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 MoreCongratulations 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...
Read MoreThat’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...
Read MoreEver wonder how a time management coach spends her days? This sneak peek into Elizabeth’s morning routine might be just the inspiration you need to make a few adjustments to your own wake up rituals! Be sure to stay tuned for more insights into Elizabeth’s daily schedule. Enjoy! Inside My Mind I hesitate to talk too much…about the specifics of how I personally organize my day for a few reasons: I don’t want to seem self absorbed. I know from coaching clients around the world that custom plans based on the right strategies work better than copying someone else’s exact techniques. I’m an ENFJ and not all–but many–of my...
Read MoreEven if you love your iPhone, the transition from PC usage to a mini Mac in your hand may initially be a bit difficult- especially when you’re trying to sync all of your important contact, music, and scheduling information. Whether you’re a PC or Apple user, below are some informative resources to help you make the most out of what your iPhone can do for you. Because an organized phone makes for more productive day! Computer Meets Phone: Syncing Basics iTunes, New Computers, and External Hard Drives: Syncing Help Straight from Apple Task Management Tool: Sync “To-Do” Lists across iPhone, Mac, and PC CompanionLink: iPhone Sync Software About...
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