Organizing with the End in Mind
In order to make things as easy as possible for your survivors, be sure to organize important documents prior to your passing. And whatever you do, communicate to a loved one the location of this information. Here are some important …
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More stress at home than at work
A new study from researchers at Penn State University found that there are higher levels of stress hormones in individuals while at home versus at work. The study speculated that home is where we recover from our days, which are …
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Back to School Routines & Schedules
Point to Ponder: As summer days draw to a close and you begin the annual back-to-school regimen, do you find yourself reflecting upon hectic mornings trying to get everyone out the door? Returning to routines and schedules is a way …
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The power of 20 minutes
How often haven’t we looked at the clock, only to think to ourselves, “If only I had a little more time?” We’ve all been there. Wanting more time for a variety of tasks and reasons. And yet time is a …
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What’s your definition of what it means to be organized?
Everyone has different standards and values by which they live by. And everyone defines what it means to be organized in different ways. When I ask my audience members to provide me a definition of what it means to be …
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Forced to Unplug
As I write this I’m at a beautiful resort in Albuquerque. While some of my time has been spent in meeting rooms, I’ve also been able to enjoy the beautiful scenery outdoors here in New Mexico. Thanks to technology, I’ve …
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What’s Your Excuse?
In this video tip, I challenge you to think of the root cause of your disorganization. When I ask people why they think they are disorganized, I hear a variety of reasons: I was born this way My spouse makes …
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Unplugging – lessons learned from a father of 11
A few years ago I met an individual who challenged my thinking of how and when I use technology. He was the father of 11 children, at that time ranging in ages 5 to 19. He made me think of …
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Reflecting on How You Spend Your Time
As we near the close of 2013, I want to address how we spend our time as volunteers, away from the office and home. It’s really easy to go through life, day after day, week after week, and eventually …
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Using Categories to manage your Contacts
You have probably noticed the “Categorize” tile in the tool bar when viewing different components within Outlook. Take some time to play with this feature as it’ll come in handy when you least expect it. Begin by clicking on …
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