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The way you use your time is the way you live your life.

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Busy vs. Productive: Slow Down to Find Time

Posted on May 16, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Transformation.

Busy or Productive ”Busy” and ”Productive” are two very different ways of being and of relating to time.  I am pretty sure you know what I mean!  How often do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and like you are chasing time and never catching up?  That’s being (and feeling) busy!

On the other hand, there are also days when  (more…)

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Spring Cleaning and You: 3 Timely Tips

Posted on April 11, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Transitions and Time.

Spring CleaningSpring cleaning can be many things to many people.  The energy that you bring to it has a profound effect on how it feels to you.

Spring Cleaning:  How Do You See It?

For some, spring cleaning is one of those  (more…)

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Your Stress: Find Freedom With Your Time Choices

Posted on March 26, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Choices.

Your StressYour stress is what drains your energy and keeps you from enjoying your time to its fullest.  When your stress is in charge, you rush through moments, make mistakes, and ultimately lose time as you have to backtrack, redo things, and sometimes apologize for a short temper or frustrated tone.

And yet, your stress is something that you have much more power over than you probably realize.  That’s the good news that I  (more…)

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Stress Busting Tip for Finding More Time!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Management Skills.

Stress Busting TipStress is probably the #1 culprit when it comes to depleting your energy, robbing you of time, and draining your confidence.  And it’s the sort of thing that snowballs.  The more you’re affected by stress, the more powerful and debilitating it becomes. (more…)

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Self-Critical Messages: Don’t Let Them Devour Your Time!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Management Skills.

Self-Critical MessagesSelf-critical messages probably eat up as much time and energy as positive, productive activity does.  But when all’s said and done, those self-critical messages leave you with nothing to show for that time and energy … EXCEPT more grist for that negative, nagging inner critic!

Self-Critical Messages Hurt

It’s a vicious cycle, and the good news is (more…)

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Rituals Revitalize, Deepen and Expand Your Energy and Time!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Transformation.

Rituals RestoreRituals are a vital part of our human experience.  They can be similar to routines, in that they are repeatable.  But rituals are significantly different in the element of depth that they add to our moments.  Rituals introduce strong time to (more…)

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Perfectionism Trap: Free Yourself with 2 More Timely Tips!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Management Skills.

PerfectionismPerfectionism is a major time trap for many … but the good news is that none of us need to stay stuck in that trap!  Time management tips are really paths to freedom, and last week we shared one tip to help with your perfectionism.

As you move away from perfectionism and toward  (more…)

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Perfectionism Eating Your Time and Energy? Here’s Your First of 3 Timely Tips

Posted on February 21, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Transformation.

Perfectionism in actionPerfectionism is a big problem for many people – myself included!

It’s a powerful and insidious time trap, perfectionism is.  And the best time management tips may actually be undermined when they  (more…)

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Procrastination Got You Stuck? Self-Criticism Might Be the Culprit!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Management Skills.

ProcrastinationProcrastination is a major time management challenge for many.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, a student, a small business person, a coach, or a busy Mom or Dad, your time is precious and you probably  (more…)

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Resilience Keeps You Going, and So Much More!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Transformation.

resilienceResilience is the quality that is embedded in the heart of success.  Not creativity.  Not brilliance.  Not even luck.

Resilience is what keeps you going, no matter what.   It’s a powerful key that unlocks untold treasures!  (more…)

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Plans and Resolutions: Time to Refresh Your Commitments!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by , under Time and Energy, Time Priorities.

Plans and ResolutionsPlans and resolutions are exciting on January 1st, aren’t they?  The year stretches out before us, and all things are possible.  And yet, as the saying goes, “Even the best laid plans …”

So, here we are, heading toward the end of January. What better time to check in and see where things stand on the “resolution front.”  (more…)

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Exercise for Health in 2013: Keep Yourself Going with Affirmations!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by , under Self-Care Time, Time and Energy.

exercise, time and energyExercise is a fundamental key to a healthy lifestyle.  And yet, for busy people, exercise is often the thing that gets shelved to make way for other responsibilities and tasks.

But here’s the thing:  exercise is one of the most energizing and stress-reducing activities you can engage in.  When you skip it, you are  (more…)

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