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What positive thinking has to do with negative feelings? Can I change a negative feeling by thinking positively? Well, it is a little like trying to refurbish a room by working on its snapshot on computer....

A recent article in Vogue magazine talked about ” The new generation grandma” and it made me think about my own status as a new -gen grandma. or should I say glam-ma. (tongue in cheek) Let me say: new generation grandma is a title I wear as a badge of honour. Not least when my  5 year old grandson arrives at my house, sees me on my laptop and says:   “ that must be very important work you’re doing Grandma” and I say  “it is my darling but it’s not more important than you, so I’m closing it down right now” and I do without fail. “Aw thank you Grandma I love you” comes his reply along with a  giant squeeze and a shower of kisses. Right on his heels is my 4 year old granddaughter  who, after her noisy and somewhat boisterous entrance yells “Grandma turn your laptop off I’m here now” she’s so funny………. They’re so different in both looks and personality and yet one thing they have in common is their  confidence in how much they are loved.  They know the minute they walk through my door they have the equal and undivided attention of Grandma and Granddad. It’s fun time, it’s show time, its love time, it’s their time….. As a baby boomer I’m from a generation that’s reinventing itself along with everything else we invented from the sixties onwards and modern day grand parenting is no exception. Gone are the days where Grandma puts on an apron and gets on with the Sunday lunch while granddads down the pub. My Grandma did that and  I loved her. She was a wonderful  lady but she didn’t and wasn’t expected to play such an active or vital role as the one I am privileged to  play in my grandchildren’s lives.  Back then it was accepted that we were from different generations therefore we did things differently, not so now! When my grandchildren come over  it’s common for us to bake cakes and do some painting in the morning then download  apps and edu – games in the afternoon with the combined use of my laptop, their tablets and granddads Mac – book. It’s a veritable buffet of “tech exploration” combined with old school love and learning. Then we’ll  maybe have an evening walk, bike ride or dance- a- thon however, bed time is my  favourite ritual: as sleep overtakes them, their little eyes are closing and they  can barely manage to form a sentence, they’ll stroke my hair and say ” one more story Grandma” ……..and  as I close the bedroom door on my way out one of them will say: don’t forget to put my tablet on charge for tomorrow…….. Together my grandchildren and I are crossing the great generational divide and bridging the generational gap. We’re learning together, with and from each other and it’s fabulous.  Along with countless other baby boomers, as a Grandma and business owner I’m far from winding down in fact it’s fair to say I’m revving up and what’s even better is I’m allowed and encouraged without question. Becoming a Grandma was one of the reasons I launched my business “The Business Creation Specialist”. Being physically and emotionally present for my grand children was a huge incentive to stop trading my time for dollars, pounds, euros ( or free)  and to start charging what I knew I was worth I’d given my time away  for years and enjoyed every moment of helping others for free but it couldn’t go on forever and shame on those who think it should or could have. I wanted to be available to these babies. I wanted to create enough money and flexibility to be able to contribute to their upbringing in such a way that I could leave them a legacy of love,  life- long learning and prosperity and I’m doing that now because I made the leap. I took my knowledge, expertise and passion and turned it into a  business, not a hobby a business.   As I write this  post I’m out of the UK at my holiday home in Spain for a month. The first week spent with my husband and the following three weeks joined by my grand children, my Son and Daughter in law to enjoy a family holiday together. Had I not had the courage to “step into the business I was born to create” that couldn’t have  happened…… If you want to create a business  but you don’t know where to start or what to do with all of that wisdom, knowledge and expertise you’ve racked up over the years: Click the pink link below to access my free eBook and learn how to simplify your struggle. Better yet get in touch and enjoy a free business creation breakthrough session with me to  find out how you can step into the business you were born to create. PS. I work with lots of mid – life women and not all of them are grandmas  here’s to your success Dee x info@deecoxon.com www.deecoxon.com

