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A hammer and a bed

My sister, Debra, and her oldest daughter have gone on missionary trips to Honduras for the past two summers. They look forward to it... even though they will work for hours in the sweltering heat building houses for people they hardly know.

This past summer, my neice spent 3 weeks working side-by-side with people from all over North America in an effort to make a difference in the lives of a handful of people who live on a hill in a distant land that most folks don't spend much time thinking about. My sister could only take 2 weeks of vacation, so she couldn't spend as much time there as my neice, but since she cries nearly every day she's there, it's probably for the best.

You see, Honduras is not a particular pleasant place to live. Families live in conditions that most of us would find impossible to comprehend. Debra has seen children literally dig in a dump for scraps of food. In a way, I'm glad I have not gone on one of these missionary trips as I fear my heart would be left there. How could one watch a child digging for scraps of food and not be touched forever?

Before Debra left this past summer, I asked her to do me a favor. I asked her to use the money she'd otherwise spend on my birthday present to purchase something that she could take down with her to Honduras.

She bought a hammer.

It's such a small thing, really. A hammer. But put it in the hands of a seventeen year old and add a handful of nails and a few pieces of wood, and before long, you have part of a roof.

That roof covers the bodies of people just like you and me. They deserve to have shelter - a place to call home.

Unfortunately, many of the children in the area where this mission is are not taken care of by their own families. I read a newsletter last month by the lady who runs this mission area and she reported that some [children] have been abused, raped and neglected. They run the streets at such tender ages it tugs at the heart. One young girl, aged 10, has been repeatedly raped and abused. She is mentally disabled and has no home. Her 6 year old sister tries to care for her, but she, too, has been horribly neglected - and likely sexually abused, too.

This Christmas, I have asked my parents and my in-laws to forego presents for me and send the money to this mission. The mission will purchase beds for a shelter that was built earlier this summer for children just like the ones mentioned above. What may be donated may not be enough to buy a lot of beds - or perhaps even one bed - but it's a start. This holiday season, my list of wants is inconsequential.

There isn't anything I need that trumps a bed for a child.

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If you want to help a child in need, please send your contributions here:

Casa de Esperanza
P.O. Box 9222
Columbus, MS 39705

The newsletter I receive is sent by Terri Tindall. You can put your contributions to her attention.

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Making a Difference

Last April, I made a decision that has impacted my life in a way I didn't think was possible. I'm not even sure I gave much thought to the amount of time it would take or the number of phone calls/emails I would receive on a consisent basis. At the time, I simply knew it was a job that needed to be done and I was fairly certain that no one else would want to do it.

Even though I have lost plenty of sleep worrying and balled my hands into fists over the many frustrations, I do not regret one single moment of the time I've spent being the band booster president of my daughter's high school band.

This is from one of the band students:

Michele Wisniewski:

"Through the years I have come to comprehend that band isn't just an elective, it's a state of mind; everything from playing till I can't feel my jaw to the sweaty brine that gradually dribbles down my brow symbolizing the end of a practice. One may ask why anyone could take pleasure in doing such a thing, but they would understand instantaneously if they could sense the thrill, the sheer pleasure one gets as they feel the rubber pellets underfoot that mark the beginning of halftime. Being in band has brought immense opportunities into my life and shall surely enrich it for years to come."

Being where I am, right now, makes a difference in the lives of over 170 students. Most of them don't even know my name. To them, I'm just another "band mom" - but it's a name I wear proudly - because what I do day-in and day-out matters to these kids.

I'm only one band mom in a sea of dozens who perform a variety of duties at each event. We work together to make sure the students have everything they need - from a meal before a performance to plumes in their hats. It is a coordinated effort that offers each student the best opportunity to play well, to enjoy themselves, and to succeed.

Life is about choices - a series of choices - that allow us to help others in little ways and sometimes in big ways. Every choice is important. Every choice can make a difference.

Never, ever, pass up an opportunity to do something nice for someone else.

What I have found is that the choice I made last April has given me some lovely benefits, too. I feel good about what I am doing. I have made some friends I cherish. I feel more pride than ever in watching the band perform.

Make a difference in someone else's life and you'll make a wonderful difference in your own as well.

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Give voice to your thoughts.

