I’m a long-time fan of Charlie Gilkey’s website Productive Flourishing, so when I found out he had published a book, I was very excited to read it! Charlie is a productivity guru and guide for entrepreneurs and creatives. He has a really interesting background: he’s ABD for a PhD in philosophy, and was a lieutenant […]
Time Management
Time management Monday: Wins This Week
Keeping with my theme of optimism and looking for the good, I have started a new habit. At the end of each week, I review my Wins This Week. I have discovered I don’t like doing an in-depth evaluation of each week. I end up going down a rabbit hole of analysis. So usually I […]
Time management Monday: How to manage different timescales for your goals
It’s the time of year when everyone is making goals and resolutions! The different timescales for goals (daily, weekly, monthly, year, 5-year, lifetime) require different approaches. Here are some tips on how to manage the varying timescales for your goals. Daily = Lifetime: Daily goals are usually habits we want to cultivate, like eating a healthy […]
Time management Monday: Getting your planner ready for the new year
Happy New Planner Day for everyone starting a new weekly planner today! Here’s how to make sure your planner is all ready for the new year. In the post How To Set Up A New Planner I walk you through the process of making sure all your important dates get into your planner right from […]
Time management Monday: Fitting in time to meet with your supporters
Humans are social animals, and we all need support from each other. But with our busy schedules, it’s hard to find time to meet with the people who can support you toward your goals regularly enough to gain a benefit. There’s only so much you can jam into your weekly schedule. But, you can create […]
Time management Monday: How to prevent your time stress triggers
‘Tis the season to feel time-stressed! We all have our time stress triggers that set us off and can put us in a downward spiral. Here are some common time stress triggers, and how to avoid them: Feeling rushed: Feeling pressed for time sends my heart rate right up. To avoid this, I try to […]
Time management Monday: How to finish your year strong
We’re getting close to the end of the year now with only a couple of truly productive weeks left before the holiday season hits full force and things mainly grind to a halt until next month. Here’s how to get the most out of the upcoming weeks and finish your year strong. First look through […]
Time management Monday: Which thing should you do first?
We’ve all been there: you have a pile of things to do, and you don’t even know where to begin. They all need to get done. Where do you start? The situation to avoid is where you end up spiraling and getting nothing done, or being unable to focus and end up toggling between things […]
Time management Monday: How planning ahead can help you focus on the present
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you are very busy. With tasks coming at you from all sides and lots to remember, your mind can work overtime trying to keep it all straight. When I’m very busy with lots of things coming up, I rely heavily on my planner. I have discovered that planning ahead […]
Time management Monday: A planner for every planning need!
Quo Vadis planners come in a huge variety of sizes and formats. We have a planner for every planning need! If you want a small planner to supplement your phone calendar and take with you everywhere, check out our range of pocket size planners! With weekly or week + notes layouts, you can keep track […]
