July 1, 2008
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There’s no question workplaces have become more casual, but not all traces of professionalism have been erased. How do you maintain your professionalism when your personal life has become difficult? The challenge for techs is in knowing where to draw the line between personal and professional when the two are so closely connected.
Keywords: work life balance
June 1, 2008
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These clients are especially grateful for at-home manicures by Holly Schippers, but she's the one who says they provide something very special for her.
Keywords: alternative careers CND elderly clients manufacturers educators mobile salons
June 1, 2008
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Staying active has to be a conscious effort. We can’t hold our jobs totally responsible for our weight issues, but they do play a role. I’ve seen from personal experience the effect of a sedentary job.
Keywords: editorial exercise healthy eating healthy working wellness
May 6, 2008
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In this stand-up bit, comedienne Anjelah Johnson riffs on an Asian-owned nail salon.
Keywords: work life balance
January 1, 2008
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Late clients, bad bosses, staffing woes — nail techs often face situations that are out of our control. Sometimes we are able to gain control; other times we need to resign ourselves to our limitations and learn from the experience. Balance comes from knowing the difference.
Keywords: business building minimizing stress work life balance
July 1, 2007
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Balancing work and home life can be a tough task in many professions, and nail techs are often susceptible to last minute appointments and closing time squeeze-ins. NAILS asked salon professionals if it is possible to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, and if so, how have they managed to do it.
Keywords: health healthy working preventing burnout stress time management
April 1, 2006
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You love being a nail tech and are happy with your career choice, but how do you keep the momentum building and avoid the proverbial rut? Knowing what motivates you, creating a positive work environment, and communicating with team member are just a few ways to ensure you don’t hit too many bumps along the way.
Keywords: business finding a job work life balance
April 1, 2006
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Don't let a full day at the salon wring the life out of you. Give yourself the care you need and you'll thrive even on the most challenging of days.
Keywords: preventing burnout professional image time management work life balance
April 1, 2006
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Well-known nail industry veteran and NSI educator, Erin Snyder, has book of inspirational works published.
Keywords: books nail tech made NSI work life balance
December 1, 2005
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While it is a time of the year to make a lot of cash, don't neglect yourself this holiday season.
Keywords: holidays minimizing stress stress-free holidays work life balance
December 1, 2004
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Do you find yourself taking things your clients and coworkers tell you personally? Are you occasionally irritable? Maybe your self-esteem could use a pick-me-up. Here’s how you can improve your attitude about yourself and in the process increase your salon success.
Keywords: attitude psychology stress work life balance
November 1, 2003
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While death is an extreme result of stress-related illness, women are particularly susceptible to developing disease in response to stress--from depression and anxiety disorders to abdominal fat and colds.
Keywords: healthy eating preventing burnout stress time management well-being
November 1, 2003
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While I am hardly an expert on balancing work and personal life, I know that since I've begun seeking a balance and creating time for family and friends, my life is richer.
Keywords: Louis Mattassi preventing burnout time management work life balance
January 1, 2001
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Do you ever wish the clock had more hours in it so you could get all of your work done? You’re not alone. Here, nail techs and industry professionals give the scoop on how they save a few extra minutes each day.
Keywords: holidays minimizing stress organization stress-free holidays time management
May 1, 1998
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The nail industry is a great place for working mothers- if you’re organized, educated and know how to prioritize.
Keywords: CND Galaxy Nail Products Jim Nordstrom Kym Lee Linda Nordstrom
