Posted on April 28, 2009 by stargardener
Interesting thing, Procrastination. It is the twin to Productivity — um, without the accomplishment.
It is merely activity and the appearance of accomplishment, with no tangible rewards. Just the self-loathing that follows when we dance with Procrastination; when we realize how much time we spent — never to have back! — in our pursuit of Productivity.
Real obstacles don’t [...]
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Posted on March 29, 2009 by stargardener
This Sunday, I am going with a theme for the potpourri post. The discussions within my accountability groups have this common thread: How do we declutter our schedules and yet maintain the aspects of our days that we enjoy?
A colleague of mine and I been brainstorming answers to this question. We have realized that once [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2009 by stargardener
It has been a fab week! Little time for blogging …
But found this jewel to share with you!
8 Simple Ways To Get On Track And Keep Your Focus
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Posted on January 14, 2009 by stargardener
When my schedule is disrupted, it is like my mind is a chalkboard. That has been erased. There are fuzzy shadows of once-neatly written directives and routines.
Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
~Winnie the Pooh
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Posted on December 31, 2008 by stargardener
Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.
~Hal Borland
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Posted on December 9, 2008 by stargardener
There are times when creative planners find it difficult to simply begin a project. Especially projects we label, “big” …
We do this since we are big picture planners; we make sweeping strokes to outline the path we see in our mind’s eye. Details make us tired and tend to lead us to distraction.
But here is [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2008 by stargardener
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I always find it amazing when motivational types make claims that they can help you:
Develop a life plan for balance in each area
Use your time for maximum productivity
Increase your output, rewards and satisfaction
Spend more time on higher value activities
Create the ideal lifestyle for you
Achieve balance and harmony in your relationships
Eliminate stress and tension at home
Work all [...]
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