Friday, January 30, 2009

Law of Attraction Fast-Start - Make Tiny Changes Effortlessly

The law of attraction can help you to change your life completely. However such a complete change is intimidating for most of us. In this article we'll discuss a way in which you can make continuous small changes which will turn your life around.

In the past decade, the Japanese art of "kaizen", a philosophy of continual improvement, has become very popular. You can apply it to changing your life with the law of attraction.

1. The Theory of Kaizen and No Resistance

The reason kaizen works is because of the way your brain works. Big changes are intimidating, and trigger the flight or fight response. This leads to immense resistance to making any large change. You can see this process at work in New Year's resolutions. Many people have made the same resolution for five or 10 years, with no sign that they will ever lose weight, become more punctual, or whatever change it is they want to make in their life.

However when you decide to make one tiny little change, the smallest change possible, this doesn't trigger the flight or fight response.

2. One Tiny Change: Listen to Law of Attraction Audio

One way I've used the philosophy of kaizen in my own life is to listen to law of attraction audio. I purchased by Proctor's The 11 forgotten laws MP3 audio program, and have been listening to it every day. This takes just 10 minutes, usually while I'm getting dressed for the day, or falling asleep at night. This isn't a huge change to make in my life, but it's had an amazing effect.

For the first time I've learned how to really "think" (the way Bob Proctor recommends), with less stress and with enhanced productivity. Just 10 minutes a day have made all the difference in my life.

3. Relax and Allow: Go With the Flow

When you are making tiny changes, you can relax and go with the flow of your life.

You longer feel that you have to force anything. You are floating along the river of your life effortlessly, and the law of attraction goes to work for you and brings you what you want, simply because you don't resist. You allow changes into your life. This becomes exciting and lots of fun.

If you've wanted to make the law of attraction work for you, but didn't know where to start, I commend the process of kaizen to you. Just make one tiny change a day, and you'll be amazed at how quickly your life will change completely.

Fore information on Law of Attraction Careers, check out this Home Based Career

(Source: Julia Denham)

Working From Home Tips

There are so many directions you could go in when working from home. The hardest part is choosing the best one for you. Get clear about what you don't want to do. Hate phone work? Make a note of that. In fact, make a list of every single thing that you don't want to do in a job/business. Then write a vision of what you truly want. Here is a very simple way to decide on a direction if you are looking for a work at home job or business.

What do you enjoy doing? Make a list of every single thing you enjoy, or have an interest in.
What are you good at? Make another list of every single talent or ability you have, or have done in previous jobs. Not just regular "jobs" either, look at the things you do for your family, friends, hobbies, etc.

Play the match game. Can any of your items from List #1 be combined with an item from List #2 and made into a home business? For example if you love to clean, and you're good at organizing, you could become a professional organizer or start a cleaning business. If you love writing, you could write articles and eBooks about how to get organized. (or any topic from List #1 or #2)

Do you want to be your own boss or work for someone else? If you want to work for someone else, start researching jobs that would match the items from your lists. If you want to work for yourself, start researching possible home business options, either with an existing company, or forming your own.

You know where you want to end up, now you need to think about the steps that will get you there. Just take it a step at a time, don't get overwhelmed.

It's going to take time to fully realize your vision of working at home. If you're really strapped for cash, consider taking on a part-time job outside the home while you build your work at home job or business. That will relieve the pressure of needing to "create an income right now!" Then you can take your time and build your dream.

Finally, believe you CAN do this! Millions of people are already successfully working from home, and you can too. Just choose a direction and start moving toward it!

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Pros & Cons of Home Based Careers

While there are some great companies and programs out there, it's important to evaluate your needs and desires in a home based career. I see too many people jumping into the first opportunity they see, simply because it promises great income. Money is definitely a major part of our reason for working, but is it the most important? You need to choose the option that will serve all of your needs, not just the financial ones.

How do you know which option is best for you? Consider the typical qualities of telecommuting jobs, home business opportunities and home businesses started from scratch:

Telecommuting Jobs
Pros - With jobs you will usually have less responsibility than a home business, plus a steady paycheck and a structured work schedule. If you are very efficient, organized and "production-oriented", this could be good for you.

