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.
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 [...]
The 100 Day Challenge
Today marks the first of the last 100 days in the year. 100 days is a lot of time – even though in some ways [...]
Your Projects: Getting A Lot Done Fast
In every job, we can find ourselves in the middle of a tug-of-war between the big things and the little things. The big things include [...]
Partnering with your Assistant
One of the biggest benefits of working with an assistant is they can push us to plan ahead. What is the plan for today? Who do we need to follow-up with? What do we need to start working on? Yet many people struggle with how to partner with their assistant most effectively. Here are some more detailed suggestions.
A Busy Day… Getting Nothing Done
The Tuesday was a busy day for me. Just back from Labour Day, client programs are ramping up for the fall and kids started back [...]
Productivity During the HOLIDAY Season
The holiday season is a great time to catch up with colleagues and clients, especially since people are generally in a festive mood. But when [...]
What’s the Plan
So, what's on your plate today? A little bit of this and a little bit of that? Or maybe a lot of this and even [...]