Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? FIVE !That’s the difference between deciding and doing! Even the most motivated individuals are not always on task. And often the most seemingly busy people, those constantly occupied, are in reality accomplishing very little. Yet, the TV watcher, who we can readily identify is perhaps the most honest of all…doing nothing. When you are in action; cleaning, reorganizing, or purging the space, it feels

Dozens of books have been written with strategies that are frequently designed to be a one-size-fits-all solution. You may have tried every way imaginable to change your behavior, but you’re still stuck looking at the same Post-It notes, a reminder of the “things” that still take up mental space. A recent client was frustrated by her inability to transfer her high level of completion in her professional life to her personal world which looked very different. As the CEO of a m

Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? FIVE That’s the difference between deciding and doing! Even the most motivated people are not always on task. Often the most seemingly busy people, those constantly occupied, are in reality accomplishing very little. Yet, the TV watcher, who we can readily identify is perhaps the most honest of all…doing nothing. When you are in action; cleaning, reorganizing, or purging the space, it feels like you

Is there a learning curve? Will a positive result after making the dreaded phone call or having the difficult conversation ensue? It depends on what the real payoff is in procrastinating or is it just a matter of not managing your time efficiently? Begin keeping a log of how you are spending your precious time. Use a desk top style calendar and colored markers to track your daily activities. We know that people who record their food intake daily in a food diary are far more s

How much do we actually accomplish when fully engaged in avoidance mode? What does it take to get back on track? Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off.                                                      How many are left? FIVE                                   That’s the difference between deciding and doing! Even the most motivated people are not always on task. Often the most seemingly busy people, those constantly occupied, are in reality accomplishing

Let’s try another slant on your typical plan of action. Getting started is key and tweaking your approach helps. Begin with a challenging chore that can be handled quickly. Like suiting up for a run or diving into cold water, the first few moments may feel awful but your body quickly adjusts and you are on your way, invigorated as you move. The same can be said for your to-do list actions as momentum takes over it helps you make more progress. How satisfying is it to cross th