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Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 29, 2017 |

As my husband and I sealed up our Netflix DVDs on Monday morning, he noticed that the mailing address was in Houston. It was surreal to think that there wasn’t a Houston to mail anything to because it was underwater. This country has gone through natural disasters before, but when it hits this close to…

Lessons Learned from My Bad Experience with American Airlines

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 24, 2017 |

I had a very bad experience with American Airlines last week. I needed to get from San Antonio, Texas, to Meridian, Mississippi, on Monday, August 14th, so that I could present a workshop in Livingston, Alabama, at 7:45 AM on Tuesday morning. If you want to read in detail about how the typical bad luck…

3 Tricks to Stop Procrastinating When It Comes to Healthy Eating and Active Living

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 17, 2017 |

Recently I was asked to share tips with the Diabetes Council on how to stop procrastinating when it comes to healthy eating and getting active. The following is a summary of my advice: Procrastination is a natural human reaction to avoiding what we don’t feel like doing. It’s the adult version of a three-year-old’s “I…

Is a Tax Free Holiday Weekend Really a Bargain?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 10, 2017 |

A number of states across the country are hosting tax free holiday weekends for school supplies and clothing in the month of August. Some folks get super fired up about this “awesome deal,” but do you really save in the long run? Let’s look at a couple of shopping examples: Purchase:           $10.00 in school supplies…

5 Tips for Choosing a Virtual Assistant

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 3, 2017 |

Please welcome guest blogger Ryan Bridges! Are you busy and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you barely have any time to focus on your business? It might be time to think about hiring a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can free you up to focus on the important tasks at work. When someone you trust…

Mini Vacations – Are you prepared to close your business in order to take a break?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 27, 2017 |

Every year, a particular person – we’ll call him B – and I celebrate his birthday by playing hooky from work. We call it one of our mini vacations. He only uses one sick day per year, and it’s for this day. Since he works for “the man,” it is officially called a Mental Health Day.…

Weekly Meal Planner – How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 20, 2017 |

A lot of folks know that my husband and I try to eat as healthy as possible. We only go out to dinner when we have family in town or when we’re on vacation. We even started a small vegetable garden this year. (This is a huge accomplishment since I’m known for my black thumb!)…

New Year’s Resolutions: Smart Goal Setting at Any Time of Year

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 13, 2017 |

No, you’re not in a time warp! It’s not New Year’s. In fact, we’re six months past it – or six months ahead of it, depending on your perspective. Aside from parties, the term “New Year’s” often conjures up thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions. New Year’s Resolutions are simply goals. Smart goal setting can happen…

Federal REAL ID Act – Is your driver’s license compliant?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 4, 2017 |

How will the “new” federal REAL ID Act that contains policies for your driver’s license affect you? Does TSA consider your driver’s license valid according to the federal REAL ID Act? I have a valid license in my state, but I recently found out that it’s not REAL ID-compliant. WHATT?! That’s right, and you might…

The Power of Positive Thinking: Do you focus on your flaws instead of your accomplishments?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | June 29, 2017 |

Some people feel that the term the power of positive thinking is some out-there, woo-woo, made up hocus-pocus bullsquash.  I’m a firm believer that the power of positive thinking is one of the keys to success. During a recent hotel stay, I noticed a small mirror that was attached to the bathroom wall. Unlike most…

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