Tweet88ShareShare34122 Shares The other day, I was with a colleague who was carrying three phones. Yes, three phones. I did a double-take (or maybe it was a triple-take) before asking why she was carrying all the devices. It turns out that one was for business, one was personal, and the third? I am still not […]
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Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day
Tweet70ShareShare2696 Shares Leg Day. If you lift weights, or workout at a gym, you probably dread those words. No one likes “Leg Day.” It is one of the toughest workouts in the fitness world. However, skipping Leg Day leaves you unbalanced and stunts your progress. Leg Day is a great metaphor for avoiding tasks that […]
7 Ways to Stay on Target with Your Work Today
Tweet174ShareShare154328 Shares Ever have one project that you needed to get done? Yet, when you finally reach the end of your day, you discover that you worked on everything but that important project. Countless interruptions and other distractions have kept you from focusing on your most important work. Today, I have 7 tips to help […]
How 30 Minutes of Planning Can Save You Hours a Day
Tweet253ShareShare222475 SharesHow much time do you spend getting ready for your day… before starting it? Planning your day is one of the most important things you can do before heading out the door. In fact, spending just 30 minutes in advance, can save you hours later in your day.
5 Quick Ways to Write Better Emails
Tweet7ShareShare184191 SharesBad emails. They seem to be everywhere these days. At work, at home, and on the go. No one wants to shift through a bunch of long, poorly written and poorly formatted messages. In most cases, bad emails don’t even get read. If you want to write better messages, read on for 5 quick […]
57 Things to Keep in Evernote
Tweet219ShareShare212431 Shares Most people have heard of the note-taking application Evernote. Many have tried it out online or on their mobile devices. However, one of the most often asked questions I get about it is, “What am I supposed to put in it?” So today, I am sharing 57 things that you can capture in […]
The Clock is Always Ticking on Your Dreams
Tweet3ShareShare5457 Shares “You can’t finish if you don’t start.” Yet, most people never begin the journey to their dreams. They talk about it. And talk some more. And on. Before they know it, their dream is several years (or decades!) old. It has become more of a fable than a dream. Often talked about, but […]
7 Tips to Keep Your Meetings to a Manageable Size
Tweet90ShareShare87177 Shares Are your meetings unmanageable? Often, it is because the meeting size is too large. Or perhaps, you have invited the wrong group of people. Inviting too many people is a common meeting mistake that results in confusion, inaction, and wasted time. How many people should you invite to your meeting?
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Week
Tweet294ShareShare266560 Shares You roll out of bed and get ready for Monday. It’s the start of a new week. Are you prepared for what’s coming your way? Better yet, do you even know what you are doing and where you are headed?
Why a Fresh Start Can Make You More Productive
Tweet23ShareShare123146 Shares Do you ever get stuck on a project? No forward motion is happening, no matter what effort you put into it. Maybe you are out of ideas. Or out of energy. The one thing you know is that you are stuck. When you get to this point, you should consider starting over… from […]