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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

Success

I think people struggle to reach their true potential because they’re quick to make comparisons—and “comparison is the thief of joy,” after all. You don’t always have to agree, but if you’re merely open to learning, coachability will take you a long way. I learned to be coachable in my time as an eighth grade science teacher.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

Success

Through the journaling process, I learned to trust myself. For instance, a 2013 study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that adults who engaged in expressive writing for three consecutive days before a biopsy healed more quickly in comparison to the group assigned to write about their daily activities.

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5 Time Saving Tips for Home Businesses

Tips From T. Marie

Learning to use your time wisely is super important. Set a time to make/take phone calls. Instead of answering the phone whenever it rings consider setting aside an hour or so each day specifically for taking and making phone calls. I’ve written before about how much time can be consumed in your day by a phone call.

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An Interview with Nadine King, Founder of Black Admin Magic

Admin Awards

I learned about Black Admin Magic, Nadine’s organization while working the Polls this year with an Executive Assistant who was a proud member of the organization, which I had never heard of before. I reached out to Nadine to learn more, and am excited to share my interview with you. Never stop learning! Always check-in.

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The 5 Eco Gadgets That Will Save Your Money

Eco-Office Gals

This selection of cutting edge gadgetry, curated by the team at specialist business energy comparison website Power Experts , will help drive down your energy usage, save you money and go some way towards making the world a little cleaner, one unused kilowatt at a time. The Nest Learning Thermostat — $250. It programs itself!

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My Biggest Mistake as an Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant Breakthrough

Here’s a story of a hard lesson I learned that ended up being a blessing. What I learned that day has infused my approach to every snafu I’ve encountered in my professional career in the 11 years since! An Unfavorable Comparison. The unfavorable comparison to her really stung. Rianna was a star and everyone loved her.

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12 Essential Tips Every Solo Traveler Needs to Know

Success

Keep reading for our best solo travel tips, whether you’re learning how to travel solo for the first time or you’re a seasoned traveler. Keep these documents in the cloud and on your phone to easily access them from the road. Pack a sheet and pillowcase Consider packing a flat sheet and an empty pillowcase in your suitcase.

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