How to drastically reduce procrastination
Procrastination….. This is something that so many people tell me that they want to reduce or eliminate. In fact, my own son had this cute little sign that his girlfriend gave him in high school, and it says ‘I put the pro in procrastinate’. We like to joke about it. It’s something that everybody wants – to lose 10 pounds and stop procrastinating, right? Today I want to talk to you about an unusual way to achieve this. We’re going to dial it down to the root cause: fear. Carl
Want more success but you secretly fear burnout?
I was musing about some of my current clients and their challenges with hitting their Dream Goals and “managing their time.” Read on and see what may apply to you (or watch the video) Are you a high performer? Are you kind of ‘go’ like all of the time? You might call yourself ‘type A’ – you get a lot done. You’ve got a lot going on and there’s more. Maybe you have some passion projects: missions that you want to achieve, but you get a lot done and actually
What is effective self management and why does it matter?
I have been asked to do a webinar on effective self-management, which will be happening on November 14th at 1:00 PM EST through www.lorman.com. You may be wondering…who cares if you manage yourself effectively, right? It’s something that nobody really thinks about. You get up in the morning, you do your routine, whatever that is. Maybe you exercise, maybe you have your coffee, maybe you do both of those things. Maybe you run out the door, maybe you read a book, maybe you bring your kids to school and you’re just
How to say no with without the guilt
“How do I say no without the guilt?” We’re going to talk about what it is, why it’s important, what might be behind it, and the actions that you can take to mitigate it and eventually overcome it. Watch this week’s video, or read on! First of all, what it is. I think you all know this, right? It is when you are finding yourself saying yes to things that you’re like, “Oh, gosh, I really didn’t want to do that”. And then it starts. And why this topic is
An unusual way to get off the hamster wheel
Carol here, your Green Goddess. Today we will address your mission and your purpose, and how does that tie into your productivity? It’s a great question. I got a response from last week’s video from, I’ll call him a top fan, and he wanted to articulate the lesson from last week in a five-part poster. So I’m going to include that five part poster as part of this article and post. Before I do that, I want to share some thoughts with you around productivity and purpose, getting things done,
How do you want to feel different on December 31? Real tips to manifest your dreams
Hello everyone! I’m starting something new & I’m really excited. I’m going to be going live on my Facebook page, my business page. And I’m also going to be on my newsletter. This will be broadcast on my newsletter every single Sunday, you’re going to get it popping in your inbox at 8:00 AM on Sunday, that’s Eastern time to hopefully give you something to chew on worth chewing for your week. I decided something. Before, I was really focusing on the productivity end of things. I decided that now
3 unexpected things you can do to create focus to finish 2022 with meaning and purpose…strong!
And just like that, the end of 2022 is in sight! Once we pass Labor Day, a chill is in the air (at least here in the Northeast US) and thoughts of pumpkin spice and sweaters come in. This article is your reminder to STOP IN YOUR TRACKS, review what you’ve ACHIEVED and take a moment to think about what you can do to finish the year beyond your wildest dreams, or better. First, allow yourself to visualize what you truly desire. Close your eyes and imagine yourself for a
End of Summer Success Shortcuts
I planned the summer of “not hard.” Yet, July was so busy! How about you? Do you ever feel like you are like a hamster running on a wheel? Are you putting in hours of work, energy and focus which lead to little outcome and not getting you to where you want to be? While seemingly far fetched, it’s not too late. By following these tips, you will find yourself in a more productive, and efficient place, working your way to success, just as you had always imagined. You deserve
5 simple ways to harness your brain strength
Our brains are powerful. They keep our bodies functioning, allow us to feel our emotions, and generally run the show across most aspects of life. Put simply, our brains are AWESOME. And, much like a car, our brains need maintenance to stay in tip-top shape and be healthy. After all, you wouldn’t keep driving with a flat tire, would you? Same way you wouldn’t try to drive the whole of Route 66 with just a quarter tank of gas. So, since there’s no “neuro equivalent” to an auto shop you
Putting your own spin on getting organized
Physical and visual organization are the foundation most people need to feel at peace and reach their goals. Workspaces are usually clear, everything has its own rightful place, we have a calendar filled with notes and appointments to remind us what we need to do and where we need to go… the perfect “picture” of organization from the outside. It’s what a lot of people THINK they need to aim for when they set out to “get more organized”. AND… Organization needs to work for you and your brain. “Picture