Category Archives: Work & Life

Backpack list-revised

I’ve been thinking about the list I posted on Friday, the list of what I would pack if I was traveling cross-country, had to travel light and could take only my backpack. I realized that my ‘non-negotiable’ list needed to be revisited. You see, what was on my list is what I’d like to think…

Another list-Traveling With just my Backpack

A few months ago I posted on Twitter that I was pondering what I would I take with me on a bus trip across the United States if I traveled with just my backpack. Now I am wondering what if… instead of a bus trip, maybe a train ride cross country OR maybe on a…

The Power of the to-do List Part 2

Reading my friend Connie’s blog yesterday and some of the comments left by readers reminded me of a few things I forgot to tell you about the power of ‘to-do’ list. First, there is a tremendous sense of accomplishment when you can cross a task off of your list as complete. It just feels great!…

The Power of the to-do List

I am going to share a few quirks with you… I love to write with purple pens. I love to write on yellow legal pads. And, I LOVE to write ‘to-do’ lists with a purple pen on a yellow legal pad!! The power of a ‘to-do’ list is amazing. I can go from feeling scattered…

Staying Motivated and Inspired

Staying Motivated and Inspired – Eleven Simple Steps You Can Take After the initial euphoria of learning something new, or starting a new project or new business it often comes down to just you and ‘it’ working together everyday. Sometimes you may find your enthusiasm faltering and wonder why you are doing ‘it’ in the…

Be Inspired

Have you lost your job? Unsure of what you are going to do, or want to do? Watch this film trailer and be inspired. I LOVE indie documentary films. They prove you can make a difference in the world. I can’t wait for this 30-minute film it to be released. Lemonade Movie Trailer: Find out…

What Does Your Ideal Job Look Like

Recently I added a new brick to the foundation of my entrepreneurial dream. I have begun working with individuals on a one-on-one basis as a personal coach. Although my ‘ideal’ job is working for myself, I realize that this is not everyone’s dream. When I first decided to coach people and help them find a…

Building Dreams-The 'Secret'

If you subscribe to The Dreaming Cafe’s newsletter or are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I divide my time between building a dream and working a full-time job. In addition to working mornings, lunch hours, evenings and weekends on building a new life, a life designed around writing and working for…

Book Review: Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields

Jonathan Fields is the author of Career Renegadeis filled with ideas and information to help you create your own life doing the things you love to do. Each chapter also has numerous resources you can instantly access via the web and read more about. I don’t usually recommend a book I am only halfway through,…

Twitter Time Mgmt Tips

Here are some time management Twitter tips that have worked for me. Remember Twitter is about communication. Interact with others. Develop a routine and repeat 2-3 times per day. I try to log early am, midday and late evening. Use Tweetdeck or some other app to help manage your tweets. Tweet your own links and…