Posts by Helene Segura
Chinese New Year Resolutions
If you like having a reason to start a new task, project, or goal, Chinese New Year is a great time to begin. It’s almost spring, and spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf. Or maybe you didn’t quite get around to successfully beginning your “traditional” New Year’s Resolutions. Chinese New…
Read MoreEmail vs Text – Which is better? (The saga continues…)
In last week’s email vs text blog, I shared with you that my friend and I were going to experiment to see if he could switch from texting to emailing in order to stay in touch with me more often. (If you missed that post about which was better, you can read our email vs…
Read MoreEmail vs Text – Which is better?
Which is better – email or text? I had a friendly little debate on this topic with a good friend of mine. We’re both nerds, so what do nerds do over glasses of wine in between snack time and dinner time? Why, we debate which is better – email or text. This whole discussion started…
Read MoreCyber Security – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Office
The topic of cyber security is no longer reserved just for computer nerds. January 7 – 13 is National Home Office Safety and Security Week. Of course your physical safety and the protection of your physical space are extremely important. But a growing concern is the safety and security of a space that you can’t…
Read MoreMen’s Health Magazine Editor Calls BS on New Year’s Resolutions
It’s a tradition to make a New Year’s Resolution. Resolutions typically involve some type of self-improvement. And, according to a study by Scranton University, a whopping
Read MoreAdventures with The Great Pumpkin Cocktail from Tito’s Vodka
Shortly before Thanksgiving, my husband discovered a Tito’s Vodka advertisement containing three cocktail recipes. The one that caught his eye was called
Read MorePet Couch Cover and Other Ways to Dog Proof a Living Room
Recently I was asked by Diana Bocco of Pet MD / PawCulture to answer some questions about a pet couch cover and other ways to dog proof a living room. You might be thinking, “What does this have to do with productivity?” Well, my friend, if you have to spend time cleaning up after your…
Read MoreTime Management Techniques – The Pomodoro Method
When I’m greeted by audience members after presenting a productivity keynote or training, I’m often asked
Read MoreHow to Clear Out Your Self Storage Unit
You might be thinking: How does the topic of How to Clear Out Your Self Storage Unit relate to productivity? Indulge me for a few moments as I explain…. A client of mine closed up his medical practice and moved a great deal of the items from his office to a self storage unit. He…
Read MoreHow to Create a Daily To Do List If Your Current Ones Aren’t Getting Done
How to create a daily to do list is a common challenge. Often during my initial conversation when prospective clients are calling in to find out more about my consulting and coaching services, I can hear frustration in their voices when they utter things like “I can’t follow my own daily to do list!” During…
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