The goal setting and mind set category focuses on creating and implementing goals.

How to Succeed as a Solopreneur

2016-12-07T20:00:10-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

All my clients are different.  Yet, so many similar issues come up in our discussions. Some are more experienced business owners than others, and some have discovered effective ways of managing their workloads. But the common themes of juggling home/work balance, managing overwhelm, and getting important tasks done every day are never more challenging than with a start-up enterprise. Deby contacted me after starting her [...]

Are You Ready to Say Farewell? A Free Webinar

2016-12-07T20:00:10-05:00By |Goal Setting and Mind Set, Products|

Here we are ... three weeks into January. So how are you doing on those firm New Year's resolutions you set? Not to be negative, but did you know that 30% of people give up after 2 weeks, and less than half are still focused and achieving success after 6 months? GRRRR . . . those aren’t great statistics. Guess what - I have [...]

How Is Willpower Like a Battery?

2016-12-07T20:00:11-05:00By |Goal Setting and Mind Set, Overwhelm, Uncategorized|

Do you find, like most of us, that some days you are "more on your game" than others? You can't be efficient and productive every single day, can you? Do you say, “I have all the willpower I need. I can tap into it anytime I want. I am the master of my domain.”? The amount of willpower (or, motivation) you have each day and [...]

What Is the Connection Between Crying and Time Management?

2016-12-07T20:00:12-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

Fifteen years ago I sat on my kitchen floor and cried. It was the day after Thanksgiving and I was expecting 40 people in my home in about an hour. I had worked most of the weekend and all week except for Thanksgiving day. I had just found out that one of the guests was a vegetarian and I was SURE I wouldn't have [...]

#1 One Way to Eliminate All or Nothing Thinking

2016-12-07T20:00:13-05:00By |Distractions and Procrastination, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

We've all been there. We set aside 2 hours to work on a BIG, IMPORTANT, AWESOME project, only to realize that there are only 15 minutes left of that 2 hour block.  So, we say, "I'll work on that tomorrow, I don't really have time to get into it today." Then tomorrow comes - and "life happens" - and again, you don't have time [...]

The Secret Solution to My Brain is About to Explode

2016-12-07T20:00:13-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Delegation and Elimination, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

What happens when in a busy day your mind is so crammed with all your "to dos" that you feel like you're going to explode? When you try to find where the end of the thread is so you can start doing something, anything? And then when you start something, anything, only to drop it to deal with an emergency? We've all had this [...]

Can “Christmas in October” Be a Good Thing?

2016-12-07T20:00:13-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

It's the end of October. The leaves turn colors, the temperature drops and ... retailers get the jump on the holiday season. Yes, I know, we all complain about this very early emphasis on Christmas and the other winter holidays, but think about it ... they may not be entirely wrong! No matter what holiday (or none) you celebrate, the mid-winter season is usually [...]

Solution to “I Can’t Follow My Schedule”

2016-12-07T20:00:14-05:00By |Distractions and Procrastination, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

In a recent post, I mentioned that a husband and wife team had recently switched up their schedules to help them focus on their priorities.  The wife was having great results as she had decided to focus a chunk of her day to prospecting - and this focus was paying off in new business. Her husband, however, was struggling with his new schedule. He [...]

Maximize Your Schedule Using Blocks

2016-12-07T20:00:14-05:00By |Calendars, Delegation and Elimination, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

I hear it so often: "I don't have enough time in the day to get it all done!" Well guess what - it is not possible to “get it all done.” Your life is fluid - you will continue to have new interests, start (and complete) new projects. You have a job, family, volunteer work, and, and, and, and ... You will continue to [...]

Results Follow Focus

2016-12-07T20:00:14-05:00By |Distractions and Procrastination, Goal Setting and Mind Set, Prioritizing|

I was recently at a networking event, and a colleague mentioned that she and her husband had recently switched their schedules a little.  She was really excited about the positive changes that were occurring due to a couple of little tweaks. One of the biggest changes she noticed for herself was that she was generating more leads because she made sure she dedicated time in [...]

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