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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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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Being a generalist is my specialty–people hire me to take care of the little things. As a Virtual Assistant and business owner, I have a myriad of little tasks each week to keep up with, for my clients and myself. Although I help overwhelmed professionals excel, I can feel overwhelmed too. So what’s
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Today seems like a good day to give you a sabbath moment instead of a blog post. As Memorial Day is here, first I want to express gratefulness for those who have given their lives to protect us and our freedom. Next, I hope that many of you were able to carve out a few
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“I am OOTO until (Date) I will return to you as soon as I can.” I received an automated reply like this from an employee of major, recognizable company. (No, I’m not going to tell you which one.) It came across to me as clipped. Casual. Non committal. Unprofessional even. You probably make use of an
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The political climate in the United States right now is, in a word, embarrassing. We’re full of bravado, emotion, and just plain ridiculousness. Normally, I help overwhelmed professionals excel. Professionals that are far more decent than what we’ve been seeing. So just for a few minutes, here are a few things I would do if hired
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OPP: Sometimes the wrong thing comes out of your mouth. Some time ago in a business office setting, I was asked a question. My response? “I was never told how to do that.” To which the then-coworker replied: “Remember those instructions from about three weeks ago?” Me (sheepishly) “Oh, yes. I’m sorry. I totally forgot
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