Dear WW: I achieved my first goal-I got the job. Now its time to set some new ones. But I don’t even know where to begin. Can you help me achieve my new goal? NO GOAL
Dear NO GOAL,
If you’re like most people today, chances are good that there is a water bottle within arm’s reach [...]
Filed under: Essential Skills, Productivity & Employee Engagement, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Goal setting, How to set goals | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: I’m too busy to network at my current job. All day long I’m emailing and calling people. I don’t have the luxury to contact people who might be able to help me with my career. Heck, I don’t have time to contact people who can help me do my job. BUSY SIGNAL
Dear BUSY,
Military [...]
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Dear WW: Just to let you know how out of control my procrastination has become, it took me a month and a half just to write this letter to you. I really think I’m ready to deal with it this time. Can you help me figure out where to get started? READY TO GO
Dear READY,
Did [...]
Filed under: Emotional Intelligence, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Overcoming procrastination, Procrastination | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: I’m sick and tired of my overflowing inbox. It’s time that I got organized. My only problem, I don’t even know where to start? BOXED IN BY MY INBOX
Dear BOXED,
Do you remember the really smart kid in your high school that gave the valedictorian address? The days of having one smart kid doing [...]
Filed under: Technology & Internet, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Email management, Manage inbox, Time Management & Getting Organized | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: I just got a serious shot fired across my bow. I had a heart attack. My doc says scale back, but I only know how to work 12-hour days. STAYING ALIVE
Dear ALIVE,
I recently came across an organization called the Association of Dead People. You might not think that dead people need to organize, [...]
Filed under: Health & Safety, Renewal, Personal Growth & Training, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Get more done, Time Management & Getting Organized | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: My boss criticizes me for not thinking strategically, but he doesn’t give me advice on HOW to think strategically. Help! HE’S NO STRATEGIST, EITHER
Dear STRATEGIST:
When it comes to thinking strategically, David Phillip stakes the cake. Actually, he’ll take the pudding. Phillips, a civil engineer from Davis, Calif., really wanted to take advantage of [...]
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Dear WW: It’s a wonder that I found my computer to write this email. My desk is a mess. How do you get out from under a messy desk? TRYING TO CLEAN UP MY ACTDear Trying,
I just read about a doctor named Charles Emerick who is an ear, nose and throat specialist in Portland, Oregon. [...]
Filed under: Essential Skills, Renewal, Personal Growth & Training, Time Management & Getting Organized | Tagged: Clutter, Disorganized, Organized, Personal organization | Leave a Comment »
