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Time Management Tips - 6 Essential Stages of Change to Help Create Effective Time Choices – By Paula Eder- 10 Solid Reasons To Make Your Next PC A Notebook - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2005 from Titus HoskinsNotebook computers are becoming very popular. They seem to be popping up everywhere: on tv shows, on airplanes, in movies, or in your friend's lap. These sleek little machines are invading our daily lives like never before... and the invasion has just started. Find out why they have become so ...
Views: 484 - Personal Life Coaching and how it can help you - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsCoaching is an effective process used to support individuals in creating something new for themselves. I work side by side with my clients’ coaching them by providing perspective and support for self-knowledge as they accomplish their business and personal goals. I help women achieve balance ...
Views: 259 - Is Procrastination Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenWhen you look at your marketing to-do list, do many of the items on it look all too familiar? Have entries like "call Donna Sanchez" and "follow up with Floyd Corp." been copied from a previous week? Putting off unappealing tasks may be human nature, but for an entrepreneur, procrastination can ...
Views: 208 - Effective use of your online time - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2005 from Nowshade KabirThe Internet is increasingly becoming a major time killer for many of us. Involuntarily, we started to spend more time online than we really can afford. Here is how it goes: you were sittingat work, you needed to find some crucial information to finish that project at hand, you went on the ...
Views: 203(1 vote) - Put A Couple of Elephants on Your Plate - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Fran BriggsHow do you eat two elephants? The same way you would eat one; one bite at a time. Monstrous tasks often appear to be complex and overwhelming. That's why it's so very important to isolate the parts from the whole. Break your elephant-sized project into several smaller tasks. Identify one ...
Views: 295 - Too Much To Do? Too Little Time - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsHey - Did someone press the FFW button? Have you ever felt like someone just pressed the Fast-forward button on your day and before you know it the day is over and you are sitting there wondering what you've accomplished? I love to organize and with working Part Time outside of the home and ...
Views: 272 - Change and the Cycle of Specialization - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Robert (Bob) CannonGuide for Visionary Leaders and Business Decision-makers. ¡V In the January issue of Taking Aim, I reported on the book Margin. That book triggered some thoughts that had been floating in and out of my consciousness for some time. In fact I had even created the topic ¡§Cycle of Specialization¡¨ ...
Views: 220 - Managing the Time You Haven't Got - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenDo the words "time management" rub you the wrong way? For many busy professionals, the real problem seems to be that there isn’t any time left to manage. You can sometimes get better at managing your time by prioritizing all your tasks and scheduling carefully. But when you're already using all ...
Views: 613 - The Laundry Has Never Been More Fun Or The Pitfalls To Working At Home - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2005 from SelfGrowth.com AdminAs a home-based, self-employed woman, mundane tasks can be as compelling to me as chocolate. Laundry. Dishes. Email. Try as I might to stay focused on running my business, at times, these uninspiring tasks beckon to me as a moth to a flame. Why, you might ask, do I compare the common task of ...
Views: 195 - Just Because The Phone Rings... - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from David LeonhardtBrrrrrringgg. The telephone rang. It was as predictable as Niagara Falls. We had just sat down to a piping hot dinner, so of course the telephone would ring. My wife reminded me that just because the phone rings, doesn't mean we have to answer it, but... "Hello," I answered. "Good ...
Views: 342 - Can't You See I'm Working? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenFor many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may ...
Views: 195 - Time Management Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDoes it seem like everyone and everything is vying for your attention all at once? It can be hard for solo entrepreneurs to know what to do first, let alone try to find the time to get caught up. Here are some time management tips that will help you to stay on top of it all: 1. Put your to-do ...
Views: 217 - The Power of Positive Reading - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD The reason reading is so vital is because it determines the focus of your mind. A passive person accepts whatever information is send by default. The environment determines such a mindset and usually that means negative input. This is an arena ...
Views: 3239 - Get Some Discipline - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminStarting Your New Home Business The Right Way By: Elaine Currie © 2004. The Hunting Venus Group Once you have made the initial preparations for starting up your home business, it is time to think about getting a little discipline. I don’t mean that in any salacious sort of way: we are not ...
Views: 225 - Nothing Changes Without Planning - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminRight now I'm "doing what's in front of me" so to speak. However, when I decided to do an e-letter, I knew I wanted it to be consistent so that I would be sending a professional "signal" to all of you. That took some planning. We most definitel y have to know what we want out of life in order to ...
Views: 255 - Ending the Battle for Balance - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Heather MundellEveryone seems to be buzzing about balance. It’s a hot topic in many books, magazines and newspaper articles. With titles ranging from Busy But Balanced (a book by Mimi Doe) to “Balance is Bunk!” (an article from Fast Company magazine), we read mixed messages about what balance is, why we want ...
Views: 379(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Say, "No!" - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2004 from Gerry McRaeA common remedy for improving your time management is to develop the ability of saying, "NO." Since it is easier to recommend than to do, here are some tips on how to do it. 1. Start with your own attitude. What is your self perception when you say, "NO?" Do you see yourself as a slacker? What ...
