Have you ever heard of burnout? It’s a term used to describe a mental state, similar to depression, which comes from excess stress over a long period of time. It can lead to decreased motivation at your job, more apathy and neglect in your personal relationships, and even more illness due to a decreased immune …
By Carmen Coker When it comes to your life, would you categorize yourself as… a. A highly effective person? b. A moderately effective person? c. A poorly effective person? Now, here is the cold, hard truth about your answer, no matter which it may be: YOU CAN BE BETTER. Granted, this very truth brings up the million-dollar question: …
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By Carmen Coker Have you ever had to do something day-in and day-out, and you didn’t really feel like it? (Go to work, anyone?! What about organize the house…wash dishes…do laundry…mow the lawn?) Betcha didn’t know that comedian Jerry Seinfeld, of all people, can help you out with your case (or cases) of the really-don’t-feel-like-it …
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By Carmen Coker Would you agree that FINDING TIME for your most important life goals is often difficult to do when you are juggling a busy schedule? What’s worse, for the time-starved, the ick factor doesn’t just stop at the basic frustration of not finding time! These nasty feelings come right along with it: Unfulfilled …
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By Carmen Coker A popular Zen parable tells of a Wanderer who happened upon a raging river. He wanted to cross it, but there was no bridge. Afraid to wade across the river on foot with such a strong current, he spent hours building his own raft from vines and trees, which ultimately carried him …
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By Carmen Coker Generally speaking, a list is a good thing because … When you write a list, it helps you focus. When you follow a list, it keeps you on track and moving toward list completion. And when you cross off list items, you feel productive. And yet, despite proven results and positive qualities, …
Take control of your busy schedule with a few easy ideas! By Joshua Zerkel Time flies when you’re having fun, but what if you’re not having fun and your time still seems to fly away? Do you ever feel like your schedule runs you, rather than the other way around? Maybe you’re feeling like you can’t get …
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By Carmen Coker Having trouble finding extra minutes in your day? These simple things could be costing you precious time. Here’s how to stop ‘em! 1. You can never say “no.” Being a yes-man or yes-woman stems from a longing to feel important/needed or from a fear of hurting/disappointing someone. As a result, you are …
By Carmen Coker Getting organized means…quality of life…high levels of energy and productivity…creating space in your home and life for the things that really matter…being fully present. Getting organized is a huge part of being all you can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and more. Given these amazing benefits, what’s stopping you from getting organized? Here are the …
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by Carmen Coker Riddle me this: What is something that is no-cost to do, but if not done, is very costly? Hint: the answer has to do with time management, goal setting, and being productive in your home, work, and life. The Big Reveal If you answered “plan,” then you are close. If you answered …
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Aristotle once said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” It’s hard to argue with Aristotle, one of the greatest scientists and philosophers the world has ever seen. It’s even harder to argue, given that his very name means “the best purpose.” Indeed, his advice encourages you …
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How long have you been telling yourself that you need to get more organized? Honestly. A month? A year? A decade? A lifetime? No matter how long you have been tolerating clutter in your home and life, you will likely agree that: Nothing good comes from clutter – only chaos, stress, frustration, loss, pain, wastefulness, …
When it comes to your life, would you categorize yourself as… a. A highly effective person? b. A moderately effective person? c. A poorly effective person? Now, here is the cold, hard truth about your answer, no matter which it may be: YOU CAN BE BETTER. Granted, this very truth brings up the million-dollar question: how? …
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By Carmen Coker If you could have a conversation with the late Steve Jobs, right here and now, and he offered you the key to productivity and success – would you listen to his advice? Why wouldn’t you?! Every era has their icon, and one could easily argue that Mr. Jobs was the king of …
By Carmen Coker You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to …
Want to get even more out of your planner? Keep it close at hand as a reminder of your goals and dreams. If you keep it open and in easy view in a corner of your desk, you’ll be able to keep track of your task list throughout the day without getting distracted by email …
Take control of your busy schedule with a few easy ideas! By Joshua Zerkel Time flies when you’re having fun, but what if you’re not having fun and your time still seems to fly away? Do you ever feel like your schedule runs you, rather than the other way around? Maybe you’re feeling like you can’t get …
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When you have a full schedule, the last thing you want to do is spend extra time trying to access your schedule. Putting appointments on your cell phone can be a complicated process, from navigating to the calendar app, to finding the right time slot, and then tapping out any notes in a limited space …
By Joshua Zerkel You’re not a magician, so making time means re-prioritizing. Aside from whipping out the old magic wand, you can’t really create more time in the day. But what you can do is make sure that you’re spending your time effectively. One of the things to do is to start saying NO to things …
By Patty Gardner Planner pages don’t have to be used the way they’re designed. If the way they’re designed works for you, great. But if not, do it your way!!! This is Franklin Planner’s compact 2 pages per day. All I did here was skip the lines and the single column and make two lists in …
