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Why you should consider starting a book club

Have you ever made lemonade out of life’s lemons? My longtime friend, Jason Payne, shared an inspiring story of this exact scenario that I’d like to share with you.   His daughter had a negative experience with a teacher, and Jason used it as a platform to start an educational book club. They discuss each … Continue reading "Why you should consider starting a book club"

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How multitasking on people negatively impacts relationships

When my son was only two years old, he offered me a wonderful opportunity to connect with him. It was an inconvenient time, so I was very tempted to multitask—more accurately “switchtask”—on him. I’m glad I didn’t, though, and here’s why: By giving him 100% of my attention at that moment, I was telling him … Continue reading "How multitasking on people negatively impacts relationships"

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How to improve your work-life balance

As a society, we’ve trained ourselves to believe that achieving a healthy work-life balance is next to impossible. I’m here to tell you, that’s just not true! Set clear work hour boundaries, commit to using your calendar as a time budgeting tool, and learn to overestimate how long a task will take to complete. These … Continue reading "How to improve your work-life balance"

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Why building buffers into your day reduces stress

Stress can lead to burn-out and bad health! Building buffers into your daily schedule to avoid it. Don’t stack your calendar with back to back appointments and nonstop activity all day. Give yourself a chance to breathe and handle any mistakes or interruptions. By doing this one simple thing, you significantly reduce stress and improve … Continue reading "Why building buffers into your day reduces stress"

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How to grow your focus like a tree

It’s not often that I recommend an app to improve focus or productivity—but when I do, it’s a great one!   The Forest app makes improving your focus, and therefore your productivity, into a fun game. Your focus will grow like a tree!   If you found this tip useful, you’ll love the many other … Continue reading "How to grow your focus like a tree"

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How first-hand experience is better than a lecture

Ah, yes…that sweet relief when you finally get control of your time management—until you realize you work with others that are NOT in control.   You want to shove what you’ve learned in their face, but that’s rude—right? Yes, yes it is…and not as effective either.   I get this question often from people who’ve … Continue reading "How first-hand experience is better than a lecture"

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Why first-hand experience is better than a lecture

Ah, yes…that sweet relief when you finally get control of your time management—until you realize you work with others that are NOT in control.   You want to shove what you’ve learned in their face, but that’s rude—right? Yes, yes it is…and not as effective either.   I get this question often from people who’ve … Continue reading "Why first-hand experience is better than a lecture"

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Do you have a ‘Bob Ross’ in your workspace?

Do you have sentimental items that remind you of important life lessons? Mementos that make you smile and trigger memories of an impactful moment in your life? Surrounding yourself with them not only makes you happier—it improves your focus, too! One of my most treasured artifacts is my Bob Ross Bobblehead. During one of my … Continue reading "Do you have a ‘Bob Ross’ in your workspace?"

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How Bob Ross will improve your focus

Do you have sentimental items that remind you of important life lessons? Mementos that make you smile and trigger memories of an impactful moment in your life? Surrounding yourself with them not only makes you happier—it improves your focus, too! One of my most treasured artifacts is my Bob Ross Bobblehead. During one of my … Continue reading "How Bob Ross will improve your focus"

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Why focusing on results is more effective than hustling

What if I told you the “hustle” movement was a lie? Before you gasp in shock, hear me out. Our society seems to celebrate the mentality of “work hard, play later” and that being busy means you must be successful—but that’s simply not true. The most successful people I have ever coached know that focusing … Continue reading "Why focusing on results is more effective than hustling"

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