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 MoreBeing effective at time investment isn’t about just getting more things done. It’s also about freeing up time and space in your schedule so you have more time and energy to have fun! (For those of you who need to focus on having more discipline and less play, you may need to refrain yourself from reading on to avoid any further decline in your motivation.) But for those on the other side who feel frustrated that life seems like an endless string of obligations, read on! Step 1: Define What is “Fun” For You. Sometimes you don’t end up doing “fun” activities when you have the time and energy for them because you...
Read MoreCalling all Pinterest lovers: it’s time for a fun sweepstakes! Real Life E would like to thank its supporters by offering you the chance to win a signed copy of Elizabeth Grace Saunders’ new book, The 3 Secrets to Effective Time Investment. Entry is easy and only takes a moment. Follow these quick steps to participate: Follow Real Life E on Pinterest and Twitter. Repin any quote from Real Life E’s “Quotes from the Book” board onto your personal Pinterest page. Share the link of your repin via Twitter, making sure to include #RealLifeEQuote in the tweet. You can easily share the link by clicking on the pin’s thumbnail and clicking “Tweet” on 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...
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