What if a Goal is Unachievable?
“What if a goal is unachievable?” This question came from an audience member during a recent goal-setting workshop I presented. I suspect she was referring to a goal assigned by her “higher-ups” at work - a goal she felt was unreasonable. Many of us, at some point,...
Reflect and Reset: Your Year in Review
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year. Looking back allows us to appreciate our achievements, learn from challenges, and set the stage for an even better year ahead. Here are a few questions to guide your reflection and help you prepare for a successful 2025:
Simple Tips for Finding More Mindful Moments
In the midst of our busy lives, it’s often the smallest interactions that can ground us in the present and remind us of the beauty around us. I walked into a gas station recently, lost in my thoughts. Likely, I was mentally preparing for an upcoming meeting, running...
These 5 Questions Can Ensure Clarity and Success in 2024
Have you set your 2024 goals? If so, you are ahead of many. In fact, you are in the top 14% of business professionals! Are they written down? Even better! Do you have specific strategies and milestones for achieving them? You are on your way to success! But if you are...
There is Still Time! 5 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Year End
There is no question this is a busy time of year. But as we near the end of 2023, there are still a few things you can do to close out the year and prepare for a successful 2024. 1. Spend time on office "maintenance. Schedule a few days to catch up on filing, update...
Unleashing Success: The Elements of Workflow Optimization for Small Businesses
In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency is the name of the game. With competition getting tougher by the day, it's crucial to optimize workflows to ensure your business runs seamlessly. The secret to this lies in a blend of intelligent automation, effective...
The Truth About Time Blocking
“I’ve tried time blocking in the past and it’s never worked for me.” This was a recent statement from a client who I was helping with time management. Once we dug in more, we found it wasn’t that time blocking was an ineffective method, but that it wasn't being...
The Best Productivity Podcasts and Audio Books Recommended by Productivity Experts
Do you like to listen to podcasts or audio books when you travel? Are you an audio learner and would rather listen to a book than read it? I often get requests from clients for recommendations of what to listen to related to productivity and time management. While I...
Always Putting Out Fires? Here Are 10 Proven Strategies for Effective Planning
Julie reached out because she had reached a point of extreme frustration and overwhelm. She felt she was constantly trying to catch up, never finding time for her “important but nonurgent” tasks and projects, always worried about what she might be missing, and...
Do This Before Annual Goalsetting (Your Year in Review)
How has 2022 been for you? What went well? What could be improved? Did you reach your business and life goals? What will you do differently next year to grow further? Before you do 2023 annual planning, it is a valuable exercise to close out the year and prepare for...
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