Relationships

Pet Time: Dog Routines

Posted by reallifee on Oct 3, 2011 in E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Resources, Uncategorized | 0 comments

If you’re a dog lover, your four-legged friend is your ultimate companion. But when you’re feeling overwhelmed, you barely have time to exercise yourself, let alone make sure Fido gets enough exercise too. Keep yourself and your dog healthy and happy with a few well-placed additions to your dog care schedule. Building a routine for your pet is mutually beneficial. Taking 20-30 minutes to walk your dog before tackling your next project can give you just the respite you need to clear your mind and get pumped up to move forward. Plus, walking your dog enforces a strong leadership position with your pet. For most dogs, trotting around by themselves in the...

Chores Part 2: Resources for You!

Posted by reallifee on Aug 9, 2011 in Encouragement, Home & Entertaining, Mompreneurs, Relationships, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Chores. Again! Alas, everybody has to do them. So to make the most of your precious time, create some sort of regular chore schedule. From monthly chore charts to daily speed-cleaning suggestions to reward trackers, here’s how to keep your house under control (whether or not you have kids!) Chore Schedule Generator- automatically creates a chore schedule for you based on the information you provide, such as the time you have available, and tasks you most want accomplished. It will even email you daily/weekly chore updates! Chore List Checklists Room-by-Room- A list for housecleaning chores divided by which room they occur in the home Basic Blank 7 Day...

Making and Keeping a Chore Schedule

Posted by reallifee on Jul 29, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Home & Entertaining, Psychology, Relationships, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Let’s face it- chores are challenging. Elizabeth Saunders was recently featured on the Radical Parenting website with tools and helpful advice on how to set clear expectations and create a manageable plan of attack for your teens’ chores. Check out the introduction to Elizabeth’s article below for practical advice on creating and sharing a cleaner home with a very happy family! How to Take the Stress Out of Weekly Chores Chores: One of the most dreaded words for any teenager and one of the most frustrating ones for any parent. Is there a way for families to split up tasks without major fights and headaches? Fortunately, the answer is, “Yes!”...

Elizabeth in Forbes: Networking Insights

Posted by reallifee on Jul 11, 2011 in E Press, E Tips, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Psychology, Relationships, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Most people realize that networking is key for professional development, but most people don’t realize that going about it the wrong way can be a tremendous waste of time and energy. This recent article published on Forbes.com by expert time coach, Elizabeth Saunders, gives valuable insights into how to make networking work for you. Go to events you want actually want to attend, and build relationships with peers whom you’re really excited to get to know. Check out Elizabeth’s advice, and learn how to make better connections in less time. Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO of Real Life E® a time coaching and training company that...

When Parents Work at Home: Teen Observations

Posted by reallifee on Jul 6, 2011 in E Profiles, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Mompreneurs, Psychology, Relationships, Uncategorized | 3 comments

Finally! You have the chance to work from home! Anyone who takes this leap, and those considering going forward with this decision, have had to weigh the pros and cons. Working from home can be both a blessing and a burden: It’s wonderful to set your own schedule, and be available to go to sports games and assemblies. But just because you work out of the spare bedroom doesn’t mean that you can constantly cater to your family’s every beck and call, and still put in a productive work day. Working from home is a balancing act for the whole family and requires everyone’s respect and support. Sixteen year-old, Matt Simon, knows this from first-hand...

Letting Go of Negative Associations

Posted by reallifee on Mar 1, 2011 in E Tips, Encouragement, Psychology, Relationships, Rest & Rejuvenation, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

The thought-provoking advice and down-to-earth encouragement in Elizabeth Grace Saunders’ Schedule Makeover™ newsletter (recent issue below), is an example of the positive feedback you can expect to receive from Elizabeth in your personal quest for work, life, and organizational balance. To receive regular updates on fresh time management strategies and to learn more about her unique Schedule Makeover™ process, please visit ScheduleMakeover.com. Your associations with “organized people” may make time management advice hard to swallow. Let me explain… When I go to a new restaurant, or I’m in a new place, I try to eat new foods....