Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Karen’s New Radio Job
Happy New Year! I have some exciting news to tell you. I am moving to Cleveland for a new radio job in February. Thank you to everyone in South Florida for supporting my radio career in Miami, my wonderful listeners in Charleston, SC and Florence, SC., and of course everyone on the Working Divas Network. I have been absent for a minute trying to get my professional and personal life in order for this cross country move. Once I am settled, (sometime in February) I will be more active on the blog and network. I can't wait to reconnect with ...
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January 5, 2010 at 8:19 am · Filed under Health & Wellness, Organize Your Life
IT’S TIME time to make our New Year resolutions … but how do we stick to them when we’re all so down on ourselves? Here’s a boost!
Research shows we’re at our lowest ebb this week, disgusted at our over-indulgence at Christmas. That might explain why nearly half of us will have abandoned our well-intentioned pledges before the end of January, according to a poll by insurance company Go compare. So, if you really want to stop smoking, shift some flab or run a marathon, how can you make sure it will happen?
Sue Carpenter, a Glasgow-based life coach, believes the secret is to plan your resolution well. She said: “If you plan it quite carefully, and follow six easy steps, New Year resolutions can really work.”
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January 4, 2010 at 11:56 am · Filed under Organize Your Life
The blank slate of a new year beckons, and the early days of a fresh year are rich with possibility –the kind that makes our rested selves believe surely this will be the year we organize our personal finances, get started on home projects, and take charge of our career.
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December 30, 2009 at 10:08 am · Filed under Cooking and Crafts, Organize Your Life
Hosting a get-together doesn’t have to mean spending a ton of cash and slaving away in the kitchen all day. Katie Lee— Cosmo food columnist and author of The Comfort Table — shares her secrets for being the perfect host. Just make sure you don’t commit one of these major party fouls.
1. Try this cheapo and festive decorating trick that Katie uses: Fill vases and hurricane candle-holders with fresh cranberries. Stick a sprig of evergreen in the center and place the arrangements around your living room.
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December 22, 2009 at 12:19 pm · Filed under Organize Your Life, WD Smart Tips
The holidays are the best time of year. Friends, family and the joy of the season. Make your holiday gathering the “tech” talk of the town with these ideas from the Geek Squad. Working Divas are tech-savvy and fabulously up to date on what’s HOT. Make your planning fast and fierce! Remember Working Divas work smart not hard. Happy Holidays!
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November 12, 2009 at 10:52 am · Filed under Organize Your Life
This is a time of change. For the last few weeks I’ve been downsizing my home. I started with my closet. My first rule…if it doesn’t fit it doesn’t stay. (check) Second rule…if I haven’t worn it in a year…gone (check) By the time I was finished I found a few pieces I had forgotten about and my closets contents were half the size. Yeah…progress. Now it’s on to the kitchen! Yet, we are also thinking about moving. For us, it’s about living comfortably and being able to provide for our most necessary needs effectively.
Perhaps you are on the fence too. You may find your answer after reading this post by Karen Leland. Will you pull out the boxes or stay put? Let Karen help you decide.
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October 14, 2009 at 9:00 am · Filed under Organize Your Life, Work It @ Work
It’s 9am and you have arrived at work…your inbox is overflowing with emails, your desk is full of paper work, the voicemail light is blinking on your phone, you have work from yesterday to finish, co-workers are stopping by for information and you still haven’t had your morning coffee. Turn your morning work marathon into a relaxed atmosphere where your creativity and last good nerve are spared. It’s time to get organized.
On the first day try to get to work 30 minutes early to organize your workspace. If your workspace looks like a hurricane hit it…try and hour early. Make sure you have plenty of files and labels on hand.
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October 13, 2009 at 7:49 am · Filed under Girl Talk, Me Time Moments, Mommy Matrix, Organize Your Life
Need to exhale with your girls? Rally your best sister-friends and plan an event of pure entertainment, bliss or both. Below we have created a few gatherings that will get you and your girls motivated.
Spa Day: What Working Divas doesn’t enjoy a day of pampering? (We do) Find a local spa that is budget friendly. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to ask for a group discount when you book your services. When picking your treatments, keep it simple and select a pedicure and a massage or facial. Therefore, everyone has a little escape before the chatter fest begins. Read the rest of this entry »
October 9, 2009 at 5:57 pm · Filed under Organize Your Life
Does your day feel like one big roller coaster ride? How do you beat the stress in your life? Working Divas…regain order and find time to try a few of these stress busting tips. They will make your day feel like a walk on the beach instead of a roller coast ride. Go from 90 miles and hour to zero in minutes. Enjoy!!
1. Belly Breathing: Place your hands over your belly, and take 5-10 deep breaths, taking special care to expand your belly with each inhalation instead of your chest. This forces your diaphragm down, allowing your lungs to take in more air – a powerful method for immediately calming your body.
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