Your Follow-Through — It’s Your Powerful Trust-Building Secret Weapon

Your follow-through is one of the most powerful and trust-building tools in your time management toolbox.  This is especially true at this time of year. Have you made resolutions? If so, then what you do next is important on a multitude of levels. When you make resolutions you are making promises to yourself.  And your…

Carrots vs. Consequences for Successful Time Boundaries

So, what do carrots have to do with setting time boundaries? Well, setting time boundaries can present interpersonal challenges. And this may be especially true when you are in the early stages of learning to use this powerful time tool. Basically, when you set a boundary you are saying “No” to someone or something. And…

Boost Your Productivity by Keeping Promises to Yourself

If you want to boost your productivity, what do you think is your #1 key? It’s not multitasking and it’s not packing your to-do list full to the brim, either. Certainly, your time management skills are very important if you want to be successful and boost your productivity. But let’s pause, take a deep breath,…

Accountability Buddies: 5 Tips for Making the Most of This Time Tool

Perhaps my recent post about accountability buddies inspired you to give this time skill a try. If so, I’d love to hear how it went for you. Stick with it, as your buddy can offer powerful support as you move toward your goals. So, today I’m sharing 5 focused tips to help you make the most…

Follow-Through Builds Self-Trust and Makes Your Goals Reachable

When you follow through on your plans and commitments you build self-trust. This follow-through is, in large part, a matter of managing your time choices and maintaining your time boundaries. Sound simple? In some ways, it is. But as with so many things, interruptions, competing priorities, others’ needs, and unexpected glitches can dislodge your intentions and make follow-through…

It’s Your Time, So Empower Yourself with Time Boundaries

Finding time by creating and maintaining time boundaries for yourself is one surefire way to step into your power. So, before we go any further, here’s what I want you to do (if you haven’t already): Click this link to sign up, download, and start using the complimentary Finding Time Boundary Template. It’s part of the Finding…

New Habits — This Helps You Get Started and Stay on Track

Interested in starting some new habits? But worried, because you’ve fallen off the wagon so many times before? Well, getting started on a new habit is part of the battle. Then, as you may know all-too-well, sticking with it is the steady work that carries you over the finish line. So how does that play out…