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Enjoying a successful career AND a satisfying life can sometimes seem like an impossible dream. Setting limits at work is the first step to achieving such balance.

By teaching Creative Arts Students about commitment self-efficacy is encouraged. Students are asked to track how they feel, think and motivate themselves.

A lot of people have the desire to work from home; however, there are many advantages and disadvantages of working at home which should be considered before committing.

Extending a friendly holiday greeting to customers, clients and employees is a festive gesture of appreciation that's good for business.

Mentoring is a wonderful opportunity for an individual to give back in providing the wisdom and guidance that has lead to his or her personal success.

Find ways to set hiking goals, such as using a calendar, finding a hiking partner, and more.

The Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to its pre-Katrina format with a lineup that is called the best in 39 years. It starts April 25 at the Fair Grounds Race Course.

Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.

Think you can't pull off a successful sit-down dinner for family and friends? It's all a matter of some culinary ingenuity and a little artful deception in the kitchen!

Ever think that working 40 or more hours per week is more a habit than a need? Maybe it's time to reconsider if it's really necessary.

This year's graduates are the most unfortunate in decades in terms of finding work. Here are some ideas for keeping jobless grads on their feet until things blow over.

Good time management is vital for freelance writers wanting to establish a reputation for reliability in meeting project deadline commitments.

The Internet has given resourceful people the chance to earn extra money online. The opportunity to earn extra cash from a second job can make a lasting difference.

Authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner say, "Leadership is not about personality; it's about behavior". They prescribe five practices of exemplary leadership.

Leading change is never going to be a popular or commonly understood and supported undertaking.

There are literally of thousands of jobs in which you can work from home. There are also many scams and it can be difficult working out which jobs are legitimate.

A christening or baptism is a significant faith milestone. Whether celebrated as a baby, child or adult, there are several gifts suitable to commemorate the special day.

Moby is back with an album that is intensely personal, mournfully dark, and completely engaging.

This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church.

Personal debt consolidation loans may be a good choice for those desperate to get out of debt. However, consolidation companies are springing up everywhere.

After being told he was at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, "Bruce", changed his eating and exercise habits. He has since shed 108 pounds with this regimen.

The holidays are a great time to gather friends and family together and create lasting memories. Christmas celebrations are the perfect time for fun family traditions.

Reasons why distance education is here to stay, along with the advantages and flexibility for adults who recognize the potential of this means of learning, are presented.

Create useful historical resources as you explore the meaning of ANZAC DAY for Australians. A practical journalistic photography assignment.

Volunteers as a resource are important, but all to often overlooked. Find fundraising ideas for volunteers. Nobody is more passionate about the cause then a volunteer.

Quit smoking, stop drinking, get fit. Probably three of the most commonly made New Year resolutions. This looks at one way to kick-start a very low-cost fitness regime.

Blessing children at night not only helps them feel safe and loved but also allows kids to watch their parents pray, instilling a sense of spirituality.

While Lee Cockerell's Creating Magic doesn't offer many new insights about leadership, his recollections of his career at Walt Disney World make the lessons memorable.

Disputes over cultural treasures are not a new phenomenon, but the fight between Yale University and the Government of Peru has created a firestorm in recent months.

A portfolio career offers flexible working arrangements to suit people and their personal and professional requirements during the 21st century

Understanding the factors which lead to a career crossroad is imperative, if there is to be an effective strategy, which can be implemented

Hundreds of Protestant denominations offer many reasons for membership that often transcend spiritual experiences but cater more to the needs of modern Christians.

Hundreds of books have been written on the Civil War, but do Americans really understand why the South lost the war?

October marks the third annual National Reading Group Month, a program of The Women's National Book Association.

There is a method to the madness. Learn how Pilates instructors create classes to ensure proper and safe exercise progression for all levels.