her TEDx talk. Lots of great juicy nuggets for business and life.

Growing Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Relationships

“Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing.” – Jim Rohn

Every entrepreneur has various relationships in their life.  They could be a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, cousin, girlfriend, wife, partner, neighbor or a friend.  So how do you manage all of those roles in addition to being a businesswoman?  That was the topic of January 25th’s #startupchat, Growing Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Relationships, hosted by @startupprincess‘ managing director, @speakmichelle and business/marriage expert panelists, @DinoandShannon.

 

Q1. What struggles do you have running a business and preserving your relationships?

@DinoandShannon I struggle sometimes with disconnecting with work at night so I can engage w/family. Constantly working on that. With my clients, and even in our own marriage it can be stressful to not have a “steady income” if both are entrepreneurs.

@speakmichelle I know that one struggle I have running a biz and keeping my marriage going is time. I feel pulled in 100 directions.

@JHNannies I have found a common daily theme is an expectancy to do more and have results daily

@MCGustafson It’s about putting tasks in compartments of time. Working by a weekly plan sheet keep it all organized. Then sharing with hubby so it makes us feel like a team managing “our” calendars not just mine.

@WhatDoWomenThi1 My husband is so loud on the phone when we both work from home, I write a note that says ‘shsssh’!

TIP: @MarriageCheckup Have you tried to share your calenders with your husband? I use Google calenders and it works great!

 

Q2: Is your spouse/loved ones supportive of your entrepreneurial ventures? How do they show it? 

@DinoandShannon Yes- until we started working together & it created some new struggles to work on. I love that we do personal development together and are teaching it to our kids. So different then how I grew up!

@CKPFineArt My husband is wonderfully supportive. He asks how things are going, and he recognizes that what I do is important to me. Re: housework, I’m lucky enough to be at home, but it’s still tough. I budget an hour a day for domestic tasks and catch-up.

@radiantcosmetic Our loved ones are super supportive. They show it by lending a hand at our events and in lots of areas.

@BenitaWizeHouse Yes, very supportive in pitching in w/ un-done household chores so that things are done as a team.

@JHNannies Something I’ve started doing with my significant other is using Do.com it’s a fantastic way to organize time.

 

Q3: What other things can WE do as entrepreneurs to make it easier for our spouses/loved ones to support us in business?

@DinoandShannon Share our bigger vision and WHY for what we are doing & enroll them. Plus, set rewards when meet goals. Balance out “partnership” with time to be just boyfriend/girlfriend. Keep the romance alive=key to making more $ in biz. Make requests of what you need. Don’t expect spouse mind reading or assume they know. Define what is a date night, and what’s a “night out” for you. Date nights are pre-planned and more special. I also am a fan of making double batches of soups or casseroles and freezing 1/2 for later.

@speakmichelle I’m really working on ENROLLMENT this year. Not just what I’m working on, but WHY that task, project, event is important! I also think it’s a good idea to give them how they can support you. Help with kids, dinner, dishes, etc.

@MCGustafson Make them feel part of our business team not another thing/task to be managed.

@littlelambweb Set boundaries so your partner feels your just as important as your business. Even if your not a biz owner, don’t forgot to have your date nights!

@redheadJami Definitely ask and be specific. “I need help with this so that I can do this later or with you.” We choose several easy meals and several more detailed meals in our meail plan so that we can work those into our schedules.

TIP: @DinoandShannon Prioritize your to do list into A-B-C categories. Make sure the A’s get done everyday!

 

Q4: Do you carve out time each week to spend with family and friends? Date nights, etc? Are they regular times each week?

@DinoandShannon We likely do do a weekly night out (movie/dinner) and then once every month or so we go on a real “date” that’s pre-planned. For us, a date night is little “extra”. Concert-play-something diff than ordinary. Keep the spark alive

@BenitaWizeHouse Friday’s are our ‘Family Fun’ night where we do movies, games, crafts, etc. It’s great & we’ve been doing this for yrs.

@startupprincess I also schedule time with my kids. They don’t know that, but when that appt pops up its a reminder to focus on them.

@littlelambweb Tues and Weds are mine to spend as I want. Sundays are also off limits. Thats when i get my crochet on, lol.

@carlymelissa_x I do activities with friends, like regular games of soccer etc. It combines my fitness time with social!

