The 21st Century Working Person

             Did you ever hear the saying work Smarter not Harder? How many of you even know what that means or even how to do that? I was doing some research for this post and in 1970 the average work week was 35 hours and the average yearly income was $59,000. Now in this day in age employers expect us to work more than 40 hours per week and the average income is $51,000 a year- WHY????http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/Most_employed_Americans_work_more_than_40_hours_pe_12123.aspx

        Why are we working longer hours spending less time with family and friends, deteriorating our health, increasing our financial debt and making less money? Facts have been proven that productivity is down causing people to have to work longer hours but do you know why? People are stressed out, stress from work, home, health etc this vicious cycle is affecting the way Americans live and work. I have met and seen so many people in such high credit card debt because they are so caught up in keeping up with the Jones...
     
       And people are so consumed with themselves instead of helping others anymore that not many people are reading between the lines and living in reality. The reality is that if you are ever going to have happiness true happiness in this world you need to start doing a couple of things. Number one don't take advise from your poor friends and family and surround yourself with only positive people. Number two take the time to smell the roses everyday, someday what you thought were big problems will be the little problems in your life. Number 3 put yourself first- make sure you think about what your eating everyday and take care of your body..dress up and feel good about yourself everyday. Furthermore when you get paid, pay yourself first and put that money away. Number four- help as many people as you can everyday, I'm not saying be a know it all and crank out advise but truly help others in need. Whether it is someone who needs a ride to someone looking for advise or even someone who may need financial help (i'm not saying start giving out free cash, but if someone needs $5 to eat lunch be the person to give it to them if you can.) And number five don't take life so serious, if you are too busy trying to get work done, your not focusing on the important things in life, like children's Christmas concerts, talking with your kids, having date night with your spouse etc.

       If your saying well this all sounds great and to good to be true but I can't do those things, then you need to reevaluate your current position. Ask yourself if the circle your in is really worth it-are you happy? Take baby steps towards happiness live for yourself and be happy and the rest will follow.
 
  My journey started when I left a high stress job and am following my dreams and I would like to take others with me. Networking Marketing is the number one way to achieve all the things I mentioned above. Right now I am excited to earn a Christmas Bonus to make sure my children receive the Christmas they deserve. If you'd like to follow me message me at amyshowtime.myitworks.comamyshowtime/wordpress.com