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- Creating an "Absolute Yes List" and "Just Say No List:" A Worthwhile Exercise for Achieving Success in Your Life, Career & Business - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Lisa MontanaroWe all have goals -- or in New Year's parlance, resolutions. We all have visions of what we'd like our lives, careers, and business to be. For many people, thinking about what you would like to change and transform is the easy part. The tough part is actually turning those goals and visions into ...
Views: 1490 - Taming my Over-Commitment Monster - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy inner monsters are those characteristics about myself that I don’t like very much. These are traits that I’ve worked hard at over the years to minimize; but occasionally one will rear its ugly head. Some of these character defects are: anger, pride, procrastination, over-committing, ...
Views: 1194 - "I don't have enough time". Oh yes you do! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Anil Merchant“I don’t have enough time.” “I’m too busy.” “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” On average, I hear at least one of these expressions twice a day. And quite frankly, I’m a bit tired of it. So I decided to make it my personal mission to rid the world of these phrases. Okay, not ...
Views: 1866 - Achieve the Impossible, by Investing Your Most Valuable Possession Wisely - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe time and energy you invest daily, towards preparing for the inevitable opportunity, which will cross your path, at some point, is time well spent. As your consistent lifelong commitment to on-going preparation, is fundamental to developing your self-confidence and a resolute belief in your ...
Views: 1047 - ***5 Timely Tips to Trim Pounds and Power Up Your Exercise Time Today! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time to stay healthy can be challenging in the midst of holiday celebrations. But whatever holidays you celebrate, you don't have to give up healthy habits. In fact, you can still celebrate and have fun while maintaining and building on the activities that sustain you and add ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Why Most IT Company Businesses Convert to Colocation - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Ishani JaiteleyIn the present competitive company atmosphere, it is possible for an organization to be successful of with company a continual. And co-location web host offers companies several benefits with respect to money. By putting your hosts in a large, well-connected data center, a company can get entry ...
Views: 1048 - Just One Thing This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Renee UrsemThe push to get started on holiday shopping and planning starts earlier every year. Right after Halloween, images of parka-clad shoppers and ornaments decorated with sale items dance across our screens, urging us to shop early. A woman in my husband’s office asked if he was ready for the ...
Views: 1297 - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1329 - Manage the Right Activities Daily and Make 2013 Amazing - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Andrew HortonI know this is going to sound a little confusing at first, but investing time to learn a new time management system, will not help you to improve the results you are enjoying at all. Unless you are certain that you are taking the right actions daily to achieve the results you want, all that this ...
Views: 1118 - Time Cards for Attendance Tracking - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Alysia WrightAmong a wide range of Time Management Products, the Time Cards are the essential ones. These Time Cards are available with leading Time Management Solution Experts with different models and features to be used by various organizations and companies according to their actual Management ...
Views: 958 - Great Labor Management Relations Converting into Higher Profits - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from John MarshallGood management in a company can be the sole contributor to the success and growth of a company. This is in turn indicative of the fact that the company boasts of satisfied employees in the company who are very comfortable with their work space. Be it high level employees or the low level ...
Views: 2243 - Are You Satisfied With Who Is In Charge Of Your Future? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Andrew HortonCan you imagine, if you boarded a commercial airline and the pilot came over the intercom sounding incoherent, having no idea what the flight number was, no idea where he was going or even if there was enough fuel on board the plane, would you stay on board? I know I wouldn’t, I would get off ...
Views: 975 - Stuffed Turkeys, Stuffed Animals, Stuffed Calendars - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Janice RussellI love my Mom’s stuffing! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I can eat some. But there is one kind of stuffing I don’t like around the holidays: an overstuffed calendar. Stuffing (or dressing) is one thing, stuffed animals are great, but a stuffed calendar just leads to overwhelm. ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Making your Strategic Planning Work - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhen refining or creating your vision for next year, it is crucial that every team member participates fully, offering as much constructive input as possible. The more participative and inclusive the process of creating or refining your vision is, the easier it will be for all stakeholders to ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - ***Angry Procrastination Holding You Hostage? Find Freedom Today by Using These 3 Timely Tools! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Paula EderProcrastination is like a prison – a self-fulfilling prophecy of denial, delay, frustration and failure. But that doesn't have to be the end of the story – not by a long shot! Finding time by overcoming procrastination is definitely within your reach. However, it requires more than ...
Views: 2847(1 vote) - Why You Don't Do What You Know You Need to Do - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy teenage daughter had a book report due last week. She selected the book the first week of school and was so excited to read it. The book has over 800 pages. I raised my eyebrows when she first told me because although she enjoys reading she is not a voracious reader. For her that is a lot ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Focus, Prioritise, Say No and Achieve More - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Andrew HortonThere is a massive difference between being busy all day, even burning the midnight candle day after day, believing that by outworking everyone around you will be effective, efficient and productive. When in reality, being effective, efficient and productive is something completely different. ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - The Secret to Dealing with Crazy-Busy Schedules - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gail BarkerThe last couple of weeks have been a little nutty – time-wise – in my world. This isn’t overly surprising; every year at this time things get a little hairy as my family and I adjust to everyone’s post summer schedules, and try to coordinate all of them with as much ease as possible. With a ...
