Jan 28, 2021 | Procrastination, Productivity
When I say the word “Just”, what comes to mind? I bet many of you think of Nike’s slogan “Just do it”. Does it make you want to do something or does it put you off? I find it works for some people and triggers others. I think it works well for people that already have...
Jan 27, 2021 | Decluttering, Procrastination
When one of my clients was talking about how he was on top of things and was at Zero Inbox, he reminded me that this was one of the things I have been thinking about implementing. It’s been on my mind for a while because I had 11k emails on my business and 13k emails...
Jan 26, 2021 | Book, Vision
I’ve been listening to Michelle Obama’s book Becoming and I’ve gotten to the part she is considering leaving her lawyer job to go to City Hall and do something that feels more meaningful for her.Many people say that they want to do something more meaningful, but how...
Jan 22, 2021 | Experience, Happiness
I was driving like a snail to see my accountant last week. We’d just had a huge snowfall and the roads were full of snow pushed to the side. I struggled to get into the parking space as there were mounds of snow leading up to it. Frustrated, I left the space and went...
Jan 21, 2021 | Decluttering, Motivation
Have you got a lot on your mind? Maybe it’s an unanswered email? Something that’s broken in the house that needs fixing. A report that was due ages ago. A friend that you haven’t contacted for a while. Worries or demands from work, home, family, friends, partners....
Jan 20, 2021 | Motivation, Vision
Did you hear me right? Make it hard for yourself? Why on earth would you want to do that? Aren’t we supposed to make things easier for ourselves? That depends on what you are trying to do. Our family does love a snack or three. We all have our favourites. Sweet potato...
Jan 19, 2021 | Motivation, Procrastination
A few years ago, I met my accountant in September right before my company account taxes were due. It was quite stressful getting everything in order and I left the meeting saying I would never leave it that late again. I booked an appointment with my accountant in the...
Jan 15, 2021 | Decluttering, Procrastination
“I’m still using my old computer as well” After a number of years, it was time to upgrade my computer. A few of my entrepreneur friends and I just upgraded to new Macbooks. My friends have had theirs a couple of months longer than me and it’s interesting to see how we...
Jan 14, 2021 | Experience, Vision
Friend of a friend: “I could never get a job at the bank again” Me: “Why’s that?” Friend of a friend: “It’s not possible” A few years ago, I had a conversation with a friend of a friend over brunch. She had left her banking job to go into another industry. She wasn’t...
Jan 13, 2021 | Mission, Productivity
My friend: “What’s the best thing about your new phone?” Me: “The way it responds. I no longer have to wait 5 or 10 seconds for it to do anything.” My friend: “Wait, what phone did you use to have?” Me: “An iPhone 6s” My friend: “Ahhhhh” I am in love with my new...
