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The miracle of the hour lunch break

The miracle of the hour lunch break

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I felt figety and lost. Hungry, yes, but not exactly sure what to do with myself.
I was given an hour lunch break.
Little did I know that when I took a one-day-a-week job at my local SBDC, they would adhere to the federally mandated break policy. Duh! As a self-employed business owner, this hour for lunch concept was foreign and almost anxiety-producing.
You mean, sit here and eat – for a whole hour?
But I warmed up my lunch in the microwave and sat down with a copy of the local paper. And read. And chuckled at the funnies. And …read more

Happy Birthday to Me: How to take a whole day off

Happy Birthday to Me: How to take a whole day off

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Today is March 3rd. 35 years ago today, I came screaming into the world and I’ve been living voraciously ever since (my poor mom).
This is also the day that I typically take off the day from work. A former employer used to give a paid day of vacation for birthdays and ever since, I’ve felt it was my inalienable right to do so.
Have you ever tried to take a whole day off? Just one day? I’ve succeeded at taking days off by going on vacation, but the one-day-off is much harder now that I’m my own boss.
Here …read more

Jen’s “State of the Office” address – 2/21/08

Jen’s “State of the Office” address – 2/21/08

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I’m reporting on my own organization today.
Truth be told, things are borderline chaotic! And you know what? It shows.
I’ve had a number of surprise calls from past clients, new opportunities opening up, and regular work to be done for longer-term projects. I’ve been so used to having lots of time lately, that the extra work is messing up my system.
I don’t expect any sympathy, but I’ve got miscellaneous piles around me, incompelete projects open, an unpaid bill waiting to be entered into my calendar, the phone, my camera bag… Everything is everywhere.
And if you’ll indulge …read more


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