The other day I mentioned on Twitter that the "in-between" time where you are in a waiting pattern can be the most non-productive. @pinwheelgirl shared her perspective and it inspired this post. To see our conversation, take a look at the picture to the right. The most recent comment is on top and historical follows. Do you experience quiet time? Do you experience thinking or "percolating" … [Read more...]
STRESS – 22 Ideas on How to Identify it and Eradicate It!
Do you know when you are stressed? Do you know what you can do to eliminate your stress? Not everyone can answer those questions. Small doses of stress can help you perform well under pressure and even motivate you to do your best. However, when you are consistently pushed and in "emergency mode" your mind and body will pay the price. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or frazzled … [Read more...]
Improve Your Self-Image and You’ll Improve Your Personal Power
PERSONAL POWER! In order to get it, you have to understand the success cycle. Your thoughts and emotions control your behavior which in tern controls the results you experience. All of those things, directly and indirectly, impact your self-image. So, are you working with a positive self-image? Today, I'll talk about six steps you can take to impact your personal productivity power. Know … [Read more...]
Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus and Attention
"I just can't focus Stephanie. I've tried different systems and they don't work. I don't think I have ADD, but I'm beginning to wonder..." That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone. Sara was taking part in our telephone strategy session to see if our services were a fit for her. Sometimes your focus and attention challenges can be directly related to the systems you have … [Read more...]
Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 70+ Pounds
A few weeks ago my colleague Janice Simon and I were chatting on Twitter about some of the changes that I have put into place in the last 1.5 years or so. As many of you know, I have had a few different metamorphosis experiences and have shared them here on my blog. As Janice and I were talking, she asked if I would write a guest post for her blog about some of the things I … [Read more...]
Taking Time Off Improves Productivity and Profitability
Would you like to see these things happen in your business? Better communication between team members Closer relationships and more shared personal information between team members Better planning More streamlined planning Improved client service Then, consider encouraging (even better forcing) your staff to take time off in predictable patterns. You will gain productivity benefits. This … [Read more...]
How Do You De-Stress? My Tweeps & FB Friends Give Us Answers
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention state unequivocally that 80% of our medical expenditures are stress-related. Scary huh?! In fact, my life used to reflect that statistic! I have spent the last few years learning about stress and finding techniques that help me to live a happy healthy life. I've learned that there are a number of different types of stress and depending on the type … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs You Must Learn to Relax – Here Are 74 Ideas to Get You Started
Hey there! I hope that you are having a FANTASTIC day so far. I wanted to let you know TPE picked another one of my tips. (Yippie!) I was thrilled they were focusing on this topic because so many of my clients tell me that they struggle with relaxing. Who can blame you? As a business owner, there are thousands if not millions of things that run through your head on … [Read more...]
Did You Know That You Already Have One of Your Biggest Focus Tools?
One of the common concerns that I hear from my clients when they contact us is the inability to focus or concentrate and lack of energy. Do you have a similar challenge? Then I'm sure today's post will help you improve yours! Dehydration - The Cause of Many a "Foggy Brain" Many of us think of dehydration as a state that you would get into if you were sick or stranded in a desert. However, did … [Read more...]
Are You Right Brained or Left Brained? Why Should You Care?
As you know, I am a big believer in diversity and that there are different solutions for different people. There are no "silver bullets" or magic solutions. However, there are things that you can learn about the way your brain works (how you are "wired") that will help you determine how to spend your time and solve challenges. Keep reading and take the quiz! … [Read more...]