Are you sick and tired of thinking, I must become more efficient in what I do? Do you constantly lament – there isn’t enough time……. Is the way you manage your personal efficiency serving you to get the most out of your work-life? http://youtu.be/fh-tWFmZNO0 How we manage our efficiency, is how we behave effectively. There is a whole range of thoughts and attitudes tied up in how we approach our work. The purpose of this brief power-shot is not to unveil those unhelpful thoughts and … [Read more...]
Vision. Focus. Drive – What have you done for me lately
Are you a bit like me and spend December in a state of reflection? What did the past year bring? Have I achieved what I wanted? Did I set out to do the things I had planned? One of my biggest lessons during 2011, has been that nothing makes sense without VISION. I have to admit Stephen Covey's well known quote " start with the end in mind" really does bring success. I have learned that VISION brings the end picture, the end result into focus as the DESTINATION. VISION brings everything … [Read more...]
How to Get Stuff Done
Creating Successful Behaviours and Habits Are your habits (the things you repeatedly do) serving you or holding you back? In order to reach our goals in business, and in life, we must become the person it takes to do the things we need to do in order to reach our goals. To ‘check-in’ as to whether or not we are conspiring for our own success ask yourself these questions 1. What things are you doing, that you should do LESS of? a. . b. . c. . 2. What things are you doing, … [Read more...]
My technology does not own me!
When did I become slaves to the tools and equipment that were supposed to be serving me? It’s been an interesting experiment again this week, where I have given myself permission to NOT look at a phone or be online while I have been en route somewhere. It’s been really really hard! Sitting still for 10 – 30 minutes without looking at my phone, checking emails, reviewing FaceBook, Linked In or blog post comments. Sitting still for 10-30 minutes and not talking on the phone. Sitting still … [Read more...]
Are you Talkin’ to me?
A previous post focused on the power of our words and communication. It exposed some of the simple things we can do to ensure that we communicate with the people around us in a way that is not only powerful, but effective. An interesting discussion then commenced between my husband and I about the power of our ‘self talk’. Now I have heard this phrase so many times; it’s a ‘coach/mentor/self help’ kind of phrase. In my reading, listening and seeking advice from mentors I have learned that my … [Read more...]
Are we there yet [insert whiney whinge from the back seat]
The road of life twists and turns, and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination. Don Williams Jnr, American Novelist Focus on the journey not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. Greg Anderson American Author It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. Ursula K Leguin American Author Isn’t it so refreshing to be reminded of how much of our life is about … [Read more...]
Bookeeping role: great lifestyle opportunity
We are really quite honored to be able to pass on this job opportunity for someone looking for a part time bookkeeping role in the lower Blue Mountains. A fantastic opportunity to live a work life balance . Details of the position are: Book-keeper required for busy accounting office to fulfil the book-keeping role of the accounting office itself as well as performing book-keeping functions for clients. This is a part-time position but may in time become a full-time position for the right … [Read more...]
The power of knowing what you want and being bold enough to ask for it
Hey there, want some evidence on how easy it is to make a difference in your worklife today? Read on....... Kelly was frustrated, bored and feeling let down by her employer. In her early 30’s, and like many professionals, Kelly had stopped learning and her role had become stale. She blamed her employer for not providing her with the opportunities for training and development and was considering a change in profession. She knew she had been at this point before with a previous … [Read more...]