I recently spoke to a group of 20 women business owners. I said, “who’s busy?” Everyone raised their hands. Not surprising, right? There’s not much time to pause in our busy world. At work there are tasks, projects and deadlines. At home we focus on our family. There’s the rush of thoughts […]
Work life balance is a conversation heard around the “water cooler.” We think about how we can equalize our work and our play. But perhaps it’s how we keep our professional life in check and prioritize our personal goals. Recently surveys show that less than half of us are feeling that we are […]
There’s lots of reasons to have a furry family member. You want unconditional love all the time. You think a dog will help your kids be more responsible. Your family is not complete without a pet. Did you ever think how having a dog will help you be more organized? It will! Dogs help […]
It’s October and we are starting to see twinkling lights on holiday trees. It’s tempting to wait for the day after Thanksgiving. There’s a big list ahead of you. Capitalize on the time by getting ready in small ways for the holiday. Stretch your preparation time forward into October. Do this NOW to get […]
Have you heard of the 80/20 rule? It’s also known as the Pareto principle. The concept is that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. It’s seen as a short cut to being more focused, more organized and more productive. Here’s some statistics that show the 80/20 rule. At home, we […]
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. This quote by Henry David Thoreau may be the start of something amazing for you! Have you thought of how your stuff may be holding you back? Have you thought about how with less you can start a project of […]
As a devoted Hamilton (the Broadway show) fan, one of my favorite quotes is “Talk less, smile more.” In the play, Aaron Burr is sharing his leadership philosophy with Alexander Hamilton. It refers to a national leader’s philosophy, but the leadership concept of “talk less, smile more” can apply to all of us […]
It may not surprise you about my obsession with timers. A timer is a vital tool for time management. It’s a monitoring device as well as an accountability tool. There are so many uses for a picket timer. A slim, digital, easy to set timer can help you in a myriad of ways. […]
Fall has started and we are ready for a fresh start too. With the routines of back to school, vacations complete and holidays approaching, we look forward to a fresh start. It just feels right to get back into routines. According to Scientific American, Fall is a “temporal landmark” or date that sets our […]
So many projects, so little time! A project is an “individual or collaborative effort that is planned with a specific aim.” Project management is the “discipline of planning and executing the work of a team to complete a goal.” As Walt Disney said, “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is […]
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