Aug 15, 2022 | by Cindy Sullivan
School buses are making an appearance this month and with Back-to-School, lots of activity and change taking place. Here are a few things to consider so you can smooth the transition back into the school year. New Morning Routines A new school year usually brings mornings that look at bit different than they did over the...
Mar 12, 2020 | by Cindy Sullivan
Many of us are, or will be, impacted by schedule disruptions related to COVID-19. Cancellations and the move toward "social distancing" means we will likely be spending much more time at home in the coming days. With this change in normal routine, it's easy to feel lost and fearful amidst the chaos. To combat the negativity and to help us...
Jan 28, 2020 | by Cindy Sullivan
Many of us have spent these first weeks in January considering goals and projects we intend to accomplish in the coming year. There is often a lot of momentum and excitement to see those plans to fruition. In addition to identifying those goals and determining what steps you need to make them happen, there is another question that can prove...
Nov 21, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
The holiday lights are starting to appear and preparations are underway. As much as I enjoy the holidays I also anticipate them with a bit of dread as I know that time seems to come at a premium this time of year. So, in anticipation of what can be a runaway train in terms of time, I thought I'd highlight a few ways to impact your time this...
Apr 16, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
We’ve all been there - - that lingering item that needs to be done but we just can’t seem to make ourselves do it. Sometimes it’s that the task is large or difficult. Other times it’s something that’s new and we’re not quite sure how to proceed. Or, it could be that we are waiting for ALL the...
Apr 9, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
A plan for your time should be dynamic. Think beyond the boundaries of a list of “stuff” to do. As my earlier posts in this series (Broaden Your Scope and Leave Space), taking into consideration when as well as how to do various tasks can boost your productivity significantly. If you haven’t really considered your..._190401095131.jpg)
Apr 1, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
Better planning means avoiding pitfalls that jeopardize our intentions. Like last week’s article “Broadening the Scope” (click here to catch up), the idea of Leaving Space means giving ourselves room to maneuver and adapt as life comes at us. Here are some things to consider: How "responsive" is your role?...
Mar 25, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
It's so frustrating to create a plan for your week and then have it all go out the window! While we can't always avoid emergencies, priority changes, or sometimes even interruptions there ARE ways you can make sure that you don't jeopardize your plan from the get go. Make sure your plan isn't short-sighted. There's nothing like constantly...
Feb 19, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
I recently spoke at a Lunch-n-Learn where they used a great icebreaker to kick off our discussion. Participants were told to imagine they have been given $86,400. They are required to spend it all – none can be saved. Their assignment was to consider HOW it would be spent. Many then shared what they would put the money...
