I used to be an addict. No matter how hard I tried, I could not resist the urge nor could I fight the temptation. I went to bed planning for it. I woke up dreaming about it. I even scheduled my days around it. I’m talking about coffee, of course. What were you thinking? 😉…
Productivity Tips And Inspiration
This is your next best defense right now
Corona has rocked our world in so many ways. Sanitize, keep your distance and stay inside. No idea when life will be normal again. Chances are you’re working from home these days, at least part-time. Sounds great at first, but it can be challenging to stay focused and be productive. Maybe you’re familiar with these…
Can You Relate To Feeling Chaotic?
Does your lack of planning get you in trouble? Keep you behind the eight-ball? Cause you to just ​​​barely make your deadlines…or maybe be a wee-bit late? I’ve worked with tons of amazing, driven women, and I’d say they’re most challenged with this very skill. Planning. Planning ahead but also planning in the moment. Like…
Let’s choose to focus on support
Is everything surreal to you too? I feel like we’re experiencing what we’ve only read about in history books or seen in science fiction movies. So many questions and so few answers. There ARE a few things that are in our control though. 1) Washing our hands every 3 minutes! 2) Keeping a reasonable distance…
Mental Bullies That Will Destroy You
You were made for more than email. You were made for more than text messages. You were made for more than dings, rings, and chirps. You, my sweet friend, were not put on this earth to spend your day in distractions. The universe, God, your parents, did not have dreams of you head down, responding,…
You Are The CEO Of Your Life. Remember??
As I think back on my life I realize the periods I’ve lost the MOST time are all due to the same thing. Just ONE reason. One mistake I made over and over. It was when I settled. I settled for far too long in almost every area of my life. I settled for a…
Are You Behind Even When You Think Ahead?
You know the project is coming up. You know the event is around the corner. You know the meeting is on the calendar. And because you’ve thought ahead… You’ve gone over the details. You’ve made your lists. You’ve planned to be ready. So why then my sweet friend… …Are you running around like cray-cray, hours,…
This makes me cringe big time
OMG sweet friend. I just heard another one. “I’m too old.” “I don’t have enough experience.” “They’d never let me work from home.” “It’s too hard to learn.” “It’s hasn’t been done like that before.” “Who am I to ask?” “Why would they listen to me?” “I can’t say no.” Excuses. But to you, they…
How To Be Deliberate In 2020
We just got back from a stunning wedding and vacay in Spain. It was magnificent. From the food to the people, to the culture — I was in love. However…(you knew there was a, however)…the one thing that drove me bonkers was the time it took to get meals. Within a few days, I’d learned…
The Solution Is Easier Than You Think
You’re no stranger to distractions. There are the usual suspects like email, texts, rings, dings, and chirps. But there are also the people. The people you work with, the people in your company, the people in your family. The people. They don’t mean harm (I think!) but their constant interruptions throw you off focus and…