Time Anxiety and Time Blindness = Balance is the solution for both
As a time management coach, I see many clients struggling with two common issues: Time Anxiety and Time Blindness. These issues can cause stress and anxiety, and ultimately lead to a lack of productivity and success. Balance Time Anxiety is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the number of tasks and responsibilities that you need […]
Is your desktop a hot mess?
I’ve seen clients who use their desktops as a storage ground. Desktops cluttered with work documents, images, random pdfs, reports, you name it. They spend valuable time every day searching for important documents and don’t feel on top of stuff because of it. Allow for magic If you’re thinking ‘She’s talking about me’, then it’s […]
Use your Calendar to remember good pieces of advice and habits you’d like to adopt
Calendars are such useful tools. They help us measure our capacity for commitments and work. And they also remind us about when to do cyclical tasks for both life and work. Mantras Another thing you can use your calendar for is as a way to keep miscellaneous things front of mind. You know the ones, […]
“You’ve gotta romanticise your life.”
This exploration of romanticising your life is inspired by a friend of mine. Conversations with her over the years have been inspiring because they reframe everyday events and long-term goals in a way that tickles my funny bone. For my line of work, this inspiration has been useful as well and I’ve often passed on […]
A healthy time mindset
If you had to choose a Time Mantra, what would it be? Choices Here are some mantras that I particularly like: “Time is a precious commodity, I use it wisely.” “I manage my time, it doesn’t manage me.” “I focus on my top priorities and let go of the rest.” “I am productive and efficient, […]
Using your energy levels to plan your day
I had a thought the other day while speaking with a client who had been pushing themselves too much: “We can’t leave our body behind while we work.” Rest needed This client had not had a good night’s sleep in a week and was suffering from headaches regularly, but “the work had to get done”, […]
Making use of pockets of time that might be going by unnoticed
Question… Your doctor is running late for your appointment. What do you do in the waiting room? Work on something I was supposed to finish before I came. Read a trashy magazine. Isn’t that what waiting rooms are for? Review and update the few items on my to-do list. Then go back to my novel. […]
Change is as good as a holiday – reclaiming attention
I’ve recently moved homes and let me tell you, my energy and therefore my productivity has increased immensely. Working from home is a tricky thing. I’d say that I was comfortable at my old place but it was a better apartment than an office. Located in the Melbourne CBD, overshadowed by taller buildings it was […]
