27 Ways to Get More Sh!t Done Whether we’re overwhelmed by that never-ending to-do list or simply distracted (thanks, Facebook), sometimes it feels like we just can't get enough out of the day. Until 30-hour days are invented, follow these easy, effective tips for getting more done in the 24 we have. Productivity Hero—Your Action Plan 1. Get enough sleep. Whoever coined the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” didn’t have all the facts straight. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Beginner Blogger Challenge - Passive Income to Retire Have you been blogging for some time now? Are there things that you wish others had told you earlier? Do you feel like you have a lot to “give back” to new bloggers, but you just don’t know how? Well, this challenge may be for you. In a way, it’s for the beginner bloggers. The purpose is to take expertise of bloggers who have been around the block a few times and provide quick information about everything you need to know to be a successful blogger. While I could provide my experience (and will), the odds are that it would not be sufficient for explaining everything that a new blogger would want or need to know. What is the Beginner Blogger Challenge? The Beginner Blogger Challenge is an invitation for those who have been blogging for some time now and want to participate. How Do You Join the Challenge? It’s quite simple to join the fun. Link back to this post so that other bloggers reading your post can find the regulations and join in on the fun! Why Would You Want to Participate?
Dramatically improve your peace of mind in 2012 and beyond « The Improvement Zone (Picture: daveynin, creative commons) I’ve recently recognized an amazing guiding principle that’s been key to improving my peace of mind. I’m going to share it with you in this article. This principle, if applied consistently in all areas of your life, will help you to live with an ever growing sense of peace, joy, and security. It’s amazing in its simplicity, as well as in how easy it can be applied in various situations. The principle actually developed in my mind while driving in traffic. I realized at some point that I had more opportunities to move over into the faster lane when I had some space in front of me to accelerate before merging into the faster lane. I started to consistently leave more space between my car and the car in front of me when stopped or moving slowly in traffic. I very quickly noticed something else when I started leaving that space open ahead of me: I felt better. Finances Time Health & Fitness Home Faith Like this: Like Loading...
Careers That Are Built To Last By Jennifer Berry Your career doesn't need to be as unstable as the economy. It's true...long-term security is not a pipe dream. At least not according to Carolyn Hughes, head of HR at SimplyHired.com, which has about five million online job postings users can search. Hughes says there are plenty long-term careers out there...but some of them might look a little different than they did a decade ago. "These days you might have a 30-year career in a specialized firm (like an accounting firm) rather than a big corporation that has all departments in house," she points out as an example. Want to learn more about stable career options? Career #1 - Paralegals Average Earning Potential: $50,080* As a paralegal, you may help prepare for trials, draft contracts, establish trust funds, or even investigate the facts of cases and take affidavits. Why it's built to last: The U.S. Education option: If you're interested in this field, consider earning an associate's degree in paralegal studies.
3 easy steps to finding your own killer business ideas! | Improve Your Finances 3 easy steps to finding your own killer business ideas! Want to think of a great business you could do? Here’s a way to do it: Brainstorm a list of tasks that different types of people or businesses need to do that they may not be too crazy about doing. Think about things that other people complain about. I’ve created a spreadsheet file that you can download here to use to do this easily that will automatically calculate your ratings. Please leave me a comment below if this idea has been helpful to you. Like this: Like Loading... About The Improvement Zone Glenn Rumfellow is the Chief Information Officer at Window World of Baton Rouge.
6 Ways Successful People Stand Out Bosses spend the vast majority of their time helping other people succeed: employees, customers, vendors and suppliers... the list goes on and on. Helping other people succeed is your job, but it's also your job to focus on yourself, at least part of the time. Why? Your success creates success for others--and success requires, at least in part, standing out from the crowd and being known for something. Of course there are different ways you can stand out. Okay, maybe not. There are better ways: Be first, with a purpose. Lots of business owners are the first to arrive each day. Instead of taking care of your stuff, do something visibly worthwhile for the company. Don't just be the one who turns on the lights--be the one who gets in early and gets things done. Be known for something specific. Meeting standards, however lofty those standards may be, won't help you stand out. Go above the norm. Pick a worthwhile mission and excel at that mission. Create your own side project. Not many.
How to Blog - Choosing a Domain Name - Bloggers Classifieds Learning how to blog can be an intimidating process. This is the first part in a series on how to make money blogging and focuses on how to find a topic that has the potential to generate income. What to Write About? Choosing a topic you are interested in to write about is one of the most important factors in determining whether you will be successful in attracting readers to your blog, which after all are reasons why you are blogging right? If you are not passionate about what you are writing it will come across to your readers and will make it difficult to grow your blog. Can you see yourself writing 2-3 posts per week about a subject for the long-term, 2-3 years or more? Are People Interested in the Topic? I have found that Google Adwords Keyword Tool is the best (free) way to find out how many people are searching for information about specific topics, we’ll call them keywords. The basic process of using Google Adwords Keyword Tool is simple. Who is the Competition? Can I Make Money?
