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Why do we think that we can go from 0% activity to 100% activity overnight? Just because we can create a plan to implement an action, somehow we believe that the result is automatic. One of my coaching instructors calls this magical thinking. I like to think of it as, "Because I've decreed it, it must be so!" [Tweet "Move out of the "all [...]
I'm a big believer that time management is really choice management . . . and not always the BIG, HUGE, IN YOUR FACE, choices . . . but the daily little choices that become habits. Habits - according to the Bing Dictionary, "regularly repeated behavior pattern: an action or pattern of behavior that is repeated so often that it becomes typical of somebody, although [...]
I believe in structure. I also believe the amount of structure each person needs varies according to the person and the situation. I've found I'm most successful when I create a plan for my day that has scheduled time for my priorities - and open spots to react to emerging priorities. A client once called this "structured flexibility". But - life is fluid! What [...]
How often do you feel like you want to accomplish the important tasks each day, but find that you are completing the urgent tasks instead?! If this is you - keep reading as I give some suggestions to overcome . . . Real Life Time Management Scenario #7 - “I set my goal and detailed daily action steps, but the demands of the day [...]
What is the #1 task you need to accomplish today? Have you completed it yet? I asked these two questions at a recent luncheon workshop. About 75% of the room had identified their #1 task. Only approximately 20% had completed this task, and the work day was already half way over! (If you are falling into the 25% of people that don't know their [...]
Keeping with the theme this month of "Overwhelm" I'd like to offer you a "Peek Into My Brain"! One of the top challenges my clients face is feeling overwhelmed by the number of time demands in their life. When we work together in our one-on-one coaching programs, we really start to focus on prioritizing and scheduling. What is most important and how do we [...]
Does this sound like you? “There’s so much on my plate I’m choking!” “My to-do list takes up a whole legal pad!” “My mind is spinning – I don’t know what to pick up next! HELP!” [newsletter-sign-up-form] First step : BREATHE! Next step: Be A.W.E.’d! After learning about AWE, Wendy just emailed me to say, “My biggest learning so far is that I need [...]
Dear loyal reader – This month I’m focusing on moving past overwhelm. We’ve all been there – so many activities on our plates. A recent member of the A.W.E. Challenge emailed her challenge: Ugh - I work 2 jobs and do a lot volunteer work ~ with one job being building a new business ~ I have a hard time prioritizing ~ I have [...]
A better question - do you schedule your priorities or prioritize your schedule? Think about this question - it really is two different things! Samantha King, over at It's An Entrepreneur Thing, answers this question and others! She has dedicated the month of January to finding your way back into your rhythms. It's all about time management and getting organized after a busy holiday season. [...]
Today is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you could do anything – what would you do? [newsletter-sign-up-form] I asked this question during a recent presentation and hands went up immediately. “What do you mean – anything? Do you mean a business goal?” or “Do you mean if I could do anything today?” or “Do you mean what do I want [...]
