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How to Stay Focused When Spring Fever Hits
Spring is officially here! Soon the sun will be staying up much longer—no more commuting home in the dark—you’re able to go outside without shuddering— and all of the sudden you seem to lose your ability to focus. Everything BUT the task at hand is catching your interest and tempting you to get off track. (Now what was I writing… ?) In an O magazine article, Matthew Keller, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, shares this insight: “Sunny days and warm weather seem to boost mood and have a broadening affect on cognition, basically opening the mind to new ideas.” How can you make the most of the mood and creativity...
Read MoreNetworking is a Circle, Not a Point
Many 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 MoreHow to Have More Time and Energy for Relationships
I totally understand that after a long day at work your neck and back can feel tense, your brain feels like mush and the last thing you want to do is force yourself to go out. When you have this feeling day after day or week after week, it’s easy to criticize yourself for not doing more to invest in relationships. “What’s my problem?” you think. “Why don’t I have the time and energy to spend more time with people?” But fortunately, there’s a better way… As the research in the New York Times’ article “Go Easy on Yourself” explains, self compassion actually leads to better habit change than self criticism. That’s why you can increase your capacity...
Read MoreSmall Time Blocks, Big Benefits
Are you finding it impossible to move ahead on that big project? Only have fifteen minutes to yourself before your co-worker diverts your attention? Not to fear! Every minute can be used to create value. Work-life balance expert and time coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, describes how you can make small blocks of time work to your advantage. In her recent 99Percent.com article, “The Counter-Intuitive Benefits of Small Time Blocks,” Elizabeth describes how short bursts of creative energy can be even better than long stretches of work. Your time is precious, so learn how to make the most of it with Elizabeth’s productivity tips. About Real Life...
Read MoreYour Expectation Shift
Congratulations on the promotion! Kudos on your expanding business! All too often, initial feelings of elation over your professional achievements soon give way to dread. Any change in schedule or expanded responsibilities can take some major adjustment. In her article, “Shifting Expectations: How to Adapt to New Job Responsibilities,” time coach and work-life balance trainer, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, describes how to anticipate job changes and to regain a sense of order if you already feel overwhelmed. Her step-by-step techniques give you practical tools that you can start using today. Check out Elizabeth’s 99Percent.com article now! About Real...
Read MoreMaking Progress
It’s that time of year again. Some of you may have already begun your New Year’s Resolutions for 2012, or may still be reflecting on what you have achieved in 2011. Below, time management coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, shares tips for making real progress on your goals– any time of the year. How to See Real Progress The key to accomplishing anything from finishing a project to going on a trip to climbing a mountain is consistent action in the direction of a goal: 1. Write down what you want to accomplish in a place where you will see it every day. (For instance at the top of my calendar, I have a list of the next places I want to travel. You can...
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