By simplify, on April 5th, 2010% WOW! I can hardly believe it has been 31 days since I started the 31 Goals in 31 Days Challenge. What a wonderful experience!! I would encourage everyone to go through a challenge like this for yourself! It is amazing what you learn along the way. I’ll be posting a recap of the 31 days tomorrow, but on to today’s final goal…
Throughout this challenge I have been in awe at how many times along the way my priorities and activities have been confirmed. While I have gotten many new goals accomplished in the past 31 days, both personally and . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 31 – Come Home
By simplify, on March 30th, 2010% Catchy title, huh? Makes you kind of wonder what today’s goal is about exactly. Well, it’s about boundaries. It’s about stopping work when it is time to. The best part of being my own boss is that I get to work when I want, and the worst part of being my own boss is that I get to work when I want!
Often, the line between personal and business blurs, so that you find yourself working “all the time”. Really, that’s not the case, but you may be thinking about your business while doing something with your family, or thinking . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 25 – Stop Working!
By simplify, on March 15th, 2010% My body is a bit sore and tired from all of the home improvement work that I did this past weekend, but I am glad to report that I did make great progress in both the downstairs ceiling and the master bedroom door. If time allows this week, I’ll be finishing those projects up throughout the week, and if not, then they will be my focus next weekend. I’m really pushing myself to be more of a “finisher” in projects (hence forcing myself to read the books already in process too), so will not start any new project until the . . . → Read More: 31 Goals in 31 Days – Day 10 – Quiet Time
By simplify, on February 8th, 2010% Having your priorities in order is a topic that has been on my heart lately. I have heard over and over again that a common complaint is that people don’t have time to do what they need to do.
Well, in my opinion, that’s not exactly true…
I believe that we DO have enough time to do what we need to do (this may not be the same as what we want to do). It’s just how you go about looking at your situation.
First, realize there is a BIG difference between those things that you need to do and . . . → Read More: Are Your Priorities in Order?
By simplify, on January 29th, 2010% Here’s a dose of inspiration for you today, courtesy of what might be an unlikely source…Will Smith. Enjoy!
To your success,
Dr. Laura
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By simplify, on January 13th, 2010% So often we get overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that have to be done every week to keep our business up and running. But, the question you need to ask your self is, “Is what I am doing the best use of my time?”
This question is my mantra, and I ask myself this throughout the day to make sure that my actions are on track with my values and goals. But, how do you know if it’s the best use of your time?
Do this little activity:
First, write down everything you do for your business every . . . → Read More: Simplify Your Business Tasks
By simplify, on January 11th, 2010% So often we spend time talking about goal setting and achieving goals, while very little time is devoted to the other (and probably more important) half of goal setting and that is your values.
What are your values? What matters most to you?
Here’s a list of common values:
*Accomplishment/Achievement
Adventure
Clarity
Commitment
Community
Connecting/Bonding
Compassion
Creativity
Emotional Health
Environment
Excitement
Freedom
*Fun
*Harmony
Health
Honesty
Humor
Integrity
Internal Power
Intimacy
Joy
Leadership
Loyalty
Nurturing
Openness
One with Nature/Outdoors
*Orderliness/Organization
Partnership
Personal growth & Learning
Privacy/solitude
Recognition
Romance/Magic
*Security
Self Expression
Sensuality
Service/Contribution
*Spirituality
Trust
I’ve *starred some of my . . . → Read More: What Are Your Values?
By simplify, on November 6th, 2009% When driving home this morning after dropping my son off at school, I was listening to a CD (always business building, of course, since I have long ago transformed my car into a university on wheels!), and it reminded me of a great story.
How do you boil a frog? Maybe you know the answer. Of course, if you try to put the frog into boiling water, it will jump out. But, instead, if you put your frog in lukewarm water and slowly turn up the heat, by the time it realizes it’s hot, it’s too late and it can’t . . . → Read More: Are You Drifting?
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