Working Women

Stress management for the career gal

Sarah Brooks — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:42:00 -0800

Life is stressful for the working gal. Between managing a career, a family life and an endless to-do list, our stress levels have never been so high.

The rise (and potential fall) of the alpha wife

Heather Barnett — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:52:00 -0800

These days, women are frequently out-earning their husbands. They have high-powered jobs, kids to take care of and often take charge of all the household duties like paying bills, cleaning and more. It's enough to give anyone an ulcer .

Put some creativity into your business card

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0700

Picture this -- you're at a conference for work and meeting a million different people. You've handed out an entire box of business cards, sometimes as your only introduction to potential new clients. How can you be certain that they'll remember you? With an unforgettable business card! You don't have to be in a creative industry to have a card that is expressive of your company and what you offer clients. Here are some ways to get out of the traditional business-card box!

Best hairstyles for the working woman

Kristin Chessman — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:35:00 -0700

If you’re like most women, you’re lucky to leave the house in the morning with matching socks. With limited time and never-ending responsibilities, the morning rush can put a crimp on your style and beauty. Get your beauty mojo back by taking a few extra minutes to try out the best hairstyles for the working woman.

Best beauty products for your cubicle

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:38:00 -0700

When you spend as much time at work as you do at home, you know you need a secondary supply of beauty products front-and-center in your office. To avoid looking like you have officially moved into your cubicle, choose discreet and practical beauty products that will enhance your work performance without giving your boss pause.

5 Personal organization apps

Lauren Fairbanks — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:42:00 -0800

Organization is key to managing your life smoothly. And since most of our lives are spent on the go, it makes sense that the majority of that organization should happen on our smartphones, because they're the glue that holds our heavily scheduled lives together. To celebrate continued organization for the hustle and bustle of every day, here are five of our favorite personal organizing phone apps that will help ease your life.

How to be happily employed in a tough economy

Dr Kristin Cardinale — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:58:00 -0800

Times are tough -- that’s what I keep hearing. However, in my line of work, business is booming and I am quite happily living the life of my dreams. Several years ago after my national seminar business got clobbered by a corporate giant and I was sitting on the couch with a newborn baby in my arms, I decided that it was time to reinvent my life – and that’s just what I did! Here’s how you, too, can be happily employed in a tough economy.

3 Ways to take control of your career

Pam Lassiter — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:35:00 -0800

Career control is not an illusion. It just takes counter-intuitive strategies that will give you a career vision and build your reputation. The following three career strategies can head you towards more control of your job than you thought possible.

Top 5 tips for women entrepreneurs

Nellie Akalp — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:25:00 -0800

Will 2011 be the year you begin your business? With a new year upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to focus on your goals and turn those dreams into a reality. More women than ever are coming into their own as business owners. Here are five steps to entrepreneur success.

How to manage your emotions at work

Alberto Villoldo, PhD — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:09:00 -0800

It's natural for you to feel angry or sad at different times and sometimes for no reason whatsoever. No amount of positive thinking will keep you from these occasional feelings, and though they may not last long, they can lead to trouble at work. When you experience instinctive emotions that are toxic, they may not only have detrimental effects on your health, they can also impair your ability to perform on the job.

Online education: 3 online learning opportunities

Lauren Fairbanks — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:09:00 -0800

Education is always a good resolution to have for the new year. And sometimes a little brush-up is needed, whether it's to stay up-to-date on the current trends in your industry or to make yourself more attractive to potential employers. While many universities and colleges are now offering professional studies classes , there's still a better way: learning online. Unless you absolutely need to a certificate or diploma in the end, these online courses are a great way to plump your resume and learn something new and interesting in 2011.

How to boost your work portfolio

Lauren Fairbanks — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:06:00 -0800

Some people will say that working for free is a professional faux pas -- but doing pro bono work can go a long way toward earning you professional credibility. And in the midst of a lagging job outlook, getting a few client referrals and additional experience under your belt surely isn't a bad thing.

Newest healthy treats for women on the go

Linda Melone, CSCS — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:57:00 -0800

If you think burgers and high-fat meals are the only fast food hunger fixes, you're in for a yummy surprise. Some of the tastiest and healthiest snacks are now grab-and-go. Here's a rundown of a few of the latest and greatest healthy treats for busy women.

30-Minute dinners for busy women

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:50:00 -0800

When you get home at the end of the day, slaving for a couple of hours in the kitchen to get dinner on the table is the last thing you want to do; however, fast food or processed microwave meals aren’t particularly appealing and they offer little nutrition. A healthier solution is building a tasty compendium of delicious homemade dinner recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. To get you started, here are three 30-minute dinners for the busy woman.

5 Foods powerful women eat

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:28:00 -0800

You know those women—the fit, confident, happy, high-achievers who are enviable super moms, successful business women, stellar students, or all three. How do they do it? In addition to being masters of time management, they also follow a diet that optimally fuels their body to not only stay healthy and ultra energized, but that also keeps their brains sharp. If you want to be one of “those women,” include in your daily diet the following five super foods that powerful women eat.

No OM Yoga: Modern yoga for women on the go

Kimberly Fowler — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:53:00 -0800

If you’ve avoided yoga because you aren’t an OM-chanting pretzel poser and the hour-long traditional yoga classes don’t fit into your busy schedule, it’s time to try a modern form of yoga that is more practical than spiritual. No OM Yoga is a yoga practice that meets the yoga needs of today’s women and fits into the busy lives we lead. Here’s why you should integrate this form of no-nonsense yoga into your fitness routine.

Technology that will make your life easier in the New Year

Lauren Fairbanks — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:30:00 -0800

No one has enough time these days. With work projects, responsibilities at home and after-school obligations, most of us are stretched so thin that things inevitably fall by the wayside -- because you've just plain overlooked them, or you're just plain tired out. These modern-day issues are a driving force for tech companies to create time-saving, stress-relieving Web and smartphone applications to help you check off items on that to-do list. Whether you're a workaholic, a stay-at-home mom or both, you'll find a bit of relief with the following tech tools that will make your life easier in the New Year.

5 Ways to beat workplace anxiety

Jonathan Berent, LCSW and Amy Lemley — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:31:00 -0800

Everyone gets stressed at work sometimes. But when daily stressors at work cause you to feel preoccupied, scared or even panicky, it’s time to confront your problem. Feeling anxious about work is not “just the way you are.” It is a learned response to stress -- and luckily, what is learned can be unlearned. Here are five ways to decrease workplace stress and beat workplace anxiety.

Smart nutrition tips for the multi-tasking woman

Mindy Whitacre, CN — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:20:00 -0800

If your busy lifestyle leads to less-than-desirable diet choices, you aren’t alone. Research demonstrates that women who are too busy to focus on their diets are more likely to succumb to impulse eating and spontaneous food purchasing. This leads to a higher risk of obesity. To give you a healthy start for the New Year, here are the ABC's of smart nutrition for the multi-tasking woman.

The best home office technology for moms

Lisa Kanarek — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:37:00 -0700

When you’re working from home, juggling the roles of mom, chauffeur, problem-solver and business owner — to name a few — one of the best assistants you can have is technology. Equipping your home office with the right technology is simple , and as the cost and size of equipment drops, your choice of home office technology goes up. The key is to know what equipment you need. Here is the best home office technology for working moms.