We all wish we had a little more time. There is always so much we need to do, so many things we’d like to learn, so many experiences we’d like to have—and never enough time to do them all. The trouble is, everything we do costs time, so we can’t say yes to everything we’d …
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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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Sometimes, the holidays breed insecurity. Maybe it’s the incessant abs photos from your fitness friend, or the made-from-scratch gluten-free gingerbread castle picture from Pinterest Mom. If you’re feeling like you don’t measure up, step back and remember that your life is more than just an entry in the social media arms race. If there’s a …
There’s nothing like the holidays to shake you of your daily rut. Here are some tips to make sure that you don’t lose the results of your plans during the festivities: Spend Time with Family: With all of your holiday appointments, be sure to plan some unstructured time with your family. The quiet moments are …
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 If you want to get organized and stay organized, you may need to change how you approach the process in order to get the most out of it. Common organizing mistakes such as picking out the wrong organizers may be the reason why you can’t get organized even though you’re giving it …
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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, …
By Carmen Coker In the words of Dave Barry, “It’s income tax time again…time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” Filing taxes = huge pain. We all know it. We all go through it once a year. And while there’s no way around …
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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Life is full of meaningful moments, moments when you connect with others and achieve your personal and professional goals. Between those moments, the rest of life happens: the commute, the checkout line, the small talk about celebrities or sports, and the other trivial things that rush in to fill time that you don’t fill yourself. …
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 …
However you feel about Daylight Savings Time, you can blame Benjamin Franklin. As an American delegate in Paris in 1784, he toyed with the idea as a way to save candles in an essay called, “An Economical Project.” That was all it took for George Vernon Hudson, a British-born entomologist living in New Zealand, to …
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With all the cool devices at our fingertips, perhaps the best gadget is one invented centuries ago—the pen. That’s why so many people continue to use paper planners, calendars, and notepads. Today, technology is growing ever more prevalent and convenient, so our challenge is to keep it all in sync. How do we do that? …
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 …
