Internships & Jobs

E Note-Sales/Life Brilliance

Posted by reallifee on Aug 21, 2009 in E Notes, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Psychology, Schedule Makeover | 0 comments

Always in the car, on the phone, or in a meeting, sales people compete with entrepreneurs on who has the highest level of work/life imbalance. Because they typically have flexible schedules, infinite to-do lists, and performance-based incentives, their work can easily consume their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. (Ever wake up dreaming about your CRM tool?!) If you’re in sales, you may wonder, “Is it possible to be in sales and still have a life?” Fortunately, the answer is, “Yes!” As a full-time entrepreneur for almost four years and a time coach to both entrepreneurs and employees, I’ve found these strategies can help you overcome overwhelm...

E Note-Don’t Give Up, Adapt

Posted by reallifee on Aug 4, 2009 in E Notes, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Mompreneurs, Schedule Makeover | 2 comments

My first nine months in business, I could barely keep up with the work. I had an extensive network in the journalism industry, and in 2005, there was still more than enough magazine freelance work to go around. But in 2006, everything changed. I went from saying, “No” to work that wouldn’t fit into my packed schedule to hearing, “No” when I asked editors if they had any assignments for me. Ouch. If I wanted to stay afloat, I needed to adapt. I took a careful examination of my magazine journalism skills and decided that writing offered the most potential. As a writer, I could offer my services to marketing firms, lead a location-independent lifestyle, and...

E Note-My Own Schedule Makeover Part II

Posted by reallifee on Jul 27, 2009 in E Notes, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Psychology, Schedule Makeover | 0 comments

Making a schedule is the first step to a life of peace and success, and keeping it is the second step. (To get a sneak peek at how I organize my time, check out Part I in this series.) Once I’ve done my morning processing, I use these strategies to stick to my ideal schedule and complete the most critical tasks: In the afternoon, I take a quick assessment of how many hours I have left and what needs to be done to hit my ending goal. This could mean moving on to a new project, pushing to complete an assignment, or revising my expectations for the day. To really ensure I stick to my end time, I try to schedule activities right after work. It could be something as...

E Tip-Banish Guilt By Sticking to Your Hours

Posted by reallifee on May 19, 2009 in E Tips, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Mompreneurs, Psychology, Schedule Makeover | 1 comment

I feel so guilty that I’m not spending more time with my family. I feel so guilty for taking a vacation. I feel so guilty for not getting that project done… Sound familiar? Many women in business and particularly women business owners and mompreneurs struggle with feeling guilty that they’re not doing enough, being enough, and putting enough time into each part of their life. I can definitely relate. Before I discovered the keys to work/life brilliance™ (revealed through schedulemakeover.com), I would feel guilty for not working any time I had a spare moment. But after I decided to set my hours and the number of hours I worked per week, I...

E Note-Intern Queen Gets a Schedule Makeover

Posted by reallifee on May 11, 2009 in E Notes, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Schedule Makeover | 0 comments

Lauren Berger is one of the most passionate and motivated young female entrepreneurs I know. Each Monday morning, I have the privilege of talking with Lauren and Morgan First about business plans and goals. Not only does Lauren run the internship program on QuarterLife.com but also she has partnered with University of Dreams and many other internship organizations. The only problem is that with all of these amazing opportunities, it was hard for Lauren to stay focused and not feel overwhelmed. I suggested that Lauren take advantage of a Schedule Makeover™, and Lauren responded, “Yes! Please help! I want the perfect balance of being proactive and...

E Profile-3-Day Weeks Leave Time for 3 Boys

Posted by reallifee on Apr 15, 2009 in E Profiles, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Mompreneurs, Psychology, Relationships | 0 comments

In 1995, Tammy Huinker had a 4-year-old, a corporate job, and a burning desire to own her own business. “This was a huge risk, but something I needed,” Tammy says.”After years of thinking about starting a business, I decided I wanted to run a franchise. If I was going to take the plunge and put money into a company, I wanted the trials and errors at someone else’s expense!” Tammy knew one of her big priorities was a schedule that fit with her family, including not working nights and weekends. “This left about 5 percent of the businesses,” Tammy laughs. Of the ones remaining, Molly Maid fit her requirements in terms of...