This summer, I’ve been in the trenches with all of you, working on HUGE, complicated projects I’m happy to report that I’m wrapping up my final chapter of my first time management book for McGraw Hill and should be able to easily turn in the manuscript early. Although this has been a very intense two months, it’s been fantastic to see that my principles withstand the test of extremely challenging circumstances. Plus, I’ve learned some important new lessons that I’m looking forward to sharing with you. One of them is this: The Importance of Leveraging Anxiety It may seem odd for me to encourage you to “leverage anxiety.”...
Read MoreWork in London! Or your local cafe! In a recent London Evening Standard article, “Right to roam: How to hot desk at London’s coolest clubs and cafes,“ Elizabeth provides insight on the effect that work environments have on one’s productivity. Take a trip and check out the article! About Real Life E® Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO of Real Life E® a time coaching and training company that empowers individuals who feel guilty, overwhelmed and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident and accomplished through an exclusive Schedule MakeoverTM process. Real Life E® also increases employee productivity, satisfaction and work/life balance...
Read MoreWhile we’re focusing on fathers this June 17, here’s a reminder of the positive role that the art of focus plays in the every day success of both dads and their children. Check out this insightful guest post by Dr. Jason Selk, author of Executive Toughness. Happy Father’s Day! The Best Father’s Day Gift: How Dads Can Get Their Kids to Focus What father doesn’t want his offspring to develop the right kinds of skills so that one day they’ll rise to the top of whatever profession or field they choose? The good news is, with the right training, there’s one key talent that just about every child can master. And it just happens to be the one that...
Read MoreMany people never experience the full power of networking because they look at it as a point, not a circle. Let me explain… The “Point” view of networking tends toward these type of attitudes about and corresponding actions related to networking: Networking is an event. Therefore I should attend as many functions and conferences as possible. Networking is getting-oriented. Therefore I should only follow up with people when I need something. Networking is a phase. Therefore I should only network when I’m looking for a job or in some other transition. But I contend that you should actually think of networking as a circular set of actions that...
Read More“Is this my priority?” It’s a simple question to help keep you on track. Expert time coach and work-life balance trainer, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, has just launched a new line of positive products to help keep you productive! From clocks to water bottles to mouse pads to journals, all it takes is a glance to remind yourself to stay healthy and balanced! Elizabeth’s practical products are perfect for personal use or make great gifts for that frazzled friend or harried co-worker. Go ahead, check them out! — In fact, make it your priority to get one today! About Real Life E® Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder and CEO of Real Life E® a...
Read MoreI read something this week that just really blew me away… If you’ve been following my newsletters for a while or worked with me as a client, you know that I put a big emphasis on the mental and emotional components of change. One of the techniques that I’ve used in my own life and also taught others for years is the whole concept of “fighting” negative voices or mental patterns that try to hold us back. Here’s one of my classic posts on Overcoming Overwhelm. Basically, you’re confronting the accusations that taunt you and replacing them with the truth. This is a great technique, and it definitely works wonders. But ...
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