The connection between professional and personal life may be rough and keeping the balance between work and life can be really hazardous. I found out about that not long ago, just after I set some daring targets to reach in my business A X-ray of my breasts which usually is a routine, showed some abnormalities this time. In the weeks that followed I underwent an additional mammography, a biopsy and eventually surgery. The happy news was that the abnormalities were harmless and so I could get back to work full speed, leaving the experience for what it was.

However… that is not the way it worked out. Simply because I did not feel like working at all. I did like my client work and engagements to speak at certain gatherings, but just hated to think of the analytic and creative work that comes with tele-classes and internet marketing. I really tried my best but I could not bring myself to any enthusiasm for these tasks. In my private life I felt the need for time and energy to renew and restore my inner balance while in my work I felt I should make good for lost time in the past few weeks.

Needless to say I was once again caught in the dilemma between my spirit and my business requirements, as I had been before and I know magical success formulas don’t exist, let alone help. But I do know as well that we can take care of our lives and our businesses once we agree that we will put in the work that is needed for that.

I have put together nine strategies which may help you to change the road to your destination and may also come in handy if you want to put the relation between work and private life back in balance:

1. Don’t panic

Although you might be caught in panic the best way to handle the situation is modest steps instead of giant decisions. At a time like this you do not get a divorce, sack an employee or buy important things like a new computer system. Modest steps are called for. Tip: to get some perspective you might want to talk to a coach or therapist.

2. Return to your source

It is not important from what walk of life you come, just try to get a connection back with your source of life or your spirit. Acknowledge that something bigger than you embraces you. Try to spend a minimum of 15 minutes per day to connect with your source. (Mark Silver describes in his free downloadable book “Getting to the Core of Your Business” the Remembrance Practice which I really like).

3. Tell the truth

At time our energy leaves us when we are just pleasing others all the time or live up to standards we don’t recognize as our own. Check if there is an imbalance. Be aware when you are not totally honest and be clear for yourself about your motives. If there is any weeding to do, clean up afterwards. Tip: talking to a therapist or coach may help you to communicate more clearly.

4. Check your body

Do you sleep well? Do you eat healthily? How is the level of your energy? If you feel you could do better in these fields you might go for a professional check up and take action to restore your well being.

5. Tune up your thinking

Evidence shows that if we manage our way of thinking we can profoundly affect our mood and motivation. Check the internet for book-sites that have books with which you can upgrade your cognitive skills, try to talk to a therapist or do both (if you are in a good health psychologically a professional coach will do just as well).

6. Surround yourself with good company

Do your peers and clients stimulate you, encourage you? How about your playmates? If you play on the wrong playground with stupid kids it is neither much fun nor very productive.

7. Set healthy, flexible limits

Yes I know, there is an intimately connection between real life and real business. However that does not mean you have to give up your whole privacy. To reach a balance between work and life you have to set limits in such a way you can feel like giving without completely depleting yourself and feel available without “being overrun”. Keep these limits flexible because like everything else in life, things may change.

8. Create or refine systems

In order to run a real life and a real business we need good systems. Check to find the weak parts and find a solution to get the system back on track. If you don’t have a system, create one.

9. Keep the goal, drop the plan

The best way to reach a goal is sometimes to forget about your plans. Clear out the file with commitments and offers and only keep those that can bring your current activity in balance with the current resources. There is no need to abandon ship when all you have to do is drop the anchor and make some necessary repairs – or enjoy a few weeks off.

Using these strategies made me postpone the re-launch of a tele-class and withdraw for a while from internet marketing. Thus I stopped the war between my business and myself so I was able to repair the imbalance between life and work. Now I feel more enthusiastic about the things I undertake – like writing this article. My demanding goals are now inviting possibilities which no longer put me off. If it takes more time to reach my goals, getting there will sure be sweet.

~Mary Miller

Those of us who suffer from acne are not really that eager to use face masks to treat our acne problem. That is because many of the face mask products that are readily available in your neighborhood drugstore contain ingredients that can be harsh on your already irritated skin. If you expose your skin to these harsh ingredients, you can end up aggravating your acne problem instead of solving it.

Homemade acne masks are great alternatives to commercial face masks that you can turn to. You can enjoy a lot of advantages from using these homemade acne masks. First, you can be sure that these face masks are safe because you will be the one mixing up the ingredients. Second, these acne masks are natural face masks. They will not have any synthetic chemicals unless you put in these chemicals yourself. Lastly, they are a lot less expensive than their commercial counterparts because the ingredients are readily available in your kitchen.

Why Do You Need an Acne Mask?

The question you may have at the moment is this: Why do I need an acne mask in the first place? Homemade acne masks are actually effective in dealing with acne. These acne masks contain natural disinfectants and astringents. They treat the skin infection that causes the acne as well as break down the dirt and oils that make the acne worse.

