Working from home on the sofa while your family goes about their day around you makes anyone feel the strain. Women must do whatever they can to find a unique home office space that sets the tone for a positive, productive workday. 

No matter how planned your day may be, unexpected problems will always pop up in life. It would be best to prepare for occasionally going off course and learn how to adapt and overcome those bumps in the road. 

Working from home is not new. But as more businesses look towards making it an integral part of how they operate, work as we know it looks set for significant changes. When you prioritize your work life, there are sacrifices that you will have to make.

If you have a big project about to be released and technical issues and glitches pop up, you may have to cancel plans in your personal life to show up and fix the problems in your work life.

When you prioritize your home life, you will have to accept that...

What comes to your brain if someone says you should try something new? Are you excited to jump in and try it? Or are you terrified of possible adverse outcomes? See, most women get scared away by the thought of trying something they have never tried before. And that is okay.

The next time you get nervous about experimenting with something new, come back to your “why” and remind yourself of these positive outcomes.

1.  You Will Learn What You Are Capable of

How do you know if you do not try? As soon as you start mixing it up and trying new things, you will unveil things about yourself that you never knew before. You may have a hidden talent or a personal interest that grows into something big.

2.  Humility is an Added Bonus

When you try something, and you fall on your face. The bright side is that you earn a sense of humility.

3.  Capitalize on the Successes

Creating your next opportunity makes it that much more satisfying when you...

To fully recognize and analyze situations, I need to remain calm and gather my stillness and quietness.

When life throws me trials along the way, I remain calm and enjoy the peace that is mine. Using specific tools that help me be calm allows me to let go of the necessity to panic or fall apart in challenging situations. Calm is something I can choose to be. I am strong enough to build up my stores of serenity for surprises.

I have a special reservoir within me. I either choose to fill this tank and keep it filled or to let it become empty. This special reservoir is my serenity tank. When it is full, I enjoy calmness in all situations. I can draw from my serenity tank when I need it.

I fill my tank with positive energy from maintaining a healthy body and mind, daily relaxation, and meditating on God’s word.

When I forget my physical and emotional needs, let negative energy into my life, or become over-stressed, I drain my serenity tank.

Today, I will add to my serenity tank...

Organizational coaching is a valuable tool for working women seeking optimal work-life balance.

One of the primary benefits of this approach is its ability to help identify and set meaningful goals. By working closely with experienced coaches, women can better understand their unique circumstances and aspirations. Coaches provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where women can explore their priorities and values.

Proverbs 21:5 KJV - "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want."

This process enables women to understand what work-life balance means to them and what specific goals they want to achieve. Coaches help women develop a comprehensive plan that considers various factors such as their career goals, personal life, health, and well-being.

By working with a coach, women can gain the support and guidance needed to overcome obstacles, progress, and achieve their desired work-life balance.

Coaches play a vital role...

Depending on your personality type, you might find it difficult to draw a line between work mode and home mode, mainly if both occur in the same physical space. If you manage all your work and home life in the same place, things may get much more complex than need be. It could lead to unnecessary frustration toward your family or home life.

Work-from-home experts agree it is vital to create a separate space for work at home. It would be best to create an area to be productive and focus solely on your career path. If you have the opportunity, find office space outside of your house because then you can have a completely private area to focus on your work.

This is a straightforward way to separate your work and home spaces completely. You will have to factor in the costs of rent and other possible utilities, but it may be worth it if it means you can be more productive and creative.

Your life may not be at the right place for an office outside of the home....

Ladies, thinking that you can handle everything life throws at you is careless. It would be best to address that stress will seep into your life no matter what, whether it comes from your professional or personal interactions.

Striving for a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times. But, this can be even worse for women who are working from home, especially during the "worldwide pandemic".

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Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. It will help if you face that stress head-on so that you can find the best way to handle it all. When the stress on the job interferes with your work performance, health, or personal life, it is time to take action.

Treat yourself. Buy something that you have always wanted. It could be anything in the world if it fits in your budget. Maybe you have not had your favorite coffee in a while, or there is a...

Prayer aligns our hearts with God and His purposes. Prayer exists throughout the Bible. Jesus often withdrew from groups and his disciples to spend time in prayer. Jesus has promised us good things from God—his Father and ours. He does not promise to answer our specific demands, but he invites us to pray and promises to give us good things.

God loves us. He communicates with us out of His word and our prayers. The thought of prayer as a conversation seems so simple on the surface. But when you first start to pray, it can feel more like a monologue. After all, you are talking, but you are not hearing anything. Or are you?

God DOES speak back. It might not be audible, but He WILL speak to you in your spirit the more time you spend talking to Him in your prayer life.

It is easy to miss God’s voice because He does not always respond right away or precisely as we had anticipated. You might pray about money troubles only to find twenty dollars later...

Happy July 4th. 

July 4^th,  America's Independence Day, is a day of family celebrations. It is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the freedom and liberties fought for by the first generation of many of today's Americans. There is no better way for a family to celebrate this 4th of July than hanging out in the backyard, enjoying games together, and creating great memories! 

Today's affirmation: I Love Being Outdoors

Outdoors, surrounded by nature, is a wonderful place to be. Coming face to face with the majesty of creation causes the burdens of my heart to lift away. Physically moving my body from inside to outside activates a shift in my emotional state.

The picture displayed in the sky can never be duplicated. The view found in nature is more beautiful than any painting an artist could create. Each time I look up at the clouds, I see a striking new scene. From that beauty, I draw inspiration for life.

Unlike in the predictable indoors,...

Collaborating with a Christian Life Coach can be an enriching and transformative experience for women seeking to overcome obstacles and achieve their desired outcomes.

• Clients can evaluate where they are, form a vision of where they want to go and set priorities and goals.
• Coaches empower clients by helping them identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs and behaviors, promoting mental and emotional well-being, and fostering personal growth and development.

Unlike traditional therapists and consultants, Christian life coaches approach their work with a focus on spiritual growth and fulfillment of divine purpose. They guide and support clients seeking to integrate their faith into their personal and professional lives, helping them discover their unique talents and abilities and achieve their full potential. Clients assess their careers, values, and aspirations for a fulfilling future.

A therapist's role is to help clients heal from past traumas, providing...

Do you feel like your life is run-of-the-mill? Are you less than thrilled with your current set of circumstances? Perhaps your goals are too small. Have you ever considered that you could be and do much more than you currently represent?

Thinking big is your means to a new life!

Think about these seven ideas:

1. Sidestep contentment. Did you ever notice that when life takes a dip below what you consider acceptable, you will work like mad to reestablish the normal balance in your life?
   
   

•  For instance, you will do plenty to replace your lost salary if you lose your job. However, you will not work nearly as hard to double your income.
  
  
•  Avoiding contentment is not the same as being constantly unhappy. That would not be a pleasant way to live. However, when you want to achieve something more, you must go all out to live more.
  
  

1. Big goals are exhilarating. Going camping at the same state park for the 10th year in a row is fine, but odds are you will not...