Since I spend many hours by myself, I sometimes work at a coffee shop as a way to get out among the “land of the living.” Being in the presence of other people in a unique environment expands my perspective, supports my creativity, and gives me lingering time to think and create. But it’s not […]
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My client sent me a box of hundreds of 8.5 x 11 personalized sheets of paper in random order, along with imprinted labels. He needed these sheets sorted, labeled and mailed. 90% or more of my work for clients is done using technology. But on occasion, there are times to still do an “old fashioned”
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“I like your necklace. That’s unique.” She was referring to a painted wood necklace I was wearing that had been trimmed with a piece of lace. It WAS unique. And a bargain. I’d gotten that necklace for $1 at a small town shop that featured items from a variey of sellers–a sort of upscale
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The US is currently experiencing a heat wave, so I welcome this timely information as a special guest post from Quill (with an infographic designed by Ghergich & Co. ) When you think of all the necessities for your employees to do their jobs well, you probably think about the basics like desks and computers. But what
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It was a Monday. The day of the week I typically plan to be a high productivity day to power through client and personal responsibilities. But this one wasn’t starting out that way. I got distracted by a quirk in my smart phone that I couldn’t get rid of. Because, you know, I just can’t
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If your workload isn’t enough to overwhelm you, there is often outside “stuff” that zaps your energy, and even your soul. As I write this, our community and nation are facing crisis. I won’t be using this forum to discuss my viewpoints…I like the blog to remain evergreen and somewhat sadly, I have a feeling
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I’m back to bowling. I’ve joined a weekly league, and also receive two free practice games a week. I enjoy this activity for several reasons, and I’m encouraged when I see myself improved. But, I don’t enjoy being coached. I’m the kind of person that wants something to feel natural pretty quickly, and like to
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The hand-off of the baton is one of the most critical components of a relay race. If the hand-off isn’t smooth, the runners can bobble and the race can be lost in those few seconds. In the race to prepare dinner–a daunting daily task for many overwhelmed professionals–thinking like a relay runner can save the
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Many years ago, while in a management role, I was involved in navigating a difficult situation that came up between two employees. Large chunks of time were taken up in meetings with the employees and upper management. Many hours of productivity were lost because of this issue that was almost overwhelming at the time.
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For busy professionals who have the option to work from home sometimes, this helpful photo article from Houszz can give you tips to help you make it more effective. I love the ideas about having nature nearby. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by woods, but this encourages me to think about getting the bird feeder
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