One of the biggest mental traps that stands between you moving from disorganized chaos to organized bliss is this sequence of thoughts: I don't have enough time. Organization takes time. Therefore I can't get organized. Sounds logical, right? Unfortunately, this… Continue reading
E Tip-Pursue Radical Simplicity
OK--I know I just talked about Study Hacks in my last post, but I couldn't resist letting you know about, "Start Your Semester Off Right By Quitting Something." In this blog post, Cal shares that: "As you know, I’m a… Continue reading
E Tip-Study Smarter, Not Harder
One of the best ways to save time is to know who to call... or e-mail... or read online... you get the idea. [caption id="attachment_78" align="alignright" width="105" caption="Cal Newport, the brain behind Study Hacks"][/caption] That's why I'll periodically introduce you… Continue reading
E Note-When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Yesterday was a great day. But yesterday did not go as planned. It all started with a 7:30 a.m. car appointment--a bit brutal for the Monday after a holiday and appointments before 10 a.m. generally throw off my morning routine.… Continue reading
E Note-The Gift of Your Presence
Shoulders facing toward you. [caption id="attachment_64" align="alignright" width="165" caption="Elizabeth Grace Saunders"][/caption] Steady eye contact. Understanding nods. Verbal affirmations. Absence of fidgeting. This is how people who are fully present behave when you have a conversation with them. How often does… Continue reading
E Tip-How do I wrap up for the holidays?
This post is inspired by one of the really cool young female entrepreneurs that I met this fall through the INC 500 [caption id="attachment_55" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Morgan First, pr, marketing, and publishing diva!"][/caption] Conference and the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour--the one… Continue reading
