Are you out of alignment?
Goals are a tool used to get you from where you are to where you want to be. Goals and motivations are linked and they won’t be very effective without each other. If you set your goals based on the wrong motivations then you will not be satisfied when you reach your goals. In fact,…
Read MoreScared of Big Goals?
Do goals and the thought of setting them overwhelm you? Have you set big goals only to fall flat on your face trying to reach them? I’m reminded of shows like The Biggest Loser that show people shedding hundreds of pounds that make us all want to jump in and tackle a giant goal in…
Read MoreRest
I am often guilty of not resting enough. In fact, my wife kindly reminds me periodically that I need to rest and not be busy all the time. She’s right (but don’t tell her I said so!). In my drive to do more and be more productive I tend to get a little carried away…
Read More5 Starter Tools for Productivity
The right tool for a job can make all the difference in the world. The tools in this list will not make you productive by themselves. They won’t fix your problem. The tools listed here are a few that I use to help make me more productive. I am sure that I could get everything…
Read More2016: HERE WE COME!
Happy New Year! This morning is a new year and a chance to start with a clean slate on many of your goals. If 2015 was a great year then continue that momentum into 2016. If 2015 was a less than stellar year for you then today is the day to start over. Make today…
Read MoreFocus: Productivity Part III
The most straightforward way to increase your productivity is to eliminate distractions. It is hard to stay productive without focus. Once you have set your priorities (see my post on that here) it is time to get to work on them. Decide what you should be working on and do it. We have become a…
Read MoreReflection on a Great Year
The traffic on my morning commute has been lighter on the last 2 days. The holiday lull has set in and people are taking vacation, spending time with family, traveling and cramming into shopping malls! It is a wonderful time of year when we can slow down, celebrate Christ’s birth and getting ready for a…
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