Your Holiday Sanctuary — Create One and Thrive

A holiday sanctuary is a place you create for yourself. You set a boundary and create space to recharge your batteries and bring your best self to your moments. Recharging is vital, but sometimes it seems like we treat our iPads and cell phones better than we treat ourselves. And that’s often especially true during…

You Set a Boundary, So Now How Do You Keep It?

When you set a boundary, that’s a good and necessary first step. It’s in keeping your boundary that you start building trust and traction. In “Setting Strong Boundaries Makes Life Work No Matter Where You’re Working” I talked about being more assertive than usual about time. And I noted that when you set a boundary…

Time’s Mystery — Let’s Take a Moment to Appreciate It

Finding time to appreciate time’s mystery can be very difficult when you’re busy and stressed. And yet, when you look, you find precious gems buried within your everyday human experience. So, heart-based time management is all about appreciating the mystery. The trick is to do that while also being as efficient and effective as possible. Take…

Nurturing Rituals for Opening and Closing Your Work Space

Rituals support you by integrating what unites body, mind, and spirit into daily activities. Unlike routines, rituals deepen your experience of your time, because they tap the energy of repetition and of mindfulness. Here’s a simple ritual Many years ago, I created rituals for entering and leaving my home office. They helped me focus and work at top efficiency. My…

Time Boundary Tips Keep You in the Driver’s Seat, No Matter What

Time boundary tips are a staple here. Indeed, time boundaries are foundational to your time success. But here’s the thing: Time management isn’t simply about getting things done.  It is about your time choices, time boundaries, and time values. And it’s about how managing all of that affects the quality of your life. This changes…

Focus by Setting Boundaries, and Optimize Your On-Line Time

Focus is elusive in today’s world. That’s true in lots of places in our lives — and perhaps nowhere as much as on the web. That means that time management and boundary-setting skills are nowhere more necessary than when we’re working or playing on-line. To say that the internet has changed how we live and…

Too Much to Do, Too Little Time – Is This You?

Having too much to do is a refrain that becomes especially common at this time of year. Indeed, the winter holidays, while joyous and fun are also a time of overload and overwhelm for many. So if you’re grappling with this challenge, you may well find that even after prioritizing, making lists, and delegating whatever…