I am anchored in truthfulness. When communicating with others, I am as truthful as possible while still remaining respectful. I try to steer away from situations that would require me to be deceitful. I live a fine life as a good person. Therefore, I am free from the burden of being forced to shimmy my way out of situations without being truthful. If I do something wrong, I admit to my mistakes. If I am [...]

Women in Business – Speed reading is a valuable technique that can make your life easier, especially if you’re a student, professor, or work in a field which requires a lot of reading and reviewing. Effectively reduce the time it takes you to read material with these techniques: 1.      Organize your material. The first and most important step is to organize your material in the order in which it will be read. If you’re reading [...]

I am a kind person. Regardless of the circumstances, my kind attitude remains the same. Speaking encouraging words and performing acts of service expecting nothing in return are part of who I am regardless of what kind of day I am having. I choose to be kind to others even when they deserve an abrasive response. There are people who get under my skin, but I refuse to allow them to rob me of my [...]

I have a healthy balance between work and home because I set clear limits for myself. I take control of my workday by asking myself, “How much is too much?” I refrain from overworking because, after a certain point, it is counterproductive. When I am well rested, I complete tasks within a shorter period, thus maximizing my use of time. When my thoughts are clear, I can come up with valuable ideas. Limiting my number [...]

I am who I am and this is all that I can be. I am perfectly comfortable and happy with who I am as a person. Though it may seem trivial to say these words, this short message packs a powerful punch. Other people may go through life trying to look or act like someone else, but I avoid participating in this foolish fad. I am comfortable within my own skin. I am proud of [...]

Women in Business – Romantic outdoor dates in the springtime canrejuvenate your love. Warm up to each other as you put the cold winter months behind you. Here are a few suggestions for you and your love to consider for daytime and evening fun. Romantic Ideas for Daytime Dates Pack a picnic brunch. Eating outdoors is one of the great pleasures that warm weather brings. Visit your local market or prepare your own romantic brunch [...]

Structure clears a path for my plans. Structure is an essential part of my life because it increases my effectiveness and my overall satisfaction with myself. The more I organize my time, the more empowered I am to accomplish my goals. As I reach my goals, my dreams get bigger and my ability to achieve them increases. Balance goes hand in hand with structure. Structure allows me to designate separate times for various activities on [...]

Women in Business – Choosing a career is never an easy choice, but following your passion is worth every effort that you put into planning a change in your career. With adequate planning, the switchover can be exciting, motivating, and rejuvenating instead of fraught with worry. Consider the following strategies as you plan and implement your career change: 1.      Assess your motives. Unearth the reasons for your desire to change careers. Do you feel underappreciated, [...]