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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Every few years, February gets an extra day. Today happens to be that, so happy LEAP year! I got to thinking…what would you do with one extra day per month? Chances are, as novel as an extra day a month could be, and the big plans we may have for it, it would eventually flow
In what area of your life do you need to say some “no’s” soon? For some help saying “no” graciously, click here.
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One of the most critical times in your day is a “transition time.” These can occur several times a day, and need to be managed well to avoid stress. (I’m still working on it!) Here’s a video with more.
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Feeling overwhelmed regularly? You may be suffering from OPS – Overwhelmed Professional Syndrome. But there’s hope! (See what I did there?) First, consider the following symptoms and answer “yes” or “no” to each: I often run late, arriving a few minutes after the time I planned to be at work or need to
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If you are willing to indulge one more holiday post (Epiphany is after all, still two days away) I thought it would be fun to share the following. Over the holidays, I strolled through the Saint Francis Festival of Trees. One tree in particular caught my eye in regard to the workplace. It was a
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I was invited to share the following infographic with my readers and am happy to do so. For the month of December, my posts will be more visual in nature, allowing all of use to have a bit less on the plate during this busy holiday season (see what I did there?) I’ll be picking back up
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“I’ll be praying for you.” Do you ever say that to someone and then promptly forget to utter a prayer for them? Worse yet, in a few days they say, “Thanks for your prayers…this is an update.” Gulp. You intended to pray, but your busy life and work distracted you. There is a tool out
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One of the most important tools I use on a daily basis is a whiteboard. I’m not talking about a wall-mounted board, but a small one that sits on my various desks/workspaces. Along with the white board, I have several fine and ultra fine-tip dry erase markers of different colors, and often pick a color
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As a busy professional, you likely have highs and lows in your week…times when you feel a burst of energy and can get a lot done, and times where you feel lethargic or ready to take a nap. When you add an unusual element into a week (i.e. a business trip) your rhythm and energy
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