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Monthly Archives: August 2009
August 26th, 2009
Vacation Break
August 26th, 2009
Recreate your Creativity
When you need a little creativity boost, grab a bag of inspiration, literally. Laura West of the Center for Joyful Business (www.joyfulbusiness.com) suggests that you pack a bag as if you were going on a mini-retreat, then head to a local café for some creativity time at least once a week.
Here’s a list of [...]
August 25th, 2009
Improving your Work Life at Midlife?
Job boredom. It can happen to anyone at any time. And, in today’s economy, being bored with your job is even worse if you feel you have no choice but to put with it because there’s nothing available out there.
For midlife adult it’s far worse – they’ve spent decades building their careers, so when boredom [...]
August 24th, 2009
American Healthcare Deform
The healthcare debate isn’t really getting anything solved. No matter what kind of coverage you have and no matter who pays for it, you’re still going to do some dumb things to your body and your health.
The reality is that any change to the current model of madness, is a change to the model and [...]
August 21st, 2009
Coaching isn’t limited to athletes
Athletes and actors have long hired coaches to help prepare for a specific competition or role. But today there are coaches available to help people in any field improve their “game.”
If you’re thinking that leaders don’t need coaches—that if you’re already at the top, a coach couldn’t offer you anything new—think again. Why does someone [...]
August 20th, 2009
Do you Love your job?
Work/life balance expert Jim Bird (www.worklifebalance.com) says we hear all the time how important it is to have jobs we love. Yet most people he knows don’t love their work. They either accept it or tolerate it. And that’s okay, Bird says. He points out that while it’s not necessary to be passionate about your [...]
August 19th, 2009
The 10 most dangerous foods to eat when driving
You know not to drink and drive. But eating while driving can prove just as hazardous. Especially foods that are messy, drippy, spicy, served at extreme temperatures, or require utensils. Here are the 10 most dangerous foods, ranked from bad to worst by vintage car insurer Hagerty Classic Insurance:
• Chocolate
• Soft drinks
• Jelly- and cream-filled [...]
August 18th, 2009
Show ‘em Your Boobs
My boss and I were scheduled to present an advertising concept to the owners of our company. Like professionals, we met prior to the meeting to prepare. We went over our blackboards and notes and I was feeling good.
Right before I left his office, feeling confident and ready to conquer anything, my boss said [...]
August 17th, 2009
HealthCare for everyone!
It’s a lot more fun to hear, “drinks for everyone!” when you walk into a room, than “I want my fucking anxiety meds!”
Of course, one experience could easily lead to the other and depending on where you’re sitting during the healthcare reform debate, one single thing is certain – we’re all going to pay more. [...]
