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Some Fun Experiences We Have Had Here at LifeWorx

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:26:15 +0000

When interviewing a potential candidate we asked, “What do you read?” to get a feel for her breadth of interests. She said, “Everything!” and pointed to a calendar.
We once helped an elderly couple from White Plains, NY, get their house staged. There was 30-year-old gold wallpaper on the ceiling in the master bedroom. The lady was in tears (maybe tears of joy?) when we took it down so that the house could be sold. And the house did sell in a week, with de-cluttering, neutral colors, and an aesthetically pleasing setup of all the furniture LifeWorx provided.
A chocolate maker in Mount Kisco, NY, asks us to organize her thousands of chocolate molds, and just being in that room made our organizers euphoric!
A while ago we helped out a couple in Bronxville, NY. They had skated for fun throughout their life and had even skated at Rockefeller Center when in their ’80s. Unfortunately, the husband passed away and his wife was depressed, naturally. To everyone’s surprise, a couple of weeks after he passed away, she said, “I’m going to live to be 100!”
Growing old gracefully is not without its challenges, and we at LifeWorx are always happy to work with whatever life situation our clients find themselves in. We are here to make your life easier, no matter what age you are.

happiness in the new year

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:12:45 +0000

I am often very tired from working long hours, taking care of my home and taking care of the family. There is always a large amount of stress and lack of time. However, I am extremely happy despite the stress and pressure I endure from my day to day living. This became very obvious to me after reading a recent study in BusinessWeek. The research showed that happiness comes from doing activities and hobbies with meaning, rather then just having fun. This is so true in my life! When I was recently speaking with a mother with three teenage daughters in Greenwich, CT, and she sounded ecstatic despite having little time and lack of sleep, it was because she had a mission and purpose in life. When I see my friend Sheila from Pelham, NY extremely happy after her 50th Birthday, it is because she also has a purpose and meaning in everything she does in life. My friends and colleagues who have passion and a mission in life often work harder, and are more tired as a result. However, these people seem more fulfilled then the rest of us. Senator Kennedy also comes to mind as a person with a mission, who was a hard worker and a representation of happiness. He never lacked energy because all he was doing was getting energy from his mission on a daily basis.

The BusinessWeek study delineates 5 steps to make anyone happier. The steps include:

Watching less TV
Doing fewer chores
Spending less time on the computer
Finding your passion in life
Focusing on fewer, yet more meaningful activities

Yesterday, I heard a key message in a New York City news clip which really resonated with me. Although work at time drives us insane, lack of work will make us insane faster. I am thankful to have passion for what I do at LifeWorx and to work with talented child care, elder care and nanny service providers in Westchester, NY, Fairfield, CT and Westport, CT.

working mother new year resolutions

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:50:58 +0000

The Chinese have a concept of the“year of” for every New Year. If I have to declare the “year of” for 2010, it would be the year of Women, or the year of Moms. Moms are amazing. Mothers have taken on more responsibility and leadership every single year, from child care, to elder care, to making the home an amazing place. Women are also powerful executives, powerful forces in the higher education realm and driving forces in many community service projects. I have witnessed many women in my life taking care of elderly parents. Every employee at LifeWorx speaks with Mothers all day long, and we serve many working Mothers throughout Westchester, NY, Fairfield, CT and Westport, CT. Many of these Mothers in CT & Westchester are single, married, and some are even taking care of multiple children, as well as running the entire household. We believe this is more than a full time job, and commend these powerful women for taking charge in so many different areas of their lives.

In the current recession, women have continued working while many of their husband have been laid off. Of the 10 million job losses, ¾ of these losses have been men. How long with women continue to work so hard without receiving any time of relief? I say this not to discount the role of men, because as a male provider, we work very hard too. However, my sensitivity toward women is because they take on more physical and emotional challenges as they become overloaded. Many of these efforts have not yet been recognized by society at large.

Here is a suggestion for New Years Resoltuions for Busy Moms:

Take 4 hours a week for yourself
Take the time to enjoy a book you have been anxiously awaiting
Take a walk
Join a new yoga class
Go to the gym and enjoy a great working
Find a new hobby with a friend that you find fulfilling

Consider this as a time you are investing in yourself in order to give more to your family, and ultimately to yourself. Many times throughout parenthood, I felt guilty and worried when I took time to take care of myself. This was a mistake! I now know that taking this personal time is vital in becoming a stronger and more balanced individual. It is important to take these New Years Resolutions in steps. Simple resolutions and suggestions such as taking 4 hours for myself every week became manageable, simple, flexible and valuable.