Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
Have You Transferred Your TxTag Account Yet?
If you’re not familiar with TxTag, it’s operated by TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) and is one of the toll road tags that you can purchase to put on your windshield to pay lower toll fees in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Back in September of 2024, I received an email from TxTag with the…
Read MoreWhat are the New Travel Rules in 2025?
If you plan to travel anywhere in 2025, you’ll want to stay updated on the latest new travel rules. REAL ID Starting May 7, 2025, your state driver’s license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant if you wish to travel domestically by air and/or enter certain government facilities. If your ID has…
Read MoreHow Are Magnus Carlsen and Brain Energy Connected to Time Management?
Magnus Carlsen is a chess grandmaster from Norway. He’s won numerous tournaments, including clenching the World Chess Championship five times. He’s been ranked number one since July of 2011. My husband plays chess and is a big fan. In episode #2275 of The Joe Rogan Experience, Magnus Carlsen chats about everything under the sun. You…
Read MoreWhat Did You Do Last Week?
Anyone who has participated in one of my workshops or coaching sessions knows that I recommend reflecting and planning at the end of each day. It’s a short ritual – five to ten minutes – during which you give yourself credit for what you’ve accomplished, then examine which next steps to take the following…
Read MoreGain Back Time: Football Savings Time
Do you love to watch football? College football? NFL football? Or maybe you don’t watch the games, but you need to configure your calendar around people who do? Whether you love or hate football, the good news is that Football Savings TimeTM gives all of us a chance to actually get some things checked off…
Read MoreHow to Get Things Done: Know Thyself
At a pre-Super Bowl gathering, a brother and sister were discussing staying healthy by working out. They’re in their late 70’s and like to play tennis, go for walks, garden and keep up with the grandkids. This is the part of the conversation that really caught my ear: Sister: You’re lucky you have Sharon.…
Read MoreHow to Improve Focus: Why Do You Lose It?
During a breakout room in one of my virtual seminars, a participant laughingly said, “I don’t know how I lose focus. That’s why I’m here!” To kick off this seminar entitled How to Maintain Focus and Manage Interruptions Throughout the Day, we identified examples of self-interruptions. We can lose focus in a variety of…
Read MoreTwo Movies to Watch for Lunar New Year 2025 – Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) started on the first new moon of the year, January 29, and will last for 15 days until February 12, 2025. The final day is the Lantern Festival. Throughout the new year celebration, symbolic food is eaten, and the color red is…
Read MoreHow to Help Someone with Their Computer Issues Remotely
You might not work in IT, but if you know how to use technology, you might have found yourself in the position of “go to” for techie help for a co-worker, friend or family member. No matter who it is, if they need help with something that might happen multiple times, it’s worth it…
Read MoreProductivity Tip – Do You Need a Grace Period?
Last week, we granted ourselves a grace period. Are you in need of one, too? I’m fortunate enough to belong to a mastermind group. Our group consists of women business owners from different industries who meet monthly to discuss professional and personal achievements, challenges, solutions and goals. We didn’t have a formal meeting in December,…
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