Posts by Helene Segura
Things to Do in Florence, Italy
The daughter of one of my clients will be spending a few weeks in Florence, Italy, in January as a part of a study abroad program. If you’re planning a trip any time soon to this lovely city in the Tuscany region, here are some things to do in Florence. (taken directly from my note…
Read MoreOur Secret Hot Chocolate Recipe
I hope you enjoy some relaxation during this holiday season. One of our favorite ways to unwind is to curl up on the couch and enjoy a mug of our favorite hot chocolate recipe. My husband whips up a mean batch. When he serves it up he says, “Eight euros, please!” I thought you might…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Holiday Madness
‘Tis the season to be fun and festive, but flailing about in a disorganized frenzy will certainly dampen anyone’s spirits. Getting it together pays big dividends, so here are three ways to do that: Decorations As you haul out your boxes, bags, and totes full of holiday cheer, take the time to do a little…
Read MorePaper Management – How to stop junk mail from charities (Part 1)
Wondering how to stop junk mail from charities? When I help clients sort through their backlog of mail, one common issue I’ve noticed is the amount of donation requests. In many cases, a full one-third of the paper piles consist of paper-based begging. In disgust of the overload, the clients always end up dumping the…
Read MoreCC vs BCC email – STOP using the TO line!
CC vs BCC email. What’s the cc meaning? What’s the bcc meaning? Once you find out, you’ll want to share this with others! Unnecessary emails. They are such a waste of time! Even if you know that you don’t need to read the email, you’re still wasting time deleting it and wasting even more time reading the subject line to figure…
Read MoreFree Shipping Boxes + Other Holiday Shipping Tips
The thought of free shipping boxes sounds very enticing, but there’s more to think about than just boxes when it comes to being efficient with your holiday shipping. Plan Ahead December is the busiest shipping month for all shipping carriers: DHL, FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service (USPS). You’ve got shipping from Black…
Read MoreHow to prevent holiday stress – 2018
Since I receive a lot of great feedback each year when I re-post this blog on how to prevent holiday stress, I thought I’d make it an annual tradition to share this letter that I wrote to myself back in 2012. I’ve seen Christmas decorations for sale in stores since September, but I’ve tuned…
Read MoreHow to Keep the Best Morning Routine as Your Regular Daily Schedule
How do you take the morning routine you’ve developed and make it part of your daily schedule? Last week we looked at what to include in the best morning routine. Now it’s time to take a look at what to exclude, as well as how to make your new routine a habit that sticks! …
Read MoreHow to Create the Best Morning Routine
There seems to be a prevailing notion that you must wake up even before the early risers do in order to have the best morning routine and be successful. However, it’s not just the hour of your awakening that will determine whether or not you will have a super day. It’s also your plan and…
Read MoreCyber Security Month – Are you safe?
Did you know that October is Cyber Security Month? All of these so-called holidays that have been created can seem a little silly (National Red Stiletto Day, anyone?), but serious ones like Cyber Security Month should make us pause for a few seconds to think about our current status. Do you use cyber space? Of…
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