 

Q5: Anyone have”relationship evaluation time”with loved ones? I ask, “rate me on a scale from 1-10″ “What can I do to improve?”

@DinoandShannon Dino and I evaluate on lil’ things nightly during pillow talk. Big things we do at weekly marriage mastermind. We also have weekly family council and let the kids give feedback/have a say @ family life.

@BenitaWizeHouse Great idea!!; don’t have one now, but I’m inspired to implement such an evaluation.

@FronteSentre I regularly ask my kids if they have anything on their mind or if they feel like they got enough “mommy time” this week.

@CarterMarissa We agreed that we wouldn’t discuss business in bed. Might sound silly but it helps keep business & pleasure separate, haha!

 

In the month of February, #startupchat will be talking about money, finances and profits. Mark your calendars for every Wednesday at 2pm EST, 12pm MNT!

 

Startup Princess guest blogger Kim Celano is the founder of KC Bakes, an online cake pop stand business.  Dedicated to her social media outlets, she has transformed KC Bakes’ reach from a small group of local bakers into an international audience of cake pop makers, bakeries and recently supplied stands for a new restaurant in California.  Kim is an avid baker and enjoys sharing her knowledge through tutorials on her blog, aptly named KC Bakes. She lives in Maple Shade, NJ with her husband.

3 Ways to Preserve Your Marriage While Growing Your Business

If this message resonates with you, there are 3 upcoming resources for you:

1. Making Love and Money Work Event – Salt Lake City, UT – February 2nd or 3rd. Register here: http://mlmw.eventbrite.com/ Startup Princess is a sponsor of the event, so we’ll be there! Come and say hi! Use code “princess” for 50% off

2. I’m speaking at a Marriage Round-up in St. George, UT on February 11th. I’ll be talking about The 5 Love Languages. The event starts at 4:00 PM. For tickets or for more information, call the USU Extension office at (435) 634-5706.

3. Tara McCausland, one of the former Startup Princess Fairy Godmothers, is hosting a 4 part teleseminar series in February, that begins on the 8th and ends on the 29th.  Register for call details here: http://www.taramccausland.com/happily-ever-after-tele-seminar-series/

Interesting that just as I started doing more work in this area, other experts are stepping up to the plate to provide resources to preserve the marriage of entrepreneurs. I hope this video and these upcoming events serve you!

Share your tips, how have you preserved your marriage while running a business at the same time?

Make a Wish, Make it Happen!

Michelle McCullough is the Managing Director for Startup Princess. Michelle became a partner in Startup Princess in 2008. She is responsible for event planning, marketing, affiliates, sponsorships and partnerships. Over the past 3 years she has coached women entrepreneurs and helped them grow their businesses from “dream in development” to established thriving businesses. Michelle is a speaker, strategist, success expert and a serial entrepreneur. She started Doodads Promotional Products when she was 19. And has also spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running Doodads as a successful side business. In 2008 when Michelle quit her full-time job to be home more with her newborn son, she moved Doodads to the front burner and doubled the income in 2008 and doubled it again in 2009. Today it continues to thrive. This year Michelle launched a coaching program called “The Life Balance Myth” to help busy entrepreneurs build thriving businesses AND meaningful personal lives. She believes that life balance is a myth, but she provides practical tools to achieve personal and professional success. You can learn more about Michelle at SpeakMichelle.com and sign up for her free video e-course on “The Life Balance Myth” coming later this month. Michelle has 2 children under 4 and lives in Utah.

The #2 Question I’ve Been Asked While Working With Women Entrepreneurs

The number 1 question I get asked all the time is, “Michelle, How do I find more clients?”  We’ll talk about that another time in an upcoming marketing series.

What I really want to talk about is the second question I get asked the most:

“How do I have a thriving business without sacrificing my personal life?”

I used to answer ,”If you find out, let me know!” and I was supposed to be the expert!?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed?  Unfulfilled?  Out of balance?  At the end of your day do you wonder where all that time went?  Have a list of to-dos that seems to get longer instead of shorter?  Have you tried to “balance” your life, but easily slip back into old routines?

