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Protecting Your Greatest Asset: You!

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I was thinking today about a story I heard probably a million times in the 9 years I worked at FranklinCovey. It is the popular Aesop’s Fable of the Goose and the Golden Egg.

In short, the fable tells of a goose that laid golden eggs, bringing the farmers who owned it many riches and much happiness. However, the farmers, in a spirit of capitalizing on their good luck and in hopes of getting more gold and even…

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Taking the Guilt Out of Guilty Pleasures

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Are you a mom who feels guilty when you take time for yourself?  I know I do. Day in and day out, there is just so much to do and so many other people’s needs to be met, that spending time on myself feels wasteful, selfish, lazy, even.  I know…

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How Basketball Is the Secret to a Happy Marriage

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My close friend, Mike, married the woman of his dreams at a very young age. In fact, he was the first one married from our high school class. At the time, I thought he was an idiot for getting hitched so young, but now, 25 years later, he’s still happily…

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Balancing Life 101 Part 3

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By Camille of www.makeitworkmom.com Finally, the most important factor in the balancing act of motherhood and career is YOU!  No pressure, but so much, and so many people, depend on you.  Aside from trying to meet the expectations of your supervisor at work, you have your own expectations and responsibilities…

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The Grand America Hotel & The Melting Pot Give Moms a Much Needed Time Out

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When you think of taking a time out, do you think of a place children go or a space they take when they are in trouble? I know I do. But, isn’t the concept behind time outs more about kids needing a break from others, their surroundings, or even you,…

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RSVP to Chat About Your Favorite Indulgences Tonight at #gno! Chocolate Anyone?

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Halloween is right around the corner! What treat are looking forward to? What is your favorite kind of chocolate? Come join us as we pamper ourselves through a chat about chocolate and indulgence at tonight’s girls’ night out (#gno) party on Twitter. We’ll be tweeting with terrific folks from…

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Gal to Gal Foundation: Design & Donate

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I honestly believe the companies that give back to the community, whether through monetary donations, product, or time, are the ones that are most successful–and I’m not just talking about the bottom line. I find it much easier to spend money when I know some of that money is…

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Making “You” Your Number One Priority!

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If I asked how many of you believe taking time for yourself is important, I’m pretty sure every woman reading this post would raise her hand. But if I asked how many of you actually find the time—and then take it—I’m sure many of your hands would remain sadly,…

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Take Care of Your Most Important Asset This Week—Yourself!

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10 Ways to Make a Difference This Week By Giving to Others Sometimes, one of the most important ways to Mom It Forward is to put ourselves as a priority and take time for our most important asset—Ourselves! Week 6′s Summer of Service challenge,…

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RSVP—#GNO Talks About Ways to Balance Your Life by Making Some “Me” Time!

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Most of us have some assets. If you’re like me, sometimes you forget that your most important asset stares you right back in the mirror every day, because your most important asset is You! And, if you’re like me, making time for yourself often gets put on the back…

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