tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24993004377955723152024-03-18T02:02:19.301-05:00SeaShellsbySeashore's The Shell LadyThe Shell Lady of Etsy's SeashellsbySeashore & Loving Coastal Living. Sharing personal struggles of living with a chronic illness. A blog featuring a person, not just as a business owner, but as a wife, mother, & woman, just like many other people sharing a common bond for wanting to live life at its fullest- in the hardest of challenges to the greatest of triumphs. Join me as I begin the quest to overcome the statistics of a chronically ill person.SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-70515242063568272292015-07-10T21:51:00.002-05:002015-07-10T21:51:23.857-05:00Man OVERBOARD! Random, rough, unedited poetry...Diving into some random poetry. Often we as humans really know how to stick our foot in our mouth, especially to the ones we Love the most. I'm exposing a piece of my heart to y'all- Here's some older writing from a past rough road. Hope it helps you melt your loved ones heart a bit after one of those 'dog house' moments. We've all been there, and Lord knows, forgiving yourself, and healing a moment in time takes many more words than usually initially spoken.<br />
For the record, this is pretty rough (just about as rough as the moment that brought this to light!).. But here's goes nothing!<br />
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Man OVERBOARD!<br />
I saw a shooting star last night, & wasn't sure at the time what I'd wish for...I know now, so if I can please still have my wish, it's that you will always SEA me. Like a star lost in the ocean, you found me and saw value in me long ago. Though the tides have turned, my love for you is still the same. Like the endless waves crashing upon the ocean shores & Rocky waves of life, I know where my true love lays. It lays its head on solid ground at night, not grainy sands of time. It lays beneath the cover of your wings and your forever shining light. Whether the brightest of Sun, the cloudiness of day, in the light of the moon, or the stars in the skies, or the pitch darkness of the wilderness, you shine for me wherever my path & journey takes me. I will follow you to the ends of the earth & back just for a glimpse of your light. Your lips are like the sweetest of candies, your sweat like the saltiness of the seas, when I hear your voice my world still crumbles, & your touch still gives me goose bumps. I love you now, then, & forever more. Always, endless..without limits, for infinity and beyond..you are my one true soul mate, my one true LOVE. I will always need you, always seek you, always and forever long to feel your touch. I'm broken & stained like the seas sand dollars placed on the scattered shore. SEA me now and find those promises scattered like mini doves, that once formed your star inside that penniless, worthless, & broken sand dollar. So for now, I'll wait. I'll be patient & kind, & I'll rejoice in you. I will wait for you to SEA me again while I gaze at your face. Whether near or far, your my rock, my solid ground, my anchor. You complete me. Your face is ingrained in my mind like a burning Sun on a hot scorched day. If I can measure & listen to your mind's waves I will. If I could SEA your dreams I would help to bring them into reality. Come back to me and hold me again.<br />
Never ending, ceaseless. I truly LOVE you.SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-90537531658252426412015-06-23T00:10:00.001-05:002015-06-23T00:10:36.158-05:00Healthy Couple.. Reality sandwichBuilding Your Healthy Couple Bubble - <a href="http://wp.me/p3n1g9-r2">http://wp.me/p3n1g9-r2</a><br />
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After lengthy home remedy for allergies, lots of not-so-fancy stretching, deep breathing, & heat- I finally am beginning to feel relief. Yeah, my plans were 'ruined' but at least I spent that time with my family- regardless if nothing real eventful happened!<br />
To the evening ahead, and the week in front of us all!SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-47884617617247374322015-06-19T11:35:00.001-05:002015-06-19T11:35:36.137-05:00Loving Coastal Living/ SeaShellsbySeashore from Etsy/ TheShellLady of LovingCoastalLiving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vK_ANeW5RFU/UopgtNYhSiI/AAAAAAAAYt0/cimJSwtSZzs/s1600/DSC06269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vK_ANeW5RFU/UopgtNYhSiI/AAAAAAAAYt0/cimJSwtSZzs/s320/DSC06269.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />
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Found a cool, dead bug... a bit more about it!<br />
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Cottonwood borer<br />
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Saving this guy...who knows what he'll inspire us to do next! Otherwise, to the dissection table he goes!<br />
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Walk a day in someone's else's shoes, you'll probably want your own back real quick!<br />
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As always, keep it simple..& have an extraordinary day!<br />
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Remember this today!<br />
