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Holiday Planning 2020
You might think September is a tad early to address holiday planning 2020, but this year has been like no other, wouldn’t you agree? If you haven’t made an intentional effort to put your positive hat on, you might have succumbed more often than not to the negative view that 2020 has been the year…
Read MoreAviation American Gin
Gin and tonic has been one of my favorite summertime cocktails because it’s so simple to make, it’s refreshingly cool, and I enjoy the flavor. But three incidents have occurred which lead me to believe that I don’t actually love gin. Incident #1: My husband and I drank a flight of Dutch gin at a…
Read MoreWhat should you look for when you buy a new computer?
I received a request from a client and her husband for advice on how to buy a new computer. Her husband’s office had just received a special offer from Dell, and they wanted to take advantage of it. She didn’t know if she should purchase a laptop or a tablet. My client was kind enough…
Read MoreCoping with COVID-19 Fatigue
Have you been experiencing any changes in energy levels or moods? My household just finished week seven of sheltering in place. I noticed a downswing in my focus, energy and optimism in the past seven days. When I analyzed these changes in me, I realized that I’m experiencing what I call COVID-19 fatigue. Basically, I’m…
Read MoreMexican Rice Recipe
If you’ve read through my blogs or any of the books I’ve written, you know that my hobbies include traveling, watching movies and experimenting with recipes. While sheltering in place during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve expanded beyond our usual Saturday cooking day to two or three times per week. I’m posting this recipe for my…
Read MoreLiving Virtually
Living Virtually Welcome to our new normal! As we navigate our current, ever-evolving coronavirus / COVID-19 situation, here are some resources to help you transition into working remotely and living virtually. As I find quality resources, I’ll be adding to or replacing what’s below, so check back weekly! Re-Opening * Personal Health How to Make…
Read MoreCoronavirus Updates
Coronavirus Updates Coronavirus aka COVID-19 GENERAL INFORMATION Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – They update this site on prevention, how the virus is spread, FAQs, situation reports, and much more. CDC Risk – Who has a higher risk? What prevention steps can be taken? World Health Organization (WHO) – situation updates, Q&A,…
Read MoreRecharging Your Productivity – What to Do in London, England
When you hear “London,” you most likely think about Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. These are fantastic places to visit, but you might also consider the following adventures. Ceremony of the Keys The Beefeaters hold a special evening ritual at the Tower of London when it’s time…
Read MoreChinese New Year 2020
The timing of Chinese New Year is based on the Chinese lunar year. The symbol for the year is based on the Chinese Zodiac. January 25, 2020, Chinese New Year kicks off the Year of the Rat. On a personal note, our Roman calendar year hasn’t started off so great for my household this year.…
Read MoreTestimonials for Time Management Keynotes, Training and Breakout Sessions
Testimonials for Time Management Keynotes, Training and Breakout Sessions Part 1: “Today, [we] put your meeting tips into action during our one-on-one, and it was the most productive meeting we’ve ever had. We stayed on task, got through everything we needed, and left with a clear plan moving forward. We also had an “All Hands” meeting for our…
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