Do you sneer at the friend that jumps out of bed at 5:30am ready to start her day? Or does your brain start to slump by 4:00 in the afternoon - and you're useless by 8:00? Or maybe you just do whatever is needed to get your work done regardless of your own energetic needs? We usually create a to-do list and focus on [...]
Many of my clients share with me that they underestimate the amount of time a task will take to complete. As a result, they are “off-schedule” by noon. I use the Rule of 3 and Rule of 1.5 Techniques when scheduling. This helps to ensure I have enough time to complete each task. The next time you’re faced with a busy day full of [...]
From a time management stand point I love checklists. When you use a checklist you've created a process, stepping stones that allow you to logically move from step A to step B. In addition, you help reduce the potential of overwhelm as you no longer need to try to remember everything involved in your project. [Tweet "Create a checklist - and use it!"] If [...]
It snuck up on you. All of sudden your perfectly planned week has turned into chaos. Forget "too many tasks to do, not enough time" you are drowning in tasks, AND appointments, AND meetings, AND obligations, AND . . . Everyone needs a piece of you! You haven't checked your email in days. The list of calls you need to return is now 2 [...]
You've thought about "it". What's keeping you from doing "it"? You've considered switching jobs, starting your own business, hiring a coach, buying a new house, relocating to a warmer climate, going back to school, calling the "intimidating" client, asking for a referral . . . [su_youtube url="http://youtu.be/CareRSGoB2c" width="360" height="280"] What's holding you back? Name it! Whatever the piece is - name it! Lack of [...]
I have talked often about the importance of delegation and all the things a Virtual Assistant can do for you. Holly Matson This time I’ve asked my own assistant Holly Matson, of Lightseeds by Holly, to offer her thoughts on specific tasks that can be effectively delegated to a Virtual Assistant. Virtual assistants exist in nearly any specialty you can imagine, just [...]
Life isn't black and white. We have the opportunity to renegotiate each moment, each interaction, each goal. I was reminded of this opportunity last week when we experienced a "snow day". As a child, I loved snow days. I could sleep in, read all day, and just relax. As a teacher I REALLY loved snow days - what a great opportunity to catch up [...]
This is my favorite time of year. SPRING! Not because the weather is changing (let's be honest - here in Northeast Ohio we will still get snow at least 2 more times this spring) but because Baseball Spring Training has started! I'm excited about the possibilities. The Cleveland Indians have a ton of talented younger players. The veterans are all poised to have injury-free, [...]
No, that's not a trick question! Ever notice how you work differently when you are on vacation? IF (and this is a big IF) you are doing any work at all, you tend to make sure you are only doing the most essential tasks. The other tasks you leave until you return, or you delegate to someone else. What would happen if you worked [...]
Time management is a journey. Sometimes all you can do is keep your head above water. Other times, you are sitting in your boat - but not yet prepared to sail. And sometimes - you are in the "and them some" phase. The period of your life when you are ready for more. You are ready to do more than just survive. You are [...]
