What is your MIT? One of my clients encourages people to focus on the “Most Important Thing” each day–a principle shared in their book, Winning Well. Similar concepts are part of conventional business wisdom however you word them–essentially, it’s prioritizing. I wrote about MIT some time ago here but it’s worth looking at again. For …
What is your MIT Today? Thoughts about Prioritizing Read More »
Do you enjoy the space in which you work? Maybe it’s a cubicle, or a home office, or a co-work spot. Perhaps you carry your “desk” essentials with you or have a fairly permanent set up at your employer’s location. Wherever you work, it’s important to have a set-up for comfort (ergonomically, too), motivation and …
Do You Like Your Work Space? Plus Results of Pets in the Office, July Freebies, and More Read More »
If you had to list at least four elements of a productive day at work, what would you add to the list? Good coffee? Limited interruptions? An inspiring spot to work? A dog or cat? I’m writing this at my favorite co-working spot and they have a cute dog that comes to the office. I …
Let’s face it. Life and work can be stressful. Whether you are trying to wear all-the-hats running a small business (like me), have a pressure-filled position in corporate America, have to travel a lot for work or are under or unemployed, your professional life can be challenging. And when you add in personal pursuits and …
Learning to Take Breaks that Work: Seven Things You Should Do for Yourself Regularly Read More »
2019 is certainly flying by, isn’t it? The first quarter of the year is done, and Spring is occurring in many locales. What form of growth are you looking forward to in the second quarter? How about making adding some new life into your relationships at work? This month’s freebie is a downloadable set of …
April Freebies, Features and Fun: Discussion Cards and Productivity Read More »
We’ve gotten to the point where we feel we couldn’t function well without our technology, but what about those non-tech, non-powered things that we depend on or enjoy? Some time ago I asked people on Facebook to give me suggestions for such items. Between their thoughts and mine, here are 60 that are worth having …
60 Non-tech, Non-electric, Non-powered Things Every Workplace Should Have on Hand Read More »
Think about how much fun you have with family and friends during special especially when it comes to food. Food—those recipes that are handed down, the new ones that you create, even the time spent in the kitchen as well as the time spent eating—are part and parcel of our memories and our shared traditions. …
How Not to Lose Track of Productivity During Hectic Holiday Weeks (Guest Post) Read More »
Feeling overwhelmed by a messy home or office? Don’t know where to start to bring some order to the chaos? Try the Seven Minute Challenge. 1. Go to the area of the office, or room in the house, that is frustrating you the most. Bring an empty bag, box or other type of container with …
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 a busy …
Com-MIT to Your Most Important Thing (Flashback) Read More »
We all have limited time. We all have the same amount of time in a day to redeem. When we are stressed by “limited time” we’re actually dealing with how we feel about what we do, or want to do, with the time we have. We often end up with negative thoughts, wishing we had …
Three Meaningful Blessings of Having Limited Time Read More »