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Time to lean out – Retired Attorney Shares Insight on Work/Life Balance
Many women start out their careers eager and leaning so far in, they nearly fall over. Climbing that ladder and always striving for the next promotion with the help of advisors and mentors. But what happens when it’s time to climb down that corporate ladder, or “lean out”…then what? How can we redefine productivity while re-evaluating our priorities? Retired attorney, author, and speaker Laura Black shares humorous and helpful insight her new book, Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy. Laura had a successful career as an attorney and businesswoman. Yet her ascent up the ladder as a mother of three forced her to make often painful choices…
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Household Organization Tips to Improve Productivity
There are many proven benefits, both mental and physical, to household organization. People tend to sleep better in a clean room; enjoy preparing meals more in a clutter-free kitchen; and feel calmer when they sit at a tidy desk to begin a task. And, according to feng shui, removing items you do not like or use actually lightens the energy and positively affects your entire life. That said, this can be a daunting endeavor, bringing up issues of time management and attachment to “stuff.” Here are some tips with household organization to minimize the discomfort and maximize the gains. Website: Thank you, Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
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Tips for Valentine’s Self Love
Tips for Valentine’s Self Love CREDIT: SonderMind.com It’s that time of year again. The red heart boxes are littering the grocery store aisles, roses and glitter-filled cards are everywhere you look, and forget trying to eat at a restaurant this weekend (even takeout). It’s enough to make your heart sink, not sing. Everyone else is so in love. Or at least that’s how it can feel. Rest assured, you’re not alone if you’re feeling like you can’t wait for this day to pass. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Many believe the holiday originated with the Roman ritual of Lupercalia, where spring was welcomed in the same tradition as Victorian…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
