The Power of Time Blocking

There are tasks on our "to do" lists that never seem to get done.  They are even very important tasks and sometimes tasks we even enjoy but they always seem to fall to the bottom off our list or even fall off completely.  For me,...

Another Paper Clutter Resource

This is my third blog on ways to easily reduce the paper clutter in your life.  As you can tell, this is a topic I am very passionate about. The most recent resource I have discovered is shoeboxed.com. How does it work?  If you want to...

Preparing For Help At The Office

Last week I wrote about guilt blocking some people from asking for the help they desperately need in their personal and professional lives in "Is Guilt Stressing You Out".  Another reason people don't seek the help they need is because they are not prepared and...

Is guilt stressing you out?

I talk with many individuals that really and truly need an extra hand.  Many are small business owners that have always done everything on their own but are just hitting that stage where they know it no longer makes good business sense to do it...

Is it office stress or tension?

I just read a really great blog post by Sid Kemp, author of 10 books, executive coach, professional trainer, and life coach.  In his post, Sid discusses the difference between office stress and tension.  In his post, (you can read it here) Sid defines the differences...

Does procrastination cause disorganization?

Studies show that 20% of people chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions—which, are incredibly and increasingly available.  Studies also show that procrastination can be linked with disorganization.  But is it the story of the chicken and the egg?  In my line of work,...