Top 10 Ways To Reach Your Productivity Goals
15 January 2014Have you ever started something and quit halfway? One of the most difficult parts of doing tasks is completing them. This is also true when it comes to time management and productivity goals. Writing down your goals was the easy part. Applying your new, ideal schedule can feel impossible, especially when things don’t go your […]
Why kids need to be resilience proofed
9 September 2013Over-protected children grow up to be weak adults I was enjoying a meal recently with a small group when (not surprisingly) the conversation turned to the current economic climate. The party included my oldest son, a Lt Colonel recently back from a two-year stint at Puckapunyal, Victoria and currently working on some very high-level New […]
Start on your Bucket List NOW – work/life balance is a daily choice
12 August 2013A friend just sent me this article about Sir Ray Avery. http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/9020251/A-man-planning-how-to-use-his-last-4000-days. I love his philosophy. There is always more work we could do, more money we could make, more demands on our time. But putting things off until a ‘better time’ – when might that be? As I read Ray’s story it reaffirmed my […]
The subtle shift in attitude that means success or failure with our goals
7 May 2013I picked up a great distinction last week from a participant. Tam from the NZ Rural General Practice Network in Wellington had this to say in regard to achieving our goals: ‘We might WANT something, but until we have an INTENTION, nothing will happen.’ Think about when you want to lose weight, or get fit, […]
Only work to 80% capacity
25 July 2012A couple of days ago I had a very interesting conversation with Maurice Trapp, a very experienced business owner and ex-rugby coach. One of his companies – the Maurice Trapp Group – assists business owners with risk management and succession planning. Maurice also coaches a number of other business owners in the financial services industry […]
Why do so many women lack time?
5 July 2012Next Magazine (July 2012) has just published results of the “2012 NEXT Report”. Reporter, Cath Bennett asked my opinion why so many woman are feeling squeezed for time. The survey reports: “With so many drains on our time, it’s to be expected 60% of women feel there are not enough hours in the day to […]
Make More Mistakes – You’ll Learn Faster
25 June 2012I’m travelling in France this month – having a wonderful holiday. Given that my French language skills are very beginner-level, it’s also a great reminder about the value of spaced repetition when learning anything. At the beginning of this year I started French classes with Alliance Francaise in Auckland. (Great teachers and lesson structures – […]
Can teens learn time management?
17 May 2012Angela has sent in a great request. ‘Great to get some practical tips as a parent. Do you have any tips for a teenager who is lacking in time management? I would like to empower her with some skills rather than continually nag or comment on her lack of time management! She seems reluctant to […]
More About Time Management For Parents
11 May 2012Thanks for so many great responses to my request for your best Time Saving Tips for Parents a selection of which appear below. (Check the previous post) From Deborah: Get rest. Sounds counter productive to getting things done but a rested, fit and healthy mother can work harder than a tired one. New baby? When baby […]
Are your possessions slowing you down?
5 April 2012Top blogger Leo Babauta of Zen Habits was my interview subject for this month’s GettingAGrip Inner Circle audio programme. He blogs in a really interesting and very practical way about a number of the things I also focus on. Time magazine listed it in their Top 25 blogs for 2009 and it’s now read by […]