What To Do When You Don't Know “You don't know what you don't know.” - W. Edwards Deming, American Business Theorist, Composer, Economist, Industrial Engineer and Much More! Did you know that the quote above was an actual quote? I was today years old when I learned that!! Back to the business at hand: It seems like [...]
As a solo entrepreneur running a heart-centered business, you are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world and for your clients. Your passion and commitment are your greatest strengths, but to truly maximize your impact, it's crucial to create well-defined processes within your business. Processes can help you streamline operations, improve efficiency, and [...]
Take a Breather: 8 Simple Ways to De-Stress and Smile 1. Dance Like No One’s Watching (Because They Probably Aren’t): Put on your favorite song and dance around your living room like you’re auditioning for a music video. Who cares if your moves are a little rusty? You’re the star! 2. Take a Nap, Call [...]
Tips for Picking User-Friendly and Secure Apps for Your Smartphone Choosing the right apps for your phone can enhance your overall experience and make your device more useful. However, the amount of apps (almost 9 million across all platforms!) can be overwhelming and stop you from making a decision. Here are some tips for selecting [...]
What to do When Everything is a Top Priority If you find yourself in a situation where all tasks are considered high priority, it's essential to implement additional criteria to make more nuanced decisions. Here are some strategies you can use: Impact and Consequences Assess the potential impact and consequences of each task. Which [...]
No matter what a client needs in our sessions together, we always end up talking about time management in one form or another. Email Management Time management goes hand-in-hand with email management. We spend so much time on email that it has to be a huge part of our overall time management strategy. Paper vs. Electronic [...]
As I told you last month, I began my business in 2011 to effect change for myself and my clients after spending several years feeling like I made no difference in the world in my corporate job. As any business owner knows, there are A LOT of bumps in the road to creating a business you love [...]
Ten years ago I was working in the customer service department of a large company, and I knew something was missing. I had helped my department create processes and efficiency, but how was I making a difference in the world? Although it was a good job with good people, I didn't feel like I was making a [...]
I've had several clients lately who felt like they needed to get to Inbox Zero with their email. One client said she has that embarrassed tightness in her gut when people give her "a look" because of the number of emails shown on her phone or computer. She feels like she should conform to what society says is "good" - [...]
Lately I've been struggling to keep up with everything, and I end up dipping into time I had set aside for myself. Can you relate? My suggestion to you (and to me) is to make sure your time is really your time. What I mean by this is to set the boundary that once you put [...]
