Got Resolutions? Have you ever made a resolution (New Year’s or otherwise)? You might say to yourself, “This time I am really going to organize my home. No, really.” However, as time and good intentions march on, you’re not sure where to start and become paralyzed by so many project choices and paper piles. How about starting with smaller […]
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Ring, ring…. Do you take notes while you’re on the phone? I am a voracious note taker; it’s how I remember things best. If you’re like me, you might be drowning in little notes from voicemail, conference calls, or just plain old phone conversations. Where do you put it all? One thing you can do […]
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Is your to-do list almost too long to read every day? Or have you simply given up trying to keep a current to-do list? Don’t give up! Get your to-do list under control to compliment your time management strategies. To begin, you need to understand that a to-do list is a “hot list” not a […]
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Do any of the following apply to you? You work from home You want to get more done, in less time Your office paper isn’t exactly flying in formation Your home office setup is driving you crazy You waste time looking for what you need, rather than getting things done If you want to increase […]
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With piles of paper taking over your desk, phones ringing non-stop, and urgent emails demanding your attention, you risk being frazzled. Productivity suffers. Take a deep breath. It’s not as hopeless as you think it seems. Small steps and a change of perspective can help you make big leaps in productivity. Getting the most out of […]
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For those of you who work at a home office, moving your home also means that you move your office. While most people have a few files and a computer to pack up, those who work from home have to take special care of their files, computers, and furniture. Here are a few tips to […]
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Me: “Dude, what’s up with this weird error message when I try to pull up my site?” Him: “Can you Skype, like NOW?” Two Hours Earlier . . . It was a wonderful day. I was wrapping updates to my personal site, making some much needed improvements. I was about to close shop for the day and […]
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A conferencing we will go! Traveling to conferences is a different animal from vacations, and a few little tricks up your sleeve can make all the difference! It’s been a little crazy these past couple weeks! I hit two conferences in just over a week (one of which was local, fortunatley). It was a whirlwind of learning […]
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Are you getting the kids (or yourself) ready to go back to school? As a work-from-home parent, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get pretty excited about back to school time. After an entire summer of trying to juggle fun activities with staying on top of work, I’m looking forward to having my […]
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I am a work-from-home parent and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However, there is one time of the year that every work-at-home parent is concerned with: summer. We both want to be the awesome parent spending tons of time with out kids out in the sun, going on many family vacations and adventures, […]
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Every time I watch the olmpics, I am just fascinated by it all! These talented athletes are shining and showing the world what they are made of on their day of competition. But, let’s not forget what got them there: The path to the medal podium starts with an every day commitment. It’s easy to […]
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I’m nice, really I am. But there are times when I hide. I just don’t want to engage. Know what I mean? As I was sitting here in my office, a friend came online and I changed my Skype to offline and shrugged off the twinge of guilt I felt. It’s not that I didn’t […]
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Working in a home office is difficult enough, but when you add your spouse or partner, it can be really challenging. However, if you establish some rules and boundaries, it can be done. Here’s some tips to help you get it together and work together without losing your mind. 1. Establish Boundaries If you have […]
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Do you have a place to keep your notes, letters and reminders of your “wins”? I keep a “Hey, Smile!” box for those days when I need to remember all the people that have sent me good thoughts and happiness. You can do it too! What you’ll need: Box: A Cargo box works well for this, or […]
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Event tickets, maps, invitations, registration forms, oh my! Papers with dates need homes where you can easily find them. So, how can you keep it all together? One idea is a tickler file, and there are lots of ways to adapt it to your personality and style. Here’s how you set it up the framework […]
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