During an all-day speaking engagement some time ago I mentioned that I am not a big fan of sticky notes. It’s becoming a bit of a known quirk now that “Beth doesn’t like sticky notes.” I don’t mind them as a temporary tool, but they quickly become permanent fixtures on desks, monitors and other parts […]
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[featured-image size=”pinterest” single_newwindow=”false”] Is your purse full of receipts, coins, cash and cards? Simplify your life with these ideas. Consider using separate change purses or sections of a wallet as an “envelope system.” Keep your most used cards in a handy part of the wallet and consolidate lesser used cards into another section or change
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] At any given time during the year, you may be involved in planning an event ranging from a lunch meeting to a full-on weekend retreat. Many organizations plan 6-12 months ahead for such events, so if you find yourself on a committee tasked with finding a speaker, keep these questions in mind, specifically
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Welcome to “Swift Seven,” a new blog post format that I will use on occasion to share a very quick, but helpful list of seven tips related to a topic. Before I give you the seven tips, don’t forget that we are in the 10-day launch period for my new book, and you could win
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Are you a morning person? Whether you are or not, everyone has to deal with some sort of a morning every day. I listen to the “Beyond the To-Do List” podcast and the host, Erik Fischer, has often asked his guests to share what an ideal morning looks like for them. This is not
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] July 2 was the mid-point of 2014 already. How time passes! How are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? Overall, I’m keeping up with mine mainly because I made a one-page goal sheet for 2014 listing goals for several areas of my life and keep it with my (near) daily quiet time
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One of the key lifestyle changes I have made that is helping me stick with a “less processed” eating plan is the regular use of smoothies as an “initial breakfast” in the morning. A smoothie is now a go-to breakfast for me about six days a week (Sundays through Fridays. On Saturday I tend to
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Several weeks ago, taught a two-day class on Effective Time Management. There are lots of blogs and books about managing your time (I’ve even written one) and there are some “conventional wisdom” concepts that are familiar to any of us who are interested in being more productive…the types of concepts you would expect to hear
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] 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
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How do you spend your weekends? Weekends are unique for each person. For some, it is a time to catch up on errands and housework. For others, it’s a chance to get away and visit with friends and family, or participate in some event. For still others, it’s packed full of kid’s activities like sports
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