Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fall!

Steve Job said something like this.....(he just passed away. Pancreatic cancer ). Your time is limited. Don't waste it living someone elses's life. Do you believe that?. Think about it.

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Is fear stalling your career?

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Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy -- especially when it comes to progressing in your career. Most people fear certain things, such as a change in their role or facing rejection when vying for a promotion, which can affect their ability to move up.
Think fears might be holding back your career? Here are common worries that can hurt your career and how to move past them:
Fear of failure
Fear of failure can creep in at any moment and paralyze your success at work.
"We occasionally encounter job seekers who are so concerned about failing, they refuse to take on additional projects, challenges or new positions because they're afraid they will make a mistake," says Jessica Hernandez, president of Great Résumés Fast.
To help build self-assurance, Hernandez suggests that candidates who are afraid of failure should "start out small, taking on new challenges and tasks that aren't as intimidating and gradually build up their confidence to tackle larger projects as they come along."
Fear of rejection
Whether you're afraid to flunk a job interview or to ask for a promotion, being afraid to get "no" as an answer can keep you from even trying to move ahead. Job seekers can be especially sensitive to rejection.
"For job seekers, rejection means that they have failed in some way, regardless of whether the company was a good fit to begin with," says Anthony Morrison, vice president of employer solutions at Cachinko, a job referral firm for Facebook users. No matter where you are in your career, think of rejection as a learning experience that will help you improve your job-search strategy, Morrison suggests.
Fear of change
Approaching your career with a don't-fix-what's-not-broken mentality can be a negative. While dealing with change can be difficult, being afraid of change can equal missed opportunities.
Fear of change "holds a candidate back, because they'll never step out and take the promotion or accept a better opportunity with another company," Hernandez says. "It can potentially reduce a person's growth potential and their lifetime income by thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Fear of relocation
A side effect of our slow economy has been that job seekers have had to be more open in terms of where they will work, and that can be scary for workers who have families or who have lived in one area all of their lives.
If you're considering a job in another city or region, don't let fear stop you from a potential opportunity. You might really enjoy your new location, or you may find that your employer is open to you telecommuting.
"Candidates looking for jobs should be open to doing interviews via Skype and the possibility of telecommuting, temporarily or permanently," says Morgan Norman, founder of WorkSimple, a social goal management program. Don't be afraid to look outside of your geographical area. If companies think a particular candidate is a good fit, it may be possible to arrange a way to do some work remotely, he says.
Fear of taking on a leadership role
Hiding in a cubicle is easier than speaking in a boardroom, and that's one reason some may be afraid of moving into a management role. While increased job responsibility can sometimes be overwhelming, the positive outweighs the negative, says James Alexander, founder of Vizibility, a personal branding platform provider.
Not reaching for more opportunities can set you back in the long run.
"In order to progress professionally, it's important to take on [tasks] that you may not always be comfortable with," Alexander says.
Fear of losing work-life balance
To some employees, a more prestigious job title or starting at a different firm just means more time spent away from the home. But fearing that increased job responsibilities will disturb your work-life balance can set you back in the long run.
Instead of staying under the radar, think of the perks: better pay, higher role, etc. Taking a risk with a new position doesn't need to mean you'll be at work 24-7. You can always talk to your manager about ways to create more balance (working from home once a week, coming in early so you can leave a little early to pick up your kids from school) once you've started, but don't discount the job or role just because fears creep up.
Fear of changing industries
Switching industries can be another fear for job seekers who are used to working within one particular industry. Often, the fear is unfounded, and it's important to apply wherever your skills are needed.
"These job seekers should know that many skills are not only needed, but also transferable within different fields," Alexander says. "Do your research and try to connect with human resources professionals to gain a better understanding of the position. That way, you'll have a better idea of where you can apply your skill set within the organization."
Alina Dizik researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues for CareerBuilder. Follow @Careerbuilder on Twitter.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Home sweet home. My little neck of the woods nobody would call paradise, but it fits my needs for now. I love my home. I like to surround myself with things I enjoy. I feel at peace and satisfied when I look at them. I love plants, antiques, pictures, lots of pictures. I have so many projects going at one time it is ridiculous. I finish, maybe, a quarter of them. Oh well, who cares but me. I adore reading. I can get lost in a good book and not emerge for days if I am allowed. Horror books are my favorite. Stephen King is the master, though I haven't read his latest. Sorry, Stephen but I can not afford to buy books at the rate I read them, I am on the waiting list at the library. I probably will end up buying your latest. I have them all. My al time favorite book is the stand, although the gunslinger series I loved. I also love Dean Kountz, John Saul. Too many to name really, like I said I adore reading.

