by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor This Is Your Life I was 30 years old and sitting in a counselor’s office contemplating the next chapter of my life, having recently decided to get divorced. Elaine (the counselor) commented that she had observed it often took about six years post-divorce to be ready for a serious relationship again.…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
Recovering From Sudden Unemployment
Are you unemployed? Do you know someone who is? Practical steps and helpful resources for you to consider—post a comment if you have anything to add that can help someone else going through the same challenge. “Bouncing Back from Unemployment.”
What business idea might you like to explore?
Here we have three examples of women who started their own businesses. In one case the business idea originated as a simple holiday gift; in another instance the business started as a sideline; the third business involved a more deliberate study of a potential market niche. As Nan Langowitz, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship…
Moms Launching At-Home Businesses
Today’s article discusses the mindset of the growing population of mothers who are home raising children and also running part-time businesses. If the idea of an at-home business appeals to you, begin by simply posing the question that many Moms are now asking: What work can I do from home? “Stay-at-home moms turning into WAHMs.”
Rock Your Career
What does your career have in common with Steven Tyler’s or Bruce Springsteen’s? Today’s article claims that career planning in the modern business world is not unlike that of famous rockers who also must address: frequent changes of venue, constant reinvention, and developing a loyal fan base. Read on for some interesting takes on this…
Finding The Essence
Today’s story about former policewoman Cheri Maples illustrates the significant connection which often exists in the roles you take on over your lifetime, even when they look unrelated on the surface. For Cheri, whose career path took her from cop to Buddhist teacher, she came to see that the heart of her work in both…