Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
5 Tips for Choosing a Virtual Assistant
Please welcome guest blogger Ryan Bridges! Are you busy and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you barely have any time to focus on your business? It might be time to think about hiring a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can free you up to focus on the important tasks at work. When someone you trust…
Read MoreMini Vacations – Are you prepared to close your business in order to take a break?
Every year, a particular person – we’ll call him B – and I celebrate his birthday by playing hooky from work. We call it one of our mini vacations. He only uses one sick day per year, and it’s for this day. Since he works for “the man,” it is officially called a Mental Health Day.…
Read MoreWeekly Meal Planner – How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy
A lot of folks know that my husband and I try to eat as healthy as possible. We only go out to dinner when we have family in town or when we’re on vacation. We even started a small vegetable garden this year. (This is a huge accomplishment since I’m known for my black thumb!)…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions: Smart Goal Setting at Any Time of Year
No, you’re not in a time warp! It’s not New Year’s. In fact, we’re six months past it – or six months ahead of it, depending on your perspective. Aside from parties, the term “New Year’s” often conjures up thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions. New Year’s Resolutions are simply goals. Smart goal setting can happen…
Read MoreFederal REAL ID Act – Is your driver’s license compliant?
How will the “new” federal REAL ID Act that contains policies for your driver’s license affect you? Does TSA consider your driver’s license valid according to the federal REAL ID Act? I have a valid license in my state, but I recently found out that it’s not REAL ID-compliant. WHATT?! That’s right, and you might…
Read MoreThe Power of Positive Thinking: Do you focus on your flaws instead of your accomplishments?
Some people feel that the term the power of positive thinking is some out-there, woo-woo, made up hocus-pocus bullsquash. I’m a firm believer that the power of positive thinking is one of the keys to success. During a recent hotel stay, I noticed a small mirror that was attached to the bathroom wall. Unlike most…
Read MoreThe Top 10 benefits of time tracking
A few weeks back, I was interviewed by Minnesota-based writer Kelly Spors about time tracking. We talked for about 30 minutes about who should do time tracking, why it should be done, and how the information should be used. I also wound up sending her a list of what I felt the benefits were. Here’s…
Read MoreThe Perfect Work Day Schedule – Part 2
A couple of months ago, I was interviewed by London-based writer Gemma Askham about the perfect work day schedule. I enjoyed the questions that she asked and thought that you might want to know what those were – along with the answers that I gave. You can read Part 1 here. And now, here are…
Read MoreThe Perfect Work Day Schedule – Part 1
I was recently interviewed by London-based writer Gemma Askham about the seemingly elusive perfect work day schedule. I enjoyed the questions that she asked and thought that you might want to know what those were – along with the answers that I gave. 1. When is the best time of day to send an email…
Read MoreTime Management Tips – Linda Strasburg digs into organization and productivity
Linda Strasburg is the host of InterViews & InterActionsin Salt Lake City on AM 630 K-TALK, “The Independent Voice of Utah.” Show Synopsis: “Interviews in discussion format with noted personalities, professionals and scholars covering cutting-edge topics in health, spirituality, self-improvement, social issues, relationships, science history and fitness; an hour of discovery, learning and enlightenment for…
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