Zen City Chick

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Layoffs are happening all over these days. Almost all of my friends are job hunting. I've even dusted off my resume and updated it just in case.

Click on the images below for some resources for the job junters out there:



Vault is a great site that offers information on employers, has surveys, career guidebooks, job listings and search advice, and message boards to talk to other users.



Snagajob has different opportunities, both part time, and full. Retail opportunities as well.

This seems like a good place for IT folks to find job listings.

All you creative type folks may benefit from this site.

This site will get your resume to TONS of employers for you.

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I’ll be 100 % Honest, the only MUST HAVE for a Home Gym is…You. All you TRULY need is your body and the motivation to work out.

However, these bits and pieces help out as well:

1. Cardio Equipment – I’m almost hesitant to put this on the list since as long as you have two functioning legs you can go for a walk, jog or run outside with no equipment necessary, BUT, for those in cold climates or who prefer to workout in doors. Cardio equipment is necessary. I use a bike indoors and jog outdoors. You can purchase a treadmill, elliptical trainer, stepper or stationary bike.
   
   
2. Exercise Mat – You will need this for doing floor exercises and most ab work. You can substitute two towels for a mat, but a proprietary workout mat, or nonstick yoga mat for hardwood or tile floors is a good and inexpensive investment.
   
   
3. Dumbells – You can determine the weight you’ll need by your fitness level. But I’d suggest 3lb., 5lb., and 10lb. to start. Most strength training moves will require dumbbells, however, to start, using just your body weight is absolutely fine.
   
   
4. Stability Ball – I am still unsure why they don’t call this an instability ball, but you’ll be able to use this for lots of core work, variations of various strength training moves and to do ab work on as well.

These items are the essentials of a functional home gym. What other items do you have in your home gym?
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Visualizing can help you stay motivated and reach your goals.

Below is a step-by-step vision board creation outline. Enjoy!

Materials Needed: Magazines, Scissors, Cork Board, Thumbtacks/Pushpins
(optional: computer printouts of images that resonate with you)

Step 1: Gather all your materials



Step 2: Cut out pictures and words that correspond with your goals and visions for the future


Step 3: Arrange items on the board in a way that is pleasing to your eye



Remember:

• This is completely personal, make it how YOU like it
• This process should feel fun, inspired and empowering
• There is no right or wrong way to make a vision board
• You can ALWAYS alter the items on your board.
• Like you, this board is a continued work in progress

Optional tweaks:

• Use a posterboard and tape in lieu of corkboard and pins.
• Use an empty notebook or journal to make a vision book instead of board

Have Fun!

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I wrote earlier on (here) about the 30-Day Challenge I learned about at the Steve Pavlina forums. Okay, so it's not technically 30 days, but here are my 30 day challenge items for the month of February.

1. Don't kill boyfriend (he just moved in with me. EEP!)
   
2. Use workout DVDs every other day (I'll review them here for you)
   
3. Save $900 to www.dollarsavingsdirect.com account
4. Wake up at 6:30 a.m. the latest each day
5. Cook 2x week
6. Bring lunch to work @ least 4x week

Doable.
I think.

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I was hunting for paid survey opportunities online and found some good ones. I'll post more links on the sidebar as I find them, but for now here are a few:


Survey Adventure (FREE!)



Survey for Profit (FREE!)



Survey Networks (FREE!)


With this one it seems you earn money and enter sweepstakes for taking surveys.

Winning Surveys (FREE!)


With this one it seems you earn money and enter sweepstakes for taking surveys.

ECN Research (FREE!)


With this one it seems you earn money and enter sweepstakes for taking surveys.

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