Note from Kirsten – Quick Tips to Decrease Stress

Note from Kirsten – Quick Tips to Decrease Stress Life has been busy, busy, busy but good.  Lots of new projects in the works and great new clients.  It’s definitely been a time to chunk down tasks!  Yes, even I, “the life balance guru” need reminders.  Living in a state of overwhelm is not healthy.  […]

Becoming a Mentor

Becoming a Mentor ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME WAYS TO REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE NEXT YEAR?  WHY NOT BE A MENTOR? HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED As another year draws to a close we all experience a time of reflection and evaluation. It is also a time to set goals or develop […]

Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute

Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute Maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers can be a challenge under the best of circumstances.  When you are a telecommuter, however, it can be even more difficult.  Here are some tips to help you stay away from some common pitfalls. Stay in touch:   Make sure that […]

Life Sure is Funny Sometimes!

Life Sure is Funny Sometimes! Life sure is funny sometimes! Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been putting a lot of thought into the Keys to Success for an interview. You can see the video I did on the subject on my blog here:   4 Keys to Success  (And, yes, the play button is […]

4 Keys to Success

4 Keys to Success What is the definition of success? At first glance, this question seemed so simple. Upon further thought, however, it took my brain all kinds of places. Can success be measured in a moment or do you measure it after time? Is it measured based on material things or is success something […]

Make it a Great Day!

Make it a Great Day! Don’t have a great day. Make it a great day! Regardless of circumstance, every day can be a great day. You just need to choose it! https://youtu.be/SpMd4xECFYQ

New School Year: Lessons from a Middle Schooler

New School Year: Lessons from a Middle Schooler Today is the first day of school in Michigan and I am the new mom to a Middle Schooler!. Time has flown so quickly. It seems like just yesterday that I was holding him in the rocking chair in his room. I remember looking at his little […]

The Wage Gap is Alive and Well

The Wage Gap is Alive and Well The Census Data has just been released – The Wage Gap between men and women still exists. In particular, men outnumber women in high paying jobs. While 13% of men working full time make $75,000 or more, only 4% of women earn at this level. The difference in […]

The Power of Positive Thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking 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? If you think about it, it is a very cool thing!  And it goes way beyond the glass half empty ~ […]