Working from home can lead to exhaustion without proper boundaries. To enhance productivity, implement time-blocking for tasks, set clear communication expectations, learn to say no, train others to respect boundaries, and prioritize self-care. Begin by choosing one boundary to reinforce this week for improved focus and control over your work life.
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
As we enter Q4, it’s easy to treat this time of year like a parking lot — a place to coast, take a break, and wind down. But here’s the thing: how you approach Q4 can either leave you parked at year-end and set you up for a slow “start from zero” January or it can […]
What would happen if you were embrace a “Lucky Girl” mindset? More to the point, perhaps, what are your thoughts and feelings about luck in the first place? Lucky Girl Syndrome There’s a new trend going around called Lucky Girl Syndrome, and it’s centered around the following affirmation: “I’m so lucky. Everything works out for […]
Even if you’re not a football fan, you know that it’s Super Bowl Sunday today. Personally, I like watching football. I like the strategy behind calling plays, managing the clock, and working together as a team to win the game. But although it really is a team sport, there’s been a long-running debate as to […]
Attention fellow problem solvers … we need to stop fixing problems and do this instead! Let me explain … I don’t know about you, but I take pride in being a problem solver. It’s part of my identity. It’s who I am. Part of it is that my primary love language is acts of service. […]