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Why Can’t I Finish?: The99Percent.com Guest Post

Posted by reallifee on Aug 22, 2011 in E Notes, E Press, E Tips, Encouragement, Psychology, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 1 comment

When was the last time you totally completed a really important task, or drove a big project across the finish line? In her insightful guest post, “Why Can’t I Finish?” on The99Percent.com, Elizabeth uncovers the (often hidden) mental battles that can keep you from finishing. Then, Elizabeth gives her one-of-a-kind, practical advice on how you really can cross that finish line! The end is near- read Elizabeth’s Article now! 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...

Elizabeth’s Quick Mind Tricks

Posted by reallifee on Aug 11, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Do you begin your day full of grand intentions of all that you want to accomplish, yet somehow end up going to bed feeling as if you’ve gotten nothing done? Whether you work from home or in an office, expert time coach and entrepreneur Elizabeth Grace Saunders has some quick tricks to help keep you on track. Try a few of Elizabeth’s personal productivity techniques listed below, and see just how much you really can accomplish today! Like many of you, my daily priorities vary. But I have some standard mental tricks for staying focused and productive. Following my Morning Routine and Daily Planning, I use these techniques to implement the...

Making and Keeping a Chore Schedule

Posted by reallifee on Jul 29, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Home & Entertaining, Psychology, Relationships, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Let’s face it- chores are challenging. Elizabeth Saunders was recently featured on the Radical Parenting website with tools and helpful advice on how to set clear expectations and create a manageable plan of attack for your teens’ chores. Check out the introduction to Elizabeth’s article below for practical advice on creating and sharing a cleaner home with a very happy family! How to Take the Stress Out of Weekly Chores Chores: One of the most dreaded words for any teenager and one of the most frustrating ones for any parent. Is there a way for families to split up tasks without major fights and headaches? Fortunately, the answer is, “Yes!”...

Day in the Life of a Time Coach: My Planning Routine

Posted by reallifee on Jul 21, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Curious about how a work/life balance coach and successful entrepreneur organizes her day? In recent newsletters, Elizabeth has given readers the inside scoop on her own personal time management techniques. (Find out how she wakes up with an inside peek at Elizabeth’s morning routine!) Below, Elizabeth describes the second part of her a.m. agenda, her brilliant morning planning schedule. I’ve had complete freedom over my schedule for more than half a decade. During my first couple of years as a full-time entrepreneur, I didn’t set boundaries on when I worked and what I did when. This lead to: Frustration when I just wanted to take an evening or...

Day in the Life of a Time Coach: My Morning Routine

Posted by reallifee on Jul 13, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Home & Entertaining, Psychology, Resources, Rest & Rejuvenation, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 2 comments

Ever wonder how a time management coach spends her days? This sneak peek into Elizabeth’s morning routine might be just the inspiration you need to make a few adjustments to your own wake up rituals! Be sure to stay tuned for more insights into Elizabeth’s daily schedule. Enjoy! Inside My Mind I hesitate to talk too much…about the specifics of how I personally organize my day for a few reasons: I don’t want to seem self absorbed. I know from coaching clients around the world that custom plans based on the right strategies work better than copying someone else’s exact techniques. I’m an ENFJ and not all–but many–of my...

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

Posted by reallifee on Feb 24, 2011 in E Notes, E Press, Encouragement, Internships & Jobs, Psychology | 0 comments

“With the magical, perfect job, my life will be fulfilled.” While this is certainly a beautiful ideal, when it comes to achieving work/life balance, such a philosophy rarely leads to peace and satisfaction. In fact, such a mindset can actually make feelings of career dissatisfaction and anxiety even worse. In Cal Newport’s article, “Zen and the Art of Investment Banking: When Working Right is More Important than Finding the Right Work,” Cal explores the benefit’s of redefining one’s passion. Rather than becoming a victim of circumstance in one’s job, feeling as though there is nowhere else to run, one must change their...