Category: Business Coach
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How Habits Affect Your Productivity
Daily Habits Did you know that your productivity is directly related to your daily habits? For instance, you may start your day with an idea of what you want to accomplish, but if you aren’t in the habit of deliberately planning your day, you are more likely to get distracted and lose focus. Your ingrained habits…
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Take Control of Your Time
Sidetracked Most of us are familiar with how frustrating it is to start the day with a plan, only to be sidetracked by the latest “emergency.” Avoiding distractions often feels impossible. But if you take a closer look at the causes, you may find that you have a choice to address certain situations at a…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Less Holiday Stress this Season
Holiday Joy, Holiday Stress The holiday season can be a joyous time. But it’s also the time of year when extra demands on your time can increase your stress and your ability to stay focused on your business. I originally posted a similar version of these tips a few years ago and I think they…
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Are You Running in Circles?
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” —Tony Robbins What Do You Want To Accomplish? Do you ever feel like you’re running in circles in your business? If so, setting goals is one of the most effective things you can do to identify where you should be spending your…
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Always Reacting to the Latest Emergency?
Reacting vs. Scheduling If you are a business owner who frequently has to drop the task at hand when reacting to the latest emergency, you know that using this approach can be exhausting and overwhelming. This is a common problem, especially for those who wear all the hats in their business and it can be a…
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Balance and Boundaries
Balance One of my favorite quotes about balance is by Betsy Jacobson. She says: “Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management.” In essence, she reminds us that we must take measures to protect our time, which includes setting clear boundaries with others. Ideal Work-Life Balance What is the ideal balance between work…
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Is Paper Clutter Ruining Your Life?
Waste of Time While there are many things that contribute to effective time management, the ability to find information quickly is at the top of the list when it comes to maximizing your productivity. That being said, one common cause of lost productivity is paper clutter. If you have piles of paper in your office, you…
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Reducing Overwhelm Is As Easy As 1-2-3!
Challenges Most everyone I know has told me that they are overwhelmed with too much to do. Everyone has their own challenges, so the reasons are varied and there is no “one size fits all” solution. However, I do know that much of the problem has to do with the daily habits we practice. Therefore, if…
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You Can Beat Procrastination
Why We Put Things Off Have you ever stayed up all night to get something done because you waited until the last minute? Most of us have experienced procrastination at one time or another. There are many reasons why people procrastinate: fear of becoming overwhelmed because a project seems too big fear of failing lack of…
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Don’t Let Interruptions Derail Your Day
Interruptions are one of the biggest causes of lost productivity. They may not seem significant at the time, but they do add up quickly. After following the trail of an interruption, you may be spending many unproductive hours getting back on track. Interruptions derail your day if you’re not vigilant, but the good news is…
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It’s OK To Say No
Most of us are faced with numerous obligations every day that demand our attention. And sometimes it feels like we don’t have a choice in where we spend our time. You may hesitate to say no for fear of upsetting someone, being judged, or feeling guilty. You may feel pressured into giving your time away for…
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Plan Your Day
Planning a daily schedule will jump-start your day and increase your level of productivity by helping you get organized, stay focused and keep your goals top of mind. Plan your day to set your intentions, to ensure that you are taking consistent action to reach the future of your dreams. Action for the week: Schedule…