Goal Setting!

  Goal Setting!

Most people think that goal setting in nothing more that setting down with pen and paper and writing down specific things that we want to accomplish in our life. These goals should be measurable and have a specific time frame.

Personal goals setting is something we’ve all done in the past….but how many times have we accomplished the goal? Many time our normal everyday activities get in the way of accomplishing our goals. There are two main areas we normally think about when we think of goals. First of all financial goals always seem to be the priority. Sure we’ve all dreamed about becoming a millionaire….but have we taken the steps in our life to make it all happen? Second…..personal goals is the pivot point in most peoples outcome of success or failure. Personal goal must be realistic in order for the financial goals to become a reality.

It’s not enough for us to just write something down and assume it’s going to happen. You must make sure you set a specific date and work aggressively towards that goal. If you by chance don’t meet your goal, then set another goal and work hard to fulfill that goal. Normally we must have a change of heart and mind to accomplish our goals. Just being the normal every day guy probably won’t cut it. You must be the above average individual who thinks outside the box of what the world considers normal.

To accomplish our goals we must be totally focused on the rewards we will receive at the end of our journey and the differences that our efforts have made in our lives and the people around us.

Businesses use the principle of goal setting to motivate their employees. The more employees are motivated, the more they are stimulated and interested in accepting goals. The more difficult the tasks ahead, a smaller group of people will possess the necessary skills and strategies. The business will give the employees incentives to get the employee to work harder for some kind of a reward at a future date. This could be in the form of a nice bonus, promotion, longer vacation or some other carrot that the business will dangle in front of the employee. Those who are motivated will accomplish those goals that have been offered, however, there is always the person who is content with normal job requirements and will not put forth any additional efforts. Who do you think will get recognized for a job well done? I think the answer is quite obvious. Naturally thse who put forth no extra effort are going to blame everybody else for their lack of accomplishment. You’ll probably never hear the winners complain at all.

Our goals must be tangible, specific, realistic and a time table for the accomplishment of our goals. Be realistic when setting any goal. You could set a goal of traveling around the world on the hundred dollars you’ve saved over the last few months. Get real…you would be lucky to get to the next town. However, you could set a realistic goal of backpacking in the Redwoods of California for a week. That’s more realistic if you’re conservative.

Every goal we will ever have is a matter of problem solving. The more activities, resources, training and support…the more likely your chances of accomplishing your goals. There are a couple of other things that will make a difference. Our intelligence, geographic location and our support availability are a few of the other things that will make a difference in our success.

The following are some quote from Wikipedia … The Free Encyclopedia:

“Goals focus attention towards goal-relevant activities and away from goal-irrelevant activities.

Goals serve as an energizer; higher goals will induce greater effort while low goals induce lesser effort.

Goals affect persistence; constraints with regard to resources will affect work pace.

Goals activate cognitive knowledge and strategies which allows employees to cope with the situation at hand.

Goal commitment…People will perform better when they are committed to achieve certain goals.”

In Summary: Be willing to put your goals on paper. Hang that note in a place that you are forced to look at it on a daily basis. Work toward that goal with all sincerity and be willing to rework your goals if you don’t quite get there when you thought you would or you got to your goal sooner than you thought you could. Reconsider how you got to your goal and make adjustment accordingly.

If you need further assistance on setting your realistic goals, you can contact the eBiz Solutions Team for your free 30 minute consultation.

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Great Winter Buys in Foreclosure Listings

Foreclosure listings expanding at record rates are becoming the real estate buyer’s winter landscape. As we enjoy the last days of the beauty of fall, the housing market is already in the doldrums. Even in much in demand real estate markets such as Silicon Valley, Northern California, inventories of unsold family homes are way up on a year ago. Many former hot markets have cooled, stalled or moved obviously in the buyer’s favor. Adding to the sellers’ challenge of longer days on the market is the unlikely competition from foreclosures; numbers of repossessed properties are double those of a year ago. As press coverage of the foreclosures crisis increases and national concern mounts, greater numbers of folks are learning about the potential of foreclosure property to accelerate their home ownership plans. People of all ages, and for many reasons, are eyeing the increasingly obvious chance to build a nest egg sooner, move to a more desirable neighborhood, buy a vacation home, retire without a mortgage, buy to hold for the cash inflow of rents, buy more space for a growing family or simply to move up by buying a carefully selected foreclosure at below current market value for the comparable traditional home.

