You have 168 hours each week to design your life. You use some of the hours for sleeping, some for exercising, some for eating, some for showering, some for work, some for family. Do you use more or less than your allotted 168? (Click here to download your complimentary copy of Your Magic 168 Action Guide to help you make more effective use of [...]
One of the great things about being a Capacity Coach is having all sorts of fun tools and tricks up my sleeve to help my clients expand their capacity, achieve more, and work less. What a life! Here are some ideas. Data rules! When it comes to being effective and efficient, nothing can take the place of having accurate data when making decisions. When [...]
I just returned from the NAWBO WBC, which is the Women's Business Conference sponsored by the National Association of Women Business Owners. What an experience! This is my second year attending (last year it was in San Antonio, this year in Columbus), and I certainly felt better prepared to navigate with my best business and personal interests in mind. Here's what I learned - [...]
Did you ever have one of those days? Well, I know you did, because we all do! Those days you feel sluggish, tired, out of focus. You know the day is going to be tough, because you just don’t have the energy to focus, or the desire to even try. You are overwhelmed and burned out. The key is to identify what burnout means for [...]
Christmas can be a tough time of the year for many reasons. We take already "busy" lives and then add a number of commitments to our plate - then wonder why we feel frazzled and out of control. We can easily fall into the "it needs to be perfect" trap. (Feel free to define "it" any way you want!) And don't get me started [...]
I have talked often about the importance of delegation and all the things a Virtual Assistant can do for you. Holly Matson This time I’ve asked my own assistant Holly Matson, of Lightseeds by Holly, to offer her thoughts on specific tasks that can be effectively delegated to a Virtual Assistant. Virtual assistants exist in nearly any specialty you can imagine, just [...]
Have you recently complained about trying to stay focused on an important personal or professional goal? Has anyone around you recently said, “I have so much on my plate right now, I’ll start working towards {insert your goal here} in a few weeks?” I hear this over and over from clients, friends and family. And, to be honest, I’ve been guilty of it a [...]
Today's time management challenge comes from a close friend of mine. I love her dearly - and can really feel her pain when we talk about this. Maybe you can relate also? Real Life Scenario #5 - “I’m working hard to use my time better and make progress towards my goals, but it’s sort of a lonely process, and I think it would be more [...]
Creating change. How many times do you set a goal? Decide to change a habit? Commit to improving your life? What are your keys to success? Clearly defined goal? Creating the smallest possible action step? Scheduling time to create action? Working with an accountability partner? One of my keys to success is to have a strong support network. Teamwork really makes the dream work! [...]
The Power of Habit. How do you create change? How do you accomplish a goal? You've been successful in the past . . . what did you do? How do you stay focused on staying focused? According to Charles Duhigg in the Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, creating change is dependent on recognizing cues, and routines, [...]
