How to Combat Being Overwhelmed

04/06/1993General

You tell a peer that you are overwhelmed with your job, life, everything. And what do they recommend? Make a “to-do” list! Brilliant! Problem solved. End of blog post! Nope. Don’t get me wrong, lists are great; they keep us organized and on task, and help us keep things in perspective. We can make list, … Read More

With so many distractions, how can we stay focused?

04/06/1993General

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Your alarm clock goes off to signal the start of a brand new day. It’s going to be a great day! You check your phone as notifications start filling your lock screen. Ooooo, someone tagged you in a Facebook post! Someone commented on your Instagram photo. You check all of those … Read More

Finding the Perfect Work + Life Balance

04/06/1993Prof. Development

As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, each of us has the same number of hours in a day. How we spend those hours is completely up to us. Running a business and maintaining a healthy personal life takes a lot of coordination. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin. But finding the right … Read More

Plan, Prepare, and Work Ahead

04/06/1993General

  Plan, Prepare, and Work Ahead Keep up. Be prepared. Work ahead. Nobody wants to work with that “fly by the seat of his or her pants” person. When someone is working with you, they want to know that you’ve been working steadily on their information and that you’re prepared, in advance, for any questions … Read More