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Jeannie Fennell — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:35:54 +0000

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“It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy”

Lyrics from “Porgy & Bess” by Gershwin & Heyward

Sometime around the middle of June, I realized that it was really summer, the time of easy livin’ but I was finding my summer livin’ not so easy. The extremely hot weather meant that I got up earlier so I could walk my dogs or work in the yard. In the evening, I kept working longer because it was too hot to go outside. What happened to my plan of taking life this summer a little easier? As soon as I had an extra space in my schedule, I filled it up with “to do’s”. Finally, I had enough!

So I vowed to at least slip in some easy livin’ time and thought I might share my ideas with you. Maybe you can enjoy some, too. I realized that whatever I did had to be simple, with not much planning or expense and these had to be some things I could just slip in when I was getting cabin fever. So here are a few ideas :

Easy Livin’ Coolers

· Went to free “Movie on the Lawn” at a local church. We brought lawn chairs & church supplied popcorn & drinks. It was definitely old-fashioned fun with a old somewhat corny movie that encouraged clapping & cheering. Lots of churches & parks are doing this- check around your area.

· Spent a wonderful hour at my local library reading magazines. Read things I’d never seen before. There is something about a fresh shiny magazine to enjoy that we just don’t get from magazines on the Internet.

· Slipped in some time to just browse some favorite local shops, The Bag Lady & Green With Envy .

o Read the cards, found some great ideas for gifts

o Chatted with friendly staff and was very impressed with the creativity of displays as well as merchandise.

o Bought a trinket to remind me to “take it easy.”

I’d love to add your ideas to the “Easy Livin’ Coolers List. Send me a comment & I will include it.

5 Mistakes That Can Cost You Business

Jeannie Fennell — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:25:18 +0000

I will be giving a talk on this topic to The Midlands Business Association on May 18, 2010 @ 12:00 .

The Midland Business Association has invited me to speak on this topic at their monthly luncheon. In this talk I will discuss the common mistakes in using time, money & reputation that undermine many entrepreneurs and give some simple solutions to avoid them. After making lost of mistakes myself and years of coaching entrepreneurs, I have some suggestions that can help to avoid costly missteps.

This business group is made up of small businesses and entrepreneurs who are located just on the outskirts of Charlotte NC in a fast growing area close to the 485 loop.

I was recommended by Pat Allen, a former SOULO member and owner of Grannanny Soaps & Lotions. Ifelt that I could give useful information to this group and I am delighted to support them since “start up entrepreneurs “ are some of my favorite people to work with.

For more info, contact me or : joyce@weeklypostnc.com

Happy New Year! Start It Right…

Jeannie Fennell — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:52:19 +0000

WHAT WILL THIS YEAR BE FOR YOU?

You know that every new year you say...

This will be the year I will….

·Get healthy/lose weight ·Find a new job

·Save Money ·Get Organized ·Start my new business

·Have a great relationship

Yet somehow it doesn’t happen.

You don’t need more “self-help” information…you need real-time professional support,and practical ideas + accountability.

Even if you are the most talented and disciplined person on the planet,it is doesn’t work to do it alone.Even great athletes,artists & musicians need coaches and mentors.

Let Dr. Jeannie Fennell of LIFEWORKS give you the support,perspectives,and experienced help you need to make lasting change.

TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT !

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” I didn’t know what to expect …as a guy. it hadn’t done anything like coaching…I should have done it much sooner as it was a big help in getting me motivated.I looked forward to our meetings and will always be grateful for how things have changed for me. My family likes me better now too!” M. G.

“Jeannie has a gentle but powerful way of listening to you and enabling you to get really clear on what you need to do and discerning what keeps you from moving forward. With her help, I have really changed and my life is so much better now”

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Holiday Tips to Save Time, Money & Sanity

Jeannie Fennell — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:30 +0000

Holiday Gifts can be challenging but all of these are easily “doable” & take little Time & Money.

1.Use an “assembly line” to create ready-to-use dry mixes (think: cookies, multi-bean soups, or muffins) and package in attractive containers from art or dollar stores. These are great time savers and easy to create.

2. Plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs in pebbles in pots, water weekly and put in window. They will bloom in Jan. and be a fragrant gift during the winter.( I do this every year for clients, neighbors etc. and they tell me they appreciate them).

3. Make “Gifts Certificates” for your time/expertise. Here are some possibilities:

• Certificate for a favorite/special dish

• Certicate for some hours of “ grunt work” …cleaning garage,painting,raking leaves,etc.

• Certificate for helping with a project that could use your painting, sewing, organizing skills

4. A “PASS” coupon for your kids for chores that kids are usually do; lets them “opt out “ of chore when they use their coupon.

5. “Happy New Year” gifts given in January gifts may more noticed and appreciated and a good way to reconnect after the rush of the holidays.

6. For business customers, give a percentage “off” on your client’s bill or order with a thank you holiday note. Many will appreciate money more than a present.

7.Give a donation in the clients name to a favorite charity, especially if you know of your client’s interests. Often a magazine/newsletter also will be sent & your client is reminded of you all year.

8. Consider a donation where client can “adopt” an animal or land. Rescue/rehab groups or environmental organizations will often send client a picture or certificate and progress reports.

9.Give yourself a present. You deserve it!