For the rest of the summer I’ll be sharing a series on intentional time expenditures. From reflecting on the halfway mark of 2019 to steps I’m taking to prepare for the fall, I’ll share with you various ways I’m spending my time throughout these summer months to stay well, productive, and fulfilled. Can you believe […]
4 Things I’m Thinking About Now That We’re Halfway Through 2019 Read More »
For some of us, tracking our time may seem agonizingly unnecessary and tedious. I personally use time tracking quite a bit, and I like to encourage many of my clients and friends to try it out. Time Tracking: Time Audit Sometimes time tracking can be used for what I like to call a time audit.
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I’ve been cultivating complexity in my “person first” time value. If you haven’t yet read my post about “person first,” I suggest you take a peek at it now. When I first started to utilize this concept as a time value that impacted my decisions, I focused most of my energy on the elements of
The Importance of Play and Being Present Read More »
Using Alan Lankein’s strategies of contact and thinking time, I have been able to gain better focus, increase my productivity, and remove the guilt surrounding my downtime.
How to Focus with a Constantly Connected Lifestyle Read More »
I love this new time management strategy I’ve been using! It allows me to really focus on the important things throughout my day by challenging me to be proactive rather than reactive. It gives me to opportunity to prioritize both my productivity AND my wellbeing, which is my ideal.
Why I Started Setting Productivity and Wellbeing Highlights Read More »
I’ll admit that I find myself consumed by time urgency more often than I’d like to admit. I get so caught up in a looong to-do list or a packed week that I become overwhelmed by this sense of rushing and hurry. I don’t feel accomplished when I complete things, because I’m more focused on
Do You Get Caught in the Rush of Time Urgency? Read More »
As I started to study time, I realized that the way we value time can be largely influenced by our environment, especially when we’re young. For example, there is a simple question my mom asks that has created huge impact on how I value reflection in my life today.
Has Your Past Influenced How You Value Time? Read More »
While I like to start off with to-do lists, I find that time blocking is a much more effective time management strategy for me. Through time blocking I’m able to prioritize and make time for projects, while also recognizing the other things that take up time throughout my day.
How to Use Time Blocking to Get Things Done Read More »
We can talk about focus and energy awareness and productivity all day, but what about the times when we are focused and getting things done…only to be distracted by a coworker, email, or phone call? Here are five tips for navigating those pesky distractions.
5 Tips For Handling Distractions Read More »
Do you ever procrastinate? I certainly do, so there’s no shame in admitting it. As I’ve thought about it more, I’ve figured out a way to challenge myself when procrastination strikes. The strategy I use helps me to make progress right away, rather than waiting until the last minute.
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