Laurel Durham
Contributing Writer
Writer Laurel Durham - Photo credit: Stephanie Dunlap
Writer Laurel Durham resides in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a retired string orchestra director, plays the violin, and has extensive experience as an executive assistant. She started her own consulting business in 2011 to pursue a variety of lines of work designed to give back to others and to make her happy. Those include music education consulting, teaching private music lessons on and offline, virtual assistance to small businesses, placing foreign exchange students with host families in the Phoenix metro area, and volunteering in Christian mission work. She credits her parents for their entrepreneurial spirit and surrounds herself with positive people. Her motto is, "I choose to be happy," and inspires others to do the same.
Latest Articles
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How to Create the Job You Love - Baby Boomers Changing Careers
Hate your job? Ready to change careers and find the job you love? Tips for creating a niche job and being happy with your work.
May 24, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Plugging In to The Holy Spirit
What does it feel like to have the Holy Spirit around you? When and how will I be touched by the Spirit?
May 18, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Why Diets Fail and What You Can Do to Fix Yours
So many diet choices: which one is the best? The type of diet isn't the problem, assuming it is reasonable. Diets fail when we don't invest enough time.
May 4, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Skin Cancer Prevention Tip - Wear a Sun Protective Hat
Skin cancer is on the rise and it's mostly caused by UV rays and sun exposure. Wear fashionable sun protective hats and clothing to prevent skin disease
Apr 29, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Work at Home More Efficiently: Tips for the Self Employed
Running your own small business now? Self employed folks need to learn to work more efficiently. Tips to increase productivity in a home-based business.
Apr 20, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Recession Proof Your Job - Work For Yourself
Here's a surefire way to stay employed in today's economy. Start a home-based business performing multiple part-time jobs.
Apr 16, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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That Slice of Happiness We Choose
Wondering "Why am I so unhappy? Why do bad things always happen to me?" Try these practical solutions to improve your life and increase joy.
Apr 16, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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When the Orchestra Doesn't Tune Itself - Tips For Concert Tuning
Large string program? Not enough time for tuning instruments before a concert? Use these techniques for achieving uniform pitch and avoid call time stress.
Apr 10, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Adult Summer Camp Vacations - A Fun Work/Life Rebalancing Act
Turn your vacation into something relaxing: reinvent yourself, pursue a beloved hobby, meet lifelong friends, have something to look forward to each summer
Apr 7, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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Classroom Teachers' Guide to the Musical Learner
Stumped with a student who doesn't seem to learn? Annoyed by little drum beats on the desk, loss of focus? Maybe the student is musical. Here's what to do.
Mar 29, 2011
- Laurel Durham
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