My great aunts were both incredible cooks. They could make the most amazing feasts for their guests by being efficient and effective, and I learned to love the kitchen as I grew up at their feet. Aunt Daisy was a stunning and efficient cook, and while she didn’t have the best kitchen and she had … Read more
Procrastinating usually gets a bad rap, but did you know there are hidden benefits of procrastination? Procrastination is my best friend; and because I’m a perfectionist, putting off tasks until the very last moment helps ease the pressure. I also tend to focus better on the project at hand. Plus, I’ve learned that I work … Read more
Paul has a deadline looming in two hours. He’s had the project on his desk for two weeks now, but never seemed to get to it. Now he’s feeling stressed and worried that not only won’t he get it in on time but that it won’t be acceptable. He is beating himself up for once … Read more
Have you ever seen the movie Failure to Launch with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker? It’s a goodie and a real tear-jerker. The movie centers around two desperate parents who want to see their lazy adult son (who lives with them) find direction and purpose in his life. They go as far as hiring … Read more
Wondering which anti-procrastination apps can help you become a master of your time? Look no further. Today’s post gives you a rundown of the best apps for overcoming procrastination and developing better time-management skills. But before we get into that, let’s talk a bit about people’s tendency to procrastinate and the effects of doing so. … Read more
We all have dreams. Some people never meet that dream, while others seem to always have their dreams come true. What is the difference between the two people? The answer is goals. Goals are the plans that are necessary to show you the path to your destination. There are three types of goals. These are … Read more
Marketing plans are a never-ending involvement. The industry standards grow and change whenever something new comes up on the market. Your company needs to add ways to retain and grow its customer base and strengthen its brand recognition with each new competitor. With SMART goals, marketing can become almost effortless when you divide it into … Read more
Internships are a must for many professions and highly recommended for most others. Employers and licensing agencies understand that there are many benefits to having future employees undergo an internship. Schools will even add this as a requirement for positions where they know it will be expected. You could simply embark on your internship without … Read more
If you are running a business, small or large, you are dependent upon customers. Without these important individuals, you would have to close shop and find another source of income. That is why it is so important to keep these customers happy. You can go with the attitude that you will always be able to … Read more
People respond to situations in four different ways. These are passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive. Being assertive is the healthiest way to respond for both yourself and others… but that is often the least used method. Women in particular are often afraid to respond in an assertive manner. This is because they are often conditioned … Read more