These acne masks also contain natural soothing agents. They refresh and rejuvenate skin, lifting up dead skin cells and coaxing the skin to develop new cells. They also heal pimple scars. If you use these acne masks regularly, you can prevent your skin from breaking out again in the long run.

Sample Recipes for Acne Masks

Here are a few recipes for homemade acne masks that you can easily make in your own kitchen.

1. Tomato mask. Chop up a ripe tomato and process it in your blender until it becomes a puree. Apply it gently and evenly on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse the mask off with lukewarm water.

2. Apple and honey mask. Dice half an apple and add in three spoonfuls of honey. You can use your blender to mix them up or simply use a fork. Pat the mixture gently on your face and let it sit there for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.

3. Strawberry and yogurt mask. Mix together 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries and 1/4 cup of plain yogurt. If you do not have yogurt at home, you can use sour cream. Put the mixture on your face, leave it there for 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.

Homemade acne masks are effective remedies for treating acne. They are safe and inexpensive, and if you use them regularly, you will be able to see visible results in a matter of weeks.

Homemade face masks are great alternatives to store-bought face masks or face masks applied at a day spa or beauty salon.  Let’s face it: It takes money to maintain a beauty regimen to keep our skin healthy, and not all of us can afford to splurge regularly on professional treatments or a good, commercially made face mask.

But just because your pocket cannot handle the cost of a facial at a beauty salon or a drugstore face mask, it does not mean that you should forgo it altogether.  Face masks with ingredients readily available at home do not cost as much but are just as effective.

Safe Ingredients Guaranteed

Besides, with homemade face masks, you can be sure that the goop you are putting on your face is truly safe and is free from synthetic chemicals that can be harsh on your skin.  The problem with many commercially produced face masks is that they contain synthetic chemicals.  Instead of promoting the health of your skin, these products can eventually cause your skin some damage.

When you put together your own face mask at home using your own ingredients, you at least know what you are putting on your face.  Also, you can be flexible with the ingredients of your face mask.  If you do not have a particular ingredient at the moment, you can substitute something else for it and the recipe will be just as effective.

A Face Mask for Your Skin’s Needs

A more important advantage that homemade face masks can give you is that you can address the specific needs of your skin with these facial masks.  For example, if your skin is oily, you can mix up a clarifying face mask to clear your pores and lift the layer of dirt from your skin.  An example of a clarifying face mask for oily skin is pureed cucumber mixed with yogurt.  To make this face mask, just put four or five slices of peeled cucumber in a blender and process it until it is mushy.  Mix it with 1/4 cup of plain yogurt and apply it evenly on your face.  Rinse the mixture off with warm water once it has dried.

If you have dry skin, the homemade face masks that you need should restore the moisture content of your skin to keep it smooth and soft.  Avocado face masks are perfect for dry skin.  To make an avocado face mask, just mash 1/4 of an avocado fruit.  You can mix it with egg yolk or a spoonful of olive oil for added smoothness.  Apply the mixture evenly on your face and let it sit there for about half an hour.  After that, rinse the mixture off with warm water.

Homemade face masks are great alternatives to face masks bought from a drugstore or facial treatments given at beauty salons and day spas.  They give you a chance to maintain an effective beauty regimen without hurting your pockets and what is most important – your skin.

The avocado facial masks are an amazing source of goodies for your skin. The fruit contains a lot of minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, sodium, copper, magnesium, etc. It also contains vitamins A, E, B and K. The result of that special cocktail is that the avocado face mask reaches the deepest layers of the epidermis and gives elasticity even to the driest skin.

Here are some homemade avocado facial masks which are good for any type of skin:

1. Avocado Face Mask:

Ingredients:
1/2 soft avocado
2 tbs hot water
1 ts honey

Preparation and Usage:
Mash the Avocado with a fork or in a mixer. Dissolve the honey into the water and add it to the fruit. Put it into your face, using your fingers or a special brush. Avoid the area of your eyes and mouth. Keep 10 minutes and wash away.

2. Avocado and banana face mask:

Ingredients:
1/2 soft avocado
1/2 banana
1 egg yolk

Preparation and Usage:
Mash the avocado and banana. Mix all ingredients well. Again, put on your face and wash after 10 minutes.

3. Cleaning face lotion from avocado:

Ingredients:
3 avocados
2 lemons

Preparation and Usage:
Peal the avocados and strain it. Filter the juice and add the lemons juice to it. You can keep that lotion in fridge for about 5 days in a well closing bottle. Use the lotion after cleaning and drying your face.

Those are some organic homemade avocado face masks you can make. Remember, that the natural cosmetics is times better than the chemical one, which you can buy in the cosmetics store. And as you see, it is not so difficult to prepare yourself a very healthy, cheap and nutritious mask for your face.

