Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Balancing Healthy Work-Life
Men and women alike often struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and it gets even more challenging as you move higher in an organization.
Susan Rowe, principal coach & founder of Rowepryal; Evelyne Sevin, partner at Egon Zehnder International; Jane French, head of strategy and product development at Citi; Greg Ellison, managing director at Barclays Wealth; and Anat Bar-Gera, chairperson at 4G Africa, all shared their advice on balancing a demanding career with raising a family. Among the common threads in their panel discussion:
First and foremost, love what you do. Make sure you’re passionate about your job, otherwise it’s impossible to do your best work, let alone balance it with family obligations, social engagements and hobbies.
Don’t let life happen to you — make choices. Some people have more energy than others. Know your limits and schedule your time accordingly. Learn to outsource whatever you don’t like to do. Don’t enjoy cleaning the house? Then pay someone to do it for you. If you don’t have time to bake a homemade cake for your child’s bake sale, bring in a store-bought one.
Don’t feel guilty about making time for your family. Both work and family are important, and there will be times when you need to prioritize one over the other. This is normal over the course of a career and if you choose your workplace with care, your employer will respect your choices.
Don’t neglect yourself. The soft issues — such as workplace culture — really do matter. You won’t be able to do your best work if your values don’t align with those of your work environment. If you’re passed over for a promotion because you’re pregnant, it’s probably time to consider a change in company, or forge out on your own. If you need to fit in a daily jog to maintain equilibrium, set aside the time and don’t apologize for it.
Choose your husband, wife or partner carefully. Once you’re married, you’re an ecosystem doing the work-life dance together.
Recalibrate daily. You might not feel like you’re maintaining a work-life balance every single day. Take time to reflect and change your plan for the following day accordingly
Finally, keep learning and have fun.
What work-life balance advice do you have to offer?
Article curtesy of Smartblog.com
Susan Rowe, principal coach & founder of Rowepryal; Evelyne Sevin, partner at Egon Zehnder International; Jane French, head of strategy and product development at Citi; Greg Ellison, managing director at Barclays Wealth; and Anat Bar-Gera, chairperson at 4G Africa, all shared their advice on balancing a demanding career with raising a family. Among the common threads in their panel discussion:
First and foremost, love what you do. Make sure you’re passionate about your job, otherwise it’s impossible to do your best work, let alone balance it with family obligations, social engagements and hobbies.
Don’t let life happen to you — make choices. Some people have more energy than others. Know your limits and schedule your time accordingly. Learn to outsource whatever you don’t like to do. Don’t enjoy cleaning the house? Then pay someone to do it for you. If you don’t have time to bake a homemade cake for your child’s bake sale, bring in a store-bought one.
Don’t feel guilty about making time for your family. Both work and family are important, and there will be times when you need to prioritize one over the other. This is normal over the course of a career and if you choose your workplace with care, your employer will respect your choices.
Don’t neglect yourself. The soft issues — such as workplace culture — really do matter. You won’t be able to do your best work if your values don’t align with those of your work environment. If you’re passed over for a promotion because you’re pregnant, it’s probably time to consider a change in company, or forge out on your own. If you need to fit in a daily jog to maintain equilibrium, set aside the time and don’t apologize for it.
Choose your husband, wife or partner carefully. Once you’re married, you’re an ecosystem doing the work-life dance together.
Recalibrate daily. You might not feel like you’re maintaining a work-life balance every single day. Take time to reflect and change your plan for the following day accordingly
Finally, keep learning and have fun.
What work-life balance advice do you have to offer?
Article curtesy of Smartblog.com
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Beachbody Coach Success Story
Fitness has changed my life! Working from home has enabled me to spend more valuable time with my husband and girls! I can work full time with my wedding cake business while working my fitness business part time and bring in extra money for vacations with the family! Invest in yourself to be all you can become and watch this video to learn more. Message me so I can help get you get started on your freedom!!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
How to Treat Sore Shin Splints
In mild cases you can treat shin splins with some simple steps.
* Rest - give your body time to recover. Avoid high intensity activity and keep to low impact for a few days or until you are not sore any longer. Try swimming, bicycling or water running for some low impact activies to keep you moving.
* Ice the affected area - apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, 4 to 8 times a day, for several days. Protect your skin with a thin towel.
* Reduce swelling - elevate your legs at night above your heart.
* Take an over-the-counter pain reliever - try ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxien (Aleve) asprin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce pain.
* Wear the proper shoes - see a doctor for additional advice for specialized fitting shoes. Also, some stores will help you find the best fit for you and let you try them out for a month!
* Consider Arch Supports - add some cushion with arch supports. Sold off the shelf and they also can be custom-made from a plaster cast of your foot.
* Rest - give your body time to recover. Avoid high intensity activity and keep to low impact for a few days or until you are not sore any longer. Try swimming, bicycling or water running for some low impact activies to keep you moving.
* Ice the affected area - apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, 4 to 8 times a day, for several days. Protect your skin with a thin towel.
* Reduce swelling - elevate your legs at night above your heart.
* Take an over-the-counter pain reliever - try ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxien (Aleve) asprin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce pain.
* Wear the proper shoes - see a doctor for additional advice for specialized fitting shoes. Also, some stores will help you find the best fit for you and let you try them out for a month!
* Consider Arch Supports - add some cushion with arch supports. Sold off the shelf and they also can be custom-made from a plaster cast of your foot.
Friday, October 8, 2010
How to avoid sore shin splints and strengthen your calfs.
How to avoid sore shin splits and strengthen your calf muscles.
* Add some Arch Supports - If you have flat feet, arch supports can help with providing additional cushion.
* Choose the Correct Shoes - Running sneakers are for running. Besure to replace them every 350-500 miles. Cross trainers are best for high intensity and lots of plyo. They also help in providing extra support for the ankles and calfs.
* Lessen the Impact - Start new activities slowly and increase intensity over time. Start with low impact and gradually increase to high impact.
* Add Strength Training - Often calfs are weak and need strengthening. Try toe raises. ** I highly recommend these** Stand up and slowly rise up on your toes, then slowly lower your heals. (these can be done on either the flat floor or the stairs. I prefer the stairs as it provides a better calf stretch and longer range in raising your foot). If and when this becomes easy try adding hand weights and increase the weight as it becomes easier.
* Add some Arch Supports - If you have flat feet, arch supports can help with providing additional cushion.
* Choose the Correct Shoes - Running sneakers are for running. Besure to replace them every 350-500 miles. Cross trainers are best for high intensity and lots of plyo. They also help in providing extra support for the ankles and calfs.
* Lessen the Impact - Start new activities slowly and increase intensity over time. Start with low impact and gradually increase to high impact.
* Add Strength Training - Often calfs are weak and need strengthening. Try toe raises. ** I highly recommend these** Stand up and slowly rise up on your toes, then slowly lower your heals. (these can be done on either the flat floor or the stairs. I prefer the stairs as it provides a better calf stretch and longer range in raising your foot). If and when this becomes easy try adding hand weights and increase the weight as it becomes easier.
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