How To Have A Home Office
If you’re like me, you probably think of someone who telecommutes as a highly organized, super-efficient and extremely satisfied professional. But the reality of working from both home and the head office can be very different from the image we carry in our heads. To be a successful telecommuter, you must put systems and strategies […]
They Keep Interrupting Me!
The fact of the matter is you will get interrupted at the office. And it’s up to you to manage how and when others are allowed to interrupt you. Action – So, establish some boundaries by classifying the type of interruptions you’ll allow into one of four categories:- Class A interruptions are for issues you […]
Lotta Time Lotta Nothing
I’m always surprised by how little I actually worked when I was an employee! Although I created a lot of results for my employer during my 8 hour day, I also spent a whole lotta time doing a whole lotta nothing! Research shows that most employees can use up to 3 hours a day […]
Itty Bitty Bits Of Time
We only have so much time in our day and, often, we feel like we’re wasting the time we have, especially when we’re waiting for a bus or a client or the start of a meeting. Although those chunks of time never feel long enough to get started on anything, there are ways to use […]
Dad Taught Me …
My dad started many projects around the house. Unfortunately, a half-painted fence and partially finished basement were evidence of a lack of follow-through. Most of us start our projects enthusiastically with the intention to get it done. Well, intention means nothing! Success at any endeavor comes from persistent consistent action over time. Without the determination […]