The Revenue Restructure Task Force to Hold Town Hall in Utah County on July 30
What:
The Utah State Legislature Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force is hosting a town hall at Utah Valley University on Tuesday, July 30 in the Sorensen Center Grand Ball Room.
The task force is traveling Utah on a statewide listening tour to hear suggestions, concerns and receive input from constituents, local officials, business owners, stakeholders, community leaders and any who want to be involved in the process to review ways to best address the state’s outdated tax structure.
The town hall meeting will begin with an open house where attendees can learn about the issue, the task force process and ask questions. Following the open house, the task force will provide a presentation on the challenges the state budget is facing, and attendees will have the opportunity to provide input. A sign-up sheet for public comment will be available at the meeting. Additionally, an informational website is available with an online form for the public to comment and provide feedback throughout the process at StrongerFutures.utah.gov.
The town hall meeting will be live* streamed on le.utah.gov. *If there are technical issues with the live stream, the recording will be posted on the legislative website at a later time.
Who:
Members of the Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force
Where:
Sorensen Center Grand Ball Room
800 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT
When:
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Open house – 6:00 p.m.
Town hall meeting – 7:00 p.m.
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5 ways to achieve your own version word count: 791
of life balance
By Christy Wright
Overworked. Overscheduled. Overconnected. That’s the world we live in today. It’s overwhelming to say the least!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found, on average, people with full-time jobs work more than the 40 hours required of them during the workweek, and even spend an additional five hours working on the weekend. On top of that, women also spend two hours a day on household activities like cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry.
But you don’t need me or the government to tell you that. You live that every single day. The good news is, you don’t have to quit your job to find some form of work-life balance.
I’m a mom, a wife, and the creator of Business Boutique. I coach business owners, host a podcast, write books, and travel around the country speaking at events. The only reason I’m able to keep doing it all is because I’ve figured out my own version of balance. And I’m super passionate about helping others do the same.
Here are five methods you can try so you can achieve your own version of life balance:
Prepare for the short seasons
I’ve gone through two maternity leaves in my lifetime, and I’m preparing for my third. When I know these seasons are approaching, I spend the few months leading up to them preparing my business, my team, and the rest of my family for my limited availability.
For example, before maternity leave I write tons of blogs and social media posts so that I still have content publishing consistently while I’m at home adjusting to a new life.
So, whether you’re preparing to go on vacation, taking a sabbatical, caring for an aging parent, or something else that’s temporary—if you can do more now, you won’t have as much to do later.
Speak up more
Be honest with your boss, coworkers, spouse, or volunteer groups when you feel like your plate is too full—and come up with possible solutions. Don’t be afraid to raise your hand and ask for help, because I can guarantee they’ve been in your shoes before.
Prioritize everything
Life balance isn’t about doing everything for an equal amount of time. It’s about doing the right things at the right time. Everything in your life is not created equal.
Draw a pyramid, and rank all the important things in your life. Then give those people, events, and yourself importance by scheduling time for each (with whatever is at the top getting the most of your time). Your pyramid will shift and change based on your season of life, but establishing clear priorities will ultimately reduce your stress and make decision-making easier.
Say no
I love this quote by Warren Buffet: “The difference between successful people and really successful people is really successful people say no to almost everything.” It’s so true! Your time is limited. And, by the way, it’s yours. You don’t just have the right to say no, you have the responsibility. If you don’t protect your time, no one else will.
We could all use more help in this area. That’s why I created a free resource to help. 25 Ways to Protect Your Time is a script filled with different ways you can say no without feeling guilty. We could all use a little less guilt. Am I right?
Be present where you are
When you’re at your kid’s soccer game, be fully present. Don’t get distracted by thousands of other things. When you’re at the office, do amazing work and be a team player. When you’re on a date with your loved one, give them your undivided attention.
Wherever you are, be there. This will help you feel like you’re truly giving all your priorities the love and attention they deserve. Try these five methods in your own life, and I bet you’ll be surprised at how achievable life balance truly is.
And remember, life balance is 100% personal. It’s going to look different for every person and every family, based on their priorities and season of life. That’s why it’s so important not to compare what your version of life balance looks like with someone else’s. That’s a freeing thought, isn’t it?