Views: 2143 - Maximizing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Renee UrsemI keep thinking that one day there will be more time in the day to get things done. My daughter started first grade this fall. For years I heard about all the time I would have once she was in school for a full day. Some suggested that I might even get bored. Yeah…hasn’t happened. Sure, I do ...
Views: 1432 - Do you Invest or Consume Time? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Andrew HortonHave you ever invested energy to explore how much time you spend chatting to colleagues, surfing the net, reading junk mail or making coffee every day, to mention just a few of the worst time consuming activities we indulge in each day? You do not have a shortage of time to carry out your ...
Views: 942 - The Quest for a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Marquita HeraldIn a perfect world, each area of your life would balance out neatly. You’d work from 9 to 5 each day, take an hour-long lunch, and then come home and spend uninterrupted quality time with your family, and of course there would be plenty of time to exercise and indulge in hobbies or favorite ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - How to Expand Time: 5 Ways to Enter the Spacious NOW - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comSince my cancer journey began over 3 years ago, I’ve been motivated to live fully while I’m alive, savoring each moment, relishing this precious life. As a result of that, something wonderful has happened: the quality of time has changed for me…time has miraculously expanded! I told a friend ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Don't Manage Time, Manage Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking moms are pushing themselves harder than ever to be the best in all realms of their life, aiming for perfection in all that they do, taking on the brunt of the familial responsibilities, while not accepting help OR seeking reprieve. They are like a hamster caught in a wheel, going round ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - ***Use These 5 Timely Tips to Stop Procrastination Nightmares Today - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Paula EderProcrastination can cause nightmares, literally. Have you ever had one of those dreams where you are in school and have a paper due or a test to take and you haven’t done anything to prepare? It seems to be almost a universal human experience. He good news is that even if you have ...
Views: 1610 - 10 Ways to Re-purpose Your Work and Save Heaps of Time - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sheela MasandI was working with one of my clients last week on how to get her message out to the world so that she could attract in the clients she would love to work with, and just as importantly, how to do it without having to invest a whole lot of money and time. We had ascertained a couple of sessions ...
Views: 1190 - Are You Most Productive on Tuesdays? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Janice RussellOn Monday, you are recovering from the weekend and you have emails, voicemails and tasks that have come in over the weekend. Plus, there are probably still some to-do’s from last week. On Friday, you anticipate the weekend and it is easy to get distracted from work. Thursday is almost ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - ***Time Boundaries are Key in Calm and Chaotic Times - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Paula EderTime management tools and tips help you plan your time. But our days aren't always predictable. Sometimes life is calm, and we struggle to stay on track. Sometimes chaos rules as life throws us curve ball after curve ball. Maybe distractions swirl around you, calling out for your attention. ...
Views: 1490 - Time Management Tips – Do, Delegate or Dump - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Julie JohnsonWhat Are You Willing to Do? Let’s face it, running a successful business takes effort and a lot of hard work (although probably no more than running an unsuccessful business or hobby!) Running a home and a career also takes effort. And I know that many of you are willing to work hard to make ...
Views: 3090(1 vote) - The Essential Ingredient For Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonDo you feel you’re so busy being busy you don’t have time to get yourself feeling energetic and full of life? You hope a good night’s sleep will do it, or a session at the gym, or maybe a luxurious bath once in a while? Now I’m not saying these aren’t good things and that they won’t help in ...
Views: 1122 - It’s Not Time You Need to Manage - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHow many times do you say ‘I need to manage my time better?’ or ‘If only I had more time?’ or ‘Time just seems to disappear?’ If it’s quite often then you’re not alone – the vast majority of the clients I work with and the women I come across every single day say time is their biggest issue – ...
Views: 1213 - Make the Shift Today – Manage the Right Activities Within Your Available Time - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe can easily earn more money, if we are willing to apply ourselves, develop meaningful relationships at any time during our lives or acquire abundant possessions, trinkets and treasures. There is an endless supply of these available to us, at all times. Time, energy and health on the other ...
Views: 1785 - 6 Basic and Flexible Ideas To Save Time And Whip Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Marilyn BohnHave you heard the expression “A stitch in time saves time?” If you have ever gotten a rip in your dress or pants or some other article of clothing and haven’t fixed it right away it usually continues to grow. But if it would have been fixed right away it wouldn’t have taken so much time to ...
Views: 1554 - Time Management: Your Daily To-Do List - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Marcy StahlGetting the right things done in your work day is so much easier when you know what you want to do and when you have the energy to do it. Let’s take a look at energy first. Step 1. Maintain high positive energy while working How do you do that? Keep going back to your WHY. What do you ...
