Ultimately, to fix or improve business systems, it’s important to pinpoint and fix the problem, rather than just throw resources (time, people, emotion) into the black hole of disorganization. Troubleshooting correctly is a valuable skill.
I’m having a cultural collision moment this week. Normally, as Cheryl has pointed out, I work in a “hygiene optional,” pajama-wearing environment. My go-to wardrobe with 2 small kids leaves me ready for action at a moment’s notice, if you’re talking signing a child’s permission slip or mountain climbing (my running shoes have traction!). For [...]
The idea is to focus our thoughts and actions productively, remaining in the circle of influence.
Have you ever looked back on a day and wondered where the time went? Ever caught yourself in one of your favored time sinks? Laura Stack, at productivitypro.com, has written an article for Productive! magazine with the header “I spend waaaayyyy too much time on…” It’s thought provoking. What are your most productivity-stealing activities?
I had a boatload of deadline driven work this week for which I am very thankful, of course. The work, however, put me in a tough spot as a parent. There’s nothing I like less than my children having to look at the back my head all day, while the front of it is glued to [...]
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My predominant emotion when considering a “summerproof” work from home plan is fear. My attempt to cobble something together has already begun. I’ve titled this year’s attempt, “Get the kids on board.”
Breaking with the tradition of past years in which I sent the kids to a friend’s for a day or 2 per week, [...]
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Around my house we’re counting down until school’s out (June 5th in our neck of the woods).
While I’m looking forward to having the kiddies at home (really, I am), I know that the avalanche of work will inevitably break free and bury me sometime around, well, June 4th.
So, I’m wondering, what do you do to [...]