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I bet if I were to ask you if you want to "have it all" your likely response would be a resounding 'yes'.

But how is that possible in these challenging economic times? Especially when more hours are spent at work and there is less time for family, hobbies and leisure.

ONE strategy to restore balance in your life is to "Underbook" your day. Instead of cramming appointments into every last minute, leave time on either side of those commitments. That leaves time to deal with the unexpected, time to declare yourself satisfied, time to recharge and refocus before the next project or to simply enjoy the occasional free time that shows up.

REMINDER: BE sure to carve 5-10mis out of your day JUST FOR YOU!
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_Just a reminder that I'm hosting 45 minute 'on the house' call tonight with my friend and mentor Sharon Lechner. She's one of the most heart centered, polished and effective transformation coaches I know of in the fields of work-life balance and career transition.

If you like the idea of becoming unstuck and dropping your resistance to finally achieving career happiness, if you want a more flexible work schedule, but you don't know whether you need to make a career change or stay where you are, Sharon is someone you need to talk to!

The free call with us is:

WHEN:TONIGHT February 27th at 7pm EST.
GO AND RSVP HERE:

http://anymeeting.com/coachlechner1

Important step: On the next page, be sure to click the link "send a message to the host" and let us know you'll be joining us.

I hope to see you tonight!

Warmest,
Melissa
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As an entrepreneur or business professional, we all wrestle with the Family, Career, Self-care, Religious/Spiritual balance. Do you sometimes feel that in order to have more balance in your life, you will have to make life altering changes?  

 In thinking so do you find it difficult to push through some of the challenges that arise and its easier just to stay right where you are to avoid the additional overwhelm and stress?  

 While that may be true for some people, most of you will experience more ease in the transition to finding work-life balance if you start by making small, intentional changes.

Recognize that all work and no play really does make 'Jane' a total party pooper; then ask yourself, "is it REALLY worth it?". When you choose work above all else you are choosing to live a life in a single dimension ...and life has many facets so step back and appreciate all of them.  

 Often times it is the small deliberate changes that ultimately have you feeling more peaceful, content, and in control at the end of the day. Here are a few small things you can implement right away that can make a big impact in your work-life balance:

  • Choose to have a family dinner one night a week.
  • Redistribute household responsibilities
  • Ask for help when you need it and 'outsource' work tasks - let go of some of the control
  • Set a timer for important tasks and stay focused for that hour - no phone, email, answering the door 
  • declare yourself satisfied at the end of every work day
  • Spend 15 minutes a day in quiet - read, meditate, take a bath, or a cat nap. But do something.
  • Set boundaries with people you love
  • Learn to say 'No' and say 'YES' to you  
  • Journal about your success, failures and challenges
  • meet-up with the girls once a month
  • schedule self-care activities and honour that time like you for would any other important appointment 
  • Focus on Easy, Lucrative and Fun activities  
Work-Life balance is about consciously making choices - every single day that move you toward or away from balance, personal fulfilment, heath and happiness. It is about choosing where to spend your energy, your time, and even your money.   

What other small changes can you make for big impact?

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