How do you manage unrealistic expectations?

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How do you manage yours or someone else’s unrealistic expectations. Are you the one making unrealistic expectations of yourself? Do you feel stressed when things don’t go according to plan? Does your perfectionism, need to do it right, hold you back? Fear of failure and a culture of blame will result in a work environment where…

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One size fits all … or does it?

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You’ve heard me say it before and I’ll say it again. There’s no one size fits all solution to time management. Sorry if you thought there was. If you’ve worked with me or attended one of my webinars, you’ll have heard me say this … often. But there are proven strategies you can apply to…

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It’s about time … same, same but different

it's about time

I see the challenge about time and Time Management coming up in podcasts, webinars and articles. On topics and about anything and everything. From small to medium to large businesses. From marketing to design, education and creativity, product or service delivery and now farming! Last week I was interviewed for The Pasture Pod. A podcast…

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Time Is Important – Use It Wisely

time is important

Your Time is important and how you manage it matters After all time is a finite resource. There are only so many hours in the day and how you spend those hours can be a challenge. So many demands on your time, at work and at home, with family and for yourself … sleep. It…

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Here We Go – Tips To Kick-Start Your 2023

Here we go … It’s the start of another year. I hope you’ve had a good break and managed to switch off, recharge your batteries, catch-up with friends and family and you’re now ready for the next twelve months. As we get back to work at the start of a new year, I’ve been watching…

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It’s The Little Things …

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make us happy. Not the big dramatic gestures or expensive possessions but simple pleasures that are either free or don’t cost a lot. Here are just a few ways to notice the little things and take small actions that make a bigger difference.   5 ways to…

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Review Your Year And Get Ready For 2023

As one year ends and another begins, take a look back on what you’ve achieved in the previous twelve months and think about what you want to achieve in 2023. Between the Christmas and New Year festivities, find a few quiet moments to sit down with a pen and paper and write down your answers…

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Time to reassess and keep that holiday feeling going.

As you head into the final three months of the year, the end of the Summer holiday and the start of a new term, is a great time to reassess and refocus. You’ve spent the last couple of weeks relaxing, enjoying time away from work. It gives you a sense of perspective. Spending time with family…

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Create Meaningful Goals

How to set meaningful goals

I’m often asked questions about setting goals. How important are they? What sort of goals do I need? How do I go about creating goals? Yes, having goals, aims or objectives, call them what you like, IS important. To challenge and give you something to aim for. They help you to prioritise your time and…

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Yeah! It’s Blue Monday

recovering after the holidays

Despite today being labelled as Blue Monday, there’s no reason to be feeling down on this or any other day. The sun is shining, the sky is blue. A lovely change from the rain and wind over the last few weeks. After a flurry of snow at the weekend, the day’s are getting longer and…

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