Who is in your day?
Every day you encounter all sorts of people – people who are easy to get along with and others that are not. Here are some tips for those difficult people that you might run into on a daily basis.
Clients. Look at who you’re working with on a regular basis. Which clients are you spending the most time with? Unfortunately, many times you’re spending more time with your difficult clients than with those clients that are a joy to work with. You might be putting up with clients because they are paying your bills. … Continue reading
Time Management(???)
Much has been written about time management – as if time is a “thing” or an object. Time is a dimension in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future. Time is a unit of measurement. You can’t expand or contract time, in fact you can’t manage time at all. I know this sounds a little philosophical but bear with me. When you believe that you need to manage time, you’re attempting to manage something apart from you which can be very stressful.
Replace time management with managing how… Continue reading
Balance(?)
You’re kidding right? How many books, seminars, articles, online programs promise to teach you to live a balanced life? Somewhere, out there, someone has just enough home life, work life, me time, spouse time, volunteer time, mom/dad time – all rolled into one perfect life. Do you really believe that? Want a good deal on a bridge?
Get real – this is not something to strive for, waste time reading about or pay money to attend a seminar. COLD HARD FACT: There is no balance! Before you delete this blog from your computer… Continue reading
The Three D’s
During really stressful times, such as the holidays, there are some things you can do to reduce your stress. Keep in mind these three D’s to take back some control of your overwhelm!
Delay – Look through your list carefully. For each item on the list ask yourself – What would happen if I didn’t do this right now? If there is little or no consequence to not doing the task, put it at the bottom of the list.
When there is so much to do, prioritization goes out the window. All items on the list… Continue reading
It’s Here
Stress is here! Tis the season to be stressed. The anticipation of all that needs to be done is enough to raise your blood pressure. Here are some tips to play with during the next couple of months. All you have to lose is that overwhelmed feeling – not bad!
The holidays come with a lot of baggage. It’s a family time that may or may not be a positive experience. There are magical expectations that started in childhood and remain with us all our lives.
Work can get busier around the holidays… Continue reading
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