by va | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, improving productivity, Peak Performance, Productivity, Stress management
Keeping a healthy work-life balance can be quite a challenge. However, you can slowly achieve it by doing the following: 1. Understand that not all days will be equal. 2. Learning to set boundaries. 3. Attending social events 4. Taking vacations 5. Keeping...
by Cathy Sexton | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, Natural Productivity Style, Peak Performance, Successful business owners
Business owners face a lot of challenges in running a business. Many of those challenges are external, but some come from within – in the form of personality traits that hold you back. Unfortunately, personality factors that can hold you back are often...
by Cathy Sexton | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Defining Business Goals, Goals, improving productivity, setting priorities, Vision
Do you feel like you’re putting in tons of time and effort but not seeing results in terms of increased revenue, profit, or growth for your business? Setting SMART goals could be the game changer you’re looking for. If you have big dreams for your business, but don’t...
by Cathy Sexton | Apr 20, 2018 | Improving Business, Mindset, Success, Successful business owners, Uncategorized
What impact would a growth vs fixed mindset have on your life and business? If you’re doing everything you can with respect to your business but are still struggling to achieve your goals and dreams, take a look at your mindset. Where do you stand when it comes to a...
by Cathy Sexton | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Goals, Mindset, Successful business owners, Uncategorized, Vision
Does visualizing success increase the chances of success? The answer to that question is a source of debate for some. There are those who feel the idea is more of a new age, ‘woowoo’ theory, but there are also many who believe in its merits. Professional athletes...
by Cathy Sexton | Feb 28, 2018 | Improving Business, improving productivity, Peak Performance, Profitability, Uncategorized
Efficiency and productivity go hand in hand, but how do you get the best of both? Back in 2012, I posted a blog with some great efficiency and productivity tips taken from an IQTell.com article. IQTell was a productivity app and a great resource for busy...
by Cathy Sexton | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, setting priorities, Strategic thinking, Successful business owners, Uncategorized
Business failure is never the goal of any start-up. But businesses do fail. One reason businesses fail is because business owners often ignore common symptoms of trouble and don’t reach out for help. Common symptoms of trouble include: Cash flow issues –...
by Cathy Sexton | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog, Getting Organized, improving productivity, Productivity
Do you struggle with motivation and feel unproductive during the cold, dreary days of winter? It’s been very cold and dreary here in the Midwest recently. I guess it’s safe to say winter is officially here. Staying focused, productive, and keeping energy levels up can...
by Cathy Sexton | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog, improving productivity, Productivity, Work space
Have you ever considered purchasing a standing desk or wondered if standing desks are better for your health or productivity? A few years back, standing desks became popular when ads touting the benefits started popping up everywhere. They made bold claims and a lot...
by Cathy Sexton | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, improving productivity, Peak Performance, Procrastination, Time Management, Uncategorized
Have you ever considered the possibility that there could be benefits to procrastination? Procrastination is generally thought of as a negative – that behavior that keeps intelligent, hard-working people from being productive. But are there times it’s appropriate or... 