How to Make More Time For Your Life
Do you wish you could work less and play more? Are you so stuck in the rut you can't see a way out? Have you ever said I wish I had more time for me? Well there is hope. First of all you have to be aware of your situation, have a strong desire to change and then take action. Jackie's StoryJackie is 31 yrs of age and the Business Development Manager for an insurance company. She always arrived at work at 8.00 a.m. and never left the office before 6.30 p.m.
most nights. She bemoaned the fact that work took over her life. Through the process of coaching we discovered that the only reason Jackie didn't have a personal life was because she never planned to have one. She realised she buried herself in her work needlessly. She avoided going home as she had nothing to look forward to.
Jackie lived on her own, she wasn't in a relationship and had no hobbies. So she defined her purpose in life through her work. It made her feel worthwhile and wanted. Although her career was blossoming, Jackie was unhappy. In fact, she was lonely.
We worked on getting Jackie on purpose in her personal life. Through the coaching process we concentrated on three key goals which would be achievable and realistic over a six month period. Why? Because that timeframe is long enough to achieve measurable results and make long term changes. Jackie's main goal areas related to her career, health and fitness and relationships. This is what she came up with: CareerLeave work by 5.00 p.m.
each day. Health and Fitness To be able to wear my black skirt. (Jackie had put on so much weight that she couldn't do the zip up.) RelationshipTo be in a loving relationship. There were a number of secondary goals, however these three were the key ones that Jackie was the most passionate about and was prepared to take action on. Define the GoalOnce the goals were defined we then worked out the strategies to reach them and then the actions to take to achieve them.
Career - Leave work by 5.00 p.m. each dayWe looked at Jackie's time management. I had her fill out our Weekly Planner which also can be used as a time sheet. We discovered she wasted at least two hours a day on unwanted interruptions and being unable to say 'no'. We showed her simple ways to plan her day more effectively and get more done.
Health and Fitness - To be able to wear my black skirt.Jackie had no exercise routine and her diet was inadequate. Together we worked out the best solution for her physical activity which was to join the gym near her work. By attending the gym at 6.00 a.m. each morning she was able to bounce into work instead of dragging herself in. In fact the gym was a double bonus as there were a few good relationship prospects who attended at that hour.
Jackie never planned what she would eat. In fact she didn't shop regularly and therefore would often grab fast food for lunch and dinner. By showing her healthier alternatives and planning time to shop, it was easy for her to improve her diet and overall well-being. Relationship - To be in a loving relationshipThrough the coaching process Jackie realised she would have to be proactive in this area and needed to meet more people. She had always wanted to do photography and enrolled in a TAFE short course.
By doing this not only did she meet a nice unattached guy but fulfilled a deep seated need to do something creative in her life. Once Jackie realised that she wanted to have a life and was focussed on her goals, everything changed. On her own she would most likely not have made any significant changes as it would have been too overwhelming and require her to move out of her comfort zone. The fact that she was investing her own money in herself and had someone to be accountable to, made a huge impact on the results she achieve.5 Simple Ways You Can Make More Time For Your Life #1 Learn how to manage your time so you can be as effective as possible.You can read books on time management, attend courses or the most effective way is to have a coach to work with you. #2 Say "no"You don't always have to say yes to everyone else's requests.
You can say 'no'. Perhaps you need to learn how to be more assertive. #3 Lighten your loadWherever possible look at ways of delegating or outsourcing tasks to free up more of your time, i.e. at home have a cleaner or gardener. At work see who else can help to lighten your workload.
#4 Do similar things at the one timeDo all your errands in one trip. Visit clients on the one day. Allocate a block of time to return phone calls or respond to emails each day. #5 Timetable Your LifePlan in your diary when you will take time out for you. Maybe every lunchtime you'll go for a 30 minute walk or attend the gym three mornings a week, have a facial or massage fortnightly.
If it's not in the diary chances are it won't happen. The Final WordMany people often float through life with no particular purpose. They'll make the excuse "I haven't got time". It's easy to say "I haven't got time" or "I'm too busy" to avoid having to change and stretch themselves. However, what is the alternative? Continually do the same thing and getting the same results or making changes and getting different results? The choice is yours.Have a great week .
Lorraine Pirihi is Australia's Personal Productivity Specialist and Leading Life Coach. Her business The Office Organiser specialises in showing small business owners and managers, how to get organised at work so they can have a life! Lorraine is also a dynamic speaker and has produced many products including "How to Survive and Thrive at Work!"To subscribe to her free ezine visit www.office-organiser.com.auBeef: More than Steaks
Beef: More than SteaksMost people hear the word beef and they automatically think about steaks, especially the big four: filet mignon, NY Strip, rib eyes and even top sirloins all pop onto the grill at a great rate. And of course, beef also means hamburger, be it patties, meatloaf or hamburger helper.However, the movement to artisan and natural foods leave most ranchers in the dust. Many ranchers trying to meet the demand for source verified, locally produced and of course, all natural beef have been smacked hard when he finds the consumer only wants steaks. Let's take a quick view what a rancher sees when he slaughters a steer. He gets about 450 lbs of beef.
Only about 100 lbs is actual steaks (if he is lucky). Yeah, ouch for him and for his consumers. So he has to figure out a way to market the rest of the beef.The easiest way is to grind it into hamburger. And actually, 350 pounds of hamburger doesn't seem all that much, but it really is. While it will easily fit into a large...
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How To Look Thinner
There is no need to worry too much if your weight loss programme is going along slowly. That is often the case. If you want to give yourself a boost, though, and at least look thinner, there are a few tips that may help you. There is no harm in a bit of illusion, especially if it can boost your confidence. Here are just a few of the tips:1.
