How Values Are Important To Your Goals, Priorities and Success

values

Values are important in our lives but you probably don’t think about them much. They are the guiding principles by which you live your life, give you purpose and affect your beliefs, attitude and behaviour and the decisions you make. Your needs and desires and are created from who you are as a person and…

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Use AI and Automation to Transform Your Productivity and Simplify Your Life

AI and automation

Before we get taken over by Skynet, I’m enjoying discovering the different ways AI (Artificial Intelligence) is making work easier and saving time. We’re already familiar with Google (other search engines are available) for finding info. Siri and Alexa and the vagaries of predictive text have been around for a while but AI is changing…

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Unlock Your Confidence: The Hidden Power of Effective Time Management

unlock your confidence

A surprising outcome from improving your time management skills is the increase in confidence and self-belief that many people experience. It’s no longer a surprise to me. I hear this mentioned time and again from the people I work with. People come to me or connect because they want to be more productive, to use…

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Planning and Organising: Lessons from the Great Glen

planning and organising for the Great Glen Canoe Trail

Having recently returned from my trip up the Great Glen Canoe Trail, I wanted to share the lessons and real-world examples of the importance of planning and organising outside of the world of work. Not only on an individual level but for the group as a whole and for the ultimate success of the trip.…

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Back to Work: How to Hit the Ground Running after Time Off

back to work

After enjoying a well-deserved break, the prospect of getting back to work might seem daunting. The transition from relaxing on holiday to getting back into professional work mode can be challenging, but fear not! Apply the right strategies and mindset and you can seamlessly reengage with your work and regain your productivity momentum without getting…

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Unplug, Unwind and Recharge: A Busy Person’s Guide to the Holiday Season

unplug, unwind and recharge holiday season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and for busy people, it presents a unique opportunity to unplug, unwind and recharge. Especially if you’ve had a busy year so far. It’s important to strike a balance between your work and your personal life. The holiday season provides a perfect opportunity to take a well-deserved…

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The Power of Streaks: Use them to maintain and build consistent habits

the power of streaks

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…

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Mastering Consistency: The key to small business success in a demanding world

consistency

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…

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Tired of always being late? How to avoid missing meetings and appointments

being late for meetings and appointments

Are you tired of always being late? Do you find yourself constantly running behind schedule, missing meetings, or arriving flustered to meetings and appointments? Chronic lateness can be a frustrating and stressful habit to break. It not only causes stress and frustration for yourself but also leaves a negative impression and creates frustration for others.…

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