When you’re feeling stressed, you need the support of friends and family the most. The only problem is that this is usually when you least feel like taking the time, or even having the time, to connect. But don’t stress! Below, Work/Life Balance Coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders, shares her secrets for relationship success: It’s the stuff movies are made of… Almost every good plot line includes something about relationships with friends, family members, colleagues or significant others. And it’s truly a gift to have people that care about you, who want to spend time with you and notice what you do or don’t do. In a way, it’s...
Read MoreIn her article, “Setting Boundaries & Saying No…Nicely,” expert time coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders explains how to navigate situations where it could be difficult to say, “No.” Check out this article for professional, courteous scripts that you can use for e-mail or in-person responses. Stop stretching yourself too thin, and say “YES!” to reading Elizabeth’s article on The 99%! About Real Life E® Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO of Real Life E® a time coaching and training company that empowers individuals who feel guilty, overwhelmed and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident and accomplished...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreChores. 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...
Read MoreLet’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!”...
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