How do you plan your day? Do you scribble a list of errands on the back of an old receipt, or meticulously plot your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule vis a vis your annual goals? Do you use a notebook or a personal digital assistant? Or (like many of us) have you tried nearly every time management tool in the world and still feel like your life is spiraling out of control? … [Read more...] about 7 Steps for Creating the Perfect Planner
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5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
Whether you enjoy sewing or scuba diving, baking or baking, one thing is true—you probably wish you had more time for your hobby! In fact, most people give up on an activity that they enjoy because they can't squeeze it into their schedule. Art supplies gather dust in a drawer, and plans to take a class or finish a project get pushed back, again and again, until they're … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
7 Nice Ways to Say No
'No' is not a bad word. Or at least, it shouldn't be. Many people feel guilty about 'disappointing' a friend who wants to meet up for dinner, or 'abandoning' a co-worker who asks for help on a project. They feel that they should always be ready to help, even if they're exhausted or simply not comfortable with accommodating the request. However, there's no shame or blame in … [Read more...] about 7 Nice Ways to Say No
7 Secrets to Effective Meetings
How many meetings have you had this week? How much time did these consume? And more importantly, how much did the meeting actually accomplish? Chances are, most of those 'brainstorming sessions' and 'weekly reports' did nothing more than feed endless debates and pass information you already knew (or didn't need). The problem? Most meetings have the wrong agenda, the wrong … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Effective Meetings