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This is one of those times that it will be worth printing and posting these ideas so that you have the questions as ready reminders: Is what I am doing right now the best use of my time? If you are in business, then you better make sure this is a question you are asking [...]

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Unless you have been taking special care to make sure you have plenty of pockets (of time, energy, and space) to get your work done, you may be far less productive than you could be.  Consider the following five ideas for putting in pockets (related to work) when you are self-employed. Evaluate the number of hours [...]

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As a busy professional, you may take your health for granted.  People often do that because they think, ‘I’m fine. Nothing will happen to me.’  You need to recognize that your health is that aspect of your life that allows you to create and maintain pockets, in other areas.  Think about putting in pockets of [...]

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Oh, boy. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy. You have so many projects to complete, and yet things that are way down low on your priority list get done first. Here are a few ways to avoid distracting yourself. Map out your day as “work” and “other” times. When you’re supposed to be [...]

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Ah, employment. Making sure you have protected pockets at work means that you have enough time to complete necessary tasks, plan for future (possible advancement) and still have time left to go home and have a life there, too. How do you do this? Here are five ideas to help you answer this question: First, [...]

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Have you ever assessed how interruptions affect your productivity?  The idea is to keep an accurate count as you go through your day (more than one preferably since there are no “typical” days). Then, do an analysis of what you find. Where are the interruptions coming from? How many are controllable and how many aren’t? What [...]

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One of my friends sent me an article about why it’s OK to be a workaholic.  Not sure why she thought I’d like it…hmmmm… Anyone else think it’s OK to be a ‘workaholic’ besides me?   Here are two links you might want to check out: Hot Worms and Workaholics: Let the Workers Be! Is this lawyer [...]

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Could you use some tips for creating a sane and sensible schedule?  Here are 5 great ones, shared with me by folks who wanted others to know what worked for them. Mickey Schafer: Set, respect, and enforce boundaries. I divide work and home as much as possible. My students know this up front. With others, [...]

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Morgenstern, Julie. Never Check E-Mail in the Morning (And Other Unexpected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work). Morgenstern originally published this book under the title Making Work Work, and then realized that the provocative phrase “Never Check Email in the Morning” would make her book fly off the shelves. It should fly off the [...]

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If you aren’t familiar with Michael Bungay Stanier, I recommend you access his site:  http://www.findyourgreatwork.com/ I just ordered a 6-pack of his new book – and downloaded some of his latest interviews (all available on the site for free).  Take a peek.  Lots of learning and inspiration. Meggin

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