Tag: health

  • Make the World a Better Place – Ideas for Part-time Entrepreneurs Who Want to Help Others

    If you search the Internet looking for ways to make additional money, many sites will point you in the direction of Internet marketing.   It’s a great opportunity for some and totally unappealing for others.   I will not say that Internet marketing does not help people but what if your ideas of helping others fall more into the areas of listening to them, caring for them, etc.  What if one of your goals is to make the world a better place?  There are plenty of opportunities for part-time entrepreneurs of all ages in the helping fields. And there are lots of ways to make the world a better place.

    Coaches, Wellness Experts, Nannies, and Others  ……

    Coaching ……

    coach
    Coach

    Coaching.  Coaching is not counseling or therapy.  Coaching helps motivate people, set goals and make moves in their lives they may not have considered without support.  This is a career in which life experience and maturity are major assets.

    Personal coaching

    www.coachville.com       www.coachu.com

    www.coachfederation.org      www.fowlerwainwright.com

     Career coaching

    www.CareerCoachInstitute.com       www.parw.com       

    Health coaching

    http://www.healthcoachtraining.com                 www.integrativenutrition.com

     No state as of yet has certification requirements for coaches.   http://www.fabjob.com has guide books on coaching and setting up a coaching practice.

    Personal Organizer… Declutter Coach.  If you hate clutter and love order, you probably have discovered that some people are clueless when it comes to organizing their belongings and space.  Their lack of time or ability could be your next career opportunity.  There are organizations for organizers.  Visit their sites to discover what a Personal Organizer or Declutter coach does.

    National Association of Professional Organizers    www.napo.net

    Professional Organizers Web Ring   www.organizerswebring.com

    http://dmoz.org/Home/Personal_Organization/Consultants

    Personal Concierge … Get paid for doing all the things a wife used to do and more.  Run errands to the bank, post office, pharmacy.  Wait around for repairmen. Chaffeur children and older relatives. Get tickets for events.  Plan dinners and parties……  Except for all the waiting, you can set your own hours.  Information atThe National Association of Professional Organizers    www.napo.net

    Guide book available at http://www.fabjob.com/

     Health Related …..

    Doula.  Doulas help women through labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period using nonmedical interventions including breathing techniques, massage, aromatherapy, and massive amounts of emotional support. Dona has certified more than 7000 birth and postpartum doulas.

    http://www.dona.org

    Hypnotherapist.  Hypnotherapy is a growing area of the mental-health profession.  There are plenty of niches for hypnotherapists: weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management, hypnobirthing, stress relief.  For articles and information on training …

    http://www.ngh.net     The National Guild of Hypnotherapists

    http://aaph.org     American Association of Professional Hypnotists

    Personal Trainer. Create a niche for yourself: mature bodies, special needs.  Let’s face it; most of us over age 50 don’t have the bodies you see in the fitness ads.  Get certified to build, shape, and sculpt. Two sources of training to consider….

    http://nfpt.com    Personal Trainer and Certification and Fitness Education

    http://www.acefitness.org       Ace Fitness

    yoga instructor 1Yoga Teacher.  Yoga is mainstream and for everyone. Start your search with Yoga Journal Magazine or visit yogasite.com and click on the link for teacher training. One of the best and most respected schools in the country is at the KripaluCenter in Lenox, Massachusetts.

    www.yogasite.com             www.kripalu.org

     Reiki Practitioner.  Reiki is healing energy that facilitates balance, healing and personal insight. Many Reiki practitioners are inspired to share their Reiki energy and training by setting up a practice or a business. Reiki practitioners and teachers impart their love and supportive philosophy through classes and therapy sessions. Setting up a formal business or practice for Reiki is relatively easy to accomplish for an experienced Reiki Master or practitioner; it just involves paperwork and preparation to meet requirements of your state and locale, as well as your customers (clients and students).

    http://www.ehow.com/how_5120781_set-up-reiki-business.html

    http://healing.about.com/od/business/a/reikibusines.htm

    http://healing.about.com/od/business/a/reikibusines.htm

    http://www.reikibusiness.blogspot.com/

     Massage Therapist.  A growing profession with much job satisfaction. In most states, you will need 500 hours of training to be licensed. Be sure any program that you select is accredited by the Commission on Massage Training.  Physical fitness is essential for this job. Practitioners are on their feet all day and some forms of massage require physical strength.

    www.amtamassage.org

    “Education” ……

    Nanny
    Nanny

    Nanny.  Love children but no children or grandchildren of your own yet.  Look after other people’s children. There are many internet sites on the topic including the International Nanny Association an umbrella association for the in-home child care industry that provides information, education and guidance to the public and to industry professionals.  Nannies work part-time as well as full time.

    www.nanny.org

    English Teacher ESL or EFL.  English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) are in demand in the U.S. and around the world.  You can teach English in your community, on-line or by Skype, or satisfy your wanderlust and take a position in a foreign country if you are looking for a seasonal half-time “career” or are one of the working “retired.”. Housing or a host family is usually provided.

    http://eslemployment.com   /   http://www.cal.org/caela/   /   www.esl.cofe.com

    Used Book Seller.  Sell used books on Amazon.com.  If you know what books to sell and the best ways to find them you can develop a profitable business.  Some information is available from Thriving Business, but to get the whole story you will need to buy their 28 page special report for $7.00.

    http://www.thrivingbusiness.com/products/SpecialReports/AmazonBookReseller.php

    Tour Leader.  Provide informative and entertaining tours showcasing your areas local attractions. Ghost tours have been popular for years and food tours are beginning to gain popularity.  There are restaurant and pub tours, as well as tours  to farms that allow picking veggies and fruit.  This tour should end with a restaurant meal.  Organic!?  Garden tours are another option, and recently I met the founder of Boston Pilgrim – tours of some of the most historical religious sites in Boston, MA.  www.bostonpilgrim.org    For more information on starting a business as a tour leader, there are courses and informational web sites.

    http://www.foodtourpros.com/

    http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghosts/GHOSTTOURS/

    http://www.ehow.com/how_2163620_start-tourism-business.html

    http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Tourism-Business

    Food and….

