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My family is full of educators, so fall represents a time for new beginnings as we head into a new school year. In addition to observing my husband with new students, and my daughter gearing up for her junior year of high school, we are also hosting Elena, an exchange student from Barcelona, ... Views: 1238
Proper Time Management deals with what you do, and when you do it. I sometimes put the word "proper" in front of Time Management because, whether we know it or not, we all practice it. Some of us make the right choices about what to do and when to do it, and end up being successful and happy. ... Views: 1214
When traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on.
With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ... Views: 2281
A life transition calls for a new concept of time. You no longer have the luxury of waiting to clear the deck so you can focus on your new goal. You've moved to fantasyland when you say, "I'll begin planning my transition next month, when I have more time."
Next month you might have less time ... Views: 1787
Have you ever noticed that entrepreneurs will scrimp and save every dollar they can but then fritter away hours of their time on unproductive (and often un-fun) activities that add nothing to their 1ncome?
Why IS that?!
The reasons are twofold. First, most business owners don’t truly know ... Views: 1079
As a child I loved dolls. I had endless tea parties with them sitting with me around the kitchen table. I dressed and re-dressed them in the clothes my mother made for them. She was an expert seamstress and I had wonderful outfits for each doll. I never remember my mother staying up until 2:00 ... Views: 1238
I love free, don't you?
I've compiled a short list here of my most favourite resources and best of all, they are all FREE!
1. Number One on my list is SiteManPro. It is a complete business management software that allows you to run multiple sites from one place and includes a blog and a ... Views: 1339
One 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: 1168
“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “
…I’d heard it a hundred thousand ... Views: 1322
Learn how to do more using less energy: The e-course ETT - Eliminate the Time Thieves
Inefficiency leads to stress
We often try to handle stress in our work by learning "stress coping", and there are many courses available in this field. Many of these are useful and necessary. But, they ... Views: 1525
Have you ever ordered a piece of ‘assembly required’ furniture, glanced at the cryptic instructions, put them down in frustration and tried to figure it out on your own, because, really, how difficult could it be?
Perhaps it isn’t so difficult, but planning would better ensure the intended ... Views: 1479
With Memorial Day approaching this weekend, officially launching the summer season, there’s a general sigh of relief and well-earned, wide-armed welcome after the very long winter we’ve endured. And while I’m the first one out there dusting off the grill for a summer of sundrenched days of ... Views: 1491
Are you ready for everything the next few months is bringing your way?
The holidays, the end of the calendar year (and fiscal year for many of us), school wrapping up for our kids, the parties, the shopping, the cooking… and trying to get work done in there somewhere. Whew! It’s exhausting ... Views: 1442
If you are like the average American you waste an average of 55.2 minutes every day looking for papers & files. Can you imagine more productive or fulfilling things you could spend an hour a day doing? I can. All that wasted time over the span of a year adds up to a full two weeks of time lost! ... Views: 1054
Do you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ... Views: 1720
Are you thinking about downsizing to move to a smaller home? You can downsize even if you don’t plan on moving. Reducing the amount of possessions on a regular basis will help avoid the physical exertion and emotional trauma of doing it all at once.
Are you living in a home that has become ... Views: 2096
Fall is just around the corner and possibly your schedule is about to begin to rock and roll with the sights and sounds of school buses, falling leaves and the back to school hustle and bustle. Taking the time to create your cooler weather schedule, thinking about what’s important and how it ... Views: 1060
If you’re a home-based business owner, it could be difficult to manage your time. Since your office is located within your home, you tend to spend much more time working in your office than spending quality time with your family. There is that temptation to spend more hours on a project, and ... Views: 1823
A 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: 1085
If you have been following the articles of the past several weeks, you have probably been making some big changes in decluttering your life and preparing for the New Year. So let’s take a moment to breathe… relax… and look at some small shifts that can make big differences.
Just like any ... Views: 1568
STAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD
By
Bill Cottringer
“Keeping up with the information overload is like trying to sip water from a fire hose.”
~ Anonymous.
So you think you are overloaded with paperwork at your job? My very first professional job was a counselor at a ... Views: 3223
This article provides many time saving tips. One of the most persistent obstacles to personal achievement is that old bugaboo, "I never have enough time." The following insights and methods reveal how to have more time. You can review these methods and adopt the ones that seem most ... Views: 1763
Business blogging has become very popular online and for good reason. From large corporations right down to the individual business entrepreneur blogging sites are being used as their primary marketing platform. The ease of use and flexibility these platforms offer is hard to ignore or beat. ... Views: 890
Seasonal Order; like it or not our summer months are beginning to wind down and the appearance of the fall festivities are beginning to line the shelves of the grocery stores; they are starting to show up on the local calendar of events and before we know it once again the cooler temperatures ... Views: 1006
I can't tell you how often I hear my friends, colleagues, and clients complain about how other people just don't respect their time. But the only reason that folks take advantage of you, expect too much from you, or don't respect your personal free time is that you have ALLOWED them to behave ... Views: 1786
Every person has a different to-do list experience. It works great for some, and does nothing for others. There are some people that actually get frustrated and overwhelmed by their never ending to do list. Most people have had that experience at one time or another. Especially if you have a ... Views: 1090
Managing time means that we have to learn skills and techniques for, such as organizing and what really works best for us. We need to be truly effective in communication to manage it. Additionally, we also need to stay focused and concentrated and be conscious and aware of our own beings all the ... Views: 742
“I know there was something I had to do today… What was it?”
