Throw a Wrench in the Rat Race With Financial Freedom
“Rhetorical question”; why is it we can only aspire to be financially free? Will hitting the lottery for millions of dollars give you financial freedom? If you do not have a million dollar income, what do you think will eventually happen to your millions? Ok, big ideas do start out as dreams but if you do not implement anything that is all they are, dreams.
It seems to me that we under utilize our capacity to take on challenges outside of the norm. What I mean is, it can be a daunting task to go to a job 5 to 6 days out of the week, work 8+ hours a day, take care of home and family, then try to start a home based business that will give you the financial freedom you deserve.
The “rat race” is a term used to describe work schedules shared by a large number of individuals and it has been widely used by Robert Kiyosaki in his “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” books. (Great books, by-the-way).
For example, in a heavily populated areas the “rats” converge on the highways, byways, streets and public transportation trying to get to or coming from work.
Those in route to their jobs are often “on edge” which causes a great deal of stress. Stress is not something any of us want accumulating out of control.
The alternative is a successful home based business that allows you freedom to stay at home and avoid the work rush, freedom to enjoy some of the daily pleasures you miss while at work, freedom to indulge in things your previous financial situation would not allow.
Being self employed would allow you to call your own shots and relieve stress associated with the travel to work (and the work, at work).
Some that are “self employed” have associated work stress because of the field they chose, location, employees, etc. Restaurants, bars, clubs, convenience stores, etc all have stressful day to day demands. You can leave those stressful positions to those that chose them.
“An online home based business will not take you away from your home but you can take your business anywhere ” . This is financial freedom planning.
Not having to leave home to get paid or get paid while your anywhere, doing anything is freedom at its best.
If you have a stressful household or the company you keep that is another issue you will have to work out. My advise to you is how to achieve work related financial freedom.
Removing the elements of having to follow a dress code, be on time and punch a time clock can possibly lower your blood pressure and other stress related symptoms.
Studies show that driving related stress is most common in society today. The anticipation of your destination and road rage can raise blood pressure.
Financial freedom lowers stress related to finances; that coupled with the fact that you did not have to leave home will work out in your best interest.
“Having the freedom to work when you want can be damaging if you do not have the discipline to work when you need to”.
Plan , budget and know when you need help. Do not be fooled into thinking home based business entrepreneurs “did it on their own”. It may appear on the surface that some successful home based business owners had little help but this is far from the truth.
ServicesAreUs.com offers you free information to point you in the right direction for financial freedom.
Online home based businesses like search engine marketing, affiliate marketing, article marketing and Google Adsense are a booming industry that should be considered in your quest to financial freedom.
An Internet home based business is not an “end all” but can be a great start.
The purpose of this article is to show those caught in the “rat race” that there is a way to end the madness. When you have a solid home based business plan that you actively work to achieve it will make your day a little better knowing you have a way out.
Will is the owner of ServicesAreUs, the online resource that provides information on Search Engine Marketing and how it is used to monetize various online business opportunities..
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Fleas and Your Cat
Fleas are the most common cause of itching and skin irritation in cats. Over 90 percent of all skin allergies in cats are due to fleas.
The allergy is actually a reaction to a protein component of the fleas’ saliva. When these “allergic cats” are bitten by a flea they itch themselves until their skin is raw.
Most also end up with areas of hair loss and secondary bacterial skin infections. In addition, fleas suck blood, cause anemia, and transmit tapeworms.
FACT: Fleas can jump 3-feet high
SIGNS YOUR CAT HAS A FLEA PROBLEM
- Itching head, neck and ears.
- Flea dirt
- Hair loss on head and neck area.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Signs of fleas include itching, especially on the head and neck, and tiny black specks that look like dirt. To confirm that this “dirt” is flea dirt, place it on a cotton ball moistened with water. Flea dirt will turn red because of the blood it contains.
Once your cat has been diagnosed with a flea problem, you need to treat all of the pets in the home and the home itself. In your house, vacuum the carpets and throw away used vacuum bags so that flea eggs do not hatch in the bag.
For your carpeting, try an insect-growth regulator like Pyriproxifen or Methoprine. These are hormone analogies and prevent the flea larvae from developing into an adult. These last up to 18 months.
As an alternative, you can sprinkle sodium polyborate powder, which is “borax”, onto the carpet, then vacuum. This will protect against fleas for up to one year. Be sure to wash your cat’s bedding with hot soapy water.
Finally, bathe all the animals living in your home. Use a flea shampoo with pyrethrins or d-limolene as the active ingredient.
In your yard, natural products that contain nematodes provide the best protection. Nematodes are live microscopic worms that eat the larval and pupal forms of fleas and 250 other outdoor pests. Methoprene (used in Acclaim 2000) and Pyriproxifen (used in Indorex) are also available as yard sprays. One application can last from six to twelve months.
FACT: Constant itching may be a sign that your cat is allergic to fleas.
WARNING
Fleas can life up to one year in your home and yard. If your cat is allergic to fleas, one flea bite sets up a reaction that can cause itching for up to 14 days. Fleas also bite people and other pets. The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is often the primary problem for cats, dogs and people.
Cats are very susceptible to toxic reactions from flea control products containing traditional insecticides such as Organophosphates and Carbamates. Be sure to read labels and only use products specifically approved for your cat.
WHAT YOUR VET CAN DO
Today, prevention is the key to flea control. Many new products are available that last up to 30 days or more and are safe enough for kittens but must be prescribed by your vet. Program is a tablet given monthly or that contains Lufenuron which causes fleas to lay sterile eggs which do not hatch therefore, environmental contamination is also prevented.
Advantage, Frontline, and Revolution are also preventative products available in a liquid form, which are applied to the skin between the shoulder blades at 30-day intervals.
Advantage kills fleas.
Frontline kills adult fleas on contact and prevents ticks on cats and dogs. It has an alcohol base, which has occasionally caused problems in cats.
Revolution is used to prevent fleas, heartworm disease and ear mites.
Regardless of the product used, prevention should start in the spring, when the outdoor temperature reaches 65-70F on a regular basis.
Fleas live primarily in the environment and not on your pet. They only stay on your pets long enough to get a blood meal, then jump back down to the ground and lay more eggs. The presence of just one flea on your cat means that thousands more are nearby, that’s why prevention is so important.
FACT: In cats, fleas prefer the head and neck. Fleas bite the ankles and lower legs in people.
Copyright 2007 Dr. Carol Osborne
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