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Elizabeth’s Guide to Setting Boundaries and Saying No

Posted by reallifee on Nov 14, 2011 in E Notes, E Press, E Tips, Encouragement, Psychology, Relationships, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

In her article, “Setting Boundaries & Saying No…Nicely,” expert time coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders explains how to navigate situations where it could be difficult to say, “No.” Check out this article for professional, courteous scripts that you can use for e-mail or in-person responses. Stop stretching yourself too thin, and say “YES!” to reading Elizabeth’s article on The 99%! 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...

Pet Time: Dog Routines

Posted by reallifee on Oct 3, 2011 in E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Resources, Uncategorized | 0 comments

If you’re a dog lover, your four-legged friend is your ultimate companion. But when you’re feeling overwhelmed, you barely have time to exercise yourself, let alone make sure Fido gets enough exercise too. Keep yourself and your dog healthy and happy with a few well-placed additions to your dog care schedule. Building a routine for your pet is mutually beneficial. Taking 20-30 minutes to walk your dog before tackling your next project can give you just the respite you need to clear your mind and get pumped up to move forward. Plus, walking your dog enforces a strong leadership position with your pet. For most dogs, trotting around by themselves in the...

Ditching the Dread… Of Success

Posted by reallifee on Sep 26, 2011 in E Profiles, E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

We’ve all experienced that roller coaster of project-related emotions at some point in life. While performing at the top of your game is initially empowering and motivating, the pressure to continually outperform yourself can be debilitating. An activity that once filled you with joy, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment now fills you with dread. Well, it’s time to ditch that dread and gain your confidence back! In her recent newsletter, Elizabeth describes the inspirational turnaround of a wonderful client. Try out some of the tools and strategies in the latest client success story below. Starting a new project in an area where you have excelled but...

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!”...