You aren’t alone! I’ve been coaching small business owners through Startup Princess for the last 3 years.  I discovered that when there is a problem at the office, there’s usually a personal problem as well.  Especially for women.  They’re trying to balance growing a business and raising a family or have a satisfying personal life and wondering, “What’s the secret?  Other people seem to have it all, why can’t I?”

Then it happened to me.  In January of 2010 I was running 3 businesses, heavily involved in my church service, and I had just had my second child.  I was trying to balance having a toddler and a newborn, maintain a happy marriage, keep my businesses afloat and still have time for service and myself.  I kept looking around at other successful women entrepreneurs who seemed to have it all together and I went in search of what they had.   Frankly, things got worse.  Then through trial and error and honestly trying every life balance and time management program on the planet, I still felt like something was missing.  I realized life balance is a MYTH (gasp!) and I decided I needed to create a program that did a better job of focusing on my most important roles and responsibilities.

After tears and inspiration, I created the Life Priority System.  When I share this with clients and friends they love me for it and I’m dying to share it with you, my Startup Princess friends.  I’ve created an event to help you manage your life’s work.  You’ll also learn how to get your loved ones on board with your dreams!  Whether you’re a full-time parent, a full-time entrepreneur, a full-time employee or some mix of the above, my system is designed to help you to bring greater meaning to the things most important to you.

I share these secrets with my coaching and business clients for hundreds of dollars, but in this introductory workshop, I’m sharing my best stuff for $25.  It’s NOT introductory in content.  It’s introductory in price and offering to you.   And really, what is your life worth?  How much would you spend to learn tools that can bring you happiness and fulfillment?

In addition to rich content, you’ll receive the Life Balance Myth Workshop workbook, and additional conference materials.  I want you to have the tools you need to be successful when you leave so I’m pulling out all the stops and putting my best stuff in the materials.

BONUS #1 – I’m hosting a “pre-party” with Stand Up Speed Networking.  It’s been a while since we’ve had an event in Utah County, so I thought it would be fun for all of us to catch up!  Register for the event and get the Networking add on for FREE!

BONUS #2 – The first 30 people who register by Monday, October 17th will receive a 10 page Joy Journal starter kit (both in print and in digital format).

FINALLY, if you enter code: startup you’ll get 20% off.  Since all of this was inspired by Startup Princesses across the country, I want you to get a deal!

AND, if you’re not completely satisfied with the content and tools I share, I’ll give you your money back, no questions asked.  Simply see me or one of my event staff members at the end of the event and we’ll refund your money.

Reserve your spot and register today!

Event Details: Thursday, October 20th, 2011 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Will be available for out of towners the coming weeks.)

Tahitian Noni Visitors Center – Provo, UT – Outrigger Conference Room (No, there will not be a network marketing presentation.  They offer affordable meeting space available for community events and I like their location!)

Michelle McCullough is the Managing Director for Startup Princess.  Michelle is speaker, strategist, success coach, and serial entrepreneur.  Before Startup Princess, Michelle has spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running a successful business, Doodads, a promotional products company.  Michelle and her husband are the parents of two children ages 3 and 1, and live in Utah.  Follow Michelle success tips in her personal site speakmichelle.com

Sitting Down With Startup Princess – An Interview With Michelle McCullough

I was interviewed about Startup Princess by 367addisonavenue.com, HP’s blog geared towards small businesses.  We wanted to share the interview with you.  While you’re there, leave a comment.  We’d like to start a little discussion there about work/life balance.  How do you achieve work/life balance?  Are you surrounded by people that support you in your business efforts or is it a constant struggle?  How do you involve your family in helping you reach your business goals?

Other posts I liked that you can check out at 367addisonavenue.com:

The Three Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read – All books I’ve never read.  One is by Rieva Lesonsky, one of our speakers for the Touchpoint tour in Orange County (In my comment there I put in September, but I have since been corrected – oops!).  I’m excited to read her book before the event!

Brand Messaging For Your Business – A quick beginners look at branding for startups.

So far, I’ve found 367addisonavenue.com to cover the basics for startups and do a great job of helping people along who are just getting started in business.  They talk about the basics of marketing, business, social media and sprinkle in articles about HP’s product offerings that pertain to small business (mostly pretty professional and expected and not at all shameless).  If you’re just starting out, it’s not a bad one to add to the blog roll or RSS feed (and not just because they interviewed me .

