Encouragement

Making Progress

Posted by reallifee on Jan 19, 2012 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...

Work Better, Not Longer

Posted by reallifee on Dec 29, 2011 in E Notes, E Profiles, E Tips, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Schedule Makeover | 0 comments

You don’t have to work 24/7 to get better at something. Instead, concentrate on the quality and focus you bring to your work hours. In his recent article, “If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers,” Study Hacks Blog expert, Cal Newport describes this unique phenomena. With a few tweaks to your practice, you can improve the effectiveness of your work. So check out Cal’s article and accomplish more with peace and confidence today! 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...

Why Even Your Surgeon Has a Coach

Posted by reallifee on Dec 26, 2011 in E Notes, Encouragement, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Uncategorized | 0 comments

That’s right! We all need coaches. Work/life balance coach and time management expert, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, describes the amazing physical and emotional benefits of coaching… How would you feel if you knew your surgeon had a coach? It’s natural if your first thought was: What’s wrong? But according to Atul Gawande in his excellent article in The New Yorker about Coaching a Surgeon: What Makes Top Performers Better, you should be thrilled. Atul found that coaching really helped him transcend a plateau in his surgeries. I agree that coaching can absolutely help you move to the next level. But I’ve also found that coaching can lead to...

Vacation Disconnect

Posted by reallifee on Dec 21, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Psychology, Rest & Rejuvenation, Schedule Makeover, Social Media & Technology, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Even if you can’t take an out-of-town trip, you deserve some”unplugged” time. Check out expert time coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders’ reflections and how-to suggestions on untethering yourself from your electronic devices. I recently had a Real Holiday…one where I left behind my computer and all of my other mobile devices. Was it unnerving to think about disconnecting from the world? Absolutely. Prior to leaving, these type of voices ran through my head: It’s so difficult to prepare for technology-free time. What if someone needs me? They’ll be soooo much to catch up on when I return. But I chose to not let fear of being...

How to Wrap Up Your Work Day–on Time

Posted by reallifee on Dec 7, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Stuck at Work? I personally use these strategies to stop working on time and still complete the most critical tasks: In the afternoon, I take a quick assessment of how many hours I have left and what needs to be done to hit my ending goal. This could mean moving on to a new project, pushing to complete an assignment, or revising my expectations for the day. To really ensure I stick to my end time, I schedule activities right after work. It could be something as simple as a scheduled phone call, a walk with a friend, or going to a networking event. Knowing that I will cause inconvenience to someone else by working late really helps me stop myself. (My clients who have...

Elizabeth on Forbes: Do You Feel Like You’re Always Working?

Posted by reallifee on Nov 21, 2011 in E Press, E Tips, Encouragement, Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness, Internships & Jobs, Psychology, Resources, Schedule Makeover, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Even though you may love your job, sometimes the perpetual cycle of work, work, and more work can be just too much. You don’t want to be consumed by work, but somewhere along the way, it just happened. You need to find some balance. Pronto! Otherwise, you’re in danger of burning out. Fortunately,there are a few simple adjustments to your mindset and daily schedule that can make a big difference. In her newest article, “Why Does it Feel like I’m Always Working?” featured on Forbes.com, expert time coach and work-life balance master, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, discusses simple solutions you can start implementing today. Overcome feelings of...