Barbara Mandrell sang about being country when country wasn’t cool. She sang, “I took a lot of kidding, ‘cuz I never did fit in. Now look at everybody trying to be what I was then.” Oh, boy! I can relate! Not necessarily to being country, but I was certainly working from home before it was […]
You may be familiar with the energy audit that measures the energy-efficiency of your home … but an energy audit also is a powerful tool to maximize your personal efficiency and productivity. You know that feeling when you’ve been busy all day, but somehow, your most important tasks are still sitting on your to-do list? […]
Ever start the week feeling behind before it even begins? There’s a better way! You can plan your week for maximum productivity … and you can do it without overwhelm! Let’s face it, when you work from home, it’s easy to blur the lines between work and life. Suddenly, Monday hits, and you’re staring at […]
Confidence isn’t just something you have — it’s something you build — and there are simple Daily Power Habits you can use to make building it easier. Because you don’t need hours of mindset work or a life-changing epiphany to feel more powerful in your day-to-day life. Sometimes, all it takes is a few small […]
When you shift your focus from what’s left undone to what you’ve accomplished — when you celebrate what you did get done — you increase your confidence and are able to maintain better productivity. I learned this when I ran a half-marathon a few years ago (OK, it was actually 12 years ago, but who’s […]
No matter how well you plan your day, life will happen — especially when you’re working from home. Maybe the kids (or your spouse/partner) stayed home sick. Perhaps the dog needed an emergency bath after rolling in something questionable. Or maybe you’ve just been dragging all day, fighting off low energy and struggling to focus. […]
Speak Positivity and Confidence Into Your Day in Less Than 3 Minutes What if you could set the tone for your entire day in just three minutes? The words we say — especially to ourselves — matter more than we realize. They shape our thoughts, our confidence, and even our actions. But too often, we […]
What’s the very best way to manage your time and get things done? The answer is different for everyone. Because the very best time management method for you is the one that works for you, in your current work situation and your season of life. Time Blocking is Powerful, but It’s Not for Everyone As powerful as it […]
It’s that time of year again … everyone’s talking about setting goals as they begin prepping for a successful 2025. But let me be clear: I’m not here to talk about goal-setting today. Why? Because setting goals is pointless if you don’t first create the condition that makes achieving them possible. And that condition is an unwavering belief […]
Strong communication is crucial for success in client relations. A follow-up system prevents missed opportunities during cold outreach and enhances engagement with prospects. Using Trello for managing follow-ups helps keep information organized and timely, ultimately driving growth, securing client relationships, and establishing professionalism in freelance work.
What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail? You’ve probably heard the question before … I certainly have, many times … but today’s video puts the question into a different perspective. One that I found incredibly valuable as a means of setting meaningful goals while also setting the stage to achieve them. Really, […]