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E Note-Move Stress Free & $500 From Penske

Posted by reallifee on Sep 9, 2009 in E Notes, E Press, E Tips, Resources | 0 comments

Over the last nine years, I’ve averaged 1.4 moves/year (i.e. almost as much time packing, moving, and unpacking as simply settling into a place). No matter how many times you move, it’s not easy. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a few time coaching strategies to reduce moving stress: Start a List As soon as you decide you’re moving, a million little to-dos from talk to your banker to pack grandma’s vase in bubble wrap will start to float around in your head. This can lead to two not-so-helpful responses: Manic running around in an attempt to do way more than you can do in a night or weekend. Paralyzing despair that you can never get everything...

E Events-FREE Teleseminar & Webinar

Posted by reallifee on Sep 1, 2009 in E Events, Entrepreneurship, Internships & Jobs, Mompreneurs, Psychology, Resources | 0 comments

I’m really excited about sharing my passion for time management for work/life balance in a couple of Fun, Free ways this September. Please join me and invite your friends. Promise it will be worth your time! FREE Real Life E® Teleseminar: “Freeing Yourself From Guilt: Respecting Your Capacity” Understanding the psychology behind your habits of overcommitment and your feelings of overwhelm can help you regain control of your life and achieve balance–without guilt. Join me for this 30-minute teleseminar, which will end with me answering questions e-mailed to me by Sunday, September 6: Tuesday, September 8, 1 p.m. CT Coaching clients will receive...

E Note-Yes! I Was Nervous.

Posted by reallifee on Aug 27, 2009 in E Notes, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Mompreneurs, Psychology | 0 comments

I focus on time management coaching but my clients naturally end up asking me about other topics related to their business and life. One question that recently came my way from a client who decided to pursue full-time entrepreneurship was: “How did you feel making the first steps into self employment? Were you nervous?” I loved this question because it reminded me of the importance of authenticity in sharing about our experiences and supporting one another. Here was my response: “So glad you shared your heart and I’m so happy to share mine back with you— The answer is, Yes! I felt incredibly nervous when I quit my job without a clear idea...

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...