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Top Reasons Why Document Scanning Makes Sense piness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate.Document scanning is not new technology and has been around now for many years. We have seen document scanning become mainstream in the last few years with advent of multifunction machines that print, copy and scan. Walk into any office supply store and you we will see an isle full of fax machines that scan, as well as print. There is off the shelf scanning software that will not only allow you to scan, but will allow you to create keyword searchable i Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty deleg Should Entrepreneurs Hire Entrepreneurs? There is a need to have balance in your life for good physical, mental and emotional health. Some people have a difficult time giving themselves a chance to recharge, reflect and be playful. They work long hours and weekends. They have a hard time tearing themselves away from their work. Maybe it is your boss, your spouse or you.An interesting question came up the other day which warrants attention. The question was whether entrepreneurs should hire entrepreneurs. In thinking about how to answer this question, I started thinking about a book written by Michael Gerber entitled The eMyth.In his book, Gerber discusses that an entrepreneur encompasses three roles: the technician, the manager, and the visionary. As a technician, the entrepreneur is able to perform the core t You can get caught up in what you are doing and not even realize you are neglecting important parts of your life. To discover if this is you, rate your satisfaction with your life on a scale from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) in the following areas: • Health (physical and emotional) • Friends • Family • Work • Money • Play/fun/recreation • Learning opportunities/growth • Faith/spiritual life How much balance do you have in your life? How much balance do you want to have? If work becomes an addiction, life tips out of balance. Research indicates workaholics have more health and family problems, including anxiety and depression than those not obsessed with their work. Some people love their job and spend many hours working who are not workaholics. The difference is that these people make time for family and attend to personal needs for sleep, food and recreation. True workaholics are compelled to work because inner pressures create guilt or distress about not working. Also, working long hours gives them a bona fide excuse for not having to work at having a close relationship. Steadily working long hours can lead to burn out, interfere with health, happiness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate. Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty delega Making The Most Of Newsletters ealize you are neglecting important parts of your life. To discover if this is you,
rate your satisfaction with your life on a scale from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) in the following areas:Newsletters can be wonderful tools for communicating with your customers or prospects. Because of their format, they’re often infused with more credibility than traditional brochures. If your newsletter is little more than blatant self-promotion, however, it’s likely to hit the wastebasket before it hits your target’s desk. By following a few basic tips, you can cultivate interest in your newsletter and make it an effective marketing tool. • Health (physical and emotional) • Friends • Family • Work • Money • Play/fun/recreation • Learning opportunities/growth • Faith/spiritual life How much balance do you have in your life? How much balance do you want to have? If work becomes an addiction, life tips out of balance. Research indicates workaholics have more health and family problems, including anxiety and depression than those not obsessed with their work. Some people love their job and spend many hours working who are not workaholics. The difference is that these people make time for family and attend to personal needs for sleep, food and recreation. True workaholics are compelled to work because inner pressures create guilt or distress about not working. Also, working long hours gives them a bona fide excuse for not having to work at having a close relationship. Steadily working long hours can lead to burn out, interfere with health, happiness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate. Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty deleg Exploring The Different Types Of Corporate Parties lifeAll work and no play can make employees a rather dull group, don’t you think? Depending on the type of company you are part of, there might be room to hold a couple of corporate parties, get-togethers or picnics throughout the year. If you should be in charge of organizing and planning this delicate task, there are plenty of ways to approach this responsibility. When it comes to the many types of corporate party themes you might come across, which ones How much balance do you have in your life? How much balance do you want to have? If work becomes an addiction, life tips out of balance. Research indicates workaholics have more health and family problems, including anxiety and depression than those not obsessed with their work. Some people love their job and spend many hours working who are not workaholics. The difference is that these people make time for family and attend to personal needs for sleep, food and recreation. True workaholics are compelled to work because inner pressures create guilt or distress about not working. Also, working long hours gives them a bona fide excuse for not having to work at having a close relationship. Steadily working long hours can lead to burn out, interfere with health, happiness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate. Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty deleg 18 Career Enhancement Caveats hat these people make time for family and attend to personal needs for sleep, food and recreation.Core value investing in your careerMany people walk through their lives never, ever being better at something than anyone else. What is it that you know or do better than almost anyone else in the world? What is it that you do uniquely well? Do your core values for yourself and your family fit with what you are doing, where you are putting your energy, what you are developing, and where you are focusing/immersing yourself?In your caree True workaholics are compelled to work because inner pressures create guilt or distress about not working. Also, working long hours gives them a bona fide excuse for not having to work at having a close relationship. Steadily working long hours can lead to burn out, interfere with health, happiness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate. Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty deleg Reinventing Yourself for Multiple Careers piness, social and intimate relationships. Frequently, marriages end because a spouse feels “abandoned” by his or her workaholic mate.In many countries around the globe, people are born into their station in life and hence their professions. It is unnecessary for them to plan a career as they are expected to perform one specific job their entire lives. These cultures do not consider personal growth or the possibility of choosing one’s profession.America, on the other hand, was built on self-reinvention, and today’s economy demands it. Those born before 1946 are less likely to Characteristics of a true workaholic are: • Desires control and overreacts to change over which he/she has no control. • Over-schedules, over-plans and over-organizes. • Multi-tasks the majority of the time. • Has difficulty delegating. • Neglects personal needs, especially sleep recreation and food. • Has memory problems because of mental preoccupation with planning and work. • Tends to be a perfectionist and judgmental. • Has difficulty with relationships because there is too little time for connecting and companionship. If you are concerned that you are letting your job take over your life, the following strategies may be helpful: • Choose one of the lowest areas on your Satisfaction with Life Scale. Write down two or three things you can and will do in the next week to raise your level of satisfaction one to two points. The following week, repeat the process until you increase that area to a level with which you are satisfied. • Write down an ideal weekly plan that includes family and social time, leisure activities and personal time. • Set regular work hours and stick to them. • When you say “yes” to something, think of what you will have to say “no” to in order to keep your commitment. • Learn to delegate work. • Say “no” if you are over-committed or before you get in that position if possible. • Make sure your goals are reachable; avoid perfectionism. • Learn to savor the moment in order to enhance your level of satisfaction and happiness. True workaholics often unconsciously use work and busyness to avoid intimacy. Also working long hours can make them feel important. I reality, living more of a balanced life enhances well-being and increases you energy. What steps can you take to bring more bal
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