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Vacation Disconnect

Posted by reallifee on Dec 21, 2011 in E Notes, E Tips, Encouragement, Psychology, Rest & Rejuvenation, Schedule Makeover, Social Media & Technology, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Even if you can’t take an out-of-town trip, you deserve some”unplugged” time. Check out expert time coach, Elizabeth Grace Saunders’ reflections and how-to suggestions on untethering yourself from your electronic devices. I recently had a Real Holiday…one where I left behind my computer and all of my other mobile devices. Was it unnerving to think about disconnecting from the world? Absolutely. Prior to leaving, these type of voices ran through my head: It’s so difficult to prepare for technology-free time. What if someone needs me? They’ll be soooo much to catch up on when I return. But I chose to not let fear of being...

Comprehensive Travel Check List for Preparing for a Trip

Posted by reallifee on Dec 9, 2010 in E Notes, E Tips, Resources, Rest & Rejuvenation, Schedule Makeover | 0 comments

I 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...

Arriving at the Airport on Time–Every Time

Posted by reallifee on Sep 15, 2010 in E Tips, Resources | 0 comments

Whether it’s going on vacations or attending conferences, many of us find ourselves spending time in air transit. So what do you do when last-minute packing and other obligations get you off schedule? A Lifehacker article suggests a few simple practices we can all incorporate into our routines when preparing for a flight. “How to Always get to the Airport on Time,” suggests travelers avoid checking bags to bypass advance check-in deadlines. In addition, travelers should consider checking in and printing boarding passes at home before leaving for the airport. Not only will you be able to skip the lines at the airport, but also if you run into traffic,...

E Tip-How to Fold a T-shirt in 2 Seconds

Posted by reallifee on Feb 12, 2009 in E Tips, Home & Entertaining, Resources | 0 comments

OK–it take 2 minutes and 13 seconds to watch this video, but if you work in retail, do a lot of laundry, or simply want to dazzle and amaze your friends, you should check it out: It was recommended on Twitter by Tim Ferriss of The 4-Hour Workweek fame. Enjoy cool moves like “the flick” and “the flop and fold” and save time in the process. (Plus when you fold clothes right out of the drier, you don’t need to iron or re-launder them to get out the wrinkles.) To brilliant–and fun–time strategies! Elizabeth Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a trainer who focuses on “Time Strategies to Create a Brilliant Life in a Burnt-Out...