Esther Bird's Blog – May 2009 Archive (3)

In the current economic situation, many business owners are struggling to continue to be profitable. The things that worked last year, aren't working now. Customers are spending less money and some businesses are having a difficult time. The small business owners need help, and I can provide the assistance they need.



As a certified career coach, I offer a valuable service to all small business owners to help them write their business plan. Why is this important? Because without a… Continue

This question is one that has been asked many times. Why would a women stay with a man who treats her poorly? Some women stay with a man who is abusive--physically, verbally or emotionally. Why would they do that?



I think I can answer that question with a very short phrase - "LOW SELF-ESTEEM" Often the women accept and put up with being treated badly because they don't believe they deserve anything better. They feel they don't really deserve respect and don't demand it.



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Women are nurturers at heart. We often spend our lives taking care of everyone else. We take care of our husband, our children, our parents, and our friends. We make sure their needs are met - that they eat nourishing food, that they get enough sleep, that their social needs are met, etc. This is a wonderful trait - women are loving and giving human beings.



However, sometimes women take care of everyone else and ignore their own needs. When this happens, it has gone too far. Should… Continue