We have a cat in our house. His name is Jake and he's been with us for more than 13 years. He's not so much a cat as he is a furry pillow with feet, moving from room to room, decorating the carpet, back of a loveseat, dining room chair or cedar chest. He doesn't really play very often, but he does "meow" from time to time. Like a newborn baby, his cries sound pretty much the same, so it's up to me to figure out what he wants. Is he out of food or water? Does he want some affection? Would he like to go in the backyard?

When a little one comes into this world, there is really only one means of communication. The problem is that you can't always discern if the cries are for hunger, affection, sickness or wetness. It's trial and error until those cries become more distinguishable (mad vs. hungry).

Many people suffer from the same unfortunate problem, even as adults. Oh, it's not about the "cry" so to speak, rather their lack of REAL communication. I know far too many people who lack the ability (or perhaps desire) to truly communicate their wants, needs, desires and hopes to others. And it's so unfortunate. How sad it is to see so many precious people keeping so much bottled up inside.

Words can accomplish many things. They reflect thought, emotion or information. When I talk to someone, I want to KNOW them. I want to FEEL what they feel. I want to learn from them. Otherwise, what is the point of talking to each other?

Of course it is easy to understand why so many people don't want to open themselves up to others. When I was student teaching, I even saw it in the little ones. It's all about fear. No one wants to put themselves on the line if they might be rejected or laughed at. (I did a great lesson on this, though, and it helped a lot. I'll have to post here about "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds sometime.)

On the other hand, much of our ability to overcome such fear is our belief in our own self-worth. A tremendous number of people suffer from low self-esteem or low self-confidence. I have had to work on this myself at times - and it's not easy - but the rewards are extraordinary. (Note: I also need to post about keeping track of successes.)

One quote, and I cannot remember to whom to attribute it is: "The criticism that hurts the most is the one that echoes my own self-condemnation." So, if my youngest child says, "Mom, you're getting fat." and I feel like a slug, it's because I already have that thought running around in my mind. If I felt and looked great and she told me that, I'd say to her, "You need glasses. I look awesome."

Kids are great at telling the truth, aren't they? When I was student teaching, I went to class one time with my hair naturally dried and it was very, very wavy. One of the boys said, "Mrs. Vaughan, your hair is messy." I said, "It's not messy. It's the natural look. I'm starting a new trend." He blinked twice and accepted it. ;)

The thing is, we have to be free to be ourselves, to express ourselves, to believe in ourselves. I can't harbor self-doubt just because some elementary school boy thinks my hair looks like a wreck. Nor can I (or should I) allow anyone to make me feel like my thoughts or words aren't worth speaking.

Nor should you.

Give voice to your thoughts. Share your feelings with others. Communicate. And listen to others when they express themselves.

The world will be a richer place.

Looking Ahead

It isn't even Thanksgiving yet and I am already looking ahead to Christmas. It is, by far, my favoriate of all holidays. Seeing our neighbor's houses all lit up, listening to Bing Crosby and Harry Connick, Jr.... mmmmmmmmm. I love it. Give me some warm cider and a quilt and my life is complete. ;)

Of course, I don't often slow down for that long - not enough to really enjoy it. But, it sounds good and it's something I can strive for. I am, by nature, a body in motion. It is actually very hard for me to relax... to sit still... to just ... BE.

Back to my thoughts on Christmas...

My daughters and I are going to do something a little different this Christmas. Instead of putting every ornament we own on the tree and praising God that it doesn't fall over, we are going to make all of our ornaments and garland this year. I have actually started to hand-crochet a red garland and my youngest, Kaley, is going to work on another chain. We are going to make ornaments out of yarn, dough, gingerbread, paper and anything else we can put our hands on.

I want to feel the hope and joy that IS Christmas. I want to touch my children with time, love, warmth and simplicity. I want to give them happiness and the wonder of creativity.

Each year, when we decorate our tree, I play Christmas music. We sing along and add our ornaments, reflecting on which one came from where and who gave us what... Each year ties us closer together just as it reminds us of our ties to the past. We have several strings of garland from my Dad's mom (the girls' great-grandmother). I have ornaments that my aunt gave me when I was a child.

There should be more meaning in the things we do every day. We exist, but we often do not LIVE. When we can tie our actions to specific goals, such as improving relationships, enhancing our minds, doing for others... then we become more real, more alive.

