Looking at what we need and want is a way to bring goals into focus. Needs are essentials for survival, while wants are things that would be nice to have. As basic needs are met, higher needs become more important.…
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Time Table
3 x 4 = Time management. Here’s how to manage three things: activities, spaces (home, office, desk and the objects within them) and information with four methods: evaluate, simplify, increase effectiveness, and increase efficiency. Peter Drucker said: “Efficiency is doing the…
Posted in productivity
The joy of giving
Not so Random Acts of Kindness Sharing is one of the building blocks of positive shift that have been shown to make us happier. It doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. Make it easy to remember to share with…
Posted in personal development, positive shift
Blogger vs WordPress
I began blogging with Blogger, which is very easy to use. But I wanted categories. I wanted categories bad. As someone who likes their information organized this was important. I looked for something similar to searchenginewatch that would chart the…
Posted in information management
Daily Planning
Planning is thinking, and the ability to plan is one of the skills employers want. Planning is an important skill for setting goals, planning and evaluating projects, and one of the elements of producitivty. Having a Weekly Plan and a…
Meeting needs with love
I’ve been reading two apparently disparate books that seem oddly connected, as they have related ideas about unexpected topics. A book about depression and one about energy both have interesting things to say about relationships and needs. “Creating Optimism” by…
Posted in Books, love & relationships
Plan for Growth
You can plan for growth with a focus on a different life area each day, or by randomly choosing something to work on. Just as we can make a plan for increasing exercise, we can plan to increase personal qualities…
Posted in personal development
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