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- Tip of the Month – SET Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Tom KellyDo you find yourself tolerating a lot? Do people seem to take advantage of you? Do you spend a lot of time doing things that you would rather not do? If this describes you (it describes most of us), then use the following method to help yourself SET stronger boundaries: Set the boundary The ...
Views: 1175 - Get Yourself Unstuck: 8 Smart Reminders - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Helaine IrisWhether you consider yourself a occasional procrastinator, or a terminal one, getting stuck in the mud occasionally - paralyzing your ability to act sometimes happens. While it's certainly useful to explore the reasons behind persistent procrastination patterns and resolve them, this article is ...
Views: 1173(3 votes) - How to Send Time-wasting Visitors Away? Get them up from the Chair! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Kristjan-Olari LepingHave you ever experienced a situation when you are in a hurry but your guests just do not want to go away from your office or home? They keep talking and talking about different topics, but your time is running. You have so much work to do, but you can’t do it because you have visitors. What ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - How VoIP Improve Your Business Productivity? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Avad Technologies
Views: 1172 - 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: 1171 - Difference Between Ansible and Kubernetes - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Manchun KumarElectronic media has made it possible for us to automate almost all processes in our lives. When technology has such a profound impact on customer’s lives. It most definitely will have an impact on the functions and operations of the business. There are thousands of tools out there that help ...
Views: 1171 - Tips To Help You Be More Productive at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - GET YOUR WORKSPACE ORGANIZED:Clear your desk and other horizontal surfaces of all unnecessary gadgets and items that you don't use everyday. Keep frequently used items within arms' reach. Create space and breathing room so you can be more productive. Clean up your bulletin board. Throw ...
Views: 1171(4 votes) - What Is Your Definition of Balance? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jennifer PeekNot a week goes by that you don’t see some sort of article or comment on work-life balance or some equivalent. Oddly enough, it is usually women who are the subject of these musings even though men can have similar issues. But, we’re not talking about them here – we’re talking about you as a ...
Views: 1171 - Mandatory Mondays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerGetting organized is definitely a daunting task. However, I have decided that if I list out the tasks that need to be completed each week, then divide them up into days, I might have a fighting chance. Since I do not have a cleaning crew, nanny, or someone to take care of my business, it’s ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - 3 Scheduling Hints to Aid in Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe run out of time, have to change the day and times of various appointments or call ahead and tell people we are going to be late and this happens more often than we would like. Besides that, it is embarrassing to have other people know that we cannot be depended on to make the appointment at ...
Views: 1169 - Eat That Frog OHow To Deal With Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Margaret MoczkowskiProcrastination is an issue every, and I mean every solopreneur, has to deal with, at least to some extent. In my business coaching practice I have not yet met a solopreneur who did not have an issue with putting things off, at least occasionally. So if you are struggling with it, don't feel ...
Views: 1169 - Want to Be More Focused & Productive? Take a Bite Out of a Tomato... Introducing The Pomodoro Technique - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Lisa MontanaroMost of us want to be more productive and focused. We want to get more done in less time, and work smarter, as opposed to harder. But we also live in the real world, where we have responsibilities, to-do's piling up, people relying on us, and a laundry list of tasks that we want to get ...
Views: 1168 - Five Reasons HR Application Software Implementations Exceed Budget - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Clay ScrogginThe following list is not in any particular order. I’ve seen HR application software projects exceed budget expectations for all of the reasons listed below. My objective with this article is to provide some foresight into why a project might exceed budget and, hopefully, help you limit the ...
Views: 1167 - Manage the Right Activities Daily and Make 2013 Amazing - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Andrew HortonI know this is going to sound a little confusing at first, but investing time to learn a new time management system, will not help you to improve the results you are enjoying at all. Unless you are certain that you are taking the right actions daily to achieve the results you want, all that this ...
Views: 1167 - Downsize Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Rory CohenYou know you have way too many things on your to-do list. Here are some ways to down-size that list, and turn it into a powerful income generating tool at the same time: Step One: Acknowledge that it is impossible to do it all. Decide right now that you are going to choose the Highest ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Essential tools for productive start-ups - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonBeing organized from day one is one of the most important factors behind business success. The earlier you adopt healthy habits, the less likely you are to come across problems down the road and succumb to workplace chaos. Startups can be quite difficult to handle, especially if you don’t ...
