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The power of mind mapping.

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Sometimes making progress is really, really hard.  Even when we have a very clear idea of where we want to end up, we just can’t seem to make it through the decision-making and execution process. Why is that? There are too many options. The scope is ambiguous. We …

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Bucket Management

Cindy JobsOrganization, Uncategorized

“I need to change everything.” This is the answer I get most often from my clients when asked what they’d like to focus on first in our coaching or organizing partnership.   But, change takes focus and we can’t focus on everything at the same time, right? One of …

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Are you working with boulders or pebbles?

Cindy JobsUncategorized

Things can be so dog-gone overwhelming sometimes, can’t they? I worked with a couple clients last week that were paralyzed by their “to do” lists.  The lists were so long and the projects were so daunting that the default action was inaction. They were trying to work with …

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Energy Management vs Time Management

Cindy JobsUncategorized

“I just don’t have time to . . . . . “  Go ahead, fill in the blank. Ever said that?  I’ll be you have.  I know I have. But is it time we don’t have or energy?  If we managed our energy better, would our time management …

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Balance: Self Value vs Stuff Value

Cindy JobsOrganization, Uncategorized

Balance is a tricky thing.  Too much of one thing tips the scales in the other direction and we get totally out of balance. But balance is not just about stuff vs space (although stuff vs space is a huge issue for a lot of people).  For some …

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Step five. Step three. Step one. Nope.

Cindy JobsUncategorized

I watched a sitcom the other day where one of the characters introduced the family to her new dog.  The look of confusion on their faces indicated having a dog made absolutely no sense.  But then she explained: Step 5: She had a dog because .  . . …

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What’s your gap?

Cindy JobsOrganization, Uncategorized

When I start working with clients I ask them to describe two visions: Where are you right now? Where do you want to be? With those two questions clearly understood, we can start the process of change that moves someone from where they are now, to where they …

Important vs Urgent

Cindy JobsOrganization, Uncategorized

I feel fortunate and blessed to have created a work-style and life-style that supports a flexible schedule, but the past couple of months have been a whirlwind of guests and travel that has my head spinning . . . and my “to do” list expanding by the day. …

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Going on vacation? Then BE on vacation.

Cindy JobsOrganization, Uncategorized

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 …