Views: 2221 - Managing Time Tips for busy executive - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from George McGillivrayIt is true that business managers are extremely busy. Even on the first day of the week, they can be left feeling overworked and overwhelmed. As a manager, you should be constantly seeking ways to simplify the management of your office, yet continue to remain in-the-know. Then you will not feel ...
Views: 1290 - How Much Time Do You Spend Looking For Lost Possessions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesWhy Is It Important To Keep Good Order? What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you wake up in the morning? Coffee? Maybe yes, but also I am sure that you start to remember little by little all the things that you have to do today – child care, work, housekeeping chores, ...
Views: 9607(1 vote) - Are you Investing your Time with the Right People? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are fast approaching the end of another magnificent year. How have you been tracking against those hairy audacious goals, which you set yourself at the beginning of the year? If you are less than satisfied with the results you have managed to achieve, then it is time to examine what may be ...
Views: 2653 - The 15 Effective Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from George McGillivrayLife is unpredictable, particularly with youngsters. you'll not be able to avoid chaos altogether, however with our essential time-saving tips, you'll learn the way to maximize the time you have got and create the foremost of these precious minutes. 1. Take time to Asses. Review what you do ...
Views: 1767 - Become More Creative By Remembering Less - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonMy first kindergarten assignment was to go home and find out the family home phone number. The next day we practiced memorizing those digits. As I recall the teacher helped us put the number sequence to some kind of rhythm not dissimilar to those 800 ads that help you remember where to buy a ...
Views: 1891 - Time Management - The 4 Rules of Monkey Management - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonMany managers and business leaders unwittingly take responsibility for upward leaping monkeys. These are taken from your staff, often when they approach you with a problem but you don’t have sufficient time to explore and you say something like…. “I can see this is important but I don’t have ...
Views: 5454 - ***Timely Tips to Create Morning Rituals that Energize Your Day Starting TODAY! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Paula EderTime management tips are about efficiency, effectiveness, AND energy. Let's focus on energy today. Did you know that a powerful morning ritual can enhance your energy throughout your day? Well, it's very true. As your day unfolds, you can draw upon the power that even a brief ritual ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - Procrastination – Why We Do It And How To Stop - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Rhonda RabowWho doesn't procrastinate from time to time? Most of us are guilty of putting off tasks like filing our taxes, cleaning the closets, calling the doctor for a check-up, or even sending out a monthly newsletter … like me ; ). It can become more of a problem when it comes to things like deciding ...
Views: 2191 - Effective Management Time Tips - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from George McGillivrayAt some point in your life, you might have taken a time management class, read about it in books or used a paper based day planner to prioritize and schedule your day. This information helps you think you will be so well organized all your tasks will be completed, yet you still find things that ...
Views: 1607 - Managing Time Tips - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from George McGillivrayWhen you finally decide to firmly recognize and choose your priorities based on their value, you must have at least 10- 15 minute time slots called time-blocking on your weekly calendar to ensure that you have an effective technique to boost your productivity. Generally there is no other ...
Views: 1002 - How to Chunk a Task Down Into Manageable Pieces - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI often see people start tackling one huge project; only to quickly find that the enormity of the project paralyzes them so they do nothing. This came to light with a recent incident in my household. It has to do with my daughter and her teenage bedroom. Away at camps for a good portion of ...
Views: 1353 - How to Demote Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Ian HendersonMany years ago I read Dr Stephen Covey’s seminal work ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. It made me think about the crucial difference that exists between being efficient and being effective. I came to define efficiency as ‘doing the job right’, whatever the job was. Effectiveness, on ...
Views: 4426 - How To Manage Time Better When Working Online - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to manage time is a significant factor in the success of any small business owners working online! The internet offers countless distractions, the list of which seems to grow daily, that can severely undermine your work efficiency! Most successful entrepreneurs working on the ...
Views: 982 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Think I'll Be Eternally Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Tina TessinaThank you, Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own best ...
Views: 1941 - ***3 Powerful Time Boundary Tips: Keep Your On-Line Activities from Eating Too Much Time! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Paula EderTime management tips take on new importance when technology enters the scene. The challenge becomes one of finding time to take advantage of all the fresh opportunities available while not letting the 'shiny new object' detract from your life off-line. The Annenberg Center for the Digital ...
Views: 1775 - Multitasking: Stop it! Unitask instead. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Camille PrestonThese days, people often wear their “ability” to multitask as a badge of honor. We’ve all been there: sitting at our desk, computer humming, files open, checking e-mails, talking on the phone, and listening to a colleague all at the same time. Impressive, yes? No. It’s neither impressive nor ...
Views: 1504 - Time Clocks - Advice, Answers and Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Alysia WrightAll kinds of businesses including small, medium and large sized companies focus on employee management along with other productive measures. It has become essential for every business to track attendance, leave and vacation of employees to maintain performance and overall productivity of the ...
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