Finally! You have the chance to work from home! Anyone who takes this leap, and those considering going forward with this decision, have had to weigh the pros and cons. Working from home can be both a blessing and a burden: It’s wonderful to set your own schedule, and be available to go to sports games and assemblies. But just because you work out of the spare bedroom doesn’t mean that you can constantly cater to your family’s every beck and call, and still put in a productive work day. Working from home is a balancing act for the whole family and requires everyone’s respect and support. Sixteen year-old, Matt Simon, knows this from first-hand...
Read MoreLists aren’t just for groceries anymore. Lists for work projects, weekend tasks, and vacation plans can be just the thing you need to keep you on track. However, with so much going on, notes jotted on the back of an envelope no longer fit the bill. Not to fear! We’ve done the research on some of the most popular time management and task organization tools on the web. This post offers a practical comparison of some of the best online tools. From the most basic, to more complex, these sites will help keep you organized. Going virtual with your lists will allow you to stay on track even on the go. To your brilliance! To-Do List...
Read MoreI help my Schedule MakeoverTM time coaching clients break down multi-step activities into lists so that they can move forward on them without feeling overwhelmed. (David Allen does a great job of explaining why this technique is so effective in Getting Things Done.) As a special holiday gift to you, I’m sharing my personal travel check list, including bonus tips for international trips. Bon voyage! Elizabeth’s Preparing for a Trip Check List If Driving: Make sure oil changed and any car maintenance done. Make sure up-to-date auto insurance in wallet and car registration stickers on license plate. Confirm address. Get directions or check that comes up on your...
Read MoreWhen you and your customers don’t see eye-to-eye on the timing of communications, deadlines and billing—stress happens! To help you prevent frustration and feel more in control, here’s expert advice from Elizabeth Grace Saunders, CEO of Real Life E®, a company that provides time coaching and training services that help business owners feel peaceful and accomplished, about how to set expectations with customers. So, why is setting time expectations so important? The challenge for business owners is that if you don’t set expectations, your customers will. That means you may go for months–or even years–feeling like you’re constantly being thrown for...
Read MoreWow! It’s an honor and a privilege to have been selected as one of the Top 25 Amazing Women of the Year by Stiletto Woman Magazine. “Through Stiletto Woman hopefully women can see that anything is possible—that life has a way of twisting things upside down, but we have the opportunity to adjust, and make it work to our benefit,” says Karlena L. Wallace, founder & CEO of Stiletto Woman. For 25 Inspiring Stories of Amazing Women, check out: Stiletto Woman Magazine Summer 2010. About Real Life E® Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time coach & professional speaker who helps men and women who are overwhelmed and frustrated because they want to achieve...
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