Michelle McCullough is the business development director for Startup Princess and handles Startup Princess partnerships and events.  Before Startup Princess, Michelle has spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running a successful side business, Doodads, a promotional products company.  Michelle and her husband are the parents of two children ages 3 and 1, and live in Utah.

Big Changes in Life, Business, My Waistline & My Wardrobe

At this time last year, I had a 3 month old baby and was just getting back into the groove of work and life.  I’d lost almost all of my baby weight, but let’s be honest, I was heavy to begin with pre-pregnancy.  I remember one day complaining to my husband about my weight and he laughed as he reminded me about all the cupcakes I had eaten during the month of February.  The new cupcake shop and I had become close friends and the employees knew me by name (they’d even call me when my favorites were the Surprise Flavor of the Day)!

I started to think about my weight a little more, but it was May before I got serious, joined a gym and went to work.  Turns out, exercise works!  I didn’t do any specific diet or program, just watched what I ate and exercised 4-6 times per week.

I’ve lost 35 pounds to date, and though I have more to lose, even 35 pounds has made the biggest difference in my life and my business.

Now I’m excited to get dressed to go to business meetings and I take a little extra time to put something nice together.  I’ve carefully added new pieces to my wardrobe because I care a little more now about how those pieces go together.  Finding flattering and professional (and keeping in line with my personal style) business attire has always been a frustration for me.  And it’s even harder now that I have nothing to work from and need everything: new slacks, jackets, shirts, shoes and accessories.

An image consultant has helped me pick some things from TJ Maxx, Ross and Macy’s to get me started.  Since I have another 20 pounds to lose to hit my goal weight, I can’t afford to spend a ton of money now since I’ll need new clothes, again, in a couple of months.

I’ve got my eye on the White House Black Market 2011 Work Kit.  Have you seen it?  The kit includes tops, jackets, skirts, pants and accessories that allow the “fashion-concious career woman to create and extensive chic wardrobe without breaking the bank”.   Maybe someday I’ll look as chic as her*:

If nothing else, it gives me something to work for, right?

I have a quote hanging in my bathroom that says “I can do hard things.”  Five words have helped me lose 35 pounds and run a 5k, but they’ve also helped me reach out to fortune 500 companies, get speaking engagements and give me overall confidence in my day-to-day business to do’s.

It’s changed the way I live and more importantly it’s changed the way I feel about myself, and that self-confidence oozes into all aspects of my life and my business.  As women and exceptional muti-taskers we think that we can juggle all the balls in the air independently from each other.  In reality, each compartment of our life can ooze into the next – especially when it comes to physical and emotional health.  I didn’t realize this until I started to work on my physical self.  I always thought that what I weigh has no bearing on my professional life, and what I weigh DOESN’T.  How I FEEL about myself and my weight DOES.   I’m more confident in the decisions that I make for my business and I see the role I play in my business differently.  Kelly has always talked about being “Fit and Fabulous and ready for media at any moment.”  Before I lost this weight, being ready for the media wasn’t a concern because I didn’t want to be seen this way.  Now I say, bring it on!

Michelle McCullough: Michelle is the Startup Princess Business Development Director.  She has spent the last 12 years working in marketing and advertising. She’s worked in all aspects of the industry from production to creative and sales to management. On top of her full-time jobs, Michelle has cultivated her love for entrepreneurship by running a successful side business, Doodads Promotional Products, and raising two kids ages 3 and 1.

* Photo courtesy of White House Black Market, though White House Black Market, or any other mentioned companies did not pay for mention in this post.

Joy Formula – Keys to Living an Authentically Happy Life

Fairy Godmother Tara McCausland of My Joy Quest writes: Joy isn’t a word we hear very often nor is it something we feel as often as I believe we’re intended to. Joy is more than satisfaction or pleasure which are often dictated by circumstances out of our control. Joy is a conscience, daily choice to see the good in ourselves and the world around us meaning that we and we alone are ultimately responsible for whether or not we have joy now. Read more

Life Balance: Making T.I.M.E. Work For You

Time is precious and as women – with all we have to do and seemingly so little time to do it – it is important that we learn how to make T.I.M.E. work for us, not against us. These four tips will help you achieve better life balance, bolster your energy and self-confidence, and allow you to accomplish those things which are most important to you. Read more

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