This Christmas, when we put the ornaments on the tree, we won't be thinking so much of the past as we will the "here and now". But we will be building memories for the future. We will always remember this Christmas as the "homemade tree holiday".

I look forward to looking back.

~Carla

Wearing Blinders

Do you ever feel like you are walking around wearing blinders? There is so much going on around us, and yet, we tune out those things we aren't interested in so that we can focus on the things we care about most. It's a way of filtering out some of our environment. I think it's a means of self-protection and even self-preservation.

Sure, I paid attention to the elections and upheld my Constitutional Right to vote. I just didn't get bogged down with the day-to-day diatribes from the various parties or even the media for that matter. I voted based on my own beliefs and not on what the media presented in their hyped, ratings-obsessed rantings.

My husband and I voted early. We took our youngest daughter with us as she was out of school. She saw the process and I even let her press the screen to select the choices for me. When I was done, I let her press the VOTE button at the top of the machine.

As a family, we talked about voting and why it's important. It's a right. It's an honor. It's a privilege that many people do not enjoy. Our country, even in it's worst state of immorality, corruption and divisiveness is still our home. It's up to each of us as citizens to make it a better place.

And yet, we filter out what we don't want to hear or see. Those blinders come in handy, don't they? And so America declines... and will continue to do so until we learn to distinguish between needs and wants, wants and rights, rights and entitlements, and TRUTH.

~Carla Vaughan

Professional Conduct on the Job

Professional conduct starts before you enter the employer's door. It starts before you begin to look for a job. It starts with you – your attitude.

How you interact with other people can make the difference between enjoying your work or hating it. There are some basic tenets of conduct on the job that will provide you with a basis for behavior. Here are three for your perusal.

First, remain calm in all circumstances. No one likes a hot-head and people who lose their tempers show a distinct lack of self-control. Respecting the needs of others and allowing for discussions of all kinds – even when it isn’t the best situation in your eyes – shows true character and a willingness to work with others. Employers are always looking for people who can mediate and work their way through difficult situations.

Second, keep your personal life at home and your professional life at work. We all go through struggles. No one is immune to pain, anger or sorrow. It makes life more bearable for everyone if separating the personal from the professional can be accomplished, though. If you need to work through something that is going on at home, then take some time off from work. Otherwise, your productivity decreases and your ability to maintain positive relationships on the job suffers.

Last, give your job 100% of your attention. Very few people actually do this, but it can make a tremendous difference in your advancement potential. If you gave just 10% more than anyone else in your department on a consistent basis, your productivity would be evident in a very short period of time and you would rise above your peers. Get rid of anything that wastes your time, such as the internet, cell phones or checking email 15 times per day if it isn’t essential to your job responsibilities.

Professional conduct on the job means many things, but it all boils down to treating others the way you would like to be treated and doing the very best job you are capable of doing.

It can make the difference between getting hired or not getting hired (in a job-search setting). It can make the difference between getting promoted or not getting promoted within an employment setting.

Make the most of your employment opportunities. Excel at everything you do by devoting yourself fully to the tasks and responsibilities that present themselves to you. That not only includes work-related duties, but also getting along well with the people you interact with each day.

Your co-workers will notice and your boss will too.



Written by Carla Vaughan, Owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com

Professional-Resume-Example.com is a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. Carla holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.

The difference between failure and success...

What is the difference between failure and success?

Listening, course corrections, and perseverance

Did you ever play the "hot" and "cold" game as a child? Or perhaps, depending upon where you grew up, you called it something different.

The game goes like this: one person in a group is drawn away from the group and taken to a place where he/she is not able to see or hear what is going on in the other area. While that person is away, an object is hidden. Everyone in the room knows where the object is, but the person who was lead away does not. After the object is hidden, the person is brought back in with the purpose of trying to discover where the hidden object is. The people in the room can only give two clues: hot and cold. The closer to the object the person gets, the more people shout out "HOT". The farther away the person gets, the more the word "COLD" is shouted.