What Qualifies Me To Guide Your Purpose Mapping Journey? — Purpose Mapping The short answer is: I’m not “qualified” to guide anyone anywhere at all. I have a philosophy degree with a minor in art & religion. Not a Masters in counseling or even a coaching certification. I’ve tanked more businesses than most people dream of starting in a lifetime. If you read my last email, you know I barely made rent this month. Outside of the relationship with my 9 year old daughter (which is easy because she’s so naturally delightful & well-behaved), and umpteen hundred acquaintances, a handful of truly dear friends and a circle of bros (real bros, from men’s work circles – not drinking buddies), my intimate relationships are a dismal failure by most standards. My health is pretty good considering I survived 6 weeks in ICU a decade ago, and live on a very restricted diet of whole grains and lean protein. How many people dream of living a life like mine? Nada. So, how in the hell am I qualified to guide your Purpose Mapping journey of awakening? I am honest. Is it challenging? Yes.
Katie E. McGinnis (l.afterwords) on Day Zero - The Home of the 101 Things in 1001 Days Project 20 Sep, 13 Attend Burning Man Learn to play harmonica 22 Apr, 13 26 Dec, 12 Arriving on time = arriving at least 5 minutes early / being at my desk by 8:30 AM. 20 Sep, 12 I'm going to call this one good. Tried and, sadly, failed. 01 Aug, 12 To start 7/23/12. Starting 7/17/12. 17 Jul, 12 Starting 7/17/12. Starting 7/17/12. My "contractual period" is no longer an issue, as my position has officially been made permanent. Transferred $2000 to my Discover card at 0% for 18 months. 25 May, 12 Hidden All put together and ready to be hung. 12 Apr, 12 Attended a beginner's Zumba class in Boscobel on 3/6/12. 14 Mar, 12 Spray painted the frame. Started using impulsesave.com and saving money instead of spending it when I'm tempted to buy things I really don't need or even want. With my tax refund, I was able to submit the final payment for my outstanding credit card debt today! Found a frame and trimmed poster to fit. Starting 2/1/12 Starting 2/1/2012
Creative Writing Prompts, Creative Writing Ideas, Creative Writing Exercises, … — Helping Writers and Poets Get Some Writing Done Why I Want To Do What I Love For A Career This was a guest post written by Corey at Passive Income to Retire, where he keeps track of his progress to retire by the age of 27. It was just a little while back that Daniel published an article about why he thought it was important NOT to do what you love for your career. He made some very great points about why someone shouldn’t blog full-time. You can imagine the internal conflict that I faced after just announcing my early retirement plan – part of this goal is to have a full-time income from blogging part-time. Thoughts immediately flooded in: Did I make a mistake in announcing my goal to quit my day job for blogging income? Is Daniel right in the sense that blogging will take over my life? These concerns are not something that I have completely resolved, to be quite honest. Why I want to “Retire” in 2-3 Years I first started thinking about creating passive income streams and getting out of the rat race when I realized how my retirement plan was quite limiting.
100 Blog Topics I Hope YOU Write People often ask me how I come up with things to blog about, and I find the question strange, because my problem is the opposite. I have too much to blog about. Why? Because there’s a whole fast revolution rolling through, and right now – today – is our time to make it all work for us. If we’re going to show people how to use social media to drive meaningful conversations instead of being yet another marketing tool, we have to run out and educate at a break-neck pace, so we can bring more and more thought leaders into alignment with these big and not-so-big organizations who could use our help. So, on my plane ride home from San Francisco, I decided to write you up 100 blog post titles that I want YOU to write. One favor? Here’s 100 Blog/Podcast Topics I Hope YOU Write: 1 How I Use Facebook 2 Ways I Embrace My Audience 3 Should My Town Use Social Media? If you like what you saw, I’ve got plans to send new blog topics out every week to you for a very low price.
inventing your wheel I’m back from the recent SOL world conference, this year happening in Oxford. 200 solution focus practitioners from 26 countries, coaches, CEOs, managers, trainers, consultants, teachers, health and education professionals, you name it. The program was packed with panels, workshops, open spaces and of course, lots of laughter and fun, like always when a Solution Focus bunch is coming together. I truly enjoyed every minute! The Guardian published today an article on the CEO’s panel, where chief executives shared valuable lessons in solution focussed leadership. septembre 13th, 2012 in Non classé | No Comments A subject which regularly comes up in coaching sessions is appearance. Consider this: a colleague once told me how she coached a lady who suffered considerably from lack of confidence in her professional abilities. Imagine that you have achieved whatever it is you want right now. No, but seriously: take a moment. - how would you feel differently? - what would you do differently? . Ouch.