In some States lenders are resorting to auction sales by the gross in order to relieve swollen stocks of foreclosed property, some of it rapidly depreciating, deteriorating or becoming a neighborhood eyesore, some of it vacant and a security risk. Regular auctions of larger number of homes of all dimensions are beginning to draw knowledgeable, or determined to become knowledgeable, crowds. Well established foreclosures Gurus stage coaching courses for increasing numbers of would-be successful investors. Eager students get hands-on training and learn the basic strategies of buying in any one of the three stages of foreclosure; learn how to value the target property, how to search title and calculate the equity in a particular pre foreclosure home, how to approach the seller in financial distress and where to look for finance or how to buy without much at all.

The ranks of dedicated online surfers of foreclosure listings are swelling as investor newbies learn the art of “weeding the best leads” or to “cherry-pick “ from among pre foreclosures, auction listings and REO or bank and lender owned property. They learn how to filter their searches, how to read the location demographics. They are learning the importance of taking advantage of many free extras of online foreclosure listings sites; educational articles, definitions, foreclosure law basics, discussion forums and articles. And some have already seen the potential for remarkable value that this winter’s crop of foreclosures listings has when the season favors the buyer.

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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Be A Travel Nurse

Travel Nursing offers a wonderful opportunity to nurses and other medical professionas to see the United States, work in the best hospitals, travel with friends and family, and make more money than working as staff.

Here are the top ten reasons you should consider this amazing opportunity.

1. You get to visit cities you otherwise would probably not get to experience. Sure you may visit, but living there and visiting are two different things. For example, when you visit San Francisco, you see the major sights and attractions, you do the tourist thing, and you go home. When you actually get to live there for three months or more, you get to experience all of Northern California, and discover the places that locals frequent. These are the places that make San Francisco the hip spot it is.

2. You get to work in a variety of the best hospitals around the country. This helps you to enhance you skills, learn different methods of care, meet fellow nurses and doctors, and enhance your resume. Want to work at the nest childrens hospital in the country? You can do it. Want to work at the top cancer centers? You can do it. Anything you want to do, is available to you because of the seasonal need for nurses.

3. Since your housing and other smaller expenses are usually paid for by the travel nurse company, you actually make more money than when at home. When in your home city you still have to pay rent, mortgage, light, water, etc. While traveling, these should be taken care of by the travel nurse company. This leaves you with food, fun, and car expenses. Many of the travel nurse companies also provide great health insurance that can offset whatever you pay for any regular medications.

4. You get to meet new people and make more friends. Not only will you meet fellow travel nurses, but you will meet the regular staff nurses who make great sources of information about the local area. Then you can also meet your neighbors staying in the same apartment complex or rv park as you. Get close enough, and you will always have a place to stay if you ever decide to come back to this city once your assignment is over.

5. If you are thinking of moving to a new city, travel nursing gives you the ultimate way to check things out before you make the commitment. You can actually work at the hospital you are considering applying to. You can check out the different neighborhoods. You can even start searching for an apartment or home to buy in the three months you will be there.

6. You have the opportunity to have family and friends over to visit you in your new assignment. If you can make your schedule so you can have a few days off together, you all can visit all the sights together. It is much cheaper than taking a vacation.

7. You do not get involved in hospital politics. Every job has politics and so does every hospital. While on assignment you will see it happening but since you will be gone in a few weeks, you do not have to be bothered by it or get involved. You also get to avoid the boring meetings or classes the regular staff has to participate in because they are permanent. You get to just come in, do your work and leave.

