Techniques and strategies to maximize your time using prioritization techniques.
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 [...]
Previous Belief: If the task, appointment, priority is important, it must be scheduled at the same time every day. Current Belief: If the task, appointment, priority is important, it must be scheduled. [su_youtube url="http://youtu.be/KZWvfE3rCD8" width="360" height="280"] Confession time - I love my flexible schedule. I do! Having a schedule that differs day to day is one of the things I like about owning my [...]
"I'll start exercising as soon as things get back to normal." "As soon as my business evens out, I'll spend more time with my family." "I'll take a vacation as soon as things settle down." Guess what - I hate to rain on your parade, but this IS your normal! [su_youtube url="http://youtu.be/Q-89uE14PwY" width="360" height="280"] Waiting until "things get back to normal" is counter-productive. You [...]
A time strategy visionary takes a time management course and realizes she doesn't have enough time. This isn't a brain teaser or a joke. This statement is actually based on my experience of enrolling in and completing the Holistic Time Coaching course through Coach Approach for Organizers. Each week I will share my experience and ah-ha moments as I put myself back in the [...]
As I look at my to-do list today - I wonder . . . what would happen if I didn't accomplish any of the items on it? Are these tasks really important? Will completing them get me closer to my goals? OR Are these just "things to do"? One of the traps that my clients fall into is the belief that because a task [...]
Even the most productive of us can get stuck in a rut. I recently received this email from a former client Jim, who struggled with constant interruptions (don’t we all, at some point?). Jim's sales team is one of the top performing teams in his company. He's a great sales trainer, and one of the things that makes him so great is his ability [...]
How do you fill up your cup? What activities GIVE you energy? How can you recharge your batteries? Stop – and really think about this! Write a list! What do you love doing? How do you relax? (Do you need a little help getting started? Here's some ideas: baking, sleeping, reading, meditating, exercising, yoga, being in nature, watching a romantic comedy, laughing with friends [...]
Welcome to another A.W.E. inspired post! What will your tomorrow look like? Try following this 3 step approach to create AND experience the life of your dreams! A - Awareness What are your current goals? How are you living today? How would you like to live tomorrow? What habits do you want to create? What could be possible once you planned one small [...]
We are continuing our journey to a Stress Free Holiday Season. You deserve to enjoy each and every day of your life - especially the days at the end of the year that tend to be super hectic. We tend to try to finish up some professional year-end goals and at the same time really crave some quality time with family and friends. It [...]
What is the most exciting (or overwhelming or scary or intimidating) project on your list? Have you started it? Have you finished it? You just know that this project can make each day easier, or generate additional income, or add enjoyment to your life. Yet - you just can't seem to get it done. Why? Could be a number of reasons. This idea is [...]
