The Cynsational Entrepreneur — increase productivity

How many times have you said, “I need to find time” ..to do that project, meet with that client, etc. Where are you going to FIND time? Is it hidden away or did someone else use some of your allotted time? Can you order more time from Amazon? (Believe me, I would if I could!) We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why does it seem that some people get more done than others in that same amount of time? To be successful at anything we must learn to manage our time efficiently. We waste time on...

How to effectively use a planner to reach your goals. Being more productive is key to finishing tasks, meeting your deadlines, and completing goals – both personally and professionally.

Life is full of distractions. Keeping yourself focused on your goals is the main purpose of a planner. If you want to use a planner to improve your productivity, keep reading to learn how this might be the best thing for you.

I was asked recently what I do. I answered with my best elevator pitch:   “I am a virtual assistant. I provide resources and virtual assistance to entrepreneurs and solopreneurs.” The response I got was surprising. The normal response is usually curiosity about how I got started doing virtual work, or what type of assistance I provide, or even questions about my background. Sometimes the response centers around my lifestyle, the most popular question is whether I work in my pajamas (I don’t). But this time, the response was a derisive laugh, almost a snort. No joke! “Why in the...

We all want to be productive in our lives. We have goals and dreams we want to achieve. In order to get there, we have to take action. When you want to climb a mountain you have to prepare physically and mentally, gather the appropriate supplies, plan your path to the peak. You arrive at the starting point and then you have to start hiking up the mountain. You don’t look at the peak from the valley below and become distracted by the butterflies floating around your head.     To reach your goals you must focus on the tasks...

  When Diane Sawyer was asked the secret to her success, she said: "I think the one lesson I've learned is there is no substitute for paying attention." If Diane Sawyer's career is proof of the power of FOCUS, we should all work to improve. Did you know you can improve your focus with simple exercises? It’s true. Like working out to strengthen your muscles, you can workout to strengthen your FOCUS. Try these focus exercises which take less than ten minutes to do. GOOD LUCK!