"IF you ever feel unappreciated, exhausted, fed up with eating cold food, or just plain done...You'll only feel that way if you make yourself believe it! You all have a very important job to do... So don't let that mole of laundry turn into a mountain, keep it lively & fun...someone really does appreciate it even if they don't say it often enough."<br />
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sculpting tomorrow's leaders!<br />
TheShellLady,<br />
Lynnette<br />
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This month is Father's Day! What will be your gift to the greatest father figures in your life?<br />
No matter the price, Father's all give the best they have to offer when they have it to give! So, whatever you give 'The World's Greatest Dad' - make sure it's from the bottom of your beautiful heart & soul! (Hugs, kisses & other 'good stuff' count too!)SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-25602309374999899022015-05-29T11:31:00.000-05:002015-05-29T11:31:42.101-05:00Deep!Ok! Anew day!<br />
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Please know, I as a little person, know I stir and share some deep messages that just may tug at your heart strings. Sometimes when we hurt, are in pain, struggling in any way...It also can bring out that strife. Totally completely out! I know very well we all make mistakes, disappoint the ones we Love, fight & really hurt the ones that we truly love & live for most. Families, partners on any level, and other significant others in life's path...we all can be down right mean, spiteful, & bitter. We're human...we hate. However, we all passionately LOVE too!<br />
So, just so your a little lighter today...remember if you're currently going thru torment & pain- or true hell in your mind, heart, or soul's...run like crazy! You can prevail and get out FAST if you make a conscience decision that you truly hate being there!<br />
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Run towards the light. It may lead you to the Way, Light, & Truth you're really seeking. Running away from the light with only bring more darkness. Don't go there! It's ALWAYS a bad place. Learn to run as fast as you possibly can to whatever light! Light, (illuminating) can if you seek, help you find pure peaceful light even in the darkest of nights.<br />
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TheShellLady of LovingCoastalLiving/ SeashellsbySeashoreSeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-79650153948062543242015-05-28T23:15:00.000-05:002015-05-28T23:15:33.955-05:00Wise men & womenGoing to 'Try' to make this a quick one...<br />
In my personal journey, some of the wisest, most respected, and loved teachers in my lifetime all did something...<br />
They knew when, what exact second, moment in time to Fall Silent. Discerning that..that knowledge, that patience, that true love, is a real true gift! The weight I felt as a 'child' when those people in my path would truly Fall Silent, brought out a passion, a fire inside me!<br />
They knew exactly what they were doing! They were sculpting me as a person and individual. At times it just confused me, or worse yet, anger towards those very same people I loved the most. It also secretly, deeply, drove me to figure stuff out for myself. Like I said, they knew perfectly well what they were doing!<br />
Just have to sit back and giggle inside or out, & thank what I believe in that they were used for this purpose.<br />
Found these cute pins y'all might like regarding this! I as a small person in this BIG world, really hope y'all enjoy it!<br />
Live with purpose. Sometimes it's best to let a bigger purpose drive us to endless possibilities we never could have predicted!<br />
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<p dir="ltr">Breathe deep, just a quick breath helps!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you all!</p>
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SEA if you can figure out where we're going with the upcoming post!<br />
Enjoy the pinners photos!<br />
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Feeding your appetite for Texas BBQ & prayerfully everything else!SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-34814823598178788872015-05-09T08:45:00.001-05:002015-05-09T08:45:13.121-05:00Vacation beginsHello!<br />
Originally, I planned on sharing a special post yesterday, but will need to postpone!<br />
Today begins my very first ever vacation as a private business owner so things are just going in slow mode. We all need a break every once and and a while, so take a deep breath, maybe take a walk on the beach, and enjoy.<br />
Every day is new! Thank God.<br />
