How to Fit An Active Lifestyle into a Busy Schedule

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You've been wanting to get in shape but you don't feel like you have any time. Your job keeps you busy and once you're home, you don't have the time or energy to work out or exercise. What can you do? Here are a few tips to get in some exercise where you never thought possible.

Commuter?

If you commute, you have a perfect opportunity to exercise. If you can, get off the bus a few stops before you usually do. The walk will likely do you some good. You'll be able to clear your mind, relax, and unwind before you get home.

Going Up?

If you work in a high-rise and it's safe, try taking the stairs. Don't do any more than you feel capable of, especially if you are just starting off. Work your way up slowly. You can take the elevator half-way or two-thirds of the way, then walk to the rest. You'll be amazed at the exercise you are getting. And stairs are a great way to get into shape.

Walk When You Can:

By parking further away, you can get in a walk where you never thought you could as well as saving yourself a lot of frustration and anxiety that is associated with trying to find the best spot. And this doesn't have to be just at work. Try it when you go grocery shopping and at the mall. You'll be amazed at how your anxiety decreases when you aren't fighting for a parking spot right next to the door.

When you're running quick errands, try walking. Sometimes, it's not really quicker to take the car when you factor in traffic and parking.

Motivate:

Support is one of the best ways to help ensure you'll be able to continue exercising. Why not start a lunchtime walking club at work? Gather a few people from your office who have similar goals and plan a walking circuit. Invest a bit of money into getting a pedometer. You'll be amazed at how little time it takes to rake up actual kilometers. Set some goals for yourself and for the group and celebrate when you achieve them.

Learn How to Manage Your Time:

Often we think we don't have time to exercise, when really, we aren't managing our time properly. If you are self-employed, work from home, or have a flexible work schedule, make sure you spend your time efficiently. Checking email, re-reading reports, and unnecessary meetings are all great examples of time wasters. Set yourself a goal, how much work you'd like to accomplish, and once you've reached it, give yourself a break and reward yourself with your favourite form of exercise.

Fitting exercise in a busy lifestyle just takes a little creativity and thought. Sneaking exercise in your daily routine is easier than you think. You can walk around your neighbourhood, the office, or when running an errand.

How Do I Know If a Data Entry Site Is Really Genuine?

By Karen Little

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

There are many data entry websites out there. If you just do a basic search on the web for data entry you will find literally hundreds of thousands of websites. This makes it very difficult to know which ones are scams and which ones are legit. Especially if one is not experienced in this field or is a newbie to the internet.

Data entry can be a very lucrative business if you find the right program. A good program will have a good support team and training program along with easy to follow directions and up to date information. If one doesn't have this though, this doesn't necessarily mean it's a scam.

There are several different ways to spot a data entry scam so I have listed a few good ways below.

1. If a website does not have some type of contact form on the site, phone number or an email to where they could be contacted this is definitely not a good sign and I would look elsewhere.

2. If a website has been online for a short period of time or less then a year I wold be a little weary. A good company should be online for at least 2 years. Scam artists usually have fly by night websites that don't last too long so they can cover their tracks so this is something to think about.

3. Run a simple Google search for the company and see what comes up. If they have had a lot of complaints against them in the past it will definitely show up there.

4. If the website promises riches or fast wealth in a fast amount of time then I would be weary. Check to see if they have a disclaimer. A good disclaimer will not promise any amount of riches because it is against the law to do so that means they are following the FTC guidelines and that is a good sign.

These are just a few ways to spot a scam but these 4 things can be very helpful.

for a legitimate data entry job you might want to check out Typist Jobs. They have been around for a long time and pass all 4 of the scam signs we've listed above.

Part Time Weekend Jobs - Finding The Highest Paying Weekend Jobs

By Suryaratna Chandrashekar

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

During times of economic turmoil, everybody is in search of ways to supplement their income. But your week is already full and yet your income still seems to be inadequate to put food on the dinner table, pay your monthly bills and send your children to school. This causes people to look for another possible source of income. A word of caution though, most of these weekend jobs are manual in nature and most are not in an office setting so be ready for some hard work. Here are some of the higher paying jobs that are out there for people wanting to work on the weekend.

