Hope & Henry: Calendar Woes
In what area of your life do you need to say some “no’s” soon? For some help saying “no” graciously, click here.
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Manage Your Transition Times
One of the most critical times in your day is a “transition time.” These can occur several times a day, and need to be managed well to avoid stress. (I’m still working on it!) Here’s a video with more.
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20 Symptoms of Overwhelmed Professional Syndrome
Feeling overwhelmed regularly? You may be suffering from OPS – Overwhelmed Professional Syndrome. But there’s hope! (See what I did there?) First, consider the following symptoms and answer “yes” or “no” to each: I often run late, arriving a few minutes after the time I planned to be at work or need to
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Remembering the Old While Enjoying the New
If you are willing to indulge one more holiday post (Epiphany is after all, still two days away) I thought it would be fun to share the following. Over the holidays, I strolled through the Saint Francis Festival of Trees. One tree in particular caught my eye in regard to the workplace. It was a
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Productivity is Served
I was invited to share the following infographic with my readers and am happy to do so. For the month of December, my posts will be more visual in nature, allowing all of use to have a bit less on the plate during this busy holiday season (see what I did there?) I’ll be picking back up
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How to Use a Calendar to Keep Up with Prayer Requests
“I’ll be praying for you.” Do you ever say that to someone and then promptly forget to utter a prayer for them? Worse yet, in a few days they say, “Thanks for your prayers…this is an update.” Gulp. You intended to pray, but your busy life and work distracted you. There is a tool out
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Keep Your Desk–and Brain–Uncluttered with this Simple Tool
One of the most important tools I use on a daily basis is a whiteboard. I’m not talking about a wall-mounted board, but a small one that sits on my various desks/workspaces. Along with the white board, I have several fine and ultra fine-tip dry erase markers of different colors, and often pick a color
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7 Ways to Manage Your Energy Levels for Peak Performance
As a busy professional, you likely have highs and lows in your week…times when you feel a burst of energy and can get a lot done, and times where you feel lethargic or ready to take a nap. When you add an unusual element into a week (i.e. a business trip) your rhythm and energy
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How to Sharpen Your Personal Reading (and Learning) Plan
As a talented professional, you know you should be investing in your professional development regularly. But the demands of daily life get in the way. How can you take in the information that you know is valuable (and in some careers, expected) while doing today’s important tasks? Try the LEARN method. L – Lessen your
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3 Times to Gift Yourself with Time Management Grace
Earlier this year, a friend of mine enjoyed a wonderful trip to celebrate a milestone anniversary. When she returned she hit the ground running. Really. On the way back from the airport after a late cross-country flight, her husband dropped her off at her workplace where she worked several hours before going home for the
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