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SEA source...<br />SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-84462146332257159342015-05-06T02:03:00.001-05:002015-05-06T02:03:13.887-05:00Coming soon on main blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coming soon on main LovingCoastalLiving WordPress blogSeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-41690354486130664932015-05-04T20:17:00.002-05:002015-05-04T20:17:18.531-05:00Man made seaglass, daily dose of inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We hope this helps you find your way easier!SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-40467061340304860962015-05-03T09:31:00.002-05:002015-05-03T09:31:50.498-05:00Whether agreed or not...here's some hard core truths<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are not my words but very well written and something to pray about. A topic not often socially & acceptably addressed is usually the one that needs attention. Look for the Truth. See Choose Blessings.<br />
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Full story here...<br />
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TheShellLady@LovingCoastalLiving.com is a Christian, wife, mother, & business owner. Healed by His grace & stripes at a very costly price. Saved & forgiven in an undeserving, loving manner by Christ alone. There is a way. One way, to peace & fulfillment. Seek, & He will seek you.SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-72005203319191888882015-05-02T09:45:00.000-05:002015-05-02T09:45:02.988-05:00A quick BTWWow! Eye opening. I sincerely apologize for not seeing all y'alls comments! They were marked in spam! It'll take me a lot of time to respond to each individually, but please be diligent in your search for answers. They are out there if you seek them.<br />
Look in The ONE True Word! The real Bible. It'll ALL take time...We all have plenty of it if we choose to make it! We're all worth it!<br />
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All about sunscreen, sunburn, relief, and the greater message!<br />
Live well y'all! Join us on our main website, www.LovingCoastalLiving.com- not only for super cool stuff but links to TheShellLady of LovingCoastalLiving's social media links. Read more about her on our main website! Or email her directly...rudeness isn't tolerated but lots of LOVE is!<br />
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<br />SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-79707202342384776612015-03-10T21:43:00.002-05:002015-03-10T21:43:55.713-05:00CELEBRATION, great news!Dear friends!<br />
Our little mom & pop business is exploding at a fabulous rate! We're sad to say we are temporarily halting all international shipments unless it has been pre-approved with some of our new 'faux' SEA life options we will be making available to all our customers shortly. Many of our new faux designs are so real looking, even this Shell Lady has to take a double take to see if they're real! We're still experimenting with our fun designs, so please stay patient, we'll be releasing our latest 'eco-friendly' section very soon as products become available in larger quantities. With a little patience now, if we all do our part and continue to be reasonable to our natural God given resources, our beautiful oceans & it's creatures will be around for generations to come!<br />
Great reason to celebrate! Please feel free to email us with any questions! We'll still continue to bring you all our fabulous real wild & sea life as long as it doesn't endanger any species to extinction. Transforming responsibility! Please do you're part and only purchase from reputable sellers & collectors! It's not worth it in the long run. We are proud to be passionate about our LOVE of this world and the people that do hold it dearly!<br />
Live abundantly blessed!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
LynnetteSeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-2978182558584841832015-02-14T23:50:00.001-06:002015-02-14T23:51:02.536-06:00BELIEVE#BELIEVE<br />
Join us on our main website www.LovingCoastalLiving.com<br />
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The SHELL LADY truly #hopes you all have had an #amazing #Valentine'sDay<br />
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<tr><td>"And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Rom. 5:2-4).<br /><br />Perseverance is the key to every great accomplishment because nothing of lasting value has ever been achieved without it. Industrialist Henry Ford is one of the great success stories of American history, but he failed in business five times before he succeeded. A Ford Motor Company employee once asked his boss the secret of success, and Henry Ford replied, "When you start a thing, don't quit until you finish it."<br /><br />The path ahead of you is strewn with obstacles. People will oppose you. There will be financial setbacks, time pressures, illnesses and misfortunes. Some of the biggest obstacles will be inside of you: self-doubt, insecurity, procrastination, and worry. You must give yourself permission to succeed.<br /><br />When we persevere through adversity, we win the approval of our Lord Jesus Christ, who told the suffering church at Ephesus, "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. . . . You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary" (Rev. 2:2-3). That, I'm sure, is the same commendation Joseph received from God when he passed the perseverance test.<br /><br />Perseverance is a refusal to quit. It's falling down 100 times and getting back up 101 times. We need to remember that perseverance is not a matter of forcing doors to open; it's standing in front of the doors as long as it takes before God chooses to open them.<br /><br />Life is a marathon, not a sprint. The race doesn't go to the swiftest, but to those who don't give up. We need endurance in order to deal with the stress of adversity. We must maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get plenty of rest. People give up or give out when they feel depleted - when they physically, emotionally and spiritually run out of gas.<br /><br />When going through adversity, watch out for pessimists, blamers and toxic personalities. Beware of people who try to talk you out of your dreams and goals. Spend time with optimists and encouragers. Seek out people of faith.<br /><br />Persevere to the end. </td></tr>