If you have ever seen one of these games in action, it can be a lot of fun. Chaos is likely, laughter is definite and at any given time, people can be shouting both "hot" and "cold" all at once. It's wild. It's truly hard to know exactly what direction to go in if you are the one searching for the hidden object. The goal seems illusive at times. You get conflicting information. You find yourself turning in circles. Sometimes you get frustrated and other times you just have to laugh. At some point, you'll start to hear "hot" more than cold and you'll alter your path until you have everyone shouting "HOT" at the top of their lungs. Eventually you find the hidden object because you listen to what is going on around you, you make the appropriate course corrections and you don't give up.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

If you want to achieve the goal, you have to be willing to hear negative feedback, make corrections to your course and be persistent.

Why is it that when we do this as a game, it's fun and when we do it in real life, it's work? ;)

~Carla

Herbal Remedies - The Medicine Hut

Well, strangely enough, I find myself in the unusual position of having purchased a new website. I'm in the process of changing the layout and the format of the site. It's going to be great once it's shaped-up.

the link: The Medicine Hut

The concept of herbal remedies is new to me, but I've been gardening for years and have certainly read about and heard of the medicinal qualities of a variety of plants. When I took my Master Garder's training a few years ago, herbs weren't really discussed in great detail, so I will need to do quite a bit more research.

I do want to live a healthier life, so hopefully, this will give me some solid information to use in preparing and eating better foods.

One thing I have noticed already is that the books I have started to purchase are making me re-think everything from drinking more water to stopping those McDonald's fast-food urges. I had no idea just how unhealthy that food was.

So, here's to learning more about good health and using herbal remedies when possible to heal my own body.

Enjoy your day!

~Carla

Point of No Return

My website efforts - well, really my on-line efforts - have reached a critical point of no return. When I started my first website, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but I had a goal of bringing in a supplemental income so that our family could enjoy more vacations, eating out (more) and just a few luxuries that we'd not been able to previously afford. I had no idea at the time that I was going to create my own little empire.

While the work I do now on-line relates to my web sites, it has developed over a period of three years and in no way resembles what I first started. My first website was created using a block-by-block method of building a website as I didn't know html at the time. To this day, I haven't changed the format of the site. It is still my highest earning site even given it is created in a simple format. I suppose that in itself is testimony to the genius behind the software I used to create it.

Here is a link to that first site: Professional Resume

On my most recent site, I am using a css/html transition template and I love the flexibility: Best Friends Forever

It's a fairly new site, but I think it has a lot of potential to help teens and young adults.

My comments about the whole little empire thing stem from everything that has transpired since I started that first site (which is 3 years old this month). I now help other people create their websites. I work as a coach during the week, showing others how they can create a site that generates income, too. I was actually hand-picked a few months ago to work with a best-selling author to help him (and his team) set up a website that would drive more traffic than what their old site was getting. Within a few months, it will be gaining great momentum and they are all going to be delighted with the results.

My little empire is growing and the rates that I can charge for my work are increasing little by little. It's a confidence booster to know that I can earn a good income from my home office and still have the flexibility to pick and choose my hours. Things have gone so well, in fact, that in another 6-10 months, I may be out-earning my Master's degree, former Air Force Captain husband. ;) Don't tell him I said that, of course. ;)

So, I have reached the point of no return. I am a success at my web ventures and do not expect to go backward to my former life working 9-5 for anyone else.

Yes, I still have that teaching certification that I can fall back on should I need to for any reason. AND, I am still proud of the fact that I earned it. I think everyone should have a back-up plan. I just don't foresee being an elementary teacher in the near future. I do love teaching - but making money is best when coupled with flexibility.

Right now, thanks to an awesome God, I have it all.

~Carla

I do not only what I must, but what I can.

I remember writing down a quote about twenty-ish years ago that went like this: I do not only what I must, but also what I can.

So often, we focus on our own needs, our own desires and we fail to see the countless opportunites that cross our paths each day - opportunities to make a difference in someone else's life. We use "being busy" as an excuse, but it really boils down to selfishness. And yet, if more people understood the exultation that comes from serving/helping others.

One of the greatest needs that humankind has is the need to be appreciated. I certainly want to be appreciated. It is difficult to be appreciated for buying groceries for your own family... however.... if you buy groceries for someone who is home-bound, you'll discover that your worth to another person goes up dramatically.

Yes, sometimes we want to be appreciated for "who we are" rather than for what we do, but oftentimes, the two go hand-in-hand. If I live in such a way that my actions, my words, my decisions (my LIFE) establish me as a kind and good person, then I will be appreciated for "who I am".

