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I don't know about you, but I would rather be outside exercising than go to a gym any day. It's a perfect way to recharge physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The fresh air, sunshine, and general energy of the outdoors are all ingredients for one helluva a good day. Add the fitness benefits of these 5 breath-taking outdoor activities better than the gym and you are set for an experience you will never forget.

Unemployment falls every year and people are sticking with their careers for longer than they were in decades past. With technology and ease of access, there are fewer barriers to landing a great job than ever before. That said, you still have to do the work and put forth the effort to reach your career goals. Here are 3 savvy ways to maximize career potential in most industries.

There are a few easy things you can do yourself at home to help you stay healthier. They could not only save your life but with skyrocketing healthcare costs, these DIY health checks can save you a lot of money in the long run. Prevention is better than being surprised with a disease that could threaten your life and finances. I know women who wish they had done some simple at-home health checks.

It’s Sunday evening, how do you feel? Are you dreading your alarm going off in the morning or are you cool with the fact that you’ve had a couple of days off and a new adventure awaits in the week ahead? It’s perfectly normal to wish the weekends lasted a little longer, but what if you had a job that made Sunday night blues a thing of the past? If you’re dreaming of a new job, what’s stopping you from going for it? I'm betting it's one or more of these 3 things that hold women back from their dream job. That's OK, there's always a way to move forward if you want something badly enough.

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There are many things you can take from your job or career to benefit you personally...and, no, this isn’t about stealing office supplies for home use. Among the technical skills and job specifics you glean from your position, there are other savvy skills that will serve you. And, these days, with our jobs taking so much of our time, we want to get all that we can out of those precious hours. Here are 3 life skills you want to take from your job.

Plenty of women are in positions that, up until recently, were chiefly occupied by men. However, women still have a long way to go to even out the playing field. It would help to get more women interested in careers that have been thought of as "man’s work." After all, if a woman can do the job, she can do the job. Period. Here are 5 "men's work" careers women thrive in.

Have you ever noticed how the universe seems to put obstacles in your path just as you try to improve your life? I'm not sure if this is the case or we just realize that change is not as easy as we often think it will be. Nevertheless, if we want a better life, we must press through the challenges with wisdom, clarity, and understanding. Watch out for these 5 obstacles to living the life of your dreams.

When it comes to jumpstarting your career, you want to use whatever means possible to get things moving. Though it's important to engage potential employers in real life and work on real skills, don’t forget about the Internet. It can make you a much more desirable candidate, build connections that last a lifetime, and even get you some insider info. Here are 3 ways to boost your career with the Internet.

Though handwritten cards, notes, and letters are a dying art, there are still times you should get that pen and paper out. One, in particular, is after your wedding. Even though you may have thanked everyone on that day, wedding etiquette says send that thank you card! Here are a few tips to help you send the best thank you cards after your wedding!

When starting a business that is present online, creating a stellar website should be one of the very first things you do. However, in a haste to get the business up and running, many women skip the things that make a website successful. As an online business, no matter how vital a site is, make sure you have everything in place before you launch. Otherwise, you won't get the kind of attention you need and want. Here are my 4 top elements your business website needs to stand out.

You impressed them with your resume, got the interview, so now what? It's your time to shine and bring what you couldn't express in your resume. Your preparation will show and help to set you apart from the pack. Here are my top 7 interview power plays to land you that dream job.

In most self-development circles, it's believed that if you change the way you perceive yourself, you can change your life. The key here is self-awareness. You have to know what you believe about yourself, why you believe it, and how it is affecting your life. Any negative thoughts and beliefs can create a life that is lackluster, painful, and full of regret. However, it isn't always easy to change these rogue beliefs. You must go through a process that often can bring up painful emotions. This is why so many women avoid it. As a life and business coach, I deal with clients' limiting beliefs and help them to see themselves from a different perspective. Here are my top 3 musts to live a positive, fulfilling life.

If you're not in the middle of your dream career, ask yourself why not? What is keeping you from it? You may not have ever really thought about it. That's OK, most people don't. Fear of failure and the security of a steady, “safe” job are just two of many reasons why dreams get left behind. But think about how you might make some changes to get closer to your dream career. Here are some tips to get you started.

The rise of technology - especially the internet - has allowed more and more people to become entrepreneurs. This is quite simply a by-product of accessibility. And, the more online biz owners there are, the more need there is for people with savvy technical skills. Thousands have put themselves out there as the go-to companies for IT, security, repair, web development, design, and online marketing help. Unfortunately, many fail because they aren't prepared with basic business knowledge. So, before you jump in with both feet, be a smart business owner to succeed as a technopreneur. Here's a list of 4 musts to achieve the success you are after.