Mompreneurs

The article below brings up so many great points, and not just for moms.  Are we in a recession?  Are millions of people jobless and hurting financially right now?  Are there all sorts of depressing statistics today to get us down in the dumps?  Yes, yes, and yes.  And I do not wish at all to trivialize or downplay the very real hardships people are facing.

But there is so much good going on too, if you know where to look for it.  As I see it, we are in a major time of transition.  And although transitions are rarely comfortable, they have the potential to be major turning points for the better.  We can either kick and scream in opposition to the painful change, deciding to remain negative, or we can have faith and look for all sorts of positive opportunities in the change.

I believe the recession is helping the US to begin turning away from our rampant consumerism and unhealthy, unsustainable lifestyle.  The lifestyle that constantly tells us we’d be happier if only we had x, y, z.  The lifestyle that keeps people trapped in jobs they don’t enjoy because they have to pay the bills, and in many cases pay down their consumer debt.  The lifestyle built around instant gratification, quick fixes, and a throw away culture.  The lifestyle obsessed with cheaper, better, bigger, faster at any cost.  The lifestyle that is contributing to rising rates of disease.  The lifestyle that uses more of the planet’s resources than is sustainable for the long term.  And I could go on…

Along with this cultural shift comes not only great challenges, but also great opportunities.  The article below highlights some of the entrepreneurial opportunities that, in this case moms have tapped into, in industries that are currently growing despite the recession.  People are still spending, but they doing so more mindfully and more in line with their basic needs and core values.  Whether you’re a mom, dad, or not a parent at all, if you’re looking for work, or more fulfilling work, consider the entrepreneurial options in front of you based on the growing need- and value-based trends out there.  Not everyone will hit a big ‘home run’ like the companies highlighted in this article, but there are plenty of other options out there for those willing to try something new.  If you have never done anything entrepreneurial in your life before, find a solid business coach to help you through your ideas, or get started with an entrepreneurial option that will help you to gain independent business skills through solid, professional, skill-based training within the supportive framework of an already established and healthily growing company.

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For the article on Mompreneurs that inspired this post, click here.