Charge What You’re Worth

Valuing your time series

Balance Your Productivity – How to charge what you’re worth. Know your hourly rate and how to appreciate the real value of your time. Do you value your time? Even if you don’t charge for your time or have an hourly rate – your time still has value. How much time you spend on a piece…

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Money can’t buy love …

money and time

…but it could buy happiness. At least according to the results of a recent survey it can. What they’ve confirmed is in the busy world in which we now live and work with so many demands on your time, if you truly value your time and want to be happier, some things are worth paying…

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A Perfect Technology Storm

a technology storm

More people are now working from home and rely more and more on technology to enable them to do so. We expect broadband, phone and mobile to be available so we can stay connected, make and receive calls, upload and download files, send and receive email, connect with our cloud apps and everything that enables…

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Need to shift a few pounds for the Summer?

lose weight

Have you been ‘battling’ to shift a few pounds? I know I have and yes, ladies, it’s definitely harder as you get older! Here’s what’s worked for me … finally! Working from home, in front of a computer or on the phone for most of the day, it became obvious I definitely need fewer calories than compared to a…

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Relax, de-stress and improve your mood

Relax and improve your mood

Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Get out into nature. Research has shown that the sights and sounds of nature can calm you down, help you to relax, de-stress and improve your mood. This time of year is a great time to be outdoors. Days are getting longer and warmer. There’s more daylight at the beginning…

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After the workshop is over …

After the workshop

You’ve just come back from a really inspiring seminar, event or informative workshop – full of great ideas. Now what? You made notes and now have a list of all the tips and information. Enthused with all the things you’re going to do and change, you can’t wait to get started. Back at the office – there are…

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Productivity versus being busy

Productivity versus being busy podcast

The Sophisticated Marketer’s Podcast: Productivity versus Being Busy with Clare Evans Listen in to learn how to deal with email, how to keep social media from becoming a time suck, and how to find the work-life balance that works for you. LinkedIn podcast with Jason Miller – Global Content and Social Media Marketing Leader.

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Planning the final countdown to Christmas

countdown to christmas

In the remaining few days of the countdown to Christmas, there are even fewer hours in which to get work done. Working effectively or being productivity isn’t always a priority. You’re torn between trying to get tasks done and finish off projects before the end of the year and wanting to spend time with family and friends.…

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Planners and Journals

Planners and Journals

Do you use a planner or journal? Planners and journals are so much more than just a diary. They often include pages and layouts for goals, checklists, daily planning. Enabling you to organise your day, your work and your life. Even though I’m technically minded, I love the organic nature of using pen and paper for my…

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