Is The Apprentice Bad For Your Health?Written by Angie Dixon
Is THE APPRENTICE Bad For Your Health?Angie Dixon If you know who I mean when I say Kwame, Bill and Troy, you’re probably a fan of The Apprentice. I admit I’m not a fan myself; I don’t watch much television and that particular show didn’t grab my interest enough to be “appointment” watching. I have, however, followed its popularity with interest, for various reasons. The main reason I’m so interested in The Apprentice is that it gives me insight. As a life and business coach, I try to see into my clients’ heads and see where they’re having problems and how we can design a way around those problems. One of biggest problems my clients face, and one of biggest problems a lot of people face, is balance. This is where I fear The Apprentice becomes “bad for your health.” It’s not healthy to work 18 hour days, or to dedicate your entire life to nothing but a job. People need something outside of work. They need to “sharpen saw,” at very least, by taking care of their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.
| | Do You Have Your Best Life?Written by Angie Dixon
For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work I didn’t hate. It was, as I said, a good life.But there’s a saying that good is enemy of best. I finally realized this one day, and began making my best life. I changed doctors and got on new medication that completely relieved my symptoms, rather than just making them easier to deal with. I started talking more with my husband and listening to what he had to say. And I quit my job and started working for myself. I have best life I’ve ever had. I’d call it great. It is possible there’s a better life out there for me, which would then be my “best life,” but for now I don’t think so. We were able to buy a house a few months ago, and though it nearly killed me I painted and redecorated so it’s really us. I’ve started a business I love. My husband and kids are wonderful. I have a good friend and I’m close to my older sister who lives in town. Could it get better? I suppose so. But for me I think this is best life I can have right now.
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