Views: 213(1 vote) - Quadrant 2 Principles - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2004 from Will EdwardsFirst Things First Will Edwards on First Things First by Stephen R Covey Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, had a real impact on my life. In fact, I always recommend it to people who attend my Personal Development workshops. When my boss read it, however, his first ...
Views: 2810 - Breaking Through Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2004 from Beth Tabak“I have learned that most regrets come from the things I DIDN’T do. I have learned that regret lasts forever.” Simply Brilliant Procrastination...putting off what you can do today until tomorrow...7 years, 5 months, and 2 days later you’re wondering why you never started that book. It would ...
Views: 283 - Ways to Get More From Your Day - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWays to Get More Out of Your Day Do you always feel pressed for time? If so, you are certainly not alone. October 24, 2004 is the 2nd annual “Take Back Your Time Day,” a project of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy at Cornell University. The idea arose as a way to make the ...
Views: 216 - The Mysterious Power of Consistency - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. One of the "behind the scenes" principles tapped by successful people is their ability to persevere, to keep on being productive in spite of circumstances. Consistent achievement leads to desired consequences. It is the ability to apply oneself to ...
Views: 1849 - 21 QUESTIONS TO ASSESS YOUR READINESS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2004 from Gerry McRaeHow many of us are guilty of “Putting the cart before the horse?” Much is written on HOW to manage your time (the load in the cart) while little mentions the first step (the horse that pulls the load) of time management, asking WHY before we do the HOW. Millions of people have read Napoleon ...
Views: 232 - Priorities: Don't Dry Your Dishes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2004 from David LeonhardtPriorities: Don't Dry Your Dishes By David Leonhardt Do your dishes really need to be dried, or could you just let the water evaporate? If you spend just 5 minutes per meal drying dishes, that equals a quarter of an hour per day, or 91 hours each year. Imagine spending almost four days in a ...
Views: 335 - Support For Your Success: Working With Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminThe scenario: Your small business is doing well, and you've cultivated a steady clientele through smart efforts, great customer service and outstanding referrals. But good business is a double-edged sword, as you find it increasingly harder to both cater to your clients and handle tasks on the ...
Views: 212(1 vote) - The ONE Thing That Keeps Us Sleeping Longer - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongProbably one of the biggest challenges people have is getting themselves out of the bed! This really has nothing to do with understanding sleep science or any of the information I teach, It has to do with your will power, and a little bit of strategy. You've probably had many times in your life ...
Views: 332 - Conquering the Work-Life Balancing Act - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2004 from Rob WaiteDo we work to live or do we live to work? The answer is "both." We need to work in order to provide for ourselves and our families. We also work for personal fulfillment. All humans need the sense of accomplishment that comes from a job well done. Things go awry when our personal and ...
Views: 189 - There is NO TIME... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Danish AhmedTime... doesn't really exist. Boredom... can be a gift. What do you want? When the time is gone, you'll wish you had it. Think big. You're much more than you're experiencing. Do now what you wish you would have done, looking back on now. Escape regret. It doesn't matter whether we live only ...
Views: 256(2 votes) - BELIEF MANAGEMENT - THE MISSING INGREDIENT? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2004 from Joan Friedlander"Joan, I'm working so hard and I'm not getting anything done!" Ihave heard some version of this cry of frustration by many anentrepreneur. It's a common complaint voiced by those of use whosought the freedom to have complete authority over ourschedules, only to find ourselves unwittingly ...
Views: 213 - PRIORITIZE WITH TWO QUESTIONS - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com Admin“Because there will always be something more to do, we need to consciously choose what we are doing.” -- Helen KsypkaWhy is it such a challenge to prioritize?1) We have enough to-dos to last for a lifetime.2) We tend to view every to-do as an immediate “must” do.3) We’ve become desensitized ...
Views: 168 - What does work-life balance mean anyway? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminThe term work-life balance is bandied around so much these days, but do you really know what it means? Can you be balanced? Can you actually make it work for you? What most people mean by it is less work, more play. But what about the "balance" part of it? The word balance means "Noun: an ...
Views: 913 - TIME MANAGEMENT? NO! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviMany people want to be coached to manage their time better. I say NO! to that. You cannot manage time anyway; it just keeps ticking away no matter what you do. What you can do is manage yourself based on the two concepts I keep mentioning: self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Following are four ...
Views: 159 - Three Steps for Positive Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Donald WetmoreAs I conduct my Time Management Seminars all over, my audiences consistently tell me they want more out of life. Almost everyone I speak with has a yearning for improving several aspects of their lives. They have dreams and goals about their futures that are as yet unrealized. Many come to the ...
Views: 258 - Use Your Time Wisely! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2004 from Michael LeeWhen I was small, I have never considered the importance of time.I would just laze around, watch TV, lie in bed, and play videogames. As I grew older, I thought about the things that I haveachieved. To my surprise, I haven't accomplished a lot. I resolved to myself that I will do things ...
