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Just Pause.

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In today’s culture, it’s all about “go, go, go” and “get it done.”  We’re challenged to be superwomen and stay on top of everything that’s on our lists.  Something gets in our way?  We charge right through it! When Catherine invited me to add my voice to a conversation about “The Pause,” my first thought [...]

Weekend Inspiration: Listen & Relax

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If life’s been a little crazy for you today, this week, this month, this year… or this lifetime… take a few minutes to just sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. The only constant is change, and we’ll never find our peace in circumstances or surroundings but only in our own souls. Serenity is [...]

When You’re Not Feeling Brilliant

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What do you do when you aren’t feeling brilliant?  When technology isn’t cooperating, the ideas aren’t flowing, and things just aren’t working? Sometimes that totally *blocked* feeling is a sign that we need to step away… Put. down. the. mouse. and. back. away. from. the. computer. It’s okay to give yourself a break.  If you’re [...]

Relaxation Resource: Free Massage Guide

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Running your own business can be stressful. So continuing in the “Princess Time-Out” theme from this morning’s blog post, here’s a great resource for you. If you’ve ever wished for a massage therapist in your home… well, wonderful dream and I can’t deliver that, but I can point you to something that’ll help relax you [...]

Do YOU Need a Time Out, Young Lady?

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Sit down in a comfy chair, grab your favorite book or knitting project, and RELAX! This morning I had a chat with my business coach.  I had two computers die on me this week (thankfully, I brought the desktop back to life when I learned the fan was the problem–after 10 years of working almost [...]

Your Tips: How to Deal with Overwhelm

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I posted a few weeks ago and invited ideas and tips on dealing with overwhelm and wanted to share the great ideas with you from Facebook and posted in my blog comments. I found some common themes running through the comments, including: always keep a to do list (written or electronic) organize your tasks by [...]

Are you taking time out to recharge?

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The lines between work and play can be blurred if you’re running a business you love.  I often loose track of time when I’m writing or designing.  But no matter how much you love it you need to get time away to recharge your batteries.  If you don’t take time out for yourself and your [...]