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In part one of this blog, we touched on some underlying issues that contribute to a lack of focus. You even had the opportunity to check out what your own cake is looking like. Missed it? No worries! The Success Cake Evaluation is right- HERE! So now we’re going to explore HOW we can keep a focused mind, First, let’s look at 3 Mantras. (For those of you unfamiliar with this term, it’s like a little “jingle” that is simple and meant to stick in your head as it gets repeated

Do you believe that a few more tricks and tips will help you be more productive? Well…all the information in the world does not help if you can’t execute. Execution requires focus. While the concept is simple, the reality is not so simple. If you are like most people, you: – Sometimes (or often) find it hard to focus; – Wish “just do it” worked. But, it doesn’t. So, you are reading this blog! Awesome. We all find it hard to focus at times, and as individuals, we all have

In my last blog we discussed breaking through the stop/start pattern and ways to stick to your plan. In this post, we’ll be looking at this more deeply and structuring your plan on getting things done. More often than not, a lack of plan will have a hugely negative impact on achieving our goals. How do you know where you’re going if you don’t have a map? This plan in itself can be overwhelming if you’ve not tackled this before, but no need to worry, I’ve broken it down into

Do you find you are always starting and never finishing? Do you love the spark of an idea when it’s fresh and new, but loathe moving a project all the way through to completion? You are not alone. In fact, a friend of mine just today told me that she is a “ignitor” or “spark” – not an implementor. She had a great idea to raise chickens. Who maintains the coop? Her husband. This friend has gone through a few career changes also and is in the midst of a

There are always going to be times when we find ourselves feeling odd, perhaps emotional, and generally a bit ‘out of sorts’, and sometimes it’s hard for us to put our finger on just what the cause is. However, if you’re feeling funny and not quite yourself right now, there are more than a few easily identifiable reasons… Why right now? The strange Covid-19 world we’re currently experiencing is creating all sorts of issues for people, mentally, physically and emotionally. It’s draining for a lot of us, and for plenty

In my last blog post, we looked at why we might be feeling drained and some unexpected ways to help boost your energy levels and tackle some of the stresses and strains of living in a world affected by Covid-19. To recap the key points: 1. Take a ruthless and honest assessment of where you and your family are now Look at your home situation. What have you got to be thankful for? What improvements could be made? How can you all help each other through this? 2. Make choices

In my previous blog, I looked at the fundamentals of over-giving – why we do it and the potential cost of this mindset to us and those close to us. In this blog, I’m going to explore how we turn that mindset on its head and give freely, while maintaining our values. How to give like a Go-Giver and still earn a profit Let me start this section by saying that being a Go-Giver; giving your best and giving generously, does NOT mean that you must give your offering, whether

We would probably all like to think that we’re generous people, giving freely of our time, our support, even our opinions, but what if we give too much? What if we continue giving to such an extent that there really isn’t anything left to give? What then? What is over-giving? Let’s start by comparing generous giving with over-giving. Generous giving comes from a place of plenty, where our own needs have been met and we therefore feel able to be bountiful to others. It’s generally done on an impulse and

In my last blog, we looked at ways to “remember to remember.”  In this blog, we’ll look at how to gain that seemingly elusive peace, while maintaining productivity. Stop overcommitting with ease First, I invite you to step back and “widen your lens” on life.  This is about practical life – the duties, the obligations and the must-do’s that we all tick off daily.  While we all juggle so many balls in the air, from business, to family, to social obligations, the first step to inner productivity peace is to

Have you ever had a task that’s so big or so scary that you just haven’t quite known where to start?  You’re so in awe of the task itself that getting down to it and getting it done requires as much discipline as the task itself.  Sound familiar? Sometimes, the thought of this mammoth or difficult task just plays right into our tendency to procrastinate, or to spend a protracted period in the planning stage, rather than the execution. How lack of Follow Through is hurting your reputation While this