"In this world fueled by technology you must be excellent at multitasking just to keep up." "Multitasking ruins productivity. In order to be efficient and effective, you must be able to cultivate the art of single focus." "Multitasking doesn't exist. It's either background tasking or switch tasking. Excelling at background tasking will help you get ahead while switch tasking will lead to errors." "20% of [...]
About 2 years ago I wrote a post about confusing motion with progress ...the trap of believing that because we are BUSY we are PRODUCTIVE. It's an easy trap to fall into! In fact, when I work with clients we often refer to this as "productive procrastination". Over the next few weeks, I'm going to expand on the solutions I provided. I think you'll [...]
"Your off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting . . . so get on your way." Dr. Seuss Welcome to another A.W.E. inspired post! [newsletter-sign-up-form] Try following this 3 step approach as you create change. A - Awareness What are your current opportunities? What mountains are currently waiting to be scaled? What could be the next step - something [...]
"When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice." - William James Welcome to another A.W.E. inspired post! [newsletter-sign-up-form] Try following this 3 step approach as you create change. A - Awareness How can you show up today? What choices have you postponed making? What would be different for you in 6 months if you make [...]
Accomplishing your goals is like learning to ride a bike. You move forward creating success, then you fall off, regroup, and jump back on the back. Over and over and over. (Find this perspective interesting? Share!!!) Does this mean you are "bad" at creating goals? Or, you "aren't good enough" to create and sustain focused action? No, it means you are human! Making some [...]
Are you interested in creating a stress free holiday season? If you've been with me the past 9 weeks - you are well on your way to enjoying a less stressful December. But, what if today is the first holiday post you've read? Good news - there is still hope for you! Here's a recap of the previous 9 posts. I encourage you to [...]
Happy Birthday to . . . me! (Well, a day early!) Twice a year I take the time to take stock - my birthday and New Year's Day. This is when I ponder the "thinking questions". What is the state of my business? The state of my life? What progress have I made so far on my goals for the year? What strategies and techniques are working? Which ones [...]
