Archives for the 'Family' Category
Lessons From a Parking Lot [The Daily Saint]
This past weekend, we took a trip to the local supermarket. #2 was asleep so my wife went into the store and I was left to mind the shop in the parking lot, sitting in my not so mini mini-van.
I watch as a lady emerges from the store with her two children. She opens up [...]
6 Ways to Balance Evening Commitments With Family Life [The Daily Saint]
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All teachers can relate to THE FINAL WEEK. It’s that week when your seniors graduate and then some. There is usually a parents reception, Baccalaureate celebration and often a sports banquet- all of which occur at night.Â
So how do you balance this with seeing the little ones at home or that spouse [...]
How Do You Organize Your Inspiration? [The Daily Saint]
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Today’s post is from a handout from a talk that I gave this past weekend called, "Developing a Keynote Address: How to Organize Your Inspiration".
"Peace is the tranquility of
order." St. Augustine
Capturing Your Ideas
Have a notebook handy wherever
you are. This can be as simple as a magnetic pad on your fridge [...]
Are You a Spectator or a Participant? [The Daily Saint]
Photo by HometownInvasion If there is one thing that GTD teaches us it’s to close the open loops in our life. These often revolve around our project list. It’s often the seemingly small projects (’buy gift for Claire’) that we…
Original post here: Mike
A Minimalist Guide to Weekend Renewal: 6 Easy Ways to Recharge the Batteries [The Daily Saint]
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My friend Gene lives like a rock star. He travels the globe, working and playing and then blogging about it for all to enjoy. There are others who test drive expensive cars or even jump out of airplanes.
I’d like to suggest something a bit simpler this weekend.
Weekend time can easily get [...]
How to Bring Self Confidence to a Higher Level [The Daily Saint]
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"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self- confidence is preparation." Arthur Ashe
When I came across this quote, I had a bit of an "aha" moment as I remembered what a mentor had told me years ago about time management. He explained that he was not the smartest, nor [...]
10 Sure-Fire Ways to Beat the February Blues [The Daily Saint]
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It’s that time of year again, when the cold doesn’t go away and the days are dark. A former boss of mine once said, "Never make a big decision in February," and I think that he was right. It’s not a time of year that, in the Northeast U.S. at least, is particularly [...]
Strength Phrases for Those Tough Parts of the Day [The Daily Saint]
All of us have an optimal time of day for high performance and creative thought. We can look to an interview with Teresa Amabile who studied workplace stress for ten years. While many of us see stress as a stimulant to keep us moving through the day, the data speaks to the contrary:
"Perhaps the most [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Setting New Year’s Resolutions [The Daily Saint]
For years, I thought that I just had to set some kind of New Year’s resolution. It’s mandatory right? This year, I’m taking a new approach, counter to everything that Brian Tracy wrote in Eat That Frog where he promotes doing the unpleasant thing first each day. Not me but thanks anyway Brian. I do [...]
Merry Christmas! [Productivity @ Home]
Today, I wish you and your family and blessed and wonderful Christmas! May your celebration be filled with joyous moments and the warmth of family. God bless you and yours today and always!
Lisa Hendey
Original post here: Lisa M. Hendey