Today we have Pre-War Traditionalists, Post-war/baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y (where did they go?) and the Millenniums, all walking the earth at the same time! Can we all learn to communicate and get along?
Each generation older or younger than you has experienced different influences in the world that have formed their lives; with different technology, new inventions to use, new parenting techniques to adopt, etc.
I remember my son and his friend at the old family cottage,…
Office Yin and Yang
Yin and yang are energy terms in feng shui. In fact there are many different combinations and levels of yin and yang.
Seen as opposites; the image of two tadpoles swimming intertwined with the other. Neither one is completely pure white, nor pure black, as there is always an element of the other hidden inside.
Yin is feminine: soft, gentle, and nurturing. Yang is masculine: strong, energetic and aggressive.
When applying this concept to your work…
“I’m unable to attend the meeting as I’m busy in the Design Studio!”
Practical Steps to Success #21:
Present Clear Messages; avoid miscommunications and save time!
There’s a growing concern about using texts as a business platform.
I dislike the plethora of group texts with a one-liner comment; which leads to many MORE texts. When I need to address a specific matter, being specific will avoid more questions and therefore, interruption. This type of correspondence can lead to irritation, distractions, …
Practical Steps to Success #6: Avoid the Train Wreck
Let’s face it, our lives are busy. Without any effort, our sub-conscious picks up so much “extra stuff” to process. “Extra stuff” translates into stress. Too much stress can overload your brain.
Stress reduction is SO important, and it is not so easy; whether you are commuting, meeting friends or actually trying to work. Your brain is gathering information all the time! Often, juggling clients or projects can be like ‘changing…
First of all I love, loved all the ladies in the Group Sessions. I always looked forward to Thursdays to see everyone.
I was having to clear out a room filled with papers and materials, to sort, and then put them all away.
The idea of vacuuming, dusting and keeping things clean was HUGE.
Huge awareness of actually being able to sort, and then find everything again. This is a huge concern for all parts of my house; now I know.
My sewing room is functional now and i only moved one thin… Read more