When I was a youngster (say, 10 or so), my mother would take me with her to nursing homes to read the Bible to the residents. We would take turns reading to them, and at the time, it didn't seem like it mattered much. In fact, sometimes, I imagine it was a bit boring and tiring. Most of the people we met with didn't have family come to visit them very often - and even if they did - we were still a welcome sight to them.

When my children were born, they started to go with me to visit people in nursing homes. My oldest started at age 2 and my youngest started at 6 weeks. We talk with them, sing to them, read to them, make cards for them - whatever they like and whatever we can do. I have even hemmed pajamas, purchased small items and other such tasks. But what each person enjoyed most was our presence. Touch. Laughter. Listening to stories.

And, we have been to their funerals. Death is a part of life.

When you take the time to make a difference in someone else's life, you can't help but make a difference in your own. Paying it forward is based on that concept. It is one way that I can make a difference.

I do not only what I must, but what I can.

~Carla

Bullying in Schools

Over the years, few things have stirred me like the articles Robert Ringer has recently published on his site regarding bullying in schools. It is a topic often ignored - certainly by the mainstream media - and typically by administrators and parents alike.

If you have a moment, take a look at this series of articles. They will open your eyes to things you never expected to see before - and not all of what you see will be pleasant.

RobertRinger.com

Family Vacation in Branson, MO

If you have never taken a family vacation in Branson, MO, you need to consider making plans now for a fun-filled trip to one of the craziest and most enjoyable places in the midwest. Our family just returned from an action-packed trip - so much so that we need a vacation from our vacation.

One of the highlights is Silver Dollar City. We went on roller coasters, ate food that we'd never fix at home (funnel cakes) and went on rides that got us wetter than if we had simply taken a bath with our clothes on. It was wonderful - especially for our children. Our oldest daughter turned 16 while at the amusement park during the trip and our youngest is 8 years old, so no matter how old your children are, they will have a great time.

The best part, in my opinion, is that it is a park filled with family fun and family values. You don't hear foul language. If someone bumps into you, they apologize. The experiences your children are exposed to are wholesome. It's a delight.

Take your next vacation in a place you'll remember forever as one of the best vacations you ever took.

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New Site Worth Looking At

There's a new site on the block and it's worth a look or two. Best-Friends-Forever.com

Yes, right out of the '70's and '80's - BFF. But, this site has a twist... it is all updated for today's young men and women including the issues they have to deal with.

Take a look and see what's there. It's all wholesome and family value oriented. If you need help with your friendships or know someone who does, this is the site to check out.

Enjoy!

Raising Compassionate Children

Raising Compassionate children

When you think of raising compassionate children, you probably don't consider all of the varied activities that children engage in on a regular basis. It's amazing how easy it is to incorporate this personal asset into everyday events, though.

Compassion is something that can be taught at any age. Children become compassionate by watching this character trait modeled by others, such as parents, teachers and people in the news. It is one of the most rewarding virtues a person can possess.

There are many ways to help children experience situations where compassion is not only needed, but valued. Exposing children, even at a very early age, is beneficial to providing a solid foundation of experiences from which a child can draw throughout life.

If you are interested in raising compassionate children, consider some of the wonderful kids' activities listed below.

1. Making notecards or coloring pictures is a great way to teach children to appreciate others and show them how much you care. Whether you are making a get well card for a sick neighbor or drawing pictures to take to retirement centers, you can make a positive difference in another person’s life very easily and quickly.

2. Sending a care package to someone who is away from home is a sure way to make a friend or family member feel special. You may know someone who serves in the military or someone who is away at college. Box up some treats and well wishes and send them through the mail. It will be a welcome delight to receive and it will give your children a chance to focus their attention on another person who is in a different situation than their own.

3. Bake cookies for your local fire station crew or police officers. Many times, the people who work in these dangerous positions are overlooked, so taking extra time out to think about them and remember what they do will provide children with an opportunity to reflect on how they are served each and every day.

4. Give of your time to a homeless shelter or a food distribution center. It is so easy to take for granted the daily necessities of life. Understanding that there are others who do without those necessities draws out compassion and makes everyone appreciate how much we all do really have.

