Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
File Management Strategies – A Purge Party!
It’s that time of year again! January 31st was the deadline for the delivery of various tax forms – 1098 forms for mortgage interest, 1099 forms for various types of income, W2 forms from employers, and so on. As all of these forms arrive, now is the perfect time to implement one of my…
Read MoreA Way with Words
I was recently introduced to a podcast called A Way with Words. In addition to loving learning about word and phrase origins – plus it can never hurt to improve my vocabulary – understanding the use of language is an important component of time management. I’m recommending this podcast for two reasons:…
Read MoreImproving Productivity: Work from Home with Dogs? Tips for Pet Parents
A company called Spot Pet Insurance asked me for tips on how to work from home more productively if you have pets, specifically dogs. Here is what I shared with them: Daily pet duties include feeding and hydrating them, making sure they get enough exercise, and, of course, showering them with attention. If you…
Read MoreTime Management and Meal Planning – Follow Up
Two weeks ago, I discussed how your productivity levels can be adversely affected if you don’t implement meal planning. I also addressed common meal planning myths to help you shift any negative perspectives or opinions that might cause you to avoid meal planning. Now it’s time to check in. Are you planning your meals at…
Read MoreCyber Security Tips to Protect Yourself
In a previous post about cyber security hacks for headache prevention, I shared a quick tip to help you prevent hacking as well as some in-depth tips from cyber security expert Bryce Austin. After reading my blog post, cyber security consultant Dave Kitzinger of DK Fraud Solutions LLC contacted me with the following additional cyber…
Read MoreTime Management and Meal Planning
If you’re already struggling to find enough time in the day, why would you want to add yet another task to your plate, namely meal planning? Meal planning is often seen as burdensome, tedious and not a whole lot of fun, which is why so many people push it off to the side and decide…
Read MoreCyber Security Hacks for Headache Prevention
Do you have reminders set to change your passwords once each quarter? Or at least once each year? I know, I know. It can be a pain because it does take some time if you’re going to change ALL of them. BUT if you don’t change your passwords, you increase your risk of a cyber…
Read MoreHoliday Relaxation
If you’ve spent any time browsing my blog, monthly e-newsletter or website, you know that I’m a huge proponent of taking time to recharge in order to sustain your mental, emotional and physical well-being to live life on your terms. This holiday season, I hope you’ll pause for some holiday relaxation. Whether it’s one hour…
Read MoreDoes Your Helpfulness Lead to Overcommitment?
Are you a helpful person? If you are, are you over-helpful? That might sound like an odd question, but I have many clients who drive down their productivity and increase their time management challenges because they bend over backwards to help others. I should clarify that I am not about to recommend that you turn…
Read MoreTime Management Lessons from Salt Fat Acid Heat
Over the last two decades, my husband and I have watched various types of food-related shows hosted by the likes of Emeril, Giada, Paula Deen, Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Bourdain and Stanley Tucci. But there’s one limited series that truly helped us become even more adept at cooking: Salt Fat Acid Heat, hosted by Samin Nosrat…
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