The Resources Pillar addresses the tools & systems that help you manage tasks, your calendar, and reminders. In short, it's the skill area that helps keep you on track! If you rely on memory alone to know what has to be done, are inefficient with using systems or routines, or don't have any single place to capture all that has to get done, you could benefit from shoring up your Resources pillar.
This Pillar reflects how actions, roles, and routines, line up with goals and life priorities. In other words, “Do my actions reflect what is important to me”? Motivation is impacted by how well you connect our day-to-day activities with what’s truly important to you. Likewise, frustration sets in when you aren’t making progress toward your goals or living your values. Below are services and offerings that can help you address and improve in the area of Goals & Direction. Also, check out the blog link for articles and tips to help you in this area. If you’re not sure where to start and would like to schedule a complimentary phone consultation
This package includes 6 50-minute phone coaching sessions. We review your assessment results to find areas for improvement that will have maximum payoff. Goals are reviewed along with techniques to incorporate action steps into your weekly plan. Additional sessions can be purchased for ongoing accountability and support.
Retreats offer a chance to get away from the day-to-day routine and environment while thinking strategically about the coming months or year. Cindy works with individuals and groups to structure a time and space that fosters creativity and ingenuity and drills down to “next steps” so goals stay front and center. Retreats are available for one or multiple days as well as on-site or at a meeting location of your choice.
A great and economical option to get you planning regularly and building in steps to achieve those goals. These recorded 30-minute sessions are distributed weekly and walk you through the process to effectively build a plan for the coming week. In addition to the planning steps, an additional topic is included on each call for you to build skills and improve focus.
Here’s a simple worksheet for identifying a goal or project and breaking down all the steps involved.
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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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... Read More
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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Nov 30, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
Each month, I try to focus on a specific area of time management and productivity. This month is ORGANIZATION. The problem is, If your schedule is anything like mine, this time of year is FULL. School semesters and year-end work is... Read More
Aug 29, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
For most people, how to fit everything into their day or week is at the top of their priority list when it comes to time management. How can we better tackle the mountain of projects, tasks, and responsibilities while still trying to fit in... Read More
Jul 2, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
June 21st officially kicked off summer and, to me, that means lightening up - - from shedding jackets and sweaters for summer lightweight clothes, time away from the usual routine for vacation, kids out of school, to the generally lighter "vibe" the... Read More
Jun 13, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
My last blog touched on 5 Surprising Things That Take a Blow at Our Productivity - - one of them is how we communicate. While communication happens in many ways, we'll focus today on Email and a few ways you can hone your emailing skills so less... Read More
Apr 20, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
While having a targeted and purposeful task list is a great launch point for a productive week, it’s important to think beyond the list. Below are some things you may have never considered when thinking about the topic of Time... Read More
Feb 20, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
68% of those that have taken my 6 Pillars of Effective Time Management assessment admit that they spend a LOT of time and energy trying to make things "Perfect". The dilemma is whether or not that's a good thing. Don't get me wrong..... When... Read More
Feb 9, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan
Habits are like shortcuts for our brain. We don't have to really think about what we're doing, we've built habits and can go on auto-pilot for many things we do regularly. The problem is that habits can be positive AND negative. ... Read More
Dec 17, 2017 | by Cindy Sullivan
One of the easiest things to dismiss when we're busy is taking the time to PLAN. Often our attention is drawn to other things so it's easy to ignore - or forget - why this activity can be so beneficial. Here are 5 reminders as to how... Read More
Oct 24, 2017 | by Cindy Sullivan
Have you ever felt that despite your work to build a plan, the day slips away from you? Or, have you taken time to do some goal-setting all to come to year's end and realize that you didn't make any progress on them? Do you know WHAT you... Read More
