Posts by Chieko
Themes for the days of the week
Taco Tuesdays, Wednesday Hump Day, Throwback Thursday… We love themes! Assigning themes for the days of the week in your business and life is a simple way to create a little structure and boost productivity. While it may seem counterintuitive, having some structure simplifies decision making and actually creates more freedom. There are so many great ways to use themes and bring simplicity…
Read MoreThe freedom of lists
There are lots of lists to help us remember and stay organized in many areas of our lives. Shopping lists, to-do lists, gift lists, project lists, to-read lists, chore lists, and bucket lists, just to name a few. Making a list is a great way to organize your thoughts and free-up brain space. When we have reliable lists,…
Read MoreInvest in Education
Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. ~ Albert Einstein Investing in good education will fast track your success and pay dividends in all areas of your life: business, relationships, finances, and personal. The benefits of continued education are so important, many professions require a minimum hour of classes to just to stay licensed. Continued…
Read MoreSuccess Habitude
Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” If you want to know why people are successful (or not), take a look at their habits. They are very telling. Habits include behaviors, such as what time they get up, how often they exercise, their communication style and so on. It…
Read MoreFinding balance
On my mother’s kitchen wall is a small framed illustration of a turtle with a Japanese saying that roughly translates to, “You don’t have to struggle and push through, but don’t give up.” Initially, this seemed like lukewarm inspiration to go after dreams and goals. After all, doesn’t common wisdom say we should always be…
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