I don’t know about you ladies, but whenever I know I’m on a mission, I’m functioning better. More focused, more direct, and more efficient. This is why I decided to take upon myself a mission: To free our family from the burden of financial worries. Great mission, don’t you think? Why am I taking this kind of mission upon myself? Why me? Why now? What will happen if I don’t do it? Read on. Why? “A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.”   Suze Orman I have always requested my financial freedom and independence and I have had two rules for this request: I have to create it on my own. I need to enjoy myself and contribute to society in order to get it. From a very early stage, I realized that working 9-5 jobs in the corporate world wouldn’t make me financially free and if you still believe in this — WAKE UP! For the most part, It can make us a living but nothing more. Since I was 27 years old and was looking for answers to this matter, I have understood that in order to be financially free, I would have to create something of my own, something that would generate a passive income. This is the basic rule of financial freedom. Unless you have inherited a great amount of money or won the lottery. I don’t want to rely on a job to pay my bills, buy my house or other things that I want. I don’t want to worry about the future, pension, or health problems. I want to go on vacation as much as I desire. That’s me. These questions have always occupied my mind. How about you?   Why me? My husband is not an option. He is working a full time job, and when I say “full,” I mean FULL. As part of his job, he also travels on business trips very often, which means that he can’t really deal with something else in his life except his job and the family time that he is spending with us. I, on the other hand, might be busy dealing with our home and kids tasks, but my mind is “hungry” for creating something else. If you have the same circumstances that I do, you can say that I’ve pretty much been pregnant for the last five years. Of course, with gaps between the 2.5 kids, but when I’m not pregnant, I’m on maternity leave. Also in my circumstances there was a relocation that “forced” me to leave my career behind and find a new “path” to my professional life. You can read more about it here. Lots of mothers that don’t get back to the corporate world after the “baby phase” are really bored out of their minds but they are: Too afraid to admit it to themselves. Too afraid to admit it to others. But you know as I do… the laundry folding and the dinner dishes are not doing much for our inner self and self esteem. This is why you can see these women wandering around the shopping malls, buying lots of stuff they don’t need, creating “mommies groups,” or trying to start an MLM business doing house parties. THEY ARE BORED. I know myself. I knew I would get bored pretty much immediately after my babies were born so I decided to take it upon myself to free our family financially. I might have to do it after the kids go to sleep and between other tasks, but I can and need to do it, for my own sanity.   Why now? Like I told you before, my decisions in the last three years led me to two defining circumstances: I decided that I would have my kids one after another without waiting a long time between them, and I was going to have at least three (not to mention four). My husband and I decided to relocate from Israel to Canada and it’s turned our life around completely. So, as an expat wife, pregnant and with small kids, I just couldn’t find a job. As much as I tried (and I did) nothing has “stuck” for me (even though I consider myself a very talented person). After trying for almost a year to get a new job and after searching around the Internet, I decided that now is the best time to start my own entrepreneurial business, and I knew it was going to be a digital one. I wanted to work from anywhere, and I wanted to leverage my income and lifestyle and this is exactly what a digital business can do without getting many more working hours in the day. The opportunity that I found and fell for immediately was to join forces with the Six Figure Mentors. It’s an online academy that has the tools and training resources and I am ready to use a digital system to start fast in this business.Click here to read more about it. Another step to achieving my mission of setting our family financially free was made! What will happen if I don’t do it? You can say NOTHING. But for me: EVERYTHING. First of all, just dealing with taking care of the household and children “things” can drive me nuts. I really need, for my own health and wellness, to do something creative that I’m passionate about. And second, can you imagine a life where you don’t need to worry about next month’s bills? A life in which you can visit your family living abroad whenever you feel like it? A life that can free you from the 9-5 work so that you will have more time to do the things you love? A life in which you won’t have to worry about your pension, the kids’ education, and “life” itself getting in the way? This is financial freedom for me and this is why I want to achieve it for myself and my family. ————————————————————————- I’m on a mission here. To free my family from the burden of financial worries. And I’m on the right track to achieve it Here’s to your success Tal

There are times in our life when we would like to stop thinking; to stop continuous, exhausting analysis of a particular, painful problem. But the mind won’t do that, won’t stop. We hear that meditation...