This one is for women, as make-up can be a friend in this illusion of looking thin. It is a special tool that can make some changes in favour of a thinner looking you.a. A good tan can make you look thinner! Stay in the sun or go to a beauty saloon, and use a tanning lotion, or whatever it takes to tan your skin. If you use a tanning lotion, use more under the cheeks, as the coloured areas will look deeper. That will make your face look thinner than it really is.b.
The use of a lot of eye make up can make your eyes bigger. The bigger your eyes look, the smaller your face will appear to others.c. Pay attention to your eyebrows, for the...
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The Joke that is Golf
Okay firstly, it's not golf which vexes me, its the people behind the scenes. How they can condone women playing in a men's tournament is beyond me e.g. Michelle Wie! This is not a sexist rant, why should women be able to play in men's tournaments? If it's a men's tournament, then surely it's for men only, if women want to play with men, they should play in a mixed tournament! If women can play in men's tournaments, why can't men put on a skirt and compete in the women's tournament, its ludicrous! On the surface it appears to be sexist, sexist against men that is, as this is clearly unfair and ridiculous. It's like women competing in the men's 400m at the Olympic Games. It just isn't right, my beliefs is that in sport where men have a clear physical advantage, then they should keep the sexes in separate competitions.
To me it seems like common sense. Who knows what the R&A are thinking!.
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Fashion Jewelry
How much importance do you attach to a piece of jewelry? Is it a means of investment for you, an heirloom that you will pass on to your next generation, an aesthetic piece that you wear to make yourself look attractive no matter what its value is? Or, are you a fashion-conscious person who likes to wear what's "in"? If the last reason defines your preference, then you are fond of what is popularly called "Fashion Jewelry".
Beautiful designs and affordable prices, a special something to wear with your favorite dress?these are what fashion jewelry is all about. You definitely would not want to spend too much money on something that won't be in style the next season. Obviously, a piece of expensive jewelry cannot be as easily discarded as a cardigan that is no longer in vogue. That explains why jewelry trends usually involve metals such as bronze, brass, silver, antiqued metals and even wood?something that most people can afford to buy.
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Even Clothes Hangers are a Sales Tool in Retail Environment
ST. LOUIS, MO (ContentDesk) December 31, 2005 -- Some clothing stores give them away.
Other clothing stores reuse them.
But every clothing store depends on them to show off the latest fashions.
What are they?
Clothes hangers.The clothes hanger was invented in Connecticut by a man named O.
A. North in 1903, and the world of clothing storage would never be the same.
Now, more than 100 years later, there are literally hundreds of different styles of clothes hangers, but still never one around when you need it. The clothes hanger is one of the most important sales tools in your store, said Nu-Era Marketing Director Chris Weis.
Before a customer decides to try something on, they have to be enticed by the way it looks on the rack.
Thats where the hanger comes in. Nu-era specializes in wholesale retail supply from their website www.nu-era.com,
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New Player on the Designer Bedding Field
(ContentDesk) May 16, 2006 -- Bolstering their new Design Division Sweet Peaches Bedding and Interior unveiled their own custom bedding line for girls Beverley Hills . Known for popular designer children's bedding, Sweet Peaches Bedding and Interiors has launched a new imitative to produce a line of children's bedding and accessories for girls that is both feminine and edgy. Brittin Teichelman, director, and owner of Sweet Peaches Bedding and Interiors, exclaimed, "The Beverly Hills Bedding is a natural choice to launch our own signature bedding line. The look is a strong statement about our sense of design and style. The bedding set encourages girls to take ownership of their own domestic space.
We are very excited." The new bedding ensemble was unveiled during the Sweet Peaches Interiors private spring show in February. The Beverly Hills duvet, unique decorator pillows and bed...
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Wedding Dresses ? The Latest Trends!
Wedding dresses are such an opportunity for any bride to show their unique sense of style and to really make a fashion statement. Gone are the days of the plain ?meringue' style wedding dresses with a little cute well-placed bow; now we are daring to be different!In fact, one of the latest trends is to offer wedding dresses that can be used again. Not only is this a great idea from a budget point of view, but it is also reflective of the simple lines that are part of the modern trend in wedding dresses. Arguably, this fashion is due to the ever increasing age of first time brides as well as the large number of second weddings. Wedding Dresses for the Winter WeddingWhenever we think about wedding dresses, we automatically think of a warm, summer's day, with a crisp, wafting white dress to match.
However, there is a growing trend towards winter weddings. Winter wedding dresses may not be pure white and are often the preferred choice for second time brides.Trends in winter wedding...
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Fashion Trend Report: The New Basic is Anything But Black
We all have it in our closets. Black ? the universal color that mixes and matches with anything. Black makes us look good, while covering up figure flaws. And that's good. Black has its place in our fashion hearts.
But, now it's time expand our wardrobe options into colorful uncharted territory.Are you ready, ladies? Here are the new color combinations that will spice up your wardrobe and get you away from reaching for black when you may be in a mood for something a little more adventurous.Chic Color Combo: Brown and PinkBrown is a great alternative neutral to black. A brown pair of pants or a brown skirt with a pink top is a nice feminine look that is warm and inviting. Chic Color Combo: Navy and OrangeNavy is traditionally paired with white or red. But let's think outside the box a bit and go for a navy suit with an orange blouse or tank top. Wear navy shoes for a traditional look, or shoes with orange accents for a little fun.Chic Color Combo: Burgundy and RedFor a casual look...
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