“I had to army crawl across our bedroom to avoid being in my husband’s Zoom meeting!” A statement most would never expect to say, yet that is exactly the story a couple we’re friends with next door shared with us recently. These situations are becoming more commonplace as the world rapidly attempts to adjust to … Continue reading “How to reduce stress using boundaries when working from home”
Tag: Time Management
How to work from home as a parent of young children
Being able to work from home comes with more freedom. It also comes with unique challenges, especially as a parent. During my interview last week with Ken Broo, the radio show host for 700 WLW AM, I shared a tip for establishing boundaries with children in the household. By doing this, you’ll limit the number of distractions … Continue reading “How to work from home as a parent of young children”
How to balance your day by drawing a line in the sand
What’s your line in the sand? No, I don’t mean the “last straw” kind of line. I’m talking about establishing a time budget. First, you determine your “line in the sand” to create your budget. This is a consistent time when you will stop work each day. Mine is 5 p.m. My kids are very … Continue reading “How to balance your day by drawing a line in the sand”
Why you should stop waiting and focus on your Most Valuable Activities
What are you waiting for? It seems like everyone is stuck in a holding pattern lately…waiting for things to go “back to normal.” You don’t need everything to be perfect in order to take action. In fact, use this to your advantage by getting AHEAD of everyone else. By focusing on your Most Valuable Activities, … Continue reading “Why you should stop waiting and focus on your Most Valuable Activities”
Why a 2% increase in productivity makes a huge difference
“A 2% increase in productivity equals an entire work WEEK every single year!” While I can finally say my home office is a “perfect productivity environment,” it hasn’t always been this way. Small, consistent investments to improve the quality of your workspace will pay off in a big way. Become a productivity environmentalist, and you … Continue reading “Why a 2% increase in productivity makes a huge difference”