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SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-50094239493666657742014-09-21T17:08:00.000-05:002014-09-21T17:08:13.635-05:00Gratitude“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.”<br />
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Hello friends,<br />
I find myself in a situation where the past three weeks have produced much strife, many challenges, and just an all around hard time. I find myself searching for relief around every corner because every avenue in life I turn seems to take me down a dark road of pain, and discouragement. The challenges I face mentally are mounting and I find my memory, focus & cognitive impairments to be yet my greatest adversary. I have fought the pain for years now but the deteriorating health of my mind & mental status is something I feel I'm not yet armed to deal with. As I continue daily to raise up my prayers to the Lord, I look for answers to help me fight this illness head on. I ask that my ears be open to hear His voice, my eyes to see His ways, & my heart be soft enough to take in His word. The writings below were taken from an article I recently read. I find it is more for myself to learn from, but wanted to share with you so you to can benefit from it's excellent points on gratitude. The opening quote from Marianne Williamson seemed fitting for it as well! I hope you find the following inspiring! I hope you'll join me on my Facebook page and continue to follow my journey & cheer me and others living with chronic illness on. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheShellLadyofLovingCoastalLiving">https://www.facebook.com/TheShellLadyofLovingCoastalLiving</a><br />
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Warmest Beach Blessings,<br />
The Shell Lady<br />
~ Lynnette<br />
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Your life at present is marked with achievement and success because of the people who helped you get to where you are today. There are people who could only dream to have the talent, the time, the money, the opportunity you have right now. Think about that. Ponder that. Appreciate that. Let that sink in. Big life moments would never happen without the little steps that have been taken to get there. Notice them. A grateful heart sees the value in every single human being. Recognize and appreciate that every person has potential to teach you something new and help you become a better person. See every single day as an opportunity to take charge of what you can take charge of, and then purposefully, diligently and intentionally make beautiful use of it. You can’t do life on your own. We like to think we can – like we’re tough and impenetrable and that life won’t drag us down. In order to have quality friends in your time of need, you need to be a quality friend in their time of need. Important investments take time. People who approach life with a sense of gratitude and calm are those who make the time to pause. They create quality pockets of time in which they can kick back and relax. It becomes their safe place where they can recharge, rejuvenate and refresh before heading back into the rat race called 'life'. DON’T IGNORE REST! Imperfections can be our greatest teachers if we see them as the catalyst for personal growth and change. We allow ourselves to believe it’s not good to cry. It’s not good to feel pain. It’s not good to feel sad, or be down, or experience setback, or go through heartbreak. But true happiness and inner contentment happens when your heart is grateful for everything your life experiences – the good, the bad, the hard, the easy, the defeats and the victories. The gratitude you express – or choose to not express – spills over into everything you do and everyone you meet. It’s refreshing to be around people who appreciate what they have, love who they are and embrace where they’re going. Embrace the here and now, seeing every day as an opportunity to become a better version of yourself and enjoy the journey in the meantime. Focusing on your faults will not change one single thing about yourself or your situation. Focus on what you do have and what you are. Have a continual inner display of happiness regardless of life’s uncontrollable circumstances by practicing gratitude on a daily basis.<br />
