SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TIME CHALLENGES

How to Stop Unwanted Calls

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | June 13, 2024 |

Unwanted calls won’t necessarily cost you much time if your notifications are off. But if you keep your notifications turned on, and you check your phone every time it rings, buzzes or vibrates, receiving unwanted calls could add up to many lost minutes per day. During a big election year, the amount of time you…

Favorite Movies Set in Italy

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | June 6, 2024 |

These movies set in Italy aren’t necessarily my favorite because they’re outstanding examples of cinematic genius. They’re on this list because they showcase my favorite places in Italy we’ve visited or they’re still on my list of places to travel to – and they’re entertaining enough to watch. A Haunting in Venice (2023) – canals! (the…

“Your lack of planning isn’t my emergency” – What to Say to People Who Don’t Plan

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | May 30, 2024 |

Last week, a viewer posted this question on my YouTube channel: “So I’m in a situation right now where I’ve already made it clear that they need to put orders in 2 days in advance. And that they need to manage their stock accordingly so that they don’t end up in a ” I’m out…

What Goes on a To Do List?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | May 23, 2024 |

Jen Graham-Kizer recently interviewed me for an article she wrote about creating to do lists the night before. I love that she put my strategies to the test and shared what worked and what didn’t. In her article, she summarized our brief chat about a friend of hers who put everything on her to-do list,…

Best Morning Routine for a Productive Day

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | May 16, 2024 |

Recently, this question was posed by a journalist: “We’re diving into the world of morning rituals. From meditation to a simple cup of coffee, how do everyday habits set the tone for productivity and well-being? We’re interested in learning about diverse routines and their effects on daily life. We’d love to hear about the practices…

National Leave the Office Early Day 2024

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | May 9, 2024 |

National Leave the Office Early Day is just around the corner on Monday, June 3! If you’d like a little background on how National Leave the Office Early Day came about, you can read about that here. No matter who I’m working with – individual clients, associations or businesses – a common challenge is that…

Time-Saving Tip: Yuka

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | May 2, 2024 |

If you are concerned about your health, but don’t have a whole lot of extra time to research the safety of what you put into and onto your body, the Yuka app can help you.   I’d made a comment to one of my doctors that it’s hard to know which products are healthy and…

Travel Tips for Business Travelers

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | April 25, 2024 |

While travel might have returned to pre-COVID levels for many companies, the level of on-time transportation reliability and schedule options have not. If you’re on vacation and experience travel hiccups, it can be quite a let-down. If you’re traveling for business, travel issues can bump you into a different level of stress. Whether you’re a…

Wildfire Preparation aka Fire Protection Through Home Hardening

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | April 18, 2024 |

If you live in a rural area, a subdivision surrounded by vegetation, or a hot, dry area, wildfire preparation and fire protection should be part of your home maintenance routine. If you’ve never applied home hardening prevention steps, that’s the first place to start. Each year after that, you can maintain what you’ve put in…

How to Dispose of External Hard Drives and USB Drives

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | April 11, 2024 |

  Cybersecurity expert Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy shares an extremely helpful monthly newsletter with a round-up of cybersecurity tips. If you don’t already receive it, you can subscribe here.   A number of my clients have recently asked about how to safely dispose of their personal laptop computers and storage devices, both from an…

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