About Christy Wright
Christy Wright is the #1 national bestselling author of Business Boutique, host of the Business Boutique podcast, a Certified Business Coach and a Ramsey Personality with a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. Since joining Ramsey Solutions in 2009, she has spoken to thousands across the country at women’s conferences, national business conferences, Fortune 500 companies and her own sold-out live events. You can follow Wright on Twitter and Instagram @ChristyBWright and online at christywright.com or facebook.com/OfficialChristyWright.
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MEG & DIA
RELEASE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR
"AMERICAN SPIRIT"
WATCH IT NOW WITH FORBES: http://bit.ly/2Kc4zo8
OUT NOW ON PURE NOISE RECORDS
STREAM HAPPYSAD NOW ON SPOTIFY, APPLE
MUSIC OR PURCHASE ON iTUNES
FALL TOUR KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 14
JULY 29, 2019 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Last Friday, the newly reunited Meg & Dia released their new album, 'happysad', through Pure Noise Records. The surprise 10-track album is now available to be purchased or streamed through Spotify or Apple Music.
A new music video for "American Spirit" was released today and can be seen exclusively with Forbes here: http://bit.ly/2Kc4zo8
"Being a huge fan of director Saman Kesh (Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris) and his work, I wrote him an Instagram message asking if there was a chance that he would be interested in working on a music video with us for 'American Spirit,' explains Dia. "I wasn't expecting a response, but I got one, and soon after we met up for dinner and talked in depth about our past history, our album and what the song means to us. Meg and I knew instantly that Saman and his co-director, Justin Hopkins, were the right team.
"We got to explore our fun, quirky sides with this video, and dive deeper into our relationship as sisters," Dia adds. "It shows us coming together at the end, which is exactly how I feel in real life. I always feel stronger and more clear-headed with my sister around - like I can take on anything, whether it's my own inner critic, a breakup, or yes, a giant, crazy, killer robot."
The reunion came about after Dia released her second solo album, 'Bruises' in 2017. Something about the experience felt off and she felt drawn to the musical past she'd shared with Meg. "There was this thing that just started calling me," Dia explains. "I wasn't happy playing alone."
Unbeknownst to Dia, Meg had also been feeling an urge to regroup with her sister and get the last incarnation of the band back together. In fact, she'd been so determined to do so that she'd been attempting to send telepathic messages to her sister and the universe in general. "I had been toying with the idea of manifestation," explains Meg, "and bringing about a reality with my mind. I had the desire to be creative and have a deeper connection with Dia, so I started visualizing us playing together again for a week, and on the eighth day she called me and asked. And there was no hesitation. I was so ready to jump on board.
The two sisters grew up writing and performing together in Utah which inspired them to start their band, Meg and Dia, in 2007. After years of success, from signing to Warner Brothers Records to touring the world with artists such as Dashboard Confessional and Angels and Airwaves, the band officially parted ways in 2012. During their time apart, the sisters took time to discover themselves as individuals. Dia pursued a solo career continuing her success in music, having seven #1 radio hits around SE Asia and penning songs for artists such as Illenium, M83, Kaskade, Lindsey Stirling, and more,
while Meg explored her spirituality and opened up a successful and beloved coffee shop back home in Salt Lake City.
'happysad' is an album that neither of them thought they'd ever make, but after going their separate ways and finding what makes them each unique, Meg and Dia have come together again to make the most refined and collaborative record of their career. It finds their friendship rekindled, their creative spark reignited and their musical horizons expanded.
While in the past, Meg and Dia would take turns to write individual songs on albums, their efforts on 'happysad' were much more collaborative. It means these 10 songs are a blend of Meg and Dia's two distinct yet compatible personalities - songs which show how in tune they are with each other but also how different they both are. At its core, however, is a fragility and vulnerability shared by both of them, but which they hope can help others who may feel similar.
Track Listing
1. American Spirit
2. Teenagers
3. Koala
4. Lit Match
5. Better At Being Young
6. Warm Blood
7. Boys Can Cry
8. Distraction
9. Happy
10. Dear Heart
Meg & Dia will be heading out for a fall tour kicking September 14in Salt Lake City, UT at Kilby Court. A full list of tour dates can be found below. Tickets are on sale now at: www.meganddiamusic.com
Upcoming Tour Dates
September 14 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
September 15 - Las Vegas, NV - Bunkhouse
September 16 - Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock
September 18 - San Diego, CA - SOMA Side Stage
September 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
September 20 - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw
September 23 - Boston, MA - ONCE Ballroom
September 24 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
