Break Out of the 9-to-5 with Kids in Tow

work family thumb Break Out of the 9 to 5 with Kids in Tow

Today, I’m offering a guest post about being self-employed with young kids as part of the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at Slightly Cosmopolitan about letting your light shine brightly.  Please welcome Hillary Boucher to My Super-Charged Life!

Do you dream about being self-employed, but feel that it’s impossible with a young family?

We knew from the get-go that we wanted to design our own lifestyle. We wanted to homeschool our …

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Coach Bob Stoops: Three Top Tips For Winning In Life

bobstoops Coach Bob Stoops: Three Top Tips For Winning In Life Do you win more often than lose?

Earlier this week, I heard Bob Stoops speaking about achieving success and winning.  For those of you that don’t know, Stoops is the head coach of the University of Oklahoma football team. 

During his ten years at Oklahoma, he has won 109 of 123 games, the most wins by any Division 1-A school during that period.  He also led the Sooners to …

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Graduation Speech: Three Life Planning Questions For Grads

grad celebrate Graduation Speech: Three Life Planning Questions For Grads What advice would you deliver to new graduates in a commencement address?

I’ve never delivered a graduation speech, but I imagine it is pretty tough deciding exactly what morsels of wisdom that you’d like to pass along.  What is it that graduates need to know to take what they’ve learned in school and use it to lead a successful and fulfilling life?  Is there any insight you can impart …

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Super Motivation To Be Successful In Life

enthusiasm Super Motivation To Be Successful In Life Are you motivated to be successful?

Success requires a lot of planning, hard work and perseverance.  It often demands that we get up early, take risks and make sacrifices.

Do you have the enthusiasm, passion and staying power to make it?  Are you organized, focused and determined?  All of these factors will play a part in your success!

No matter how much motivation you start with, we all …

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Ten Staycation Articles For Your Fun and Enjoyment!

sunbathing Ten Staycation Articles For Your Fun and Enjoyment! Is your budget for vacation and spring break this year a little limited?

Well, you might need to consider a staycation.  This is the latest term for a stay-at-home vacation.  Isn’t it nifty?

With proper planning and an open mind, a staycation can be relaxing and enjoyable.  It might be just what the doctor ordered for the recreation and rejuvenation you need!…

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A Rigid Budget Will Die A Quick Death

contortion A Rigid Budget Will Die A Quick Death An inflexible budget is doomed to failure.  Our budgets are intended to help us control our money so we can achieve our financial goals.  Sticking to a personal finance budget is important, but too much rigidity often backfires.  We have to learn to be flexible with our budgets for them to succeed in the long run.  Remember, slow and steady wins the financial race.  We want our budgeting efforts to …

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Long-term Thinking Is Your Greatest Tool For Success

thinker thumb Long term Thinking Is Your Greatest Tool For Success There is a single key attitude of mind that will largely determine the success you achieve in life.  It is the timeframe that you take into consideration when planning your day-to-day activities, and when making important decisions in your life.  In other words, if you are a long-term thinker, then you are significantly more likely to achieve greater success in your life compared to those that aren’t.…

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