Manual and Highly Skilled Jobs

Most weekend jobs are manual and high-skilled jobs. These usually include plumbing, electrical work, painting and gardening jobs. Though manual in nature, it is considered high-paying since they are paid on an hourly basis or when they finish the job. The downside is you have to be skilled in performing such tasks. These types of jobs are usually done in private homes.

Property Maintenance Jobs

Another type of high-paying weekend job is performing property maintenance. Property maintenance deals with maintaining the upkeep of properties, commercial spaces or areas inside an exclusive subdivision or village. Property maintenance includes the monitoring and checking the cleanliness of function rooms, pool areas and even landscaping. You may be required to do some painting, minor repairs, shovel snow in the winter or simply change light bulbs that have burnt out in hallways.

Part Time Sales Associates

Among all the weekend jobs, this is the highest paying. You do not just have the basic pay but also the commission you get on a per sale basis. Sales Associates usually are involved in selling real estate, appliances and even cars. These usually require sales skills. Selling might take some time to master as you have to learn to ask for the sale, not just expect people to buy.

Tutorial Services

Another high-paying weekend job is working with school children and high school teens. Tutorials are best done on weekends since during the week the children are in class. These sessions could be tutoring in math, writing skills, science or even music. You have to be competent in the academic subjects that you will be handling, used to dealing with children and most of all, have great patience to go over and over the material if needed.

Think Outside the Box

While you are searching for the perfect weekend job, you can find additional ways to supplement your income. Do odd jobs, sell old clothes and household items you no longer wear or use online, in a yard sale or at the flea market. You can even buy the contents of storage units when the owners fail to pay the rent and sell them.

There is a wide variety of weekend part-time jobs. As long you are dedicated and have the drive to take on a job over the weekend, there is a job out there that will fit your needs. The extra money you earn will help you be able to survive in this difficult economic time we are living in.

Free Job Search Resources

By Melanie Szlucha

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy 

Why are some people so resistant to getting help? Why do we think that we are experts in everything? Financial planners are experts at figuring out where their clients should invest, there are people who specialize in organizing homes, and even travel agents who have a wealth of knowledge available to help you plan your next vacation. Yet many of us still feel capable of going it alone. Either because we think it's too expensive to hire a coach, or we don't think there's anything they could tell us that we don't already know.

Same holds true in my line of work. The most unfortunate are the people who know they need help, but it's impossible for them to afford it. I get many requests for free job search and resume resources, so I thought I'd include them here. Are they as good as one-on-one coaching? I'm sure that it varies by program and the number of people who participate but if you're stuck as to even how to start a resume or your job search, these are great places to start.

College Career Centers. These offices are an incredible wealth of information. If you're currently in college, or even an alum, don't hesitate to contact them to investigate what services they offer. Many have access to sophisticated assessment tests that can help you decide what jobs you're best suited to based on your experience, interests and personality. They will help you research and identify some target companies for your job search, or even find other places to search for a job. Want to get into a very specific field, or have a challenging career-related situation that you need advice on? These are the places to go. You've spent 4 years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars, this office is really where the rubber meets the road to get you to the next phase.

http://www.job-hunt.org - I found this site while doing some research this weekend. It's got a pretty extensive listing by state of free resources and job support groups. I live in CT, and saw a few on there that I did not know about. Resources will vary by state, but what I saw included everything from resume writing, job interviewing, networking and company research.

Your local library. There's two in my area who have conducted workshops on using the library in your job hunt. Librarians are a wealth of resources-because that's their job-to help you efficiently find what you're looking for. They can direct you to company databases, books on resume writing, and may be another source of free workshops you can attend. Chat one up, and I'm sure you'll be glad you did. They're there to help you.

I hope that helps. Many of these places offer services such as assessments, company information and job boards that I cannot possibly have access to. When you're ready to improve your resume or polish up those interviewing skills, shoot me an email or give me a call. We can chat on the phone for about 10 minutes (no charge), and I'm happy to offer you an assessment of how I can help you get to the next stage of your career.