This webinar is a collaboration with the Onondaga county Small Business Development Center. We set out to talk about: • Why traditional time management doesn’t work for everyone (especially now) • How to choose goals & set priorities (when you have way too much to do) • The three routines that will keep you on …
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When it comes to getting started on big goals, there are plenty of things that can hold us back. There are goals where we know exactly what to do, but can’t seem to get motivated. There are goals that just seem too big to fathom. And then there are goals where we just don’t know …
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Ever created a brilliant plan only to forget about it two days later in the rush and crush of daily life? I get it. Me too! Here are three easy routines that have changed my life (no exaggeration). They will help you find the balance between big-picture thinking and daily actions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0KyJ178_Ag Want help clarifying …
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Without a doubt, the past couple of years have changed us. The world around us has changed, too, and the pace of change seems to be quickening. It’s important that we pause and reflect. It’s so easy to get sidetracked, and we can forget about the lessons learned, and the tools, routines and habits that …
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The most important no’s have nothing to do with tasks. As you probably know, I’m a big fan of the Not-To-Do List. Deciding what you’re not going to spend time on is every bit as important as deciding what you are going to spend time on. What I’ve found, though, is that the most important …
Nothing really prepares you for that gut-punch moment of disappointment when you really thought it would work out this time, and it turns out, it didn’t. And when one disappointment turns into a string of them, they weigh heavier and heavier. Chronic disappointment becomes its own form of grief. In those moments, it’s hard not …
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We’ve been talking a lot around here about how hard it is to know where to spend your very limited time, energy, and attention. How do you know what will give you the best results? There are no guarantees. How do you know what to prioritize? It feels like everything needs your attention right now. …
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Is it just me, or is September a better fresh start than the new year? Although it’s still plenty warm in most parts of the country, fall is right around the corner. Is there anything you want to change? Is there anything that’s just not working? Is there anywhere you lack clarity? What I do …
If you are considering leaving your job within the next six months, you’re certainly not alone. A recent survey showed that 41% of American workers are considering the same. Of those, fully half say they’re already financially prepared to do so. And, among those who aren’t prepared yet, fully half are willing to take on …
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The world is so freaking noisy, isn’t it? So many people are eager to tell you exactly what worked for them, and the implication seems to be that obviously if you were doing it right, it would work for you, too. As if that’s not enough, our internal voices are often eager to tell us …
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