In This Issue... Reflections
Summer is painted as the season all about kicking back and relaxing. But there’s still so much to do. Maybe even more with packing for weekend getaways, a full schedule of outings, BBQs and navigating a schedule different than what we’re used to having. Is there anything we can do to make all this “recreation” really feel fun and easy? Here are a few tips that I’ve found useful: -Pre-pack your “getting away” bags with some of the essentials. Have a beach bag ready with sunscreen, a beach towel and packaged snacks. Keep your travel bag stocked with toiletries and a list of the other things you’d usually pack. A picnic basket ready to go with plates, utensils and a tablecloth makes it easy to stop by the deli to pick up lunch. -Grill as much as possible and eat outside. If you spill the limeade, it’s so much easier to hose it down than mopping the whole floor. Crumbs on the ground? Leave them for the ants. -Combine summer fun with seeing friends at the same time. If you’ve wanted to go to the waterpark and also to catch up with a long lost friend, meet up there for watery fun. This has the added bonus that you won’t feel like you have to deep clean your house! For more tips including one that you might find a little “weird” (but I bet you’ll secretly do), check out our blog. While you’re there, please post your own tips for making summer feel more like a breeze. And to multi-task saving time while you combine business with doing something nice for yourself, participate in the Let’s Dish! Business networking listed below. Happy summer! Use the Mini-Reflection Exercise to find ways you can make your summer easier and more fulfilling. Upcoming Workshops and Events Networking Factory — hosted by Women In Networking Networking can be easier and more rewarding than
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price. Tomorrow: Tuesday, July 10, Connect with other businesses, have fun and make your life less hectic by coming home with meals for the rest of the week! $79 covers everything (this is LESS than the price to dish alone!): · Easy and interactive networking facilitated by Teresa from Purple Crayon Factory · Four fresh, delicious meals (six servings in each) · Light refreshments · A chance to win a $50 Let’s Dish gift certificate · Super goodie bag “I do many networking events and not only did I walk away with great connections – but some wonderful, quick meals for my family. Especially for those days I couldn’t pull myself away from my computer to plan something decent on my own!” – Joyce Nelson Shellhart, Dress for Success What more could you ask for? Tuesday, July 24, Stay tuned: The next Let’s Dish! Business networking event will be held in “I LOVE this group! I’m gaining clarity by being accountable.” – participant ”This program is a real kick in the pants for me.” – participant Want regular motivation and accountability to bring your business to the next level? Join this year-long supportive network for mission-driven small business and wellness professionals to pursue and achieve business aspirations. Facilitated by Teresa Thomas-Carroll. Our discussion and action will be centered on Lynn Grodzki’s Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice: A Workbook. Interested? Click here for more details and pricing menu. When you’re ready to get serious to explore and move forward on what you need for your business, simply e-mail your type of business and briefly state what draws you to apply to be an active participant in this group. Join one of these new discussion circles for women — because we have always made change by talking with each other. Come prepared to discuss the big and the little things in life. Let’s make change in the universe by sharing our stories, ideas, and opinions. Facilitation orchestrated by PCF. No charge to participate. Please click to RSVP so that we know how many to expect. July topic: Community. Attend any of these locations: ·
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Mini-Reflection
Exercise Brainstorm the ways you already are finding to make summer fun and relaxing. Imagine is there anything you could be doing in an easier way? Even if just for the summer? Make it happen by trying out your time and effort saving ideas. Or find something that really doesn’t have to be done and let it go (e.g. If camping feels like something you have to do each summer but you don’t really enjoy it as much as you’d like to, consider letting it go this summer.) Please share your tips with others by commenting to the Summer Tips blog. This
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