(Keywords: Inspiration)
When I was a little girl, born into a family of 8 children, I learned early on that if I wanted to go somewhere or do something special, I had to plan ahead. Having something to look forward to will help you work hard to get there.
My mother couldn't do everything, so she gave my siblings and me fun chores based on what we liked to do. (Good lesson, mom!) My fun chores consisted of cooking, cleaning, and helping with the laundry. I still enjoy doing these and love having a clean, organized home and office!
I learned early on not to procrastinate but to get the job done so I could move on to the next adventure or project. In our everyday lives we are constantly faced with getting the job done and having enough time to accomplish it. Make it fun, and it won't feel like a chore!
Here are some tips on starting your New Year moving in the right direction:
You are in charge of what you want in life; set the balance, set your goals, and reap the benefits of planning ahead! Thanks, mom, for teaching me this lesson as a child; it has served me well! May all of your fun chores bring you a sense of accomplishment and always give you something special to look forward to!
Tiara Claxton is President of the OWA and Western Regional Sales Manager of Thélios, in partnership with Marcolin. You can reach her at .
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
