Having trouble moving forward on a big project? Whether you’re filling your time with everything but what needs to be done to accomplish the task at hand, or just feeling too overwhelmed to even get started, you can make real progress on your projects by checking out my advice in this 99U article, “Victim No More: How To Stop Self-Sabotaging.” Acknowledge avoidance, focus on small easy wins, and get the job done! Read more insightful tips here. You’ve got this! 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...
Read MoreStop spending your precious time searching for blogs about how to save time. We’ve done the work for you, and found the Top 10 Productivity Blogs of 2013, as ranked by xmarks. A great resource, this comprehensive list ranks productivity sites by ratings, reviews, and site info. Plus, with a quick summary of each blog, you can easily skim the list and then check out the blog that most appeals to you. Find the list of Top 10 Productivity Blogs here! 1.) 43 Folders: Indie Writer and Speaker, Merlin Mann’s website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work. A very simple guide so you can get back to making something awesome. 2.) Lifehacker:...
Read MoreTo help you stay on top, we’ve scoured the web to find the top time management books for productivity and getting things done. Take your pick. From a strict, no-nonsense, business driven approach, to light-hearted improvement tips, there’s bound to be a book to fit your needs and learning style. Plus, we especially love The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment: How to Achieve More Success with Less Stress. With a quick reference guide, and over 30 online tools and over 40 done for you routines, The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment takes you beyond simple time management to provide you with the skills and outlook you need to completely revamp the...
Read MoreHeaven or Hell… when your relationships are going well, life can be really, really good. When they’re not, it can negatively impact your entire life. To do my part to help you have better relationships with those around you–especially those with different time personalities–I’m sharing with you one of the recordings from the “Achieve Your Resolutions, Relax & Reduce Stress” training I put out in conjunction with my book launch. In just 20 minutes, you’ll hear me talk you through some of the key concepts from Chapter 9 “Time Peace: Reduce Time-Caused Drama.” Plus I cover these topics not included in the...
Read More“How does he find time to meet with 10 customers a week and make his yearly quota in the first quarter?,” a salesman wonders about his top producing coworker. I can barely find time to have five appointments a week and get all my paperwork done correctly and turned in on time. “How does she manage to champion strategic initiatives, network with executives, and only work 40 hours a week?,” a manager ponders about his colleague on the corporate fast track. After a day full of project meetings, the best I can do is reactively respond to e-mail at night instead of proactively developing my department. Here’s the secret: Your colleagues that...
Read MoreWhen the worlds of the Planners and the Spontaneous collide, fireworks—not the romantic kind—can erupt. The Planners think the Spontaneous are being inconsiderate jerks. The Spontaneous think the Planners are being control freaks. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? And can they possibly get along? I answer these questions and more in my recent Lifehacker article “How to Prevent Time-Caused Conflict at Home and at Work.” With perspectives and empowerment tips for the spontaneous and the planners, I create a firework-worthy (the good kind!) strategy for calmer, positive relationships. Take a peek at this article today! About Real Life...
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