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Why an “Overly Specific Calendar” Can Hold You Back

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On the surface, it seems logical to have an overly specific calendar when it comes to scheduling every minute of our day. However, there are risks associated with being too specific on your calendar. Moreover, being overly specific on our calendars can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.

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Stay on Track for Productivity

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workers have packed up their cubicles and headed home to do just that. You can mark these blocks on your email calendar—Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar, for instance—so it sends you reminders to stop and start. Look up that new restaurant to make reservations for Friday night, get sidetracked reading the reviews and BOOM!

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9 Pro Tips for Avoiding Loneliness When You Work From Home

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I’m working from a coffee shop for the first time in months, and I can already feel a deep sense of energy bubbling up inside of me. I’m self-employed as a freelance writer, and waking up and rolling over to my home desk day after day began growing old. I haven’t experienced this sense of motivation in ages. By 2 p.m.,

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I guess he thought I needed the help. Another one I never use.

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Phoenix views from restaurant last night (day 1) – #IVAA10

Andrea Kalli

The views from our restaurant were spectacular. Phoenix views from restaurant last night (day 1) – #IVAA10 Rating 3.00 Often, business owners find themselves so caught up in their paperwork or their day-to-day operations that they forget about… Continue reading the rest of this article. Want To Link To This Article?

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Linchpin Meet Ups Connect the Globe in One Evening

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I hosted the local meet up in my community and eight people signed up. Tags: Linchpin Meet-ups , Linchpins , Polar Unlimited , Rise Partnerships , Seth Godin Add A Comment home top Site Information © 2010 Make or Break Moments Ministry Free Theme by eGrace Creative. Talk about a make or break moment.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Is there one thing that will make the difference between actually achieving your goals and chalking them up to yet another year’s unfulfilled resolutions? Sign up for a birthday/anniversary reminder service. I want to set up a schedule that is devoted only to my family. Get a leg up. Schedule family time.

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