  1. CASARES CASTLE: at the top of steep and narrow streets, where it contemplates the Serranía. Simply spectacular! It is located in the highest part of town and is a magnificent viewpoint to enjoy the views of the coast, the Bay of Algeciras and the Serrania de Ronda. Raised on a massif of limestone, this Arab fortress still preserved some towers, parts of the wal ls and arches of the suburband the Villa. Inside you’ll find entinhabitants of Casares. 2. BIRTHPLACE OF BLAS INFANTE: History of Andalusia and a must see in Casares! It presents the life and work of the father of the Andalusian homeland, Blas Infante. The house it has a permanent exhibition with parts of the work of this illustrious casareño. Three distinct parts in which shows the life and thought of the artist.  3. CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION: Also called “Church of el Llano”. It is a temple located in the Llano de la Fuente. It has a single nave, a bell tower of s.XVI and a rear patio with garden surrounded by tiny sourses. It has recently been restored and in front of the plaza you can sit and make a stop at few benches with Gaudí-inspired décor. 4. HEDIONDA BATHS: They are one of the historical hallmarks of Casares. It´s a thermal swimming-pool with sulphurous water and mud, on the outskirts of the village. A place where you can breathe tranquility! According to the legend, the devil was defeated by Santiago and after the fight, the water has this characteristic sulfuric smell. Also Julio Cesar tried a herpes in this beautiful spot and later ordered the construction of the baths which are preserved today. All the ancients treated in which refers to the municipality, refers to the healing properties of the source. 5. SOURCE OF CARLOS III: A beautiful building of neoclassical and built in the 18th century. It served to channel water from the spring of the port of the vines to the Centre of the village. It is 6. NATURAL PARK OF CRESTELLINA: Relax and enjoy the view! A protected area with an enormous natural wealth. Declared protected Natural landscape since 1989. Mountains of medium height and sharp crests feature that gives its name to the Natural Park of Sierra Crestellina. Rocks of limestone origin and grayish colors that distinguish it from other nearby mountains. Sierra Crestellina has 2 peaks, “Sierra de Casares” and “Cerro de las Chapas”. Casares lookout offers spectacular paranomic views of the town. Malagueñas lands getaway to enjoy stunning views and savor the cuisine of Casares.  7. CHAPEL OF SAN SEBASTIAN: Located in the centre of the village and built in the 17th century. Our lady of the Rosary del Campo, patron saint of Casares. People from Casares ”Casareños” have a great attachment to this chapel, which is located in the Plaza of Spain. The day of his pilgrimage, always the last Saturday of May, the virgin is carried up to the Hermitage of the Virgin of the Rosario del campo. 8. PLAYA ANCHA “wide beach”: Close to the Marina of Duquesa and the fishing port of Sabinillas. Sand open to the sea between the Arroyo la Parrilla and the river of Manilva. 1,300 meters from beautiful and alegant beach to take a bath and begin to enjoy the summer. 9. Torre del salto de la Mora: Alongside the river Manilva this spectacular tower was originally Islamic and reformed in the 16th century. Built for the defense of the litoral and also knowns as Torrel de la Sal. Today day is no longer possible to vist inside although surrounding bench there to rest and see a beautiful view. 10. BAR NONINA: Shall we go for tapas? Located in the center of town. A place to enjoy traditional tapas, in an environment of the most familiar. It has a wide selection of tapas and toast, made with local products. A tasty proposal to recharge batteries after this visit by the municipality. You cannot pass up the chance to try the soup or rabbit so typical in Casares. We want to recommend other restaurants where you can also enjoy the Casares gastronomy, as the restaurant La Terraza, La Choza, El Meson de Casares, Venta Victoria or Venta Mari Cruz. Andalusian cuisine, heritage of Romans, Arabs and Jews. A rich variety of flavors that make it a unique cuisine in the world. 

 Meditation is about non-thinking. It is a state of being in which you don’t pay any attention to thoughts. It means that you don’t change one set of thoughts (negative one) for another set of thoughts...