by Amy Englemark | Dec 30, 2021 | Family, Happiness, Life Balance
This is the story of how Beach and I have stayed connected for over 20 years while both of our businesses grew. Work can be a drug, even an excuse that validates why you can’t be present for and connected to your loved ones. Here are the most common excuses...
by Amy Englemark | Sep 16, 2019 | Family, Have Fun, Life Balance, Uncategorized
The phone is ringing. People are calling for you. Texts are coming in. You remember that something went wrong today and someone at work needs your attention. The project you’re working on isn’t finished. Everything seems to need your attention, including your...
by Amy Englemark | Aug 17, 2017 | Family, Health, Uncategorized
I first met Steve when I was out on a walk. My husband and I became close friends with him and his wife as we lived close to one another and had kids of a similar age. I became concerned over the years as I watched him pour so much of his energy into work. His...
by Amy Englemark | Jun 28, 2017 | Family, Life Balance, Uncategorized
There was a time when you spent hours enjoying time with your spouse/partner. Now it’s different. The busyness of life may be threatening to kill your relationship. The spark has fizzled and your time is spent more on business, volunteer activities and...
by Amy Englemark | Aug 17, 2016 | Family, Have Fun, Health, Learn To Rest
I remember the first time I struggled to be still and relax. I never thought I would consider “being still” a challenge. Maybe the rat race has caught up with me. Maybe our society’s values and culture have impacted me more than I think. Goodness...
by Amy Englemark | Jun 29, 2016 | Family, Overcome Guilt, Re-Energize
When our kids were very young I started feeling parent guilt. When my husband worked away from home I was the main parent who had to set boundaries and train these little ones in the ways they should go. Not easy work! What I’ve learned about parenting, being...