http://lifecometrue.com/theblog Balancing Business and Bliss– the effortless way... Fri, 21 May 2010 19:46:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I’m back– and feeling fine. When life seems to throw too much at us at once, it may not matter if we have a bag full of tools to manage stress. What matters is if we are getting what we need so we can balance what’s coming our way. I ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=253 I have been basking in the warm sun on this chilly morning, teacup in hand, looking back over my holiday time spent with friends and family. We really dove into some downtime here. Unlike I do on some breaks, I stopped work and handed myself over to 24/7 time with ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=249 You may have heard the old southern expression “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke.” This summer, I took away a wonderful lesson in leaving well enough alone when it comes to my own work-life balance. Since I’m a big believer in creating routines that provide ongoing self-care, ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=239 It was afternoon and my energy was dipping. I stepped outside, tea in hand, to take in some fresh air and immediately felt distracted from my busy thoughts. A  light rain was dripping, playing a rhythmic melody on the leafy iron plants below the roof's edge. I took in the sounds, ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=234 "Step right up and get your Daily Do-ables!" In honor of my mother, and all the other resilient moms out there, I'm giving away the digital "Daily Do-ables: Creative Stress Solutions for Busy Women." This unique subscription ebook will arrive each wee in your inbox for 52 weeks! Can you use a ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=229 I’ve been busy celebrating spring with loads of photography (an addiction of mine), more time painting and gardening, and planning a Mother’s Day giveaway! This month, mothers who overcome are at the top of my mind as friends, clients, and especially my own mother, continue to inspire me. The hard part… After ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=226 Imagine all of your goals and desires as the seeds you have planted in a garden. These have now sprouted with the spring rains and it’s time to tend to their needs. When the temperatures dip, they may need cover; or when the skies remain cloud-free for too long, they’ll ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=214 Stephen Covey once said, “One word expresses the pathway to greatness: voice. Those on this path find their voice and inspire others to find theirs.” In my experience, solo-flying women need to find two voices: their outer voice and their inner voice. The outer voice seems to get the most attention, ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=209 This is it— the last day of your inbox detox! You’re so close now. Once you’ve completely emptied folders 1, 2 and 3, you're left with your 30-Day folder to scrub.  Consider the following two options: 1. If you’re ready to “select all” and “delete,” woohoo—go for it! 2. If you lock-up when ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=197 Today, let’s start things off with some deletion-delights of a different sort. Since it takes no time at all for email to pile back up again, it’s important to add a little prevention to your game. You can do this by unsubscribing from things you no longer value. Take a painless ... http://lifecometrue.com/theblog/?p=188