8. You can travel with your family, a friend, or another nurse. Many travel nurse companies offer private housing. This is great if you have your spouse with you or another friend. Many long term travel nurses travel everywhere in their RV with their entire family. Kids included.

9. You can travel whenever you want. If you live in a city that you love, but do not like the extremely cold winters, you can do a travel assignment to a warm sunny place in winter time. Or if you live in a place that has hot muggy summers you can travel to a cooler place and spend the summer months there. For example, anyone living in say Houston, would probably like to spend the summer months in a cooler place. Maybe even Alaska. This is possible only through travel nursing

10. Travel nursing is great to build your personal skills: communication, self-esteem, confidence, become more vocal, and more independent. You become a better nurse by learning new ideas and skills. You make your own travel plans, you get to live on your own for a while, you learn to stand up for yourself when the situation calls for it. You grow as a person in many, many ways.

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Buy A Chaise Lounge For Your Relaxation And Enjoyment

Whether you really want to enjoy a sunny day while on a vacation, or simply wish to relax with your legs stretched out, then what you need is a chaise lounge. You need to thank the Europeans for their brilliant invention, because without one, your relaxing experience is not really complete.

Chaise lounges were introduced into the United States during the heavy immigration from Europe in the early 19th century, and very soon became popular with the Americans because of their unique style and utility. Though they were popular in many European countries, their use goes back to the French Renaissance. The original term for this furniture actually was lit-de-repose or Chaise “Longue”, which literally means ‘long chair for reclining’. However, it changed to chaise Lounge in the United States since these were mainly used for lounging purposes.

It does not really matter if you want one by your poolside or inside your home, because its just one heck of a perfect thing to use for your relaxing needs. The best chaise lounges are made up of teak wood or redwood, however, you can even purchase one that is made up of metal or plastic. Teak wood is generally used for making exquisite and ornate chaise lounges and can last for many decades if properly maintained. This is due to the natural properties of teak wood that makes it last longer and prevents rotting.

The main reason why chaise lounges are a hit is the excellent way that people can use it for relaxing. They have an excellent relaxing design that also includes a backrest along with a long rectangular area that you can use to relax and even take a quick snooze. Many of these can also include side rests or armrests, or even a tray that can be pulled out for putting your book or glass of lemonade while relaxing.

The best way to make your lounge even more comfortable and relaxing is to choose mattresses or cushions of your choice. Certainly many people like softer cushions, but you may like a firmer one or a normal cushion depending upon your needs. It’s basically what you feel happy with.

However, there is one word of caution if you are buying your lounge for the outdoors. Make sure that it is made up of durable and hardwearing materials; else, it will not be long before you may need a replacement. Why not go in for one that lasts long and gives you the satisfaction and enjoyment you need.

You can purchase your favorite lounge from your nearest brick and mortar furniture store, or you can even go online and order from your preferred online store. Therefore, if you like to order one from the comfort of your own home, then an online store could be more suitable. So, next time you want to relax in style, get going and bring home a chaise lounge that goes a long way to enhance your comfort and relaxation.

My fiance and I are going to Disney World for honeymoon and he wants to stay in a hotel that is in downtown Disney where all the theme parks are. He was thinking Hilton Garden Inn, I looked at the pictures there but it does not show if they have a balcony and we are smokers so we need one with a balcony and that’s in downtown Disney. So has anyone stayed in this hotel??????

Hi everyone,

I am trying to plan an affordable solo vacation to California this summer/fall. I would like to travel around Labor Day, and my dates are not flexible…

I envision myself staying in a seaside cottage, with a quiet, warm beach. I don’t care about being in a big city (and would prefer to avoid San Francisco, San Diego, etc.). If at all possible, my preference would be somewhere near Redding, or in Humboldt County, as I have friends who live there and whom I’d like to see.

Can anyone suggest someplace warm, quiet, and with a good beach in Northern California around that time of year? Does it exist?

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