SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TIME CHALLENGES

Productivity Tips – Extreme Heat and Mental Health

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | September 14, 2023 |

  A couple of weeks ago I listened to an interview about extreme heat and mental health. Hopefully it’s been cooling down where you are, but in my neck of the woods, we’re still at 105 degrees daily! When this segment about “extreme heat and mental health” was first teased, it got me to thinking…

What Is the Best Pill Organizer for Travel?

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | September 7, 2023 |

This past summer, more clients than ever escaped from work and enjoyed some sort of get-away. Hooray! I’m a big proponent of taking time off from work in order to relax and recharge because that helps improve your health and productivity. The whole reason I wrote my fourth book, The Great Escape: A Vacation Planner…

Time Management Lessons from Adam Sandler – Phone Wallet Keys

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 31, 2023 |

  When I turned 16 and passed my driver’s license test, I felt grown up and thought I should carry all sorts of more adult items in my purse. I soon learned that carrying a purse weighed down my shoulder or arm, plus I’d have to either lock it up somewhere during a party or…

National Preparedness Month 2023

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 24, 2023 |

In the United States, National Preparedness Month is promoted every September. This is a month-long reminder / campaign about getting prepared for all emergencies. It was created by FEMA back in 2004. FEMA’s reputation usually seems to take a beating after major emergencies and disasters, but their website, Ready.gov, has extremely helpful recommendations to help…

ADD, ADHD and Productivity

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 17, 2023 |

The other day I received this request through my time management coaching website: “I have a question: As an adult-diagnosed with ADD (I refuse to submit to the new DSM classifying ADD & ADHD as one, because I am not an ADHDer) and as the mother of three emotionally-challenged teen/adult daughters with ADD, do you…

Time Management Tip: How to Estimate Time If You Don’t Know How

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 10, 2023 |

Time estimation is a key skill in time management, yet many people are either unfamiliar with the concept or have never built up the skills to estimate time accurately. Some people have a natural sense of how long they will take to complete anything – even if it’s something they’ve never done before. For the…

Tips for Preventing Back Pain at Work

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | August 3, 2023 |

  A number of my clients, friends and family members have either been diagnosed with disc issues, sciatica or other back ailments ranging from annoying soreness to debilitating pain. These situations can result from years of wear and tear or from an injury. What often doesn’t help is that if we tend to sit or…

Time Saving Summer Cocktails

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 27, 2023 |

  Short on time but still want to relax? Or maybe you don’t want to spend more time on making a cocktail than actually drinking it? Whatever the case, here are two super easy-to-make summer cocktails that are perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day.   Limoncello Spritz Ingredients: Limoncello Prosecco Ice   Directions: Fill…

Techniques for Prioritizing Work Tasks and Time Management

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 20, 2023 |

In Part 1, we discussed the definition of what a priority is and why determining priorities is vital to time management. In Part 2, we looked at the benefits of determining your priorities. In Part 3, I shared the method for how to set priorities in your personal life. Now, let’s cover: Techniques for Prioritizing…

Productivity Tips – How to Set Priorities in Life

By Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO® | July 13, 2023 |

  In Part 1, we discussed the definition of what a priority is and why determining priorities is vital to time management. In Part 2, we looked at the benefits of determining your priorities. Now, it’s time to discuss: How to Set Priorities in Your Personal Life To determine what your personal priorities are, consider…

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