Today is Rubber Eraser day. Yes - really - it really is. I'm not making it up! What I found thought provoking is Rubber Eraser Day comes the day after Reach as High as You Can Day. Think about it - when you STRETCH yourself to reach as high as you can, when you push yourself out of your comfort zone, when you implement [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Over the last few weeks I've been sharing my journey as a student in the Holistic Time Coaching Class. When I first enrolled in this course, my thought process was that I would be able to fine tune my personal time management strategies and learn some new methods I could use when working with clients. AND - this is certainly true. (Read more about [...]
Time management is a journey - not a destination. Becoming more efficient and effective is a goal, a mission, a vision - not a stopping point. Excelling in the area of time management means something different for each of us. I'm curious ... where are you in your time management journey? [su_youtube url="http://youtu.be/fZeEkDmQy4k" width="360" height="280"] As I work with clients - I find they [...]
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 you know, the SystemSavvy Consulting blog is all about success in all its forms. My posts and my programs are geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to reach career and personal goals by using the ideal systems, attitudes, and time strategies for their own life. Well, I just ran across a fabulous info-graphic (right) from SalesForce Canada that echoes everything I teach! It's [...]
Usually I set my goals for the year during the first week of January. I use the phrase "set my goals" somewhat loosely. Usually, this is a task that "needs" to be marked off my to-do list. So, I look at last years goals, adjust the completion date on some, cross a couple off (either I accomplished them - or they are no longer [...]