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Have a beautiful day & enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Visit my blog on WordPress for updates on my shops- <a href="http://www.lovingcoastalliving.wordpress.com/">www.LovingCoastalLiving.WordPress.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/6-tips-for-great-worklife-balance" target="_blank">http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/6-tips-for-great-worklife-balance6 Tips for a BALANCED Work/ Home Life</a><br />
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I will be the first to admit it; I haven’t always had a good work/life balance. For some time I worked as a Strategy Consultant for a global management consulting firm. For me, it was hell on earth. An eternal battle just to get a decent night’s sleep, let alone spend time with the people I love.</div>
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My time there came to a close when I reached a point where I couldn’t sleep at all. We were working in Kuwait City at the time, quartered at the fancy hotel, and I remember walking the hallways during the nights, trying to fight feelings of anxiety and a growing desperation. After 3 nights like this, I called back home and quit the job everyone had told me I ought to be proud of.</div>
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A bit later, in 2006, I started my own company together with 3 friends. Today, we have 200 employees in our offices in London, Berlin and Copenhagen. We have invested in around 150 start-ups across the world, and set up co-working spaces with hundreds of entrepreneurs. All the while taking 6 weeks of vacation each year, travelling the world with my family and friends, and working an average of 45 hours a week.</div>
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I have discovered that it’s actually not that hard to have a great work/life balance, if only you apply a few simple tips with consistency:</div>
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1) Choose a mission that motivates you</h2>
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It doesn’t matter if you are self-employed or working for others, the important thing is that you put your efforts into something that is meaningful to you. Why? Because it releases a lot of energy. You will never get a good work/life balance if you are demotivated, frustrated with your job, or feeling what you do is a waste of time. When you finally arrive at home, you will be drained of energy. When you do a job you truly care about, it will <i>give</i> you energy, and you will be happier with your life in general.</div>
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2) Stand up for yourself</h2>
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We often fall in the trap of trying to please everyone around us. It’s counterproductive, because it’s only going to make us unhappy, thereby compromising our ability to be of value to others. Figure out what <i>you</i> need to be your best self. In my case, I need to work out 4-5 times a week, regularly practice meditation, and sometimes a nap in the middle of the day. As you can probably imagine often people try to pull me away from those self-nurturing activities (example: my daughter wants to play with me, rather than go with me to the gym) but I have taught myself to stand up for my needs, and not be ashamed of them.</div>
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3) Optimise your time in flow</h2>
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I used to optimise the amount of hours I was working, believing that the more hours I spent on the job, the more successful I would become. Then I was fortunate enough to have some good role models that taught otherwise; when we are in a state of flow, we can be up to 10 times as efficient as when we are semi-distractedly slaving away. What is flow? Flow is the state where you are fully immersed in the task at hand, not thinking about anything else. Time and place cease to exist. It’s a wonderful state, and when it’s over you are surprised how much you actually managed to get done!</div>
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Today, I design my day so that there is the best possible chance to get a lot of flow-time. Quite often that involves a walk in the park in the middle of the day, or some other kind of refreshing break. In my view, it’s irresponsible not to take that break when you need it. Likewise, I often isolate myself for a few hours to protect my flow state – for instance by working some mornings from home.</div>
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4) Make a today list</h2>
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N.R. Murthy, the founder of Infosys, shared his secret for work/life balance with me; he makes a today list. Simple as it sounds, I too have realised the powerful potential of this small tool. Most of us are used to making long to-do lists—lists including everything that needs to be done, both in the near and distant future. Such a list is fine for the purpose of liberating your mind from having to remember it all, but it’s a really bad idea to spend too much time together with that list. It will only create stress and make you feel overwhelmed. Plus you can easily lose sight of the few things that are massively important.</div>
