My mentor and friend, Deborah Collins Stephens taught me about the power of a to-don’t list. You can’t do it all every day so bump non priority things to your to-don’t list and breathe!
Taking a break for lunch during your workday will reboot your mind, your body and your productivity. Give yourself this essential time to recharge your battery.
Avoid over committing by saying no from time to time. Give yourself permission to prioritize and honor yourself.
I have 700 law students with whom I work on a regular basis plus a myriad of private clients so needless to say, I get a lot of email every day. The volume is so tremendous that I can find myself chained to my desk if I don’t pro-actively tackle the email Palooza that is […]
In an ongoing quest to achieve more satisfaction in my work and life, I have some new words of wisdom to share. I’m a consummate planner and often focus so much on the future that I miss the little moments of each day that are also precious. Here are some tips to help you take […]
With the New Year in full swing many people are feeling the strain of sticking to their resolution of keeping some semblance of work/life balance. All of us have felt the panic of the treadmill moments when life moves so fast with so many responsibilities that it seems impossible to get off the moving belt […]
The question about whether or not work/life balance is possible continues to plague many professionals. What I have learned from amazing women around the world who seem to “do it all” is that you have to pick your opportunities and work smarter – not harder. Angela Jia Kim is featured in my book and has […]
With 20+ years of career and professional development, speaking, and consulting experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins desires to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her speaking style is engaging, high energy, and positive, focusing on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.
