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Mix in Some Humor and Play

I know that we all know that succeeding in business means work, work, and work. We know we need to stay focused and stay on top of our game if we are going to build a business out of nothing. But, remember the saying “all work and no play…?” Mixing in some humor, laughter, and play throughout the work day can actually make business go better… Doesn’t humor just make everything a little easier to handle? Not to mention that even the most stressful and deadline-ridden days can be improved with a bit of play. Taking a break to wrestle … Continue reading →

Some Business Bloopers are Funny

I do not like making mistakes in my home business any more than the next person, but I have to admit that some of the things that come across my desk or happen when I am working can be quite funny. Being able to laugh at myself or at some of the kooky things other people do can make the day go by faster and help alleviate some of that every day stress… Yesterday, I sent off a very detailed email to someone who I have not actually met in person yet but with whom I will be working with … Continue reading →

Quieting the “Should” Voice

From the conversations I have had with other single parents, I know that I am not alone when I confess to wrestling with the “shoulds”–it doesn’t seem to matter WHAT I am doing; how I have carefully organized my time or how productive I am attempting to be, I cannot help but think of all the other things that I SHOULD be doing too (or instead). Even if I am making the best possible decision for the moment, there always seem to be a dozen other things that I could or think that maybe I should be doing… What an … Continue reading →