Raising compassionate children isn't difficult, but it takes reflection and thought – AND – from time to time, some action to solidify the feeling in the heart. Make someone else feel special and show how much you care. Your children will notice and they will imitate your compassionate heart in their own lives.

The Art of Letter Writing

I don't think people really appreciate the joy that comes from writing and receiving letters anymore. Letter writting is a lost art. Email and test messaging have taken over. Unfortunately, there is a generation of people still around who love to receive "real" mail - and - they appreciate the effort that goes into putting a pen to paper.

Here is a letter I wrote to my husband's grandmother a few years ago.

Dear Great Grandma,

How long has it been since I've written? Gadzooks. I'm sorry about the lag in time between letters. I've either become lazier or busier – or perhaps a little of both.

I hope you are doing well. Is it springtime yet? We are finally starting to see nice temperatures on a regular basis. As you know, I love to be outdoors, so it's great to get to play in the dirt again. I'm starting a flower bed in the backyard and it's taking all of my time and energy right now. We have Bermuda grass, so I'm having to make sure that is under control before I plant anything.

I'll bet that some of your plants are starting to come up now. I hope we can come and see you once school is out.

Brent is doing well in Qatar. For the first 3 weeks, he lived in a tent, but now they’ve opened up a new building, so he even has his own room with walls and everything.

The girls are doing well. The first couple of weeks after Brent left, Kay had some difficulties adjusting, but she's doing much better now. She goes to preschool 2 days per week and loves it. Beth is doing great, but that has a lot to do with all of the activities she's in. She's made straight A's all year and is currently involved with Honor Choir, Geo-Bowl (geography), piano and LTC (leadership training for Christ).

That's about it for now. I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy – or at least somewhere in between.

Hugs,

Carla

It didn't take long to write this letter - and it made a world of difference to her. Take a moment and brighten someone's life. Write a letter.... by hand. ;)

Why is Site Build It for everyone?

Why is Site Build It for everyone?

If you already have a successful online business, then you may not need Site Build It! Most people have a web "presence", but not necessarily a money-generating online business. Unless your site is generating a healthy income (mine brings in a couple thousand per month), then you might want to consider SBI. Oh, and over three-fourths of that monthly income is passive income. I don't have to do anything except watch the money get deposited into my bank account. Well, I do still get real checks from one company who runs ads on my site. The rest is literally, money in the bank.

The reason Site Build It! works so well for so many people is because it is so versatile. While I don't know html or css, many people do and use it beautifully on their sites. I use another process called block-building, which is for the less-than-tech-savvy crowd. If you use Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Photoshop, and/or Flash, you can juice up your site as much as you like. My site is fairly simple, but it proves you can earn good money without having to know a lot of extra information.

If you want to create a successful website, you want SBI. It offers so much for the money. For less than $1 per day, you get:

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Let someone else do the site creation. You outline what you need and a professional website designer will provide exactly what you need.

If you want to look at my website to see how a non-techie does it, please feel free to do so. Professional-Resume-Example.com My site is 2 1/2 years old and is a raging success.

I know it's hard to trust a stranger, but I'm the real thing and SBI is the real thing. On my home page... that's me. I love SBI and I love helping others. Take a look and see just what SBI has to offer. You'll be so glad you did.

How SBI works

Job Sites that help you find jobs

Are you in the middle of a job hunt? My husband is and it's very time consuming. At least he has a full time job now, but that leaves very little time in which to pursue a change in careers.

One of the things we have decided to do is use ResumeRabbit. They will send my husband's resume to over 75 job sites. When you consider how much time it takes just to create an account on one site, you start to realize how much time this can save you.

If you need help distributing your resume to the various career and job websites that accept resume submission, you should seriously consider ResumeRabbit. It saves a lot of time and effort. Do you look forward to having to create accounts at the 75+ websites, then post your resume in whatever format each particular site expects? Let ResumeRabbit do it for you. You upload your resume once and they do the rest of the work for you.

One-Stop Resume Posting to Over 75 Career Sites. Click Here


You owe it to yourself to at least take a look at what they have to offer. No cost for looking. It could save you a ton of time when you need it most - while you're starting your job search.




Have a great day!