Cons - You will have less flexibility and freedom than you would with a home business. You will not be encouraged to "do it your way" -- you will instead need to follow your employer's instructions. Your workload is not guaranteed. Business can slow down and you'll have no work to do, which means no income. If you are very creative and free-spirited, and you want to earn a big income, a job might not be right for you.

Home Business Opportunities
Pros - More flexibility and freedom than a job, more opportunity for larger income, less chance for business to slow down benefit from being part of a team of like-minded people that support you and help you to grow your business. No need to create your own products and marketing materials, as the company provides them for you.

Cons - Less flexibility and freedom than starting your own business, as the company may have restrictions on how you run your business, how you can promote, etc. You may have sales quotas you need to meet, or other limitations. Choosing a company that has been around for a long time may result in oversaturation of the market, while choosing a newer company may result in instability or the company going out of business.

Your Own Company
Pros
- Complete freedom and flexibility in the products you create or services you offer, as well as the ways in which you choose to market. No quotas to meet, build it big or keep it small. Set your own schedule and determine your own income. Be as creative as you wish.

Cons - Great responsibility. You are the President, CEO, General Manager, Sales Director, Marketing Manager, Production Manager, Comptroller, Personnel Director and everything else for your company. No one else is there to help or cheer you on.


There are certainly exceptions to the qualities listed above. Perhaps you can find a great telecommuting job that allows you complete flexibility and creative work. Maybe some of the "cons" I listed above would actually be considered "pros" to you, or vice versa.

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Working From Your Home

By: Alecia Swim

If you've just begun your search for a work at home job, you probably have a concept of what working from home is like. You probably imagine yourself waking up whenever you want, sliding your feet into fuzzy slippers and shuffling to the kitchen to get some coffee, then shuffling along to your office to put in another wonderful day at work, then later going to the mailbox to pick up your weekly paycheck of several thousand dollars. I hate to burst your bubble; it doesn't always work that way.

The truth is, working at home is usually a lot harder than working in an office somewhere. Scammers and hyped-up business opportunity ads have given us the belief that working at home is oh-so-easy. We just relax on a tropical beach, and then go collect our paychecks. I'm sure you've seen ads like that.

Here are some things you should consider before jumping into a work at home job:
If you want to work for an employer as a telecommuter, be prepared to earn less than you would at a job outside the home. A job that pays $11.00 an hour in the regular workforce might pay $7 or $8 an hour at home. There are exceptions of course. Some jobs, like virtual assisting, web design and graphics, medical transcription and coding and other professional jobs will probably pay more than a data entry or customer service job. Many work at home jobs don't pay hourly either. For data entry work, you might get paid per piece, and for telephone jobs you might get paid per "talk minute" (only those minutes you are actually on the phone with a customer.)

The majority of home based careers do not provide benefits like health insurance or life insurance. Again, there are exceptions.

There are companies that will hire you as an actual "employee" and they will take taxes out of your pay. But some will only hire you as an "independent contractor," and you are responsible for paying your own taxes.

If you are hired as an independent contractor, it's important to understand that your employer is not obligated to provide any work for you. Most companies have busy seasons and slow seasons. During a busy season, you might be working 40-50 hours a week, and then the slow season arrives and suddenly you're fighting to get even 10 hours of work per week. If your income is especially important to your household, definitely keep that in mind. However, many people choose to work more than one job at a time.

If you are the type of person who usually needs a kick in the rear to get moving, working at home will be very hard on you. You have to be extremely disciplined to sit down at the computer, log in and work each day. There are so many distractions in the home that will pull you away from work if you let them.

Working at home can be lonely. If you thrive on social interaction, working alone can be difficult to adjust to. However, you can ease this by spending time with friends frequently, or joining some online groups to chat with people.

Some employers require you to work a specific set schedule, while others might be more flexible, allowing you to choose your own hours. Give some thought to which type of schedule would work best for you. When I first decided to work at home, I made the mistake of choosing a job that had a rigid schedule, and I hated it! I had forgotten that that was one of the things I disliked about working outside the home - living by someone else's schedule.

