Organizing & Productivity

Never Get Rid of These 7 Things

With spring (and spring cleaning) fast approaching, it’s tempting to purge a lot of stuff. While purging and focusing only on that which brings you joy (like Marie Kondo suggests), it’s important also to take a step back and focus on what you should keep. Certain items may feel like clutter but are actually important to make space for. 1. Photos While many of these may already be digitized, you’ve likely got albums or boxes full of old photos…

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Habits to Boost Your Success This Year

Success is the ultimate result of repeated behaviors over time. By developing success habits now, you set yourself up for success. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs credit the following habits with their success. Visualization Just as athletes visualize making the perfect shot or winning a race, you need to visualize your goals. Set time aside daily to close your eyes and play a movie in your head of what your life will be like when you reach your…

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Time Management Tips for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you’re highly tuned into the “time is money” concept. Entrepreneurs consider time their most valuable asset, even more than any equipment or office space. It makes sense, given the many roles you play. Making some small changes can help you manage your time effectively, meaning you’ll have more of your most valuable asset. Review Current Methods The first step is to get a snapshot of where you are right now. List out your important…

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Facebook is Killing Your Productivity

A few years ago, I got rid of the Facebook app on my phone. I do still use the mobile web version. Although there were many reasons for this, the main one was it wasted a lot of time every day. Now, I may miss out on many things with friends or family, and some may feel I’m purposely ignoring them, though this is not the case. I enjoy connecting with friends and family who don’t live close by,…

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Set – and Reach – Big Goals

Life gets crazy. Between work, kids, etc., it can feel almost impossible to reach the small goals you have for your own success and happiness, never mind shooting for some big goals. Don’t get discouraged! Some small changes in your morning routine hold the key to creating the life you want. And by morning, I mean before 8 am. Why? Because starting your day off focusing on reaching your goals basically guarantees you can’t fail. Get Enough Sleep Everyone…

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