Blessings

When I was a child, our family attended a church with (what seemed to me) an amazing number of "old people". I was young and of course anyone over the age of 30 seemed "old". Each Sunday morning, as we entered the building, one gentleman in particular would always greet my sister and me and give us each a piece of candy. It really wasn't much, but it was something we looked forward to every Sunday.

For me, and I imagine my sister as well, each piece of candy was like a piece of good fortune. It wasn't something we earned. It was a gift. It was a small miracle. It was a blessing.

Blessings abound all around us. As we age, those blessings sometimes become less discernable. Sometimes it is because we hurry through our lives without stopping to notice the myriad of good things that occur each day. Other times we are unaware of the blessings in our lives because our ability to identify a blessing has become somewhat distorted.

We have simply forgotten what defines a blessing.

I wonder if I started looking harder if I could see more blessings....

The SBI Cruise

I just returned from the cruise of a lifetime. About 60 "nearly" complete strangers all booked a western Caribbean cruise to meet, share information, and have a great time. What brought us all together? We all have our websites through SBI - SiteBuildIt.

There were people in attendance from all over the world. Imagine not seeing the sun in Iceland for 2 months, then flying to Miami and boarding a ship where constant sunshine and warm temperatures greeted you every morning. One couple came from Iceland, another from Sweden, one from Chile, a man and his son came from the Netherlands, one fellow came from Slovenia while a lady came from Spain. There were quite a few from Canada and the United States - all of whom had one thing in common: we created websites that brought in money and gave us freedom.

My resume-writing website brings in about $1000 per month in ad revenue, $50-$100 in e-book sales and $450 - $600 per month in resume-writing services - not bad for a stay at home mom. The young man from Slovenia makes over $10,000 per month on his sites. Yes, he has more than one. Another lady from the U.S. stopped working full time since she's doing so well with her sites. She's basically retired.

So, we all got together on a cruise boat and shared our stories and ideas. I was in charge of putting together the seminars. There were 8 seminars over the course of the week and they ranged from branding your site to increasing ad revenue to better tracking of visitors to writing solid, original content. It was awesome. So many ordinary people with so many bright ideas.... and all successful in their individual ways.

In one week, strangers became family. We had a great time and learned a lot from each other. I know that my site will generate more revenue now just because I learned some techniques to improve what I do.

Some of these people have had sites outside of SBI and they were never successful. Once they started new sites with SBI, a whole new world opened up for them. Part of that is because of the software SBI uses to create the sites and ping the SE's, part of it is the Action Guide that directs users in creating a site that visitors WANT to visit and part of it is the unbelievable support that folks get in the forums.

I have only ever had a site with SBI, so I don't know any different. I just know that it works and that I can continue to stay home with my children. Well, I'm still working on my Master's degree, too. It's so nice not to have to fret over money anymore.

So, now I have 60 or so new friends from all over the world who share my love of SBI and enjoy earning a second income, a retirement income, a full-time income or spare money for vacations/luxuries.

I couldn't imagine anything better.

If you want to learn more about joining this successful group (not over 30,000 people have their sites with SBI), follow this link: SBI web site success

~Carla

Setting Goals

SETTING GOALS

The first thing that needs to be done is to put your goals down in writing. Consider having a goal for each of the areas of your life that you value the most. Some possible areas to think about are:

* Emotional Health – love, security, mental stability, family relationships
* Physical Health – nutrition, exercise, preventative care, proper testing
* Spiritual Wellness – faith, seminars/workshops, reading, attending church
* Financial Peace – debt-free living, building wealth, investing
* Career Success – appropriate education, training, increasing responsibility
* Community Service – financial support, volunteering time, increasing public awareness

Write down the goals you have for each of these areas (and others if you have additional desires for your future). Make sure your goals are written in the present tense and that they are one sentence long. Keep them positive.

NOTE: If you have a goal written down that isn't something you wholeheartedly believe in, you will not devote your time or full attention to it. You're better off to not write it down if you aren't behind it 100%. How could this happen? We sometimes write down the goals we think others would have for us – or we write down goals that we think we ought to have because they are "the right thing to do". That is bogus. Don't do it. It will not lead to success.

The next thing you will do is write down the tasks that will lead you to the goal. Break down the goal into smaller pieces. Measure your success along the way. If you get off track, just re-adjust. Don't give up.

Once you start making forward progress, it will be easier to build upon your success.

Just don't quit.