Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
Time 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…
Read MoreMeeting Overload Is Stealing Your Time: How to Take Back Your Calendar Without Missing What Matters
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: Is there any way to avoid meetings overload? Well, let’s think about that for a little bit. Number 1, what types of meetings are you getting invited to? And number 2, why are you…
Read MoreThe Secret to Delegation: Why Choosing the Right Tasks Saves Time and Builds Stronger Teams
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: What are some top tips on how to delegate? That is a question that was dropped in one of the comments under my video, so I’m happy to answer that right now. One tip…
Read MoreEmail Overload? Two Simple Inbox Hacks That Save Time Every Day
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: In an earlier video, I had answered a question about one step you can take if you have email overload. You’re not sure how to start clearing out your inbox, and that piece of…
Read MoreHow to Manage Meeting Notes Without Losing Time: The 10–15 Minute Debrief Method
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: What are some tips on how to manage meeting notes? That is a question that was placed in one of the comments underneath these videos, so thank you very much for asking that question,…
Read MoreStillness Is a Time Management Skill: What a Dog Trainer Taught Me About Productivity
You can watch my video by clicking on the graphic below or read my thoughts beneath it: I’m on a newsletter list for a dog behaviorist by the name of Dr. Martinez. She runs a company called Loma, L-O-M-A, and this newsletter posed an interesting question: Have you considered teaching your…
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