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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As a talented professional, you know you should be investing in your professional development regularly. But the demands of daily life get in the way. How can you take in the information that you know is valuable (and in some careers, expected) while doing today’s important tasks? Try the LEARN method. L – Lessen your
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Earlier this year, a friend of mine enjoyed a wonderful trip to celebrate a milestone anniversary. When she returned she hit the ground running. Really. On the way back from the airport after a late cross-country flight, her husband dropped her off at her workplace where she worked several hours before going home for the
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Today we welcome a guest post from Rick Talaver of SingleHop. Thanks Rick for submitting helpful content for my readers. When was the last time you cleaned your computer. A week ago? A month ago? A year ago? For some people just the prospect of cleaning out their computer can be exhausting. They wait until
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Cough. Sore throat. Low-grade fever. Should you go to work? Let’s face it. Nearly everyone gets sick here and there and needs to take a sick day from their job (or allow themselves a low-key day if they run a business from home.) But there are things you can do to boost your immune system
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To begin…a personal confession: I’ve been on social media for about 7 years now. It’s a way of life for many–it certainly is part of mine and my business. But it has also probably been the single biggest contributor to my struggles with anxiety. Without going into lots of detail, suffice to say that certain
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