Techniques and strategies to maximize your time using electronic and paper calendars.
Why is it that one day you can accomplish the most important tasks on your list - and on another day you can't even remember what the most important task is? This was the email (from one of my favorite clients) in my Inbox a few days ago . . . Title: I just let my morning go to h*&^ in a handbasket. OK... [...]
I love when a client asks me - what type of calendar do you think I should use? It's a super easy question for me to answer - because really it isn't what I THINK . . . it's what is the best fit for the client. So instead, I ask questions. Lots and lots of questions. Building awareness is the first step in [...]
Have you ever been in the middle of a situation and thought, "I know better! How in the world did I get here?" This "situation" is my life this week. Let me set the stage for you . . . We left for an "impromptu mini-vacation" last week. We left early on Thursday morning and returned in the late afternoon on Monday. I am [...]
As promised, I'm continuing my focus this month on offering solutions to some of my clients most common time management challenges. Hopefully by using this approach – you will be able to identify with the challenge and implement a solution that works for you! In the last post of this series, I addressed “This may sound ridiculous, but I’m so busy, I don’t even have time [...]
Real people. Real time management challenges. Real strategies. Easy to implement solutions. Getting into the nitty gritty every day details of time management is my focus for the month. I'm excited about this focus - as I'm a huge believer in taking action - and I envision a lot of opportunities for action takers this month!!!!! Real Scenario #1: “This may sound ridiculous, but [...]
Hmmm . . . another real life time management dilemma from one of my clients. "I find I'm really productive when I'm at work, but before I leave and once I get home in the late afternoon, I'm kind of all over the place. I feel like I'm wasting 3 - 4 hours each day." Does this sound familiar? Normally, my first suggestion is [...]
As many of the faithful readers of my blog know I'm an advocate of two ideas when it comes to calendars: There is no "one size fits all" solution Use what works for you I use a paper calendar. Yes - I realize I'm in the minority, but this is what works best for my learning style, my business, and my life. (If interested [...]
What is the #1 reason that a project stalls? When working with clients on goal achievement, I've found that "not knowing what to do next" is the most common reason projects stall. Like this? Sign up for my newsletter! [newsletter-sign-up-form] This is why I recommend breaking each project down into the smallest next steps possible. Once you finish one step, you know exactly what [...]
Goals vs. Dreams [newsletter-sign-up-form] Well, it's almost that time again. New Year's Resolutions. Does the idea of making (and breaking) them depress you? If so, try something different this year. Change your thinking . . . instead of a "goal" think of your resolutions as a "dream". Instead of thinking of the work it will take to achieve your goal, focus on how your life will be improved as [...]
The following was adapted from the Time Management Home Study Course for Direct Sales Professionals. If you find that balancing your career, family, direct sales business, and holiday obligations causes you to push aside your self-care, I encourage you to continue reading! I find that self-care is one of the toughest principles for business owners to follow. When you are exhausted, you are [...]