Views: 1166 - Productivity Coaching - Email Efficiency & Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Dave CrenshawPerhaps the most used and abused communication tool in existence today is email. Our ability to work productively would be dramatically reduced if we didn’t have access to email. However, because we have access to email our lives are constantly interrupted, often with useless pieces of ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - Why are you procrastinating? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jaynine HowardWhy are you procrastinating? Why are you making excuses? Why are you never completing anything? Why are you putting off until tomorrow what can be done today? Do any of these phrases sound familiar? We all procrastinate at one time or another. We all are guilty of letting our family and ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - How To Make Time For The Ones You Love - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyImagine if you will the life of Suzy - the busy, married mother of two wonderful children. She works a full time job, both inside and outside of the house; she is busy trying to be a devoted daughter and sister to her parents and siblings. Suzy is somehow managing to keep her head above water. ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Time Management Tips - Productivity Myths Exploded - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyHave you ever noticed how time management tips are not about managing time but rather they are about managing yourself? You cannot alter or manage time in anyway. You can only change the way that you behave and that often starts with a clear examination of what is actually true versus what ...
Views: 1165 - Five Keys to Controlling Time - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Harlan GoergerYep, its 11pm and your still working on the stuff you brought home. The kids are in bed and so is the spouse. By the way, the spouse is not happy about this either. This is not an isolated situation, rather it is happening more often than not to more people. With company downsizing and the ...
Views: 1164 - 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: 1164 - The Full-Tilt - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Abigail SteidleySeveral weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about the In-Between. I was feeling strange because everywhere I looked, my life seemed to be in transition. It felt like that moment between an inhale and exhale, when everything is suspended, and nothing is happening. It seemed to be lasting forever to my ...
Views: 1162 - The Law of Subtraction - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Colette RobicheauWe live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity. Also, we are always looking for more time–most of ...
Views: 1162 - Thrifty Shopping - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs our economy continues to do the best it can to get back on it’s feet, heading to the grocery store can be a fright in itself. Especially at the checkout when all is said and done and you discover your grand total. Being careful to purchase exactly what you are in need of when your trip is ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Time Management and Goal Setting for 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Joey PoltorWhat is more important to do than goal set and manage time. Like I have said before, time is the one resource the wealthiest of individuals and you share and well if you don't have goals, you just walk around in circles spinning like a dreidel. I am going to talk to you about one of the most ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - *** Time Management Secret 2 - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Karyn MaierEver found yourself saying, I will, when I find the time or, time got away from me? We'll this time management article is for you. I am about to introduce you to 7 Secrets that Create an Extra Hour a Day! So let's go through these little known secrets quickly. We will come back to each one over ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Create More Free Time - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriEffective time management is something that eludes most of us. As a culture, at least in America, being "stressed" and "overwhelmed" has become entirely too commonplace. Healthy balance between work and play in someones life is rarely seen. As I work with more and more Home Based ...
Views: 1160 - Balancing Your Home and Work Life: "It Ain't Easy" - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Linda HamptonIf there's one thing you probably already know "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."! You probably have a hard time identifying any long periods in your past when life continued without problems or disruptions. But have you ever thought about this? Those ...
Views: 1160 - Scheduling for the Real Mother (time for a nap) - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerHave you ever had one of those weekends where you were just having too much fun? You attended three 8-year-old birthday parties, went to dinner with friends, cheered the Dodgers at a game and hosted a brunch with the extended family – only to wake up Monday morning thrilled at the thought of ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Sensible Time Management Advice - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Kathy SmithI have to admit it that I do not wish to say no to most people. Whenever someone has a request, I’ll say yes every time I can support them. Part of this is because I don’t like to leave people hanging and the other part comes from not wanting to disappoint other people. What's more, another part ...
Views: 1160 - Top 7 Time Wasters And How To Eliminate Them - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sue BrennerDo you read your e-mail before doing your priority projects? Do you allow people to burst into your office to talk to you? Do you try desperately to get things done but experience constant interruptions? Removing any of these top 7 time wasters can clear your schedule so you can get to work and ...
Views: 1159 - 3 Reasons Why You Need Home Office Time - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettDesignated home office and business development time are essential for the small business owner. This is the time you can concentrate on your business - plan for the week ahead, learn new skills or software and in effect allow you to serve your clients better and run your business more ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Need More Time? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Michele WoodwardNeed more time? Have enough time to get everything done? Are there things that remain on your to-do list -- for years? Stuff you never get around to tackling, oh, like exercising, finding a new job or actually having friends? It's a modern predicament many of us face. But here's a strategy that ...
