Dandy Delegator

This time maximizing tip is aimed at reducing the number of tasks you complete, thus allowing you to focus your time and energy on the most important responsibilities.  The most effective modality to moderate your number of assignments is to delegate.  Admittedly, it can be difficult to relinquish some of the work on your to-do list; however effective delegators buoy relationships with co-workers, plus promote productivity.  Trim down your in-box items and boost your out-box output. 

Review this article for some delegating tips. 

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Need a Break? I do!

The framework we construct for our day can either free us to reach our efficiency potential, or hamper our productivity and happiness.  The optimal situation is organizing daily tasks in such a way that gives us some time to focus on ourselves.  No matter how brief the moment of personal revelry--whether taking a break, stopping to smell the roses, or doing bit of daydreaming--shifting our energy to a moment of leisure is vital.  Please check out this article for more break-taking virtues.







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National Safety Week

June is National Safety Week.  The National Safety Council is hosting a month of activities and education promoting safety in the home and workplace. 

This often over looked issue deserves our attention, as an exceedingly high numbers of deaths and injuries at home and work are 100% preventable.  With a bit of additional knowledge and awareness we can make our environment a safer place for us and our loved ones.    

You're Hired!

What do a stay-at-home parent and a business executive have in common?  Both need to be proficient in the art of hiring new employees.  Each person has a domain to maintain and populate with capable personnel.  The stay-at-home parent is responsible for managing their household, and vetting responsible and skilled individuals to do home repairs and improvements, educate children, provide accurate financial advisement, etc.  The professional executive likewise has the responsibility of using their leadership and example to create a supportive environment of productivity and growth for those they supervise. 

Review this article for 10 tips for hiring an employee.


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Goal Getter

Effective goal setting is a fundamental element for success in your personal and professional life.  A thoughtful and well made goal can be the catalyst to propel you into the next sphere of success.  Whether your goals have a limited focus and small scope (such as setting a personal goal to make your bed every day for a week) or are goals with sweeping long term commitments (such as completing graduate school)--goal setting is a profitable pursuit.  Goal setting is an excellent life improvement behavior, and a skill you can cultivate.

Additionally, it is crucial to remember goal mastery takes time and practice.  Do not become discouraged with set-backs and failures.  Rather, believe in yourself and your extraordinary potential.     

Here is a useful article regarding goal setting.   



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Time Maximizer Tip

This tip may sting a bit, nevertheless, here it is: limit your television time.  If you are like so many people, hours (or days...) have been spent in front of the TV.  This wasted time leaches your productivity at home and work.  In order to maximize your time, whittle your tube time to a couple hours per day, and spend the saved time on more important things that augment your health and happiness.

Flick off that television, climb off the couch, and enjoy all the time you are saving!

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Cooking In Season--Summer Sweets

Summer is a fruitful time of year--gardens and fields yielding up their bounty.  With a profusion of produce ripening, we offer a delicious recipe for one of Summer's finest vegetables: the Zucchini.  This heavenly zucchini bread recipe is sure to delight those with veggie aversions and zucchini zealots alike.  Enjoy! 





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Time Maximizer Tip

Increase your computer skill and efficiency by deceasing your mouse use.  Click here for a video tutorial. 










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