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23/11/2018

How to make work-life balance work

Are you happy with your work/life balance? Check out Nigel Marsh's TEDx talk for guidance on achieving the ideal balance.
https://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work

Work-life balance, says Nigel Marsh, is too important to be left in the hands of your employer. Marsh lays out an ideal day balanced between family time, personal time and productivity -- and offers some stirring encouragement to make it happen.

21/11/2018

19/11/2018

Self-Care: Why To Fill Your Cup Before S**t Hits The Fan

Do you prioritize self-care? Check out this article on why self-care is so important.
https://www.thecollectiveofus.com/blogfeed/self-care-why

It’s time to stop fooling ourselves that self-care is optional. We need to take really good care of ourselves during the good times so when the bad s**t happens, we have the strength and reserve to handle it. Notice I didn’t say if bad s**t happens. I said when bad s**t happens because bad shi

14/11/2018

The happy secret to better work

Many of us are taught that working hard will lead to happiness but maybe it's the other way around? Shawn's TEDx talk, "The Happy Secret to Better Work", suggests happiness actually inspires us to be more productive! Check it out here: https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work

We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.

07/11/2018

Pitching or Connecting? 3 Tips for Remarkable Networking Results -

Networking can be the secret to landing those great opportunities - but how do you effectively network without sounding sale-sy?

Check out this blog post sharing great networking tips!
https://melaniebenson.com/pitching-connecting-3-tips-remarkable-networking-results/

pitching or connecting, 3 tips for remarkable networking results for entrepreneurs, small business owners, service professionals by Melanie Benson

05/11/2018

How to stop screwing yourself over

https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_robbins_how_to_stop_screwing_yourself_over

Are you pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to reach your goals?

How do you get on the road to being happier? Start by setting your alarm for 30 minutes earlier than usual and not hitting the snooze button. The effort required to leave that warm bed and enter the world is the same amount of effort needed to shake up your life and make that elusive change. In this...

31/10/2018

We hope your day is filled with lots of treats and not too many tricks!

24/10/2018

The secret to great opportunities? The person you haven't met yet

https://www.ted.com/talks/tanya_menon_the_secret_to_great_opportunities_the_person_you_haven_t_met_yet

Do you put in an effort to expand your social horizons? It could open you up to new ideas and opportunties.

We often find ourselves stuck in narrow social circles with similar people. What habits confine us, and how can we break them? Organizational psychologist Tanya Menon considers how we can be more intentional about expanding our social universes -- and how it can lead to new ideas and opportunities.

19/10/2018

8 Subtle Signs You Are Heading for Entrepreneur Burn Out - Melanie Benson

Starting your own business can have so many advantages, but it can also be a ton of hard work! How do you keep things balanced? Check out this blog for the signs you're headed for entrepreneur burnout.

https://melaniebenson.com/subtle-signs-heading-entrepreneur-burnout/

Eight subtle signs you are heading for entrepreneur burn out in your small business by coach Melanie Benson, host of Amplify Your Success Podcast.

15/10/2018

Know your worth, and then ask for it

https://www.ted.com/talks/casey_brown_know_your_worth_and_then_ask_for_it

Do you know, and ask for, your worth?

Your boss probably isn't paying you what you're worth -- instead, they're paying you what they think you're worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings that can help you better communicate your value and get paid for....

12/10/2018

How do you define success?

10/10/2018

With so many different things always going on, it's important that I'm able to easily shift gears and zone in on what I'm currently working on. Here are a couple of my favourite tools to help with this:
Headspace App - This is great to help you clear your mind, definitely helps me fall asleep quicker.
Quality Time App - This really makes me aware of my phone usage and allows me to ensure I'm not wasting ridiculous amounts of time on anything unproductive (cough Facebook cough).
Toggl - I use this to track my activities on my computer and make myself aware of unproductive (or unbillable!) hours. I also use their Pomodoro timer to ensure I'm spacing out my day to optimize productivity.

09/10/2018

How did you spend your Thanksgiving weekend? I was so lucky to spend it creating amazing memories with family, while getting a little work done from the sky. ✈️

08/10/2018

How are you celebrating Thanksgiving? I hope it's surrounded with your family or friends and maybe enjoying a delicious meal!

05/10/2018

The Everyday Entrepremomer With Jordyn of Jordyn Leppard Business Support Solutions

Have you seen my interview over on The Everyday Entrepremomer yet? Check it out to hear how and why I started, my best tips and how I manage it all!
https://www.theentrepremomer.com/the-everyday-entrepremomer-with-jordyn-of-jordyn-leppard-business-support-solutions/

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure page here. As you know, I've teamed up with some incredible women all over the internet and globe, so they can share with you what it's like to be your everyday entrepremomer, a woman who not only takes care of her family, but that runs....

01/10/2018

Amplify Your Success Podcast

Do you listen to podcasts? What are your favourites?

I'm starting to tune into the Amplify Your Success podcast but I'd love some more suggestions!
https://melaniebenson.com/category/podcast/

The Amplify Your Success Podcast with Host Melanie Benson is THE weekly show for thought leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and change makers. Join Melanie and her guests as they share tips and tricks to help you amplify your success.

26/09/2018

How to succeed? Get more sleep

Arianna Huffington thinks that a good night's sleep can help you increase productivity, happiness and promote smarter decision-making. Check out her TED talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/arianna_huffington_how_to_succeed_get_more_sleep

In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased productivity and happiness -- and sma...

21/09/2018

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

Do you have "grit"? Do you think it's linked to your likelihood of success?

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predicto...