So many mothers want to work at home so they can raise their own children, rather than sending them to a daycare. It depends greatly on the ages of your children and what type of work you are doing at home. If you work a telephone job, most employers will require a very quiet background, which is impossible if you have small children. You also can't stop working every few minutes to entertain the kids. There are certainly things you can do to make it easier, like have a neighborhood teenager come in for a few hours to watch your children while you work, or work only when your spouse is home and can keep an eye on the kids.

Right now you're probably thinking, "I don't care what type of work I do, as long as it brings in a paycheck." Like I said, you will need to be extremely self-motivated and self-disciplined to work at home, and your job will be a lot easier if you like what you do! Think about the type of person you are, and the type of work that suits you best. Are you creative and free-spirited, or nose-to-the-grindstone efficient? Give some thought to your "vision" of working at home, and try to find a job (or business) that will complement that.

When some people decide they want to "work at home," they don't want a regular J-O-B at all. What they want is the freedom to set their own schedule and do work they love. It's certainly possible to find those qualities in a job, but it can be difficult. If this describes you, consider starting your own business instead, focusing on your existing talents and abilities. If you don't know much about business but have an interest, start learning! There are so many great resources on the internet today. Write this sentence along the top of the page: I want to work at home because. and then write down as many endings to that sentence as you can think of. If most of your answers have to do with freedom and passionate, fulfilling work, a "job" might not be the best thing for you.

Regardless of what type of work you decide on, understand that working at home can be difficult and challenging. But for most of us who do it, it is also wonderful. I wouldn't trade it for anything! And once you find the right home based career, you will probably feel the same.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Working From Home

If you work at home, you know that it's not always a cup of tea. Working from home is definitely not predictable. You will have your good days and, of course without fail, your bad days.

Some of the main opportunities you have working from home are:
• The hours are flexible
• The ability to be your own boss
• The quality time you get to spend with your family

Also, make sure to include the flexibility of taking time off whenever needed, without a lottery list! When the holidays arrive everyone is ready for a break, and you should take full advantage of it. A stress-free Holiday Season with your family will do wonders for your productivity. Just make sure to make all of the necessary arrangements on your sites stating you will be unavailable for a short period of time.

I did have a lot of work and emails waiting for me after the holidays were over...but I didn't let it overwhelm me. I thoroughly enjoyed my time off and as a result, I was able to forge ahead with my business with a new perspective and with new motivation. Along with that came new goals for the New Year.

If you work at any job, home or not, relentlessly without any breaks...you run the risk of burnout and losing your enthusiasm and passion.. That's why working from home gives you the opportunity to step away and rejuvenate yourself and return with a mind that is clear and ready to explore all areas of success. You work hard and therefore deserve a break.

Below are some tips help manage your schedule
• Take an hour for “you” time
• Take a walk
• Take the scenic way to pick up the kids

Remember to always take time to rejuvenate yourself and come back with renewed spirit. This will allow for business growth and revenue.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Alpine Access Hires Mothers As Customer Service Agents

(Source: TheDenverChannel.com - Christine Chang)

DENVER -- Let's face it. It can be a challenge for moms to juggle between time at the office and time at home. Now, more and more moms are choosing to stay at home, and make some extra cash at the same time.

Alpine Access is one of the agencies in the Denver metro area that moms are going to for help.

"I think a lot of people are looking to escape that rat race," said Alpine Access CEO Chris Carrington. The agency helps find moms jobs where they can work right from the comfort of their own home. In fact, about 80 percent of Alpine's employees are women like Kathi Matherson.

"I don't want to deal with the commute, the stress. All the stresses that comes with leaving home to work, is not something I look forward to," said Matherson.

Matherson is a mom who homeschools her kids. She wanted to stay home and spend more time with her kids but needed the extra income. Now she works as a customer service agent for local airline company from her own bedroom. For Matherson, she said it's a peferct combination.

"Being a mother is my first priority," said Matherson.