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Newsletter Alert ... Satisfaction : Got Yours?

Coach Bethany — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:44:21 +0000

This month's newsletter happens to be the 50th that I've written, and as it's on the subject of Satisfaction that seems apt. When I started writing this I never pictured myself reaching issue number 50! It's always satisfying to hit the Publish button, but it's never easy. I hope you find the article thought provoking, and I'd love to get your comments as always!

"Walking home from my run with a friend this morning, she surprised me with the statement "You probably have no idea how jealous I am of you sometimes." I was genuinely caught off guard, but a few more sentences gave me a view of my life, from her perspective, that made a lot of sense. My husband's irregular paycheck, our general lack of structure, and the subtle but constant pressure on me to contribute more financially to the household was desirable to her. She saw in my life the "edge" that was missing in her own beautiful but unsatisfying "cage." She missed the spark, even as I missed the predictable comfort. Dissatisfied. Restless. Hungry for something different."

Get the rest of the story here.

101 Ways to Stay Sane in an Economic Crisis: On the Air!

Coach Bethany — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:20:23 +0000

In case you've missed it, I've been giving away a really cool freebie over on SaneMoms.com in the last couple of weeks ... a free .pdf full of links and ideas on 101 Ways to Stay Sane in an Economic Crisis. (You do have to login to see it, it's painless and worth it!) It has all kinds of helpful categories like Cutting General Expenses, Managing Finances, Lowering Childcare expenses, Additional Income Sources, and more. Lots of great ideas, and totally free :). Recently, Coach Lesly and I did a show on those 101 Ways, and we came up with some more great ideas during the show ... have a listen!

Who Does She Think She Is? ... a MUST SEE!

Coach Bethany — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:28:03 +0000

I posted a few weeks ago about the movie Who Does She Think She Is?, and had a chance to see it on Tuesday. I was in tears before they were 15 minutes into the film, and I couldn't articulate why I don't think. If you have talents, dreams, wishes, passions, or "somedays" that you're not addressing, this movie will bring them to the top of your mind. If they're things you think about more than once every couple of months, then you MUST see this movie!

The film traces the lives of a handful of women artists (sculptors, singers, painters, drummers) and shows how they fit their passions into their lives, how they're supported (or not) and how it's affected their relationships. If you're an artist and a mom, there's simply no excuse for not going out to see this! The feeling in the room when the credits were over was a very pregnant one, with women sitting in silence, looking around at each other, and aching to talk about their reactions.

Want another opinion? Check out the NY Times review.

It's only playing through tonight at the Angelika in NYC, but check out the movie's website to keep track of other openings, coming soon.

Pink Slip Fears?

Coach Bethany — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:07:52 +0000

For working moms, want to work moms, and friends of working folks ... good advice here from Liz Ryan if you're afraid of a pink slip ...

The question was this :

"My roommate took a new job with a company in town. She barely got out of training before the company shut its doors.

Now she's job-hunting again.

This has me spooked. Evidently her company kept hiring people right up until the point when they closed the business. I don't have any special reason to think I'll be laid off from my job. But, in case I do find myself job-hunting, I want to be ready. What can an employed person like me to do prepare for a possible pink slip?"

Liz's answer is here ... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/a ... sage/19671 and talks about the best kind of networks, resume don'ts, and collecting feathers ... Take a look!

Scaredy Cats Anonymous

Coach Bethany — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:49:38 +0000

There's a new Shaking the Grapevine newsletter up, over here in the archives. As you might deduce, the title is Scaredy Cats Anonymous, and it's all about doing things we're afraid of. Check it out!

Don't get the newsletter delivered hot-off-the-server once a month? Sign up for it here, and enjoy!

Work/Life/Flextime Balance Survey

Coach Bethany — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:38:25 +0000

Forwarding on a note from Liz Ryan, guru of all things HR and online ... it's super short and there's a webinar you might be interested in ...

Dear friends,

Ask Liz Ryan and LifeMeetsWork.com have a survey underway - and we'd be
delighted if you would take it! It only takes a minute. We're inquiring
about the most-sought-after life and work interventions. We'd love to
get your opinions. Leave a comment in the survey, if you like!

Here's the survey link: http://tinyurl.com/flexingorfloundering

We're going to be presenting a Webinar on the same topic - hope you can
join us for that! The webinar information is included at the survey
link above. Thanks! yours -- Liz

Who Does She Think She Is? : Coming to NYC!

Coach Bethany — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:33:23 +0000

I wrote before over on my SaneMoms site about a great movie coming out, called Who Does She Think She Is? I can NOT wait to see it, and think that all moms, artists or not, could benefit from it. I'll post again after I've seen it, but highly recommend it from all I've seen so far.

“In a half-changed world, women often feel they need to choose: mothering or working? Your children’s well-being or your own? Responsibility or self-expression? Who Does She Think She Is?, a documentary by Academy award winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll, features five fierce women who refuse to choose."

It's opening in NYC October 17th at the Angelika! Details are here ... it won't be there for long, and I hope to see you there!

Handling Change ... this month's newsletter

Coach Bethany — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:45:23 +0000

In case you're not on the mailing list, the latest newsletter was just posted a couple of days ago, and the main article can be found here. It's about Handling Change, and whether you do it gracefully, grumpily, or gleefully ... what's your style? Take a look, and leave a comment to let me know what you think!

Back to School

Coach Bethany — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:10:45 +0000

As I dropped my youngest off this morning for his first day of preschool, I wasn't prepared for how easily he ran off to play, and didn't even fuss at my departure. He's only 2! I realized it's a bigger transition in many ways for me than it is for him :) If you're finding the back-to-school scramble a tough one, then check out these articles for a few ideas on how to get things moving along smoothly. (I'm wondering how long it will take me to fall off the 'make lunch then night before' bandwagon, but it sure works!)

Prepare-for-a-smooth-back-to-school-transition

Back to school tips from Organized Home

Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School transition from Go Mom! Inc.

Have some more articles to add? Leave a comment and let us know!

A New Look!

Coach Bethany — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:22:40 +0000

Bethany Rule - Life Coach is proud to announce a new name and a new look ... with the same great coaching!

Please welcome the Sane Mom Coach!

The coaching and philosophy remain exactly the same: helping parents renew their own lives while raising their kids. The change more accurately reflects the direction I've been taking in the last year with my clients and approach, and is a more direct support to the growing community of moms over at SaneMoms.com, which is nearing it's first birthday!

The url is changing too, to www.sanemomcoach.com, though the old one will remain functional. Please update your bookmarks! Please pardon the dust while the site itself gets a bit of a makeover, it will be easier to navigate when I'm done!

Thanks for your continued support, and I look forward to helping even more of you this year as you navigate life, parenthood, and womanhood!

Cheers,

Coach Bethany