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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 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 MoreNew Products for YOU!
“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 MoreThe Acceptance Paradox
I 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 ...
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...
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