Review of good bits of info. about, by and for baby boomers
Monday, October 6, 2008
Posted by Rosie on October 4, 2008
Testing and tracking is one of the most important thing we can do in business. If you are doing any kind of online business it is important to know what is working, what is not working and why. David Bullock is an expert in testing and tracking and provides a wealth of information that should be seen by any baby boomer in business.
Posted by Rosie on October 3, 2008
Our guest blogger today is a life coach. His clear perspective on coaching will make you wonder not only if you need one but could you be one? Something to think about.
By Donell Edwards
But most of us are too afraid to leave our comfort zones, so we refuse to let our alter egos surface, and continue to settle for mediocrity or “good enough, “when we could have so much more.
Most of us would rather sit on the couch night after night watching re-runs instead of taking the necessary steps to get ahead in life, such as going back to college for that advanced degree, or investing in personal development tapes or seminars.
It’s totally up to each one of us to decide which type of person we want to be, and you have to answer that question for yourself. You’re either satisfied with the status quo, or–to borrow an old Army slogan, “You want to be all that you can be.”
Let me share a personal experience with you.
There was a time in my life when I experienced severe financial difficulties, and during the winter I would have to walk long distances without a coat. Most of the time I did not feel cold because I had gotten used to being without a coat.
Then one day a friend gave me an overcoat and I was amazed at the warmth and comfort the coat provided. I had convinced myself that I was comfortable until I felt the warmth provided by the overcoat.
Sometimes life is the same way. We choose to ignore the circumstances that limit our growth and development, and convince ourselves that we are satisfied when in reality we are bursting at the seams to let our alter ego out of hiding.
One of the best ways to release your alter ego and to become all that you can be is to work with a life coach. Millions of people have found that working with a life coach allows them to find themselves and to reach their full potential.
Coaches are trained to observe and listen in order to help their clients reach their goals and make significant life changes, both professionally and personally.
According to the International Coach Federation, “Professional coaches provide an ongoing partnership designed to help clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives.”
The late Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach University, which has trained more than 11,000 coaches in 51 countries, noted technological advances and other societal changes have made life coaching more practical and necessary than it might have been in previous years.
“We are now at the stage of human, societal and technological development where each person has not just the possibility to reach his or her own potential, but the probability of doing so if he or she can access the right tools and create a nurturing and challenging personal and professional environment.”
And employing a life coach should be considered an investment and not an expense, the same way getting an advanced degree or attending a professional training seminar in an investment in your career.
Those who have benefited from working with a life coach indicate that the average cost of a life coach is returned many times over, so it’s definitely a wise investment. And because it’s considered a business expense, the cost is totally tax deductible, though you should consult with your tax advisor first.
As a people, Americans have a rich history of finding a way to survive, succeed, and excel. Working with a life coach will help you accomplish your goals and achieve the success you deserve much faster.
Even more importantly, life coaching will help you unleash the creative, dynamic and adventuresome person inside you that you must release in order to reach your full potential.
Donell Edwards is a life coach, speaker, and business consultant. For more information about life coaching go to www.DonellEdwardsEnterprises.com.
Posted by Rosie on
Baby boomers are a large part of the economy in the US. Many do not want to retire but earlyretirement buyouts or attempts to save money by companies are encouraging the trend. An interesting article done in 2007 suggested that the retirement of baby boomers could hurt our economy. Read it here then give your insights.
Posted by Rosie on October 2, 2008
For a long time hubby and I have ignored the invitations to join AARP. But now we welcome the benefits of being a baby boomer. We are no longer in denial. Our cards came in the mail today!
So, I have category called AARP Moments to record those times that remind us, in a humorous way, that we are good , seasoned, and like fine wine baby boomers. Remember this is meant to give us some humor in the midst of the drama. To poke fun at ourselves.
Send me your AARP moments and it will be posted for all to see. Include your site!
What are AARP moments? They are those moments when in our bucket load of experiances held in our heads, we realize that we are true baby boomers. There is no denying it.
Hubby has a one today:
I had an AARP moment when I watched US Marshalls again and it was as if I was seeing it for very first time.
Posted by Rosie on September 30, 2008
The AOL Career section has a great piece on part time jobs you can do from home. I think this is great news in this economy and for those baby boomers who are retired or just need extra income.
In addition, it is great information for anyone between jobs.
You can check out the part time home based jobs here with resource information.
Posted by Rosie on September 28, 2008
Yes, there are still some things that are free, safe and useful you can download to your computer. Take time to read each section from AOL Switched’s valuable post. Keep a pen next you you.
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Read some of the sage advice of a long time coach if you are finding yourself distracted at work. This great advice is also an eye opener for folks working at home.
By: Natalie Gahrmann
Communication technologies were supposed to make working lives run more smoothly but actually prevent people from getting critical tasks accomplished. Interruptions consume 28 percent of the average work day — roughly $650 billion each year. Overall satisfaction for completing a job well is reduced because of distractions and interruptions, causing frustration, anger and stress. It can even take a toll on quality relationships. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by Rosie on September 26, 2008
I hate online threats. It is a true invasion of privacy and preys on our fears. Read this insightful post from Switched, AOL’s great tech center, on major online threats.
Posted by Rosie on September 25, 2008
Read this excellent post on the 12 things you should not, I mean ever do online.
Posted by Rosie on September 24, 2008
Read this great post from Switched on AOL about Email Scams.
