Gratitude An Answer to Stress

On April 25th my posting was about the problem of stress in our lives. My stress level has risen again due to a family situation and while I’ve been using all the techniques I’ve learned to get relief, I can still feel twinges of discomfort. So, I decided to just let it be O.K. to [...]

Spring in the Pacific Northwest

Spring is my second favorite time of the year…summer definitely gets first place for me in the NW.  Bulbs—daffodils, crocus, hyacinth and tulips are blooming. Cherry trees are covered in pink or white blossoms, looking like snowflakes as they fall to the ground—pink snow. The azaleas are beginning to bloom and rhododendrons will soon be [...]

How Does Stress Affect Health?

I’ve been thinking a lot about stress lately and how over-stressed so many of us are with so much going on in our lives and the world. First, I’d like to defend stress from the bad rap it gets. A certain amount of stress is necessary just to hold the molecules that make up our [...]

The Power of Appreciation

Today I thought I’d simply share a video that expresses the power of appreciation. http://www.connectingamillionhearts.com/

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Appreciation is a Solution, Healthier Choice and Tried & True Tip bringing more health and happiness into your life.

My Mother…A True Georgia Peach and Southern Belle

I just returned from visiting my family in the Atlanta area. My parents are in their 80’s and while my father is alert and still active–driving, running errands, and doing yard work, my mother has been in a wheelchair for a few years and has short term memory loss. She was such a vibrant women [...]

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 6

Just one more tip I learned from Productivity Secrets and I promise I’ll move on to another subject. I’ve been so excited to share these time and energy saving ideas.

One More Thing Syndrome

I am so guilty of this I am embarrassed. I believe it’s more a feminine than masculine habit since we women tend to [...]

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 5

Okay, here’s what I implemented that shifted my ability to produce dramatically:

ODG

ODG stands for One Daily Goal and I think this is the tip I implemented from Productivity Secrets that unleashed a whole new level of productivity for me. It’s brilliant! I wish I’d thought of it. It’s so simple:
Choose one thing to get done [...]

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 4

I hope this info is as helpful to you as it has been for me. I’m getting ready to leave for Atlanta to visit my parents and siblings tomorrow and I’m amazed at what I’ve accomplished this week.
Another big time vampire in our businesses:

Distractions

Are you addicted to distraction? Did you know every time we [...]

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 3

Okey Dokey. Are you ready for the #1 time drainer—the biggest time drainer of all:

Multi-tasking

Yes, the skill we women are so proud of, often flaunting our superior multi-tasking abilities before the ‘less fortunate’ males in our lives. In reality, multi-tasking is a HUGE time waster. We don’t get more done, we get less accomplished while [...]

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 2

WOW! I am so pleased with the results I am getting from applying Marie Forleo’s Productivity Secrets to my life, especially my work. I feel I accomplished more in one day than I usually do for the week! In the last post I mentioned resistance as a time drainer and today I’ll talk about another [...]