Top 3 Reasons Why Routines Work @ Work
The busy fall season has officially begun. Summer always seems to slip by as fast as sand slips through my sandals. And while I love [...]
3 Steps to Build a Great Routine
If you find yourself stretched thin, I recommend that you establish a routine. A routine outlines what you plan to do when. It is [...]
Too much to do and not enough time (left in the year)?
Let’s face it – we all have way too much work on the go. Most of us spread ourselves thin at the best of times. And this is only heightened with year-end deadlines and all of the holiday busyness. The challenge is we only have control over so much of our time. There are the non-negotiable deadlines, the meetings the emails, and additional holiday gatherings that leave little time to get “our” work done. And while I love the thought of cloning myself, we really do have to work with what we’ve got. Here are some key strategies to keep us calm and cheerful right through into the New Year.
Does procrastination boil down to temptation?
If someone was to offer us $50 or $100, most of us would gladly take $100. There is nothing quite like a cool, crisp c-note. [...]
Do You Face One Emergency After Another?
Many of us have lulled ourselves into believing that chaos is one of the constants in life: death, taxes and daily plans tossed out the window. Ironically, the things we do outside of times of crisis are the things that best prepare us to work most effectively.
Make it a Habit to Incorporate Movement into Your Day: Every 40 Minutes (or so)
We sit for too long! Way too long! And not only our bodies suffer but our brain and our overall mood and energy! So let [...]
Is it Time for a Break Yet?
Ah, the lazy hazy days of summer: fewer deadlines, less ‘busyness’, and more time soaking in the joys of life. Don’t you just love how this relaxed, casual feeling has followed us into September? Wait a second. Is it just me, or is life as busy as ever? I feel like that ‘zen’ summer feeling has snapped shut, as quick as a brand new school backpack. Not that I am afraid of working hard, but the 'relentlessness' gets to me at times. With that said, I am determined to maintain a teeny bit of that good ol’ summer feeling all through the fall and winter. If this appeals to you too, read on to learn how.
Drowning in the Details
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Two Clear Tips for Managing Your Details
There are times when managing the little things can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant. No matter how many emails you knock off, a [...]
Give Yourself a Present: 3 Things You Can Do to Finish Strong
Is this year going by fast or what? I feel like I just got used to writing 2010, and here we are in December already. [...]