by Michaeline on September 4, 2010
Time management… the elusive skill. Or is it? We all have 24 hours in a day and it is our choice on how we use them.
If you feel that you need more time than 24 hours a day. If you are overwhelmed on a daily basis it is time to take control.
Begin by setting yourself up for success. In the book Never Check E-mail in the Morning: and other unexpected strategies for making your work life work (Fireside 2004) author Julie Morgenstern’s competency of creating the time to get things done includes avoiding e-mail for the first hour of the day. [click to continue…]
by Michaeline on July 3, 2010
As Independence Day quickly approaches, I wanted to share some thoughts about living a life of freedom and balance. Here are some essentials for leading a well-balanced life that flows:
- Hydrate your body with water. It quenches thirst and helps satisfy your appetite.
- Walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away in the lot, take a stroll after work to unwind and take extra steps whenever possible to increase your activity level and lower your stress level.
- Meditate. Jut 10 -20 minutes each day actively doing nothing will center you, calm your mind and help you stay focused. It also counteracts stress and increases inner peace.
- Practice a yoga pose or stretch.
- Give Thanks. Take time to notice and be grateful for what is going right in your world. Appreciating the little things will help you be more satisfied with your life in general.
Sometimes it is the simple things that we do on a daily basis that can lead to a well-balanced life. What have you been leaving out and what is the first thing you will put back into your life today?