Moms never go on vacation. Every day, every hour, several things compete for our attention. We cook meals, clean the house, help the kids with the homework, soothe a fussy baby, balance the checkbook. Working moms have to figure out how to do that and a job, too! No wonder 'Me Time' is always last on a mom's list of priorities. Oh, we try—but something 'more important' … [Read more...] about “Me Time” Makes You a Better Mom!
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How to Be Productive on a Lazy Day
Are you feeling burnt out, tired, distracted? Do you catch yourself daydreaming at work, or going through the motions? We all have our off days (or weeks!) when even the simplest task fills us with dread or takes twice, even thrice longer to finish. Here are life tips on how to get through that slump, and do your best work with half the effort. … [Read more...] about How to Be Productive on a Lazy Day
How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Work Less but Accomplish More
Many people think that being successful is about working harder. Actually that's not true. The secret is to work smarter. Think about it this way. If you look at your sales, the majority of your sales probably come from a few clients (or a few sales staff). On the other hand, there are also a few people or clients that cause the majority of your problems! This is the … [Read more...] about How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Work Less but Accomplish More
7 Steps for Creating the Perfect Planner
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
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