SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TIME CHALLENGES

How Can Zazen or Meditation Affect Your Time Management?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | April 4, 2024 |

Zazen is a meditation practice that utilizes breathing to achieve better mental and physical awareness and connection. The time management mantra I preach is, “Time management is all about mind management.” Anything you can do to improve your mental state will be beneficial to your time management skills! Therefore, Zazen meditation can positively affect your…

2 for 1 Productivity Tips – The Power of Morning Routines

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | March 28, 2024 |

  Morning routines are the cornerstone of a productive day. They provide structure and a sense of control, which can significantly reduce stress levels. When you start your day with intention, you’re more likely to maintain that focus and purpose throughout your tasks. Setting the Tone: A consistent morning routine sets a positive tone for…

How Retirement Planning and Longevity Affect Your Productivity

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | March 21, 2024 |

Wait! If you’re in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s, please do not close this browser after reading the title! This information has the potential to shape the rest of your life. Truly!   When I was 23 years old, I witnessed co-workers walking out of a retirement meeting crying. I made a beeline to…

Is Generative AI Killing the Environment?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | March 14, 2024 |

Whether you are *a steadfast environmentalist or *you do what you can, when you can to help preserve the earth or *you don’t really care about going green…   you might be fascinated to find out that generative AI consumes an enormous amount of energy and natural resources!   Discussions about AI are all the…

How to Unsubscribe from Catalogs and Other Junk Mail

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | March 7, 2024 |

Do you get annoyed or – worse – overwhelmed by the amount of credit card offers, catalogs and other junk mail you need to sort through in your mail pile? If you receive even just a couple of pieces per day, the time it takes to sort, review and discard or shred can really add…

Time Management Tip: Football Savings Time

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | February 29, 2024 |

Are you one of the millions of people out there who watch football? College football? NFL football? Or maybe you don’t watch the games, but you need to work your schedule around people who do? Whether you love or hate football, the good news is that Football Savings TimeTM gives all of us a chance…

Leap Day 2024: A Gift of Time for You

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | February 22, 2024 |

  When I first speak with new clients, many of them often mutter with exasperation, “I wish I had more time!” Or, “I have too much to do and not enough time!” Or, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day!” You get the picture, right?   Guess what? Here is terrific news if you…

Valentine’s Day Movies

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | February 14, 2024 |

  I’m not a hugely romantic person, but I do enjoy watching a smart RomCom and occasionally wipe away a few tears after viewing a tug-at-your-heart romantic movie. When asked what my favorite Valentine’s Day movie was, I initially couldn’t think of one because I usually don’t set out to watch one. But then I…

Lunar New Year 2024 – The Year of the Dragon

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | February 8, 2024 |

What’s better than a New Year’s celebration? Why, that would be not one, but two New Year’s celebrations!   The good people of planet Earth celebrate the Gregorian calendar’s New Year’s Eve on December 31 and New Year’s Day on January 1. This is traditionally a time when we reflect on the year that has…

Groundhog Day and Time Management

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | February 1, 2024 |

Did you know that February is National Time Management Month? It seems ironic that someone chose the shortest month of the year for this occasion. But in 2024, Leap Day occurs, so we’ll have an extra day this February! February also celebrates Groundhog Day, so Old Punxsutawney Phil will soon be checking his shadow. Or,…

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