Distracted? Overcommitted? Too busy? Do you ever feel like it’s just too much? In a world where we strive for balance and order, our busy lives can seem nothing short of chaotic and overwhelming. Creating the right system can be the answer. I know…it sounds like too much work. Perhaps you’re not ready to tackle […]
As I’ve shared in previous articles, I am an ADD poster child and have forever struggled with staying focused and sticking to routines. Over the years, I’ve experimented with, acquired and developed an array of strategies and tactics to help me stay organized and complete projects on time. However, every now and again, a perfect storm of deadlines, distractions, […]
We are all creatures of habit. And that’s both good news and bad news. The good news is that we are able to accomplish more throughout our day on automatic pilot. In fact, studies show that about 60-70% of our activities can happen with little discernible effort on our part. Let’s look at taking a […]
Heated conversations are practically an everyday occurrence– something as simple as a discrepancy over a payment, a customer dissatisfied with a recent purchase, or a single, misplaced word unwittingly uttered by a loved one. How we interact in these situations will greatly influence the outcome. For starters, it will be helpful to clarify the difference between REACTING and RESPONDING. Reacting to something you […]
While I’m sure we’d all agree that seminars, workshops, and online courses are great resources for acquiring skills and techniques for increasing our productivity, the cost and time commitment can often render these options prohibitive; that leaves us to search for something that is both cost-effective and doesn’t take a lot of time. Here’re 6 […]
I had a speaking engagement a few days ago, and the topic was: “How to shave 5 hours off your work week.” My talk was part of an interactive workshop that covered items such as making effective to-do lists, and conquering time-sucking email. After my talk, one of the participants asked me a thought provoking question, “After […]
For as long as I can remember, whenever I heard someone use the phrase “my daughter’s attitude,” I immediately pictured a snotty teenager with her hands on her hips, stomping her feet, rolling her eyes, talking back to her parents, and slamming her bedroom door. Maybe those images are in store for me somewhere down […]
It’s the first thing in the morning and you’re still waking up and collecting your thoughts for the day. You’re contemplating all the things you want to tackle at work. You’ve even taken time to write out a to-do list for yourself. Now you feel like your day is organized and you know exactly what […]
Do you ever feel burnt out or in need of a little motivation boost? It can happen to any of us from time to time. If you’re constantly on the go, it’s easy to feel tired, stressed and in need of a little relief. Here are five simple strategies to recharge your batteries and be […]
“I’m so fed up with working all the time! I can’t wait to go on vacation.” Most everyone has uttered these exact words at one time or another. I wonder how many of us have ever said, “I’m looking forward to seeing how this vacation is going to up my game when I return to […]
