Saturday, November 19, 2005
“...self-contempt never inspires lasting change.” -- Jane R. Hirschmann and Carol H. Munter So when trying to work out a system that is disciplined and workable - remember that lil' rewards, small congratulations benchmarks and milestones work much better than telling yourself off for not acheiving... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
How Do You Keep Yourself Encouraged????????
"Any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day." Booker T. Washington 1856-1915, Educator and Author Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, November 4, 2005
Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world.
" It beats money and power and influence. It is no more or less than faith in action." – Henry Chester, writer Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Do you back up your Blogs?
Time is running out. The Suite101 where I have written for years is shutting down and restructuring we have been advised to back up each and every scrap of written work. Can you imagine doing that after five years? Do people here back up every scrap of what they write? Jo Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
New Article at Artists Making Cents
31 Oct 2005 Featured Article Revitalised Commitment! http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/artists_making_cents/118873 It has been the longest hardest year. But I intend coming back with revitalised commitment. I guess the Internet is coming together as a very powerful medium. It has enormous... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Planning
So if the ultimate aim is to work wholly and soley as a Freelancer - which I kinda do - but I am dependent to some extent on permanent contracts. Then I best be planning.............. CHANGE "I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives.... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
I have but one aim for the entire week!!!!!
Stay out of crisises "Every crisis has both its dangers and its opportunities. Each can spell either salvation or doom. [Stride Toward Freedom]" - Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) American Clergyman, Reformer Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
So I had to get more sincere about exercise
For me sincere means building it in. I have arranged to pick one of the women from the rehab up and take her for a brisk walk to get her endorphins going. So it will get mine going whilst I walk along and listen to her talking out her afflction. I will take my camera and get some shots. Hope this... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Work Smarter Not Harder
This post is inspired by Ann from Puzzles with Prizes. I am trying to arrange my life so that nothing I do works against me. To ensure this goal is realised - each contract I take on must be able to justify itself as building towards the bigger picture. Each group I am a member of must contribute to... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
I am back on track
I have either caught up with work or decided not to accept certain contracts. The ones I am declining are with dysfunctional organisations. This is my new self care rule. I am not coming into organisations to rescue them when they have left things to get out of control. No way I am looking after me.... Sign in to see full entry.