The holidays are nearly behind us, but there’s possibly one more thing most of us need to do . . . . pack it up! Tackling this task can either be liberating or daunting, depending on how organized and prepared we are. Here are some thoughts on making …
Thanksgiving Doorbusters. Black Friday Specials. Cyber Monday Madness. The holiday gift-giving time is upon us . . . along with the stress we put upon ourselves to find the perfect gifts. Don’t get me wrong, there is amazing joy in finding the perfect gift (when it happens …
It’s hard to believe, but it’s early November and the holidays are right around the corner! How did that happen? This time of year I hear a lot of stress-related concerns from my clients. In large part, they center around not having enough time to “get it all …
Let’s get this straight . . . I am not a quitter! When I start something, I almost always finish it. Recently, however, I’ve been stressing about some unfinished items on my “to do” list and it’s been weighing heavily on me. So rather than stress about it …
I’ve been seeing the commercials for quite some time, but it’s still hard to believe the kids will be heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Although I don’t have school-age children of my own any more, many of my clients do and they struggle …
Several of us will be heading out for a long weekend or vacation over the next couple of days. We’ll be in the mountains, at the beach, or possibly just hanging out BBQing and having fun with family and friends. Wherever you are or whatever you’re doing, take …
Memorial Day is the official kick of the summer driving season. Whether you are taking a long road trip to visit family and friends or just heading out for a quick trip to the beach or mountains, you will want to make sure your car is in …
Do You Make Resolutions or Set Goals? Frankly, I’m not a fan of New Year’s “resolutions.” I don’t know why, but the thought of taking one day to analyze my life and see what I’ve been doing right, or wrong, and change it just seems strange. Don’t we …
As business owners, we need to constantly be looking forward and figure out what we want our businesses to accomplish in the upcoming weeks, months or years. In addition to constant re-evaluation, most businesses choose one time per year to do long-range planning. Every business has a different …
Yikes! Thanksgiving is just a few days away! Where did the time go? I assume anyone reading this is as short on time as I am, so I will cut to the chase. Here are a few quick things you can do to reduce your holiday stress: 1. …