    Chocolate Maker:  Does chocolate make the world a better place? The business of making chocolate candy can improve your bottom line.  If you would love to learn how to make chocolate cancy, EcoleChocolat (Chocolate School) offers professional Chocolatier training that consists of an intensive online three month program

    http://www.EcoleChocolat.com

     

    Cake Decorating Classes
    Cake Decorating Classes

    Cake Decorating Instructor: Teach cake decorating as a free lance instructor.  Or learn to decorate cakes first and then become an instructor.  Bilingual English/Spanish instructors are in demand.

    http://www.wilton.com/classes/instructor

     Wine Expert:  Even wine experts have accreditations.  You can become an accredited wine expert through The International Sommelier Guild which offers a six month diploma program.  Their training is conducted in a variety of cities in the U.S. and Canada

    http://www.internationalsommelier.com/courses/sommelier_diploma_program

    Any helpful jobs that I may have missed you can probably buy the e-book at http://www.fabjob.com/

  • 10 Tips to Stay Energetic and Overcome Stress

    If you are starting or running a business, you will encounter stress and problems maintaining your energy.  To successfully run your home-based or small business, it is important to make sure you stay relaxed, energetic, and passionate about what you do even if you have many other responsibilities like a family, another job, or health issues.

    To stay energetic and meet your goals, you may need some strategies to balance the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of your life.

    1.  Breathe –  Many people are shallow breathers, who are unaware that at various times during the day they stop breathing.  Holding your breath is an automatic response to stress that creates a chronic state of mild hyperventilation which decreases your energy and puts a strain on your heart.  Take time during the day to check on your breathing and see if you are holding your breath.  Look at the quality of your breath  – is it shallow and constricted or deep and easy flowing?  Take breath breaks and breathe deeply into the lower abdomen several times a day as a way of reducing stress and increasing energy.  Remember all the times you were told to take ten deep breaths!

     2.  Get regular and consistent exercise – Exercise is good for your body and your brain.  Develop some exercise strategies that you can weave into your everyday life:  walk, use the stairs, go to the gym, dance, ride your bike, get a personal trainer.  Physical exercise increases blood supply to the brain and has been found to lessen stress, decrease the incidence of some disease states, and increase mood and motivation.

     3.  Eat well –  Avoid fast food and processed food.  Eventually the sugar, salt, and synthetic ingredients take their toll.  The typical American diet is too high in fat and calorie content and deficient in antioxidants for brain and body health.  How many times have you been told to eat more fruits and vegetables?

     4.  Have a hobby –  If it is physical all the better. (Yoga, a martial art, Salsa)  If it is creative or requires thinking even better. (write poetry, do photography, make quilts, play chess)  So make the time and take a class or go online and learn something that you have always wanted to learn.

    5.   Stay energized in your work –. Keep learning. Take classes, go to conferences, read about what is going on in your field in books, magazines, journals, and online.

     6.  Surround yourself with people who give and take – This means having regular meals with family members; sharing information with other family members so they understand the stresses you encounter in your working life (entrepreneurial and other jobs); establishing support systems such as babysitting, parent-sitting,  carpools, and responsibility-swapping  to make your workload more manageable; making regular “dates” with each of your children, parents, and friends so you can have relaxed ongoing  involvement in their lives.

    7.  Set boundaries with family members and clients, if you have them. –  Have a system so that family members will respect your home-office work time. Close the door, post a sign, wear a special “I’m working cap,”  turn on music that indicates that you are not to be disturbed.  If you are a coach, consultant, or healer set policies on showing up for appointments, payment, and regular office hours.

    8.  Practice gratitude – Here are two suggestions. (1) Write a gratitude sheet each day, either at the beginning of the day or at the end.  List everything you are grateful for and reflect on your day. (2) Pick a day at the end of the week and make a list of 20 or more things that went well for you during that week or things that you did well.  Both methods are a brain dump of gratitude that allows you to reflect on your day/week, see the good, and re-energize.

    9.  Read, watch, or listen to something motivational and uplifting –  Find books, videos, music, or audios that you can ponder or that brings joy to your heart. Uplifting music might be played while you are “on the job,”  especially if you write, answer emails, or do some type of craft.

    10. Engage in a daily spiritual practice – Don’t let the word “spiritual” get in your way.  If the word does not resonate with you find another word or phrase.  “A spiritual or growth-fostering practice includes three elements: intention, regular repetition, and presence,”  (Nancy Eldridge – Action on Purpose Newsletter)  There are many paths of spiritual practice.  Some of the most common are prayer, meditation, reflective journaling, chanting, yoga, tai chi, communing with nature, social action, and artistic endeavors.  Pay attention to what you feel drawn to do. You might revisit a practice you learned during childhood that you can now bring new meaning to or you may feel drawn to explore new practices.