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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 MoreTired of always being late? How to avoid missing 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.…
Read MoreUse Reflection and Action to Plan Your Next 90 Days for Success – Part 2
Following on from the previous blog post, here are a few more strategies to help you plan your next 90 days. Seek accountability and support Sharing your goals helps you to stay focused and break through obstacles to your productivity. Collaborating on mutual goals provides you with motivation and support to keep moving forward and…
Read MoreUse Reflection and Action to Plan Your Next 90 Days for Success – Part 1
As we’re coming up to halfway through the year, it’s a good time to take stock of the last six months and plan for the next six months. When goal-setting or planning ahead, it’s good to think in terms of six months, 90 days or as some people prefer, ‘terms’. It’s less daunting than planning…
Read MoreRide the Wave: 5 Tips to Navigate the Ebb and Flow in Your Productivity, Energy and Motivation
We’ve all had days when our motivation is high, and we tackle tasks with ease. Followed by days of low energy and dwindling motivation. This ebb and flow is only natural. Short bursts of activity followed by days or sometimes weeks of the complete opposite. You’re more productive when you’re focused, alert and motivated, especially…
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