Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
Task Efficiency: Find the Pattern Behind Your Interruptions
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: In my concept of Mind Before Minutes, there are 4 different levels. Today we’re focusing on level 3, which is task efficiency. The goal is not to become a robot. Instead, the goal is, is there a way…
Read MoreOnly Work With Clients Who Value You: Big Accounts Can Mean Low ROI
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Lately, I have encountered several entrepreneurs who are gunning for that next big client. I mean, aren’t we all, really? Whether we own our own businesses or we’re working for a company. But in this case, these solopreneurs…
Read MoreOverall Time Distribution: The Friday Question That Changes Your Week
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: One of the steps you can take in implementing my Mind Before Minutes is deciding on your overall time distribution. What does that mean? It means that on a Friday afternoon, instead of asking yourself the question, where…
Read MorePriority Determination: How to Triage Your Day With 5-4-3-2-1
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: In an earlier video, I mentioned my concept of Mind Before Minutes, 4 steps that you can take to regain control of your time. Today we’re focusing on level 1, and that is priority determination. If you’re like…
Read MoreIt’s Already Q4: 3 Steps to End the Year on a High Note
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Can you believe that it is Q4 already? Here’s what you need to do so you can end the year on a high note. Number 1, reflect on everything that you’ve accomplished this year, whether it’s huge or…
Read MoreTime Management Is Really Mind Management: The 4 Levels of Mind Before Minutes
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: The time management philosophy that I preach is that time management is all about mind management. Because if you get in touch with how your brain operates, you’ll be able to make far better decisions about your time.…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Interruptions at Work: 5 Ways to Protect Your Focus Time
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Is there a way to prevent all interruptions at work? I wish there were a magic wand we could wave that would end every single one of them. But the thing is, if you’re going to work with…
Read MoreHoliday Planning Starts Now: How to Protect Your Time Before the Season Fills Up
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: It’s time to start planning for the holidays. Is it too early? No way. If you ever experience stress around the holidays, make sure you do these things immediately. First, decide what kind of holiday season you want…
Read MoreHow Long Should You Work on a Task? The Answer Might Change Everything About Your Time Management
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Question: What is the correct amount of length to work on a task? Answer: It depends! I know that sounds like a cop-out answer, but truly it depends. There is no perfect amount of…
Read MoreThe Secret to Email Inbox Management: Prevent Email Overload Before It Starts
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Email inbox overload is a problem, and I received another follow-up question related to that. And in previous videos I had addressed digging out of an overloaded inbox by sorting by sender as well…
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