Views: 1157 - Unfinished business into the new year - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Barbara WulfMarking endings is an important part of moving through transition to start a new stage of life, to start a new career, to start a new relationship and to start a new year. Life is a series of beginnings and endings, comings and goings, hellos and good-byes, holding on and letting go. As the ...
Views: 1157 - Add Hours To Your Day - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2005 from Kathy GatesWould it be possible to take a very long shower, and have it be good for the next week or month? Of course not. Could you eat enough at one dinner to take you through the next few days so you just didn’t have to bother with it? Of course not. Yet that’s what you try to do with ...
Views: 1155 - Get Rid of Thumbsucking with Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Have you glanced some of your baby pictures recently? Then perhaps you’ve seen yourself sucking your thumb. When you’re barely a year old, most definitely you looked cute with such gesture. However, you’re actually expected to get over it as you ...
Views: 1154 - My Top Time Management Tip - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with ...
Views: 1154(3 votes) - The Key to Managing Your Time (It's NOT what you think it is!) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Joanna LindenbaumDo you have a challenging time with your schedule? Well, you're not alone! Nearly everyone I know and nearly everyone I've ever coached can relate to this in some way. This includes: feeling like there is too much to do, feeling like there is not enough to do, feeling overworked, overtired, ...
Views: 1154 - Why You Want to Get Organized This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartOnly during tax season do we feel disorganized equal intensity as the beginning of Fall, just before the holidays. Why? Because faced with deadlines we can't control, change or move, we feel even more stress as workloads increase and the pressure to fulfill social and family obligations grows ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - How to Get More Done in Less Time - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Drew Stevens PhDThere are numerous things that need to be completed in a day. It gets so frustrating that owners and fitness professionals question how all will get accomplished. The crux of the issue lies not in the amount of time or lack of time, but organization. The successful entrepreneur is well ...
Views: 1153 - The Myth of Multitasking - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawI'd like to share a valuable principle with you. It's something I've taught to many business owners and executives I've worked with. This principle may go against the grain of some of your beliefs about time and the best way to get things done. Because of that, I ask you to keep an open ...
Views: 1153 - I Never Seem to Have the Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Scott ColettiEveryone with a show of hands, “Who is guilty of having said this before?” Guilty as charged. Let us face it, we all have said this or at least thought this more so than we probably even realize. Our lives are extremely busy, or so we think. I came across some neat information online that I ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Plan Your Work And Work Your Plan - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Rodney VenturaHaving detailed plans to follow is vital in achieving just about anything worthwhile. The lack of good planning is a very common reason for failure in many endeavors. “I discovered that MOST IDEAS ARE STILL-BORN, AND NEED THE BREATH OF LIFE INJECTED INTO THEM THROUGH DEFINITE PLANS OF IMMEDIATE ...
Views: 1152 - Time Management Systems Help Us Soar! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Denise LandersOn a recent airplane flight, I thought of all the systems that are in place to get us from one destination to another as efficiently as possible. Boarding Consider the rapid turnaround of planes these days. When the arriving passengers disembark, their luggage is taken off, the plane is ...
Views: 1152 - 3 Steps to Time Management - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonWhat could be more stressful than not having enough time? The day comes and goes and you still didn’t get even half the things done that you had intended to get done. So how exactly do you manage this elusive thing called time? Actually, you don’t. Time can’t be managed. Time just is. (In fact, ...
Views: 1151 - Are You Getting Enough? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Gail BarkerI know; you have no idea what I’m referring to in this article’s title, do you? I’m not really trying to be coy, I just couldn’t think of any other way to speak to a learning which I had this week. As so often happens for me, the actual information wasn’t new. But the concrete experience was ...
Views: 1149 - Give Yourself Permission to Leave Some Things Undone - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettEver find yourself saying something like, "When this is done, then I'll [fill in leisure activity here]". But you repeat this until you're too exhausted to do that leisure activity? Does being organized really give you the freedom you're looking for? When your list of to-do's is unending and ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Gold Time - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Kathy NelsonI was talking with a friend who is in the middle of a divorce, who has a lot of free time in the evenings, and it is driving him nuts! In today’s society many people are buried in ‘busy’ and are looking for a moment just to themselves. This guy doesn’t know what to do with himself. We talked ...
Views: 1149 - Looking Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Beth DargisOne of the big reasons people lives don’t seem simple, is the lack of looking ahead. Is it more relaxing to fill up the tank one evening or go to the gas station, wait in line, on the way to work in the morning? Is it easier to plan a weekly menu and get your groceries at once or think ...
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