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

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.

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