I recently met with a new client who lamented about deadlines not working for her. Before diving in to deconstruct what was happening with her, I offered her this overview: Part of the reason why deadlines don’t work for some folks is that they’re
A few weeks ago, I discovered a lump. On my leg. Normally, this is not a strange occurrence. I’m not exactly graceful, so I often bump into furniture or doorways and end up with a number of bruises and the occasional bruised bump. I also happen to be allergic to
If you’ve ever read one of my blogs or attended one of my time management keynotes or workshops, you know that I’m all about saving time in order to lower stress levels and be more at peace. I’m a firm believer in learning from mistakes and mishaps, so take heed. Money Magazine contacted me for…
Did you know that July 5 – July 12 is Take Charge of Change Week? (Who in the world creates all of these “holidays”??) Most folks try to implement massive amounts of change on January 1st for their New Year’s Resolutions. Unfortunately, most resolutions fall by the wayside because the changes are chosen but not…
I’m blessed to be able to travel the country and present time management workshops. When meeting planners approach me about planning a time management workshop, they inevitably ask how much time I’ll need. My standard answer is, “My preference is a minimum of two hours. What I’d actually love, however, is a two-hour workshop in…
Back in March, I had the opportunity to assist Goodwill Chattanooga with their spring donations drive. I’ve teamed up with Goodwill over the last five years because of the win-win synergy we create. My time management clients have a place to donate the excess from their work and personal spaces (and get a tax deduction…
Male and female keynote speakers who I’ve met on the speaking circuit love vacations. Do you? Apparently, most of America does not. In 2013, American workers took an average of only 16 of the 21 vacation days given to them. Yikes! Like other keynote speakers, I do a fair amount of traveling around the country.…
Yes, this is another blog post based on an article in an airline’s magazine. This time, it’s the April 2015 edition of the magazine from Southwest Airlines. As I write this, I’m on a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles for a conference where I’ll be able to maximize time by
Back in April, I attended and presented at NAPO’s (National Association of Professional Organizers) annual conference and expo. It’s a chance to catch up with colleagues from around the world, attend courses that will better my understanding of behavioral changes, and test drive new productivity tools on the market. Productivity Tools for Paper Storage (Files!)…
Inc. Magazine recently sent out a call for “Most Bizarre and Effective Productivity Hacks.” (Hacks are “shortcuts.”) Just for kicks, I thought it would be bizarre to suggest a hack that relies on “old school” office supplies instead of modern technology. This is the productivity tool I submitted:
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