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Like Murthy, make it a habit to jot down a list of 2-3 things every morning that you want to get done TODAY. Only include the activities that are critically important, that will bring you towards your most important goals. Get them done before lunch, and remember to feel good about it.</div>
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5) Never write or respond to emotional emails</h2>
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This is really a big <a class="tracker-binded" href="http://pinetribe.com/winning-without-losing-beware-the-time-and-energy-wasters/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">time-waster</a> in most modern workplaces; long and emotional email correspondences. If someone sends you an emotional email, never press “reply” and fire away. Instead, call up the person or meet over a cup of coffee. Talk about the matter in person. Emails are a terrible communication tool when there are emotions involved. What could be sorted out with just 10 minutes face-to-face conversation suddenly explodes because of misunderstandings and misinterpretations, and you witness yourself spending half your day sorting out energy-draining conflicts that are completely unnecessary. If you are spending hours of your life dealing with tasks like this, you might need to ask yourself: <a class="tracker-binded" href="http://pinetribe.com/are-you-winning-without-losing/" rel="nofollow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">am I winning without losing?</a></div>
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6) Just go home</h2>
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I had a boss once that gave me a piece of advice that helped me out a lot. He said something along the lines of: “You will be coming back tomorrow, so you don’t end your day by reviewing all your unanswered emails, cleaning up your desk and going through your to-do list. Instead, just get up and walk out the door.”</div>
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My boss was very good at not obsessing about anything, not believing that everything would fall apart if he missed an email, or left the office an hour earlier than normal. He danced to his own beat, and he was incredibly happy and cheerful, which went a long way to creating a healthy and productive atmosphere in the company.</div>
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Don’t make a big fuss out of leaving the office. Just do like you would if you were merely going to the restroom. Stand up and walk out the door. You’ll be back in no time anyway.</div>
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<a class="tracker-binded" href="http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/6-tips-great-work-life-balance/" sl-processed="1" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">6 Tips For A Great Work/Life Balance</a> | Martin Bjergegaard</div>
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SeaShellsbySeaShorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03492149533735748382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2499300437795572315.post-24295420728472215662014-08-21T09:26:00.001-05:002014-08-21T09:26:46.064-05:00From Pain to Destiny by Jason OelrichConsider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:2-5).<br />
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God often allows pain to ignite destiny in our lives. Without motivation, many of us would never fulfill the purposes for which God created us. Oftentimes a measured assault invades our life and creates a depth of pain that all we know to do is press into God with all our being.<br />
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At first, our motivation is to alleviate the pain. After a season of extreme emotional and sometimes physical pain, a second phase begins. This phase moves us to discover a new and deeper relationship with God. We begin to discover things about ourselves and about God that we never would have discovered without this motivation. Gradually, our heart changes our motivation from pain to loving obedience because there is a transition of the heart that takes place. No longer do we seek God for deliverance from the pain; we seek God because He is God. We seek His face and not His hand.<br />
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When we move to the second phase we often find ourselves moving into a new destiny and calling for our lives because God often separates us from the old life in this process. No doubt Joseph and Peter felt the pain of their individual crises. However, later they could realize God's purposes in their crisis. Like Joseph, we are able to say, "You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good."<br />
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Today, let God move you from the place of pain to the place of destiny. Let God show you the secret things He has reserved for you as a result of the crisis you may find yourself in.<br />
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Source: Os Hillman<br />
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