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The Advantages of Being a Work at Home Mom

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Working from home is a modern day phenomenon! The sector of the population most impacted by this movement is, believe it or not, the children! That's because working from home makes it possible for a mother to be a full time mother, but also earn needed income for the family. Being a work at home mom can be challenging, but there are many advantages to this form of employment.

As we look at the advantages of being a work at home mom, sometimes shorted to "wahm," the first thing to th... (Read All)

The Way of the Spare Room Entrepreneur

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Being a spare room entrepreneur is more than just a way of making a living, it is a way of living your life.

It isn't an easy way to live. In the past, being in business independently was the norm, and people typically worked and lived in the same place. That isn't the case today, when most people are employees. Everyone from the tax collector to our mothers would understand us better if we would just go out and get a job.

Moreover, many of us who choose independence make t... (Read All)

Do You Really Want To Listen To The Wolf?

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Imagine a red-eyed, drooling timber wolf breathing over your shoulder while you sit at your computer.

Your fingers tremble... the monitor fogs up... but still, you're trying to type those emails.

Pretty soon, though, your fear gets the best of you. And when that happens, working becomes very, very difficult. You procrastinate, avoid, daydream; anything to not have to face the feeling that at any moment, that wolf could get... hungry.

Far fetched? Not really...... (Read All)

Are Work At Home Businesses And The Internet Encouraging Social Seclusion?

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sociologists have been studying what has been named "cocooning" very closely since the exponential growth of the Internet. Cocooning is the progression of social isolation where people eventually withdraw from physical dealings with each other. This type of conduct may possibly lead to the decline of many cultural and social traditions. This social seclusion can also effect how we as humans interact with each other when we finally do leave the comfort of our home and the Internet and actually ... (Read All)

Stress at Work and Satisfaction

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There appears little doubt that one of the major adverse influences on job satisfaction, work performance, absenteeism, turnover and productivity, is the incidence of stress at work. Stress is a source of tension and frustration that may arise through a number of interrelated influences on behavior, including the individual, group, organizational and environmental factors. In a recent survey into attitudes to work, when a random sample of 1,000 workers was asked to specify the biggest problem at... (Read All)

April 15th... Time To Splurge

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Seriously, throw caution to the win, splurge, and have a grand 'ole time, in moderation OF COURSE. I'm not suggesting clandestine trips to Vegas, down payments on a Lamborghini, or shady high risk investments. My ideas are a wee bit more conservative; simply put, reward yourself, your 'significant other' or your family with a night on the town, weekend getaway, trip to the theme park. Something that says... "Nicely done!"

Okay, now that you've spent your $10.00... :o)... what shou... (Read All)

Experiencing Work Stress and How to Deal With It

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There are two major places that the average persons daily stress comes from, work and home. But of the two work seems to be the biggest stressor. Since most people have to work for a living the time constraints and monotonous day in, day out schedule seems to be the number one complaint, followed by, an obnoxious boss, work load and the tedious gossiping co-workers.

This article is for those feeling stress from the work place. Stress at work can be managed. Do not feel as thoug... (Read All)

Losing Your Job, The First 48 Hours

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The first two days after losing your job can be crucial to setting the tone of your recovery plan. Start with high energy and you'll build positive momentum to help you through. The tips below are organized by hour starting from the end of the work day.

Zero Hour: Stay positive! Stay rational.

Whatever you do, you have to keep your attitude positive. You'll need all your energy to land on your feet. The last thing you need is to start feeling sorry for yourself or filling ... (Read All)

10 Essential Time Management Tips to Get Results

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

To organize life and manage time we have to aim to manage self. How we spend time that produces results (or lack of) is about choices, habits, and actions. Here are ten tips to get the most of your day and the results you want.

Make Deliberate Choices
Intentionally choose how to use time. Time can be used pouring out your strengths, passions, skills, and values, and not be wasted. Our choices can make it such so choose wisely.

1- Know Your Priorities- F... (Read All)

More Tips For Fitting In At The Workplace

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A lot of times, the amount of satisfaction that one receives in a job is in direct relation to the way they interact with their co-workers. There are McDonald's employees that are happier then rocket scientists due to their attitude and demeanor while in the workplace. To that end, we've assembled some more tips on how to be happy on the job.

- When you first start a job, it can be hard to make the first new connections and friends. A great thing to do that many people tend to avoi... (Read All)