Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
National Preparedness Month 2023
In the United States, National Preparedness Month is promoted every September. This is a month-long reminder / campaign about getting prepared for all emergencies. It was created by FEMA back in 2004. FEMA’s reputation usually seems to take a beating after major emergencies and disasters, but their website, Ready.gov, has extremely helpful recommendations to help…
Read MoreADD, ADHD and Productivity
The other day I received this request through my time management coaching website: “I have a question: As an adult-diagnosed with ADD (I refuse to submit to the new DSM classifying ADD & ADHD as one, because I am not an ADHDer) and as the mother of three emotionally-challenged teen/adult daughters with ADD, do you…
Read MoreTime Management Tip: How to Estimate Time If You Don’t Know How
Time estimation is a key skill in time management, yet many people are either unfamiliar with the concept or have never built up the skills to estimate time accurately. Some people have a natural sense of how long they will take to complete anything – even if it’s something they’ve never done before. For the…
Read MoreTips for Preventing Back Pain at Work
A number of my clients, friends and family members have either been diagnosed with disc issues, sciatica or other back ailments ranging from annoying soreness to debilitating pain. These situations can result from years of wear and tear or from an injury. What often doesn’t help is that if we tend to sit or…
Read MoreTime Saving Summer Cocktails
Short on time but still want to relax? Or maybe you don’t want to spend more time on making a cocktail than actually drinking it? Whatever the case, here are two super easy-to-make summer cocktails that are perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day. Limoncello Spritz Ingredients: Limoncello Prosecco Ice Directions: Fill…
Read MoreTechniques for Prioritizing Work Tasks and Time Management
In Part 1, we discussed the definition of what a priority is and why determining priorities is vital to time management. In Part 2, we looked at the benefits of determining your priorities. In Part 3, I shared the method for how to set priorities in your personal life. Now, let’s cover: Techniques for Prioritizing…
Read MoreProductivity Tips – How to Set Priorities in Life
In Part 1, we discussed the definition of what a priority is and why determining priorities is vital to time management. In Part 2, we looked at the benefits of determining your priorities. Now, it’s time to discuss: How to Set Priorities in Your Personal Life To determine what your personal priorities are, consider…
Read MoreProductivity Tips – What Are the Benefits of Determining Your Priorities?
In Part 1, we discussed the definition of what a priority is and why determining priorities is vital to time management. Once you are clear on what the term priority means and why identifying your priorities is so important, you can move to the next level of the implementation of prioritization, which is staying motivated…
Read MoreWhat Is a Priority and Why Is It Important?
If you’ve browsed or studied material on the subject of productivity or time management, you’ve probably encountered the words priority and prioritization. These terms are used in our daily language and understood by most people. As an example, you might read sports articles about how “America’s Team” (aka the Dallas Cowboys football team) made it…
Read MoreTop 5 Productivity Tips for the Workplace
If you’ve had more than a quick networking conversation with me, you know that I enjoy learning about why things work. When someone asks me for advice, I like to also share the explanation of why that particular recommendation works. A few weeks ago, a journalist asked for my best productivity tips for the workplace…
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