Views: 1144 - Crisis Management - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Donald WetmoreCrisis Management, for the most part is when a deadline has snuck up behind you and robbed you of all choice. And crisis management, for the most part, is poor time management. Why? You’re under pressure, maybe cutting corners. Things can slip through the cracks. Your stress level is increased. ...
Views: 114 - Crisis Management - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Donald WetmoreCrisis Management, for the most part is when a deadline has snuck up behind you and robbed you of all choice. And crisis management, for the most part, is poor time management. Why? You’re under pressure, maybe cutting corners. Things can slip through the cracks. Your stress level is increased. ...
Views: 126 - Crisis Management - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Donald WetmoreCrisis Management, for the most part is when a deadline has snuck up behind you and robbed you of all choice. And crisis management, for the most part, is poor time management. Why? You’re under pressure, maybe cutting corners. Things can slip through the cracks. Your stress level is increased. ...
Views: 207 - Isn’t It Time For You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDoes it seem like there is never enough time in the day? Why is there plenty of time for everyone and everything but ourselves? The fact is that you only get one shot at this life so it is important to spend it doing something you love. The good news is that you have a choice, you can continue ...
Views: 594 - Isn’t It Time For You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDoes it seem like there is never enough time in the day? Why is there plenty of time for everyone and everything but ourselves? The fact is that you only get one shot at this life so it is important to spend it doing something you love. The good news is that you have a choice, you can continue ...
Views: 72 - Isn’t It Time For You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDoes it seem like there is never enough time in the day? Why is there plenty of time for everyone and everything but ourselves? The fact is that you only get one shot at this life so it is important to spend it doing something you love. The good news is that you have a choice, you can continue ...
Views: 122 - Isn’t It Time For You? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDoes it seem like there is never enough time in the day? Why is there plenty of time for everyone and everything but ourselves? The fact is that you only get one shot at this life so it is important to spend it doing something you love. The good news is that you have a choice, you can continue ...
Views: 130 - IS YOUR SCHEDULE MANAGING YOU? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminTake a look at your schedule. Have you ever seen a culture so overcommitted with activities, tasks, work and more? I'm amazed at all of the running around people are doing. In some cases I hear people justifying their busyness because they are running the "kids" somewhere. Gotta run the kids to ...
Views: 75 - IS YOUR SCHEDULE MANAGING YOU? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminTake a look at your schedule. Have you ever seen a culture so overcommitted with activities, tasks, work and more? I'm amazed at all of the running around people are doing. In some cases I hear people justifying their busyness because they are running the "kids" somewhere. Gotta run the kids to ...
Views: 212 - IS YOUR SCHEDULE MANAGING YOU? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminTake a look at your schedule. Have you ever seen a culture so overcommitted with activities, tasks, work and more? I'm amazed at all of the running around people are doing. In some cases I hear people justifying their busyness because they are running the "kids" somewhere. Gotta run the kids to ...
Views: 119 - IS YOUR SCHEDULE MANAGING YOU? - by Submitted on May 14, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminTake a look at your schedule. Have you ever seen a culture so overcommitted with activities, tasks, work and more? I'm amazed at all of the running around people are doing. In some cases I hear people justifying their busyness because they are running the "kids" somewhere. Gotta run the kids to ...
Views: 134 - The Road to 25-hour days - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 13, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you wish you had more time to do things you love, to be with your children, your life partner… and maybe with yourself, too? Do you wish you had the energy to cook healthy meals for yourself – or to exercise? Are you always too stressed to meditate or pray (or whatever makes you feel at ...
Views: 122 - The Road to 25-hour days - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 13, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you wish you had more time to do things you love, to be with your children, your life partner… and maybe with yourself, too? Do you wish you had the energy to cook healthy meals for yourself – or to exercise? Are you always too stressed to meditate or pray (or whatever makes you feel at ...
Views: 131 - The Road to 25-hour days - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 13, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you wish you had more time to do things you love, to be with your children, your life partner… and maybe with yourself, too? Do you wish you had the energy to cook healthy meals for yourself – or to exercise? Are you always too stressed to meditate or pray (or whatever makes you feel at ...
Views: 77 - The Road to 25-hour days - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 13, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you wish you had more time to do things you love, to be with your children, your life partner… and maybe with yourself, too? Do you wish you had the energy to cook healthy meals for yourself – or to exercise? Are you always too stressed to meditate or pray (or whatever makes you feel at ...
Views: 165 - Effective Time Management for Busy People - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com AdminDo you ever find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, because there is “never enough time” to get everything done? Do you sometimes feel that you are juggling too many obligations over the course of a day? At the same time, do you ever feel amazed at how some people seem to ...
Views: 1679 - Don't Wait Until Crisis Mode - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from SelfGrowth.com Admin"Every small business owner who survives seeks help. But italways happens, precipitated by a crisis, in the infancy stage."This is a quote from Michael Gerber in his book The E-MythRevisited. In my years as a virtual assistant (VA), I have foundthat this is the stage when most small/home-based ...
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