Hey It's Tuesday

The sun is shining today. Nice day for a walk in the park. I am on my way to hike and take some pictures. I am going to have a different theme for my photos and share.   Here are some of my ideas for themes in photos: Lawn art
                              Animals
                              Trees....I love trees
                               Children
                               Black and white day.
What do you think. Please give me some of your ideas.

Monday, October 3, 2011

wondering

I wonder why we don't notice the clouds, the trees, the sunshine
I wonder why we don't show others we love them everyday
I wonder why we seem to always want more when the best things are free
I hope I stop wondering before I die

Events

Today is a reminder to me not to let "events" control and ruin my day. Flat tire? check, No spare? check, Raining? check, Noone but me to change tire? check. But, you know what, I am not going to let that ruin my day. I am- really- I am sitting in my warm house; typing on my computer with my electricity, cable and internet. What more can I ask for? Pretty soon I am going to pick up my daughter and take her to get her braces, which she is lucky to have checked! I am happy. I will so, by the Grace of God be
returning to work. Yea! we made it, barely, but we did. Praise God! Enjoy!
Love, Billie

Good Monday Everyone

Hope everyone is having a good day. Today is the perfect time to get Halloween and Fall decorations out. If you haven't already. I haven't. I know, I know the early bird catches the worm. I thought that only meant what time you get up in the morning. I am very early riser.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Let's write a story together

I will start and we will title at end.

My eyes flew open as usual at 4:30 a.m. I crawled out of my nice, warm cocoon and looked out of the window. The sky is gunmetal gray with beautiful fluffy clouds floating along with the wind. Sometimes I wish I could just float along. The beautiful fall leaves yellow and red dancing with the wind. I love the music of nature.
Shower done, boots on, time to find my adventure for today. I open the door and step out...

Story add on

Let's write a story together...I will start. We will title later.

I woke up at my usual time, 4:30 a.m, and looked out the window. The sky was gunmetal gray with huge fluffy clouds moving briskly with the wind. Red and green leaves dancing with the breeze. Time to get my shower and get enjoying!

Side bars and gadgets

I have added many new things.

october 2 2011

Good morning all! It is a nice fall day. Enjoy hiking.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

men and directions

Why do men always thing they know how to get there? When they don't. today i got directions from a coworker to her home. My husband "thought he knew a better way". They 30 minute trip turned into two hours. But , I am proud of myself, I did not blow my top. Though I wanted to.

i am experimenting.

This is new for me. Who knows maybe it will be interesting.
I will be experimenting with many new things as often as I can. Bear with me.

Some of my favorite pictures.

cherry cake (beer recipe)

shoppin list: 4 eggs
                     2 cup sugar
                     2 teaspoons vanilla
                     2 cups flour--sifted
                     2 teaspoons baking powder
                     1/4 teaspoon salt
                     2 tablespoon butter--melted
                     1 cup beer
                      1 cup maraschino cherries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Add vanilla. Fold sifted flour, baking powder and salt into egg mixture.   Heat beer. Add beer and melted butter at once to batter. Pour into greased cherry-lined tube or molded pan.   Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn out on cake rack to cool. Prick top of cake and drizzle with 4 tablespoons warm beer. Enjoy!

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