Do you have a book inside you? I’ve self-published a handful of books, all of which are available on Amazon and provide me some monthly income (click on the links in the sidebar to learn more.) From time to time, when people realize I have self-published, they become intrigued because they have a book inside of them, too. […]
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It’s time for Work Wisdom, a random collection of tips and thoughts to encourage you to excel and exhale at work! Click on the video to watch a slide show, or read the list that follows. Plan ahead, but stay present. When setting up a project, break it into small pieces, and be more
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(Our thanks to Quid Corner for this guest post.) It’s the beginning of the week. The weekend is a distant memory. Your ‘to do’ list is growing, but motivation is shrinking. Rebooting your drive is not as difficult as it might feel — it just requires a bit of self-knowledge. Productivity expert Gretchen Rubin identified four types of
Where to Find Motivation When You Need It (Infographic) Read More »
Do you like to have the last word? Let’s consider that concept.
The Fine Art of the Last Word (Video) Read More »
I want to send out an Easter (for those who celebrate it) and spring greeting as well as a thank you for reading, following, sponsoring or doing business with H.O.P.E. Unlimited. I hope you are taking time to reflect, rest, and revel in what you enjoy about this season! This business was built on and
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“No” is a hard word to say. Most of us don’t like the idea of disappointing someone else, but the fact remains that unless we want to live a life of sustained stress, we cannot say yes to everything. This is particularly hard when the opportunity in front of us is a positive one. Let’s
Thanks for Asking, But That Won’t Work for Me (3 minute read) Read More »
If you’re a regular blogger like I am, sometimes it can be a challenge to develop a sustainable practice for adding fresh content to your blog. I’ve been working on streamlining my blogging process, even though I’ve been blogging regularly for years. While it’s always a work in progress, I thought it might be helpful
How I Use Asana to Manage My Blogging (with Screencast) Read More »
“I am hoping these are your “Spam” emails that are outrageously high… guess I’ll be checking this post before I decide to contact anyone for assistance.” Ouch. This was a comment that was added to a poll I conducted some time ago on a “Young Professionals” Group. I asked people to admit how many emails
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If you know a child in K through 2nd grade, you might want to ask if they experience the Daily 5 at school. While not all schools practice this, for those that do, the Daily 5 is a series of literacy “centers” that the children work through every day. The centers focus on skills such
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Much of our adult lives are dominated by our jobs—and the stress that comes with them. In today’s hyper-connected world, employees are often expected to be always-on, connected to their clients and their jobs even when they’re not on the clock. As a result, work-related stress is increasingly becoming a problem, with 47 percent of
12 Reasons to Make Friends at Work (Guest post) Read More »