(This is the 2nd in a two-part series on Personal Workflow System. Take a look at Part 1 if you haven’t already.) In Part 1—Personal Workflow System: Next Best Thing to a Personal Assistant, I demonstrated the benefits of a personal workflow system and encouraged you...
(This is Part 1 of a two-part series. You can find Part 2 here.) Recently you’ve likely driven a car, visited a restaurant, grocery store, dry cleaner, or pharmacy and benefitted from the systems embedded in each. Equally likely, you didn’t give these systems much...
Can You Relate to Sabrina? Sabrina’s To-Do List: Facilitate a meeting in 1 hour—not preparedGrade and return assignment promised 2 weeks ago Work on “revise and resubmit” article—very hard deadline loomingFinalize prep for all-day workshop on Friday (no afternoon...
Do you hate planning? Or simply neglect it because you never seem to follow your plans anyway? Maybe your time estimates are wrong. Maybe you’ve noticed unexpected things always happen. Would you prefer living more in the flow of what life brings you rather than...
Have you noticed that your email and social media feeds are flooded with promises and some you want desperately to believe? “Follow this 3-step strategy and arrive at this magical place.” “Complete this 30-day plan and forever be freed of your worst nightmare.” “Avoid...
Do you ever experience a subtle rage building in you when someone offers highly recommended best practices that are proven effective and ideal for your particular challenge? If so, do you smile politely and imply you’ll give it a try? Or do you roll your eyes, ignore...