I know Thanksgiving has officially passed, but many of us are celebrating other holidays this time of year (Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, New Year’s). Take a few moments today to adopt an attitude of gratitude. Be grateful for the money in your bank account, the roof above your head, the friends and family gathered around, and […]
Mindset
Tip #25: REST
One of my new favorite quotes is from Henry David Thoreau. “He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul’s estate.” On this quiet winter Saturday, improve your soul by taking time to enjoy your leisure.
Tip #21 – Ask better questions
In an entrepreneur’s quest to find clarity and get out of overwhelm, I find that many of them are asking the wrong questions. Rather than asking, “How can I fit this extra task or project into my already busy schedule?” begin asking yourself, “Who else can do this task?” or “What other tasks can I […]
Tip #19: Just Say NO
Exercising what I call “The Power of NO” is a learned skill and a wonderful way to stay organized and focused. Learn to say “No” when the request doesn’t work for you. And don’t apologize, qualify, or otherwise explain. Simply be polite and decline. By not taking on other people’s stuff (emotions, projects, interruptions, tasks, […]
Tip #14: Quit Yer Multi-tasking
What action makes your brain take four times longer to recognize and process each thing you’re working on when you switch back and forth among several tasks? Yep – multitasking! So each time you hop back and forth, switch gears, do two things at once, and have zero structure in your day, all of your […]
Tip #12 – Winners!
We’re picking winners! A few weeks ago we ran a survey asking ya’ll about your burning organizational challenges. Bunches of you responded. The winners (three of them…) get to choose one of three books: “SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life” by Julie Morgenstern “Take Back Your Life – Using Outlook 2007” by Sally McGhee “Linchpin” […]