February 10th, 2010 
Maria Helm 
. . . is NOW. Yes, there is always a better way. So many times we are afraid to step out and try something new, or become fearful of some change that is happening, and even spend many hours worrying about circumstances that never come to pass. How can we get the most out of our lives (and our jobs, since much of our time is spent at our places of work?)
We can start by looking at our work and processes in different ways, not “checking our brain at the door,” and start by becoming actively engaged in our daily tasks. Waste occurs in many forms in the workplace, and for too many people, it looks normal. Some examples are:
- Defects and rework
- Machine and office equipment breakdown
- Wait and down time
- Inefficient work process
- Stored inventory
- Not using people’s talents
When we begin to question “this is not the way it should be” our creativity kicks in and we can begin on the road to improvement. We don’t want to end up like the character played by Bill Murray in
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I think it’s safe to say that we all strive to live a better life. We try to manage our personal and professional life and somehow do our best to create some balance. We love to take care of our loved ones, our customers, our bosses. But one thing that we certainly neglect from time to time is to take care of ourselves. Health, after all, is something that we cannot take for granted. Well, not for long. Without our health, we definitely, lose the ability to take care of all those things that we think are all so important. Remember that health is wealth.
Saying nice things to people makes them feel good. People who feel good about themselves and their jobs are happy and productive. If they work for you, with you, or near you, they will propel you in front of them. Be absolutely genuine; practice and remember to say:
Well, folks, it’s time to finish up that holiday shopping and get those last minute gifts. If you have a new entrepreneur in your life the holidays are a great time to help them out and give them something that can help out their business or their lifestyle. Starting a business is a long road and can be full of ups and downs, but there are many things that can make the whole process that much easier.
