LifeWorx Blog » Westport CT http://blog.lifeworx.net home, sweet home Wed, 19 May 2010 05:32:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 grand opening of our new office in westport, ct http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/19/grand-opening-of-our-new-office-in-westport-ct/ http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/19/grand-opening-of-our-new-office-in-westport-ct/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:51:42 +0000 admin http://blog.lifeworx.net/?p=165 LifeWorx has just opened up a new office in Westport, CT! We have made lemonade out of lemon! This tough economy turned out to be a bit of a blessing as we decided to look for a better location than the upstairs office in New Canaan or Darien, CT. We eventually found a great location and affordable rent at a very busy corner in Westport, CT. The office is located on the river side corner, at the West End of the bridge, and right on the street level.

This tough economy has all of us working harder and thinking more creatively of ways to provide products and services with higher reliability and value. More mothers are looking for work, and are leaving their home and children to child care, elder care, nanny or day care providers. At LifeWorx, we are making sure our clients have good child care and elder care help so that they can focus more time doing the things they love. We pride ourselves in making sure they have the most reliable and trusted help in their home. We were in New Canaan for two years and it is a very wonderful town, but we were upstairs and not on the main street where we were visible to everyone.

Now, everyone can see us and stop by the office to explore child care, elder care, chef and housekeeping choices in CT. We love when people stop by and talk to us about helping their families with child care, elder care, nannies, housekeepers and chef services in CT. At Lifeworx, our strategy is to be a present member in the community, and be actively involved in serving the families in Westchester County, Westport CT and Fairfield CT. LifeWorx has taken part in the United Way charity events, the Stepping Stones Children’s Museum, Toys for Tots, several school events and other scholarships. We look forward to being a part of the Westport community and bringing the highest level of service to all of Fairfield County, just as we have done in Westchester and Manhattan.

]]> http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/19/grand-opening-of-our-new-office-in-westport-ct/feed/ 1 happiness in the new year http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/07/happiness-in-the-new-year/ http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/07/happiness-in-the-new-year/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:12:45 +0000 admin http://blog.lifeworx.net/?p=147 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:

  1. Watching less TV
  2. Doing fewer chores
  3. Spending less time on the computer
  4. Finding your passion in life
  5. 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.

]]> http://blog.lifeworx.net/2010/01/07/happiness-in-the-new-year/feed/ 0 working mother new year resolutions http://blog.lifeworx.net/2009/12/31/working-mother-new-year-resolutions/ http://blog.lifeworx.net/2009/12/31/working-mother-new-year-resolutions/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:50:58 +0000 admin http://blog.lifeworx.net/?p=153 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:

  1. Take 4 hours a week for yourself
  2. Take the time to enjoy a book you have been anxiously awaiting
  3. Take a walk
  4. Join a new yoga class
  5. Go to the gym and enjoy a great working
  6. 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.

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