3 years ago, my father –  full of life, a man who loved his work – suddenly stopped working. The turn of events was dramatic and shocking.  He was 78 at the time and although physically strong and healthy, he was starting to forget things. We mobilized quickly to understan

  I often start my day with a morning bike ride. It leaves me feeling refreshed and invigorated. I’ve been taking the same route on this particular bike path in Brooklyn, NY for years.  I take Max out of his basket  at the same spot every day and he runs alongside me for th

 Let’s face it, we can’t do it all ourselves and we can’t do it all at once.  If you find your schedule cluttered and unwieldy, with missed appointments, a voluminous master task list and endless to do’s slipping through the cracks, it’s time to streamlin

Do you ever go to conferences or events and without realizing it you lug a whole bunch of stuff home that  you neither want or need? Today I am going to share with you my three step process on how to prevent swag from turning into clutter.   Step 1 Sort the swag into stuff you like, a

Zeroing out your inbox each day strengthens decision making skills and encourages decisive action. Below are 5 more compelling reasons to zero out your inbox! Improve your relationships – When you commit to zeroing out your inbox, it is likely to improve your relationships. Emai

If you struggle with the task of getting your tax documents together, don’t despair. Here are 5 tips to help you overcome procrastination and free yourself from the stress and overwhelm that often accompanies this process.     Use a worksheet – A worksheet will help y

How to Organize Your Closet; 7 Simple Techniques Use matching hangers – it will give your closet a polished feel. For our last project we chose basic natural wood hangers from the Container Store. Use bins and baskets; keep things off the floor yet easily accessible. For our las

To reclaim your schedule and your life it is important to first have a “base line” of how you are  currently spending your time. The next step is to get clear about how you want to be spending  your time and finally to re-configure your schedule so it reflects your long te

Goals by Brian Tracy The 3 P‘s for Effective Goal Setting (From the book “Goals” by Brian Tracey) Setting meaningful, long-term goals is a giant step toward achieving your dreams. In turn, setting and achieving short-term goals can help you accomplish the tasks you’ll need

The cornerstone of any effective time management system is knowing what’s important to you and planning your life around what you value most. There are 3 paradigms that  guide my own philosophy on time management and that I personally use. One that I particularly like is a conce