Hair experts say that black hair is the most difficult hair to manage, regardless of whether it is Asian or African-American hair.  Asian hair may be resistant to damage, but the longer it grows, the more difficult it is to style because of its inherent thickness.  African-American hair, on the other hand, is known for its delicate structure, which makes it susceptible to damage.

How should you take care of your black hair?  The first step in caring for your black hair is to know your hair.  Every individual’s hair is different, and so hair care needs to be personalized.  Here are a few black hair care tips that will help you along.

Know Your Own Hair

Before you launch a hair care regimen, it is important for you to know your own hair and become aware of its specific needs.  Do you have black Asian hair?  Then you would know that Asian hair is typically thick and coarse, with the tendency to develop split ends the longer it grows.  Do you have African-American hair?  Then you are likely to have fragile hair that is naturally dry and breaks easily.

Aside from racial hair types, you should also consider if your hairstyle is naturally curly, straight or wavy.  Also, the black hair care tips that you need to follow depends on whether your hair is naturally oily, dry or just normal.

Follow the Basics of Hair Care

The best way to care for black hair is to follow the basics – shampoo it regularly and condition it frequently.  Contrary to what most people think, it is not healthy to shampoo your hair every day.  Daily shampooing actually dries out the hair and makes it more prone to damage.  If you have oily hair, you need to shampoo it every other day.  But if you have dry hair, shampooing it once a week is enough.  Regardless of your hair type, you should stick to using gentle shampoos or organic shampoos, which actually prevent damage to your hair.  The typical commercially manufactured shampoo has harsh sulfates that can dry out your hair.

Conditioning the hair is one of the most important black hair care tips that you need to follow.  Conditioning the hair every day restores the proteins that the hair loses on a daily basis due to pollution, the weather or your own lifestyle habits.  When these proteins are continually replenished, your hair becomes smoother, shinier and stronger.

Avoid Over-styling Your Black Hair

The biggest mistake that anyone can make when it comes to their black hair is over-styling it.  Over-styled Asian hair becomes coarser and loses its natural strength, while over-styled African-American hair becomes even more fragile.  As thus, you should limit the use of heat-based or chemical-based styling agents on your black hair.  If you do need to style your hair, make sure that you apply a protective gel first.  Also, be lavish with your hair conditioning.

These are just the basic black hair care tips that you need to follow.  If you abide by them, you are sure to have a glorious crown of black hair on your head.

Some hairstyles come and go with the winds of time. Short hairstyles, however, will always be popular. For one, they are easy to take care of. They don’t require much time, and because you can use less product on them they are also cheaper. Additionally, having short hair can make a woman look both younger and smarter.

Short hairstyles range from:

• Boy cut short hair to chin length,
• From messy to smooth,
• And from straight to curly.

Blond woman with short hairstyle

Not all of them, however, look great on all people. It is important to choose the right one for you. Factors which can affect this include your hair type, your face shape, your skin tone, and your eye color. You should also take into consideration your personality, your job, and the amount of time you have.

Professional Consultation from a hairstylist

There are several ways people can determine the right short hairstyles. The best way is to get a hair consultation. This means that a professional hairstylist examines your hair, head, and face, asks you questions about your life, and makes a recommendation based on these things. However, this can sometimes be expensive. A cheaper method is to purchase hair styling software. Using this, you can upload your picture and try as many different hairstyles as you want. Finally, you can use the classic method of looking through hair style magazines. This is cheaper than the other two, but it does not give you as good of an idea of how the style will look on you personally.

Care for short hairstyles

The products a person should use when creating short hairstyles depend largely on their hair type. If you have curly hair, you probably want to spray it with a frizz control product before styling it. Fine hair, on the other hand, may need a volumizer or a mousse to give it more body. Different hair types will also benefit from different kinds of brushes:

• Thick hair does best with a short, natural bristlewhile
• Fine hair benefits from a longer bristle.

Short Hairstyle for women

And don’t forget your hair dryer. It is probably the most important part of styling short hair. When combined with a round brush, it can give your hair an almost instant lift. If, on the other hand, you want a messy look, use the blow dryer with your fingers and mousse.

Short hairstyles are as numerous as the people who wear them. But no matter who you are or what you do, you can find one that will suit you. And when you do, you are sure to be pleased with how easy it is to take care of.

Woman with short hairstyle

On the following picture of hairstyles you can see what you can get from this application.

For checking out the Hairstyle-Application do the following steps:

1. Visit the website for the hairstyles.
2. Register for an account
3. Login to your account
4. and upload your image
5. or chose an available model image
6. and start to figure out your new hairstyle

I hope this is useful to you, if you like or dislike it, write a comment!