Business
The Power of Streaks: Use them to maintain and build consistent habits
Creating and building a consistent habit takes patience and persistence. Being patient with yourself and keeping going. Streaks can be an important motivator in building habits and maintaining your motivation and momentum. I’m a big fan of streaks as I know how motivating they can be. Building up a chain of consecutive days when you’ve…
Read MoreMastering Consistency: The key to small business success in a demanding world
Consistency is the secret to success, or so we’re told. Amidst the ever-changing landscape and competing demands on your time, being consistent is important. Running a small business or working as a solo-preneur is an exhilarating journey filled with countless opportunities and rewards but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. Consistency establishes credibility, builds…
Read MoreCreate a more effective email habit: a few do’s and don’ts
With today’s information overload, creating a more effective email habit is even more important if you want to be more productive and use your time wisely. We already know how much time email eats into your day and how much time you spend dealing with your Inbox. Especially as it’s one of the most frequently…
Read MoreHow To Value Your Time And Make Better Choices
Previously I talked about the real value of your time based on your Hourly Rate. Today it’s about where you spend time and whether you spend more of it on high-value tasks and less on wasted time. Combine this with the Time Log exercise. Knowing where you spend time on a daily basis for different…
Read MoreValue Your Time And Charge What You’re Worth
Do you value your time and charge what you’re really worth? If you work for yourself or run a small business the chances are you charge for your time. When you’re starting out, knowing what to charge can be a tricky and uncomfortable conversation. In order to build your confidence, know what to charge and…
Read MoreThe Four Day Week is closer than you think
The four-day week is in the news again. During the pandemic many businesses adapted to a different way of working and switched to working from home. Post-pandemic hybrid working is becoming a more accepted way of working. Working from home with a couple of days a week in the office or a few days each…
Read MoreHow To Start A New Business
When you start or run a new business or you take on a new project when you’re already busy with work, it can be a challenge. You might be looking to create your own new or part-time business alongside or instead of your current full-time job. Have you got time to build a new business…
Read MoreHow to deal with the unexpected
What do I do when I’m always dealing with the unexpected? This is another question I often get asked when working with clients. When I first wrote this down as an idea for a blog, I wasn’t thinking of this on a personal level. However it came to the forefront this weekend when my laptop died…
Read MoreAre You Quiet Quitting Or Do You Want To?
Quiet quitting – another phrase that’s being used a lot recently. Whether it’s as a result of people having the freedom and flexibility of working from home, assessing their priorities after Covid or having taken time out to switch off from work while on holiday. It’s a way of wanting to maintain some of the…
Read MoreManage your meetings more effectively
Whether they’re online or face-to-face, busy professionals attend up to 60 meetings a month! They’re one of the biggest sources of wasted time, frustration and stress. It’s easy to end up with back-to-back meetings or to overbook or even double book your time. Especially if you don’t have a strategic approach to how you manage…
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