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Saying no is tough sometimes. But it’s a necessary skill if you want to live a life with any kind of balance. Demands on our time, money and other resources can take all that we have if we allow them. And failing to use this important word leads to resentments in our relationships, over-scheduling, overwhelm, [...]
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20 Ways to Say No
November 14th, 2009 
Kirsten Ross 
Posted in Communication, Life Balance 
Tags: Boundaries, choice, creating joyful life, time management 
No Comments »The Priorities Game
November 3rd, 2009 Kirsten Ross Each one of us is a valuable resource and we all have gifts we are meant to use in service to others. There are demands on our time constantly. How do we pick and choose where we will use our time and energy? It’s tough!
The Priorities Game can help. I use it with many of my clients. Just apply these few simple questions to any demand on your time before you make a decision. You will be more intentional about your choices. Follow through based on your answers and you’ll experience more focused energy and peace.
Posted in Life Balance Tags: Boundaries, choice, Leadership, stress management, time management No Comments »No Time……..Really??
October 20th, 2009 admin I often catch my clients using the phrase, “I just don’t have time.” It’s a phrase that suggests that we have no power over how we spend our time. And the truth is, we do.
Posted in Inspiration Tags: accountability, Boundaries, choice, creating joyful life, success, time management 1 Comment »Becoming a Mentor
October 4th, 2009 admin ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME WAYS TO REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE NEXT YEAR? WHY NOT BE A MENTOR?
Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Relationships Tags: choice, mentor, mentoring, Relationships No Comments »The Power of Positive Thinking
August 20th, 2009 admin Your life is a series of stories and you are the author. Read the sentence again. Did you realize this? Does it scare you or make you feel powerful?
Posted in Inspiration, Relationships Tags: choice, creating joyful life, Joy, Positive Thinking No Comments »Dealing with the Stresses of Balancing Professional and Familial Obligations
August 14th, 2009 admin You can make it easier! We all wish that we had more time. Life is so stressful these days. Things can be especially difficult if you haven’t been able to swing that alternative work arrangement job that you’ve been dreaming of. If you are spending 50 or so hours away from your home per week [...]
Posted in Life Balance, Relationships Tags: choice, creating joyful life, Joy, Life Balance, stress management, time management No Comments »Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place
April 8th, 2009 admin Becoming an employer of choice is the goal of many organizations. One way to get the competitive edge is to be considered a family friendly organization. Below you will find some programs that you may want to consider in addition to providing alternative work arrangements to help establish your organization as family friendly. For more [...]
Posted in Leadership, Life Balance, Relationships Tags: choice, creating joyful life, human resources, Leadership, Life Balance, Relationships No Comments »Are You Ready to Re-Enter the Workforce? Back to Work After Being at Home
March 20th, 2009 admin Have you been out of the workforce for a period of time and now are ready to re-enter? Don’t worry – it’s not that uncommon these days to go back to work after a period away! Many moms take a hiatus after having a baby and then go back to work. Or, life circumstances change, [...]