Why not save yourself the time and effort of constantly asking that question and get into the habit of writing a Daily Action List. Start off by purchasing a spiral notepad. Spiral notebooks are great because they keep your ... Views: 2323
In a perfect world, each area of your life would balance out neatly. You’d work from 9 to 5 each day, take an hour-long lunch, and then come home and spend uninterrupted quality time with your family, and of course there would be plenty of time to exercise and indulge in hobbies or favorite ... Views: 1349
The essential motto when talking about time management techniques is that time is far more priceless than money. By making use of smart time management techniques you would be more effective, more productive and more efficient. Without the right management of time, a lot of hours, minutes and ... Views: 1391
When I was 21 years old, a gentleman asked me what I thought the
value of an hour was. I honestly did not know how to answer the
question. He went on to teach me one of the most valuable
lessons I have ever learned.
He suggested that the value of an hour was priceless. This
confused me some, ... Views: 1775
The value of time can not be overstated when it comes to what it represents to any internet marketer! For many people improving the quality of their lives is the single biggest motivational factor involved in their pursuit of an internet income! As coincidental as it seems it is time that is ... Views: 1010
As 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: 1178
As small business owners and Entrepreneurs you know the constant challenge that comes with having to wear all the hats. It’s no wonder how easy it is to get overwhelmed and overloaded.
There is always so much, entrepreneurs want to get done, and they all seem to scream “now!” It’s hard to ... Views: 1620
In today’s work place, you will generally find two kinds of people. Firstly, the corporate workers, who are able to find enough time to complete their tasks, and secondly, the kind of workers, that somehow are always forcing their way to complete tasks or try to work things out at the last ... Views: 1042
How you use your time is very crucial. You could waste time unneccessarily or have tons of down time by working quickly. You should look at these tips if you need some tips with time management. However, the truth is, that there are no cookie-cutter rules for managing your time. It is ... Views: 1298
One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz."
Then he pulled out a one-gallon, ... Views: 1330
Are you struggling in a hustle and bustle trap? Do you have enough time for the things you consider important? Every now and then it is worth asking yourself if you are focusing on the essential. Focusing helps you develop your time management and achieve better results.
Entrepreneurs of ... Views: 1676
No permanent boss. No rush to get dressed in the morning. Home for the kids after school. Sounds ideal, but freelancing is anything but sunshine and lollipops. Freelancing is tough. You have swapped the corporate safety net for autonomy, and you are now 100% responsible for your income and ... Views: 1085
You have probably heard the saying “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” This is especially true if your job involves traveling to a client’s site or if you work at or travel between remote locations (e.g., branch offices). Transit time can take a big chunk out of your day. In such ... Views: 1407
Ever 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?
The seven secrets are:
1. There is no such thing as time management!
2. Time is for ... Views: 1341
Time management is something with which many people struggle. It can be difficult to figure out how to schedule yourself, how to make your time more effective, or how to get the most from your day when you have decided to start an internet marketing business or other business where you can enjoy ... Views: 1031
It's been a challenging year. How are you heading into 2010? Are You Ready For Your Life Now?
Many of us are overwhelmed by our stuff, schedules & having to deal with change.
I help clients set decision making criteria in 3 areas:
What to let in?
Where will it go (space & schedule)?
How do ... Views: 1378
As life gets faster and faster, workloads get bigger and longer. Many professionals - whether they work for an employer or for themselves - are finding that there are too many projects to do and not enough time to complete it all. Feeling the time crunch and not accomplishing everything that you ... Views: 1097
So many people I worked with said they got more work done at home than in the office. That was because there were so many interruptions in the office. In fact lots of people come in early or stay late just to have quiet time to work. One way to have that same quiet time during the day is to ... Views: 865
As the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome.
Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key.
Some of these items might even be ... Views: 1674
Imagine you are on a roll, engrossed in a project, in the "flow." All of a sudden, the phone rings, an e-mail alarm goes off, a colleague is standing in your doorway, a fax is coming over the machine, etc. Ah, interruptions. If you didn't define all of those as an interruption, think ... Views: 2424
If you have a website, someone will have to take care of it in a variety of ways. There’s a certain perception that a website either (1) does not need regular maintenance or (2) is easy-enough to update. I’ve run into a number of business owners who think that they can run, update, design, and ... Views: 1692
Where did we learn that there was reward in waiting? Was it standing in line in school years ago? Or do we learn sitting in traffic jams that we should slow down? Is this scenario familiar?
You have a list of things to do. On this list are important tasks that move your business forward. ... Views: 1285
Is it faxing, calling to schedule closing appointments, filing contracts with your office? NO, you and I both know the answer is a resounding NO. There are many schools of thoughts on delegating. Some people that I’ve chatted with over the years worry that it takes too long to train someone, ... Views: 653