Nov 17, 2023 | by Cindy Sullivan
There are several phrases I frequently hear from clients – and have been known to say myself from time to time– that prove counter-productive to accomplishing your best work. Each of these phrases highlight common misconceptions and may be fooling you into some unproductive thinking. Check them out: "I don't have...
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...
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...
Jan 31, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
My mother always said that the best gift for a child is a plain old large cardboard box. Now, with children of my own, I know what she means. They often seem most excited about the potential a box offers rather than the specific type of play often directed by the toy inside. A plain box is a blank slate to a child. The mind...
Jan 15, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
This is the time of year when most of use are considering and setting goals for the new year. We're operating from a place of possibility and big thinking. That's as it should be! That is where we can take a much broader consideration of what we want to accomplish, where we want to start and when we hope to get there . ...
Jan 7, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan
For many, today launches the first full week back into our regular routines and schedules. And, despite our wish that we could slowly ease into the new year, it's off and running at full steam ahead! We've got the gift of another 359 days full of opportunity and possibilities before 2019 is up. So, are you ready? Here are some things...
