Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! It's time to step back from those busy schedules, clients, emails and businesses to focus on family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. Of course, this is easier said than done for many consultants and business owners, but important nonetheless. Preparing for Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful or overwhelming. In fact, planning ahead and being organized can help reduce those feelings of stress. Here are … [Read more...]
Reclaim Your Bookshelf
Is your love of books creating feelings of overwhelm? If so, it may be time to evaluate your personal and business book collection. Here are a few tips to help you get started: If you didn't like the book, let it go. If you are not going to refer to it again, let it go. If a book has been sitting in a stack to read for YEARS, let it go. If the book has no sentimental value...that's right...let it go. Buy an electronic reader like a Kindle (I love … [Read more...]
Take Control of Your Inbox
Does your email inbox have 3,000 emails in it? Do you lose important emails because they are buried deep in your inbox? Don’t let email overwhelm you. Take control of your inbox with these easy steps: Clean Out Your Inbox Daily – The best way to avoid email overwhelm is to clean out your inbox daily. The only emails that should be in your inbox are those emails that are pending action. Delete, delete, delete – When you receive junk mail, advertisements or duplicate … [Read more...]