From Dictionary.com Procrastination - noun The act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention. I know I've met procrastination before and I bet you have met her/him too. I know procrastination has many friends, but why do we procrastinate in our business and how can we break this bad habit from ruining our business? The first question to answer is why do you procrastinate. Knowing why will help you pinpoint and find a solution to stop it. It could be a variety of reasons and it could be as simple as laziness or boredom. Here are realistic reasons you may procrastinate and how you can overcome them Fear Are you afraid to fail or afraid of failure? Then you have to change your mindset. It has been said, in order to succeed you have to fail first. It's not always true because you can find success at the first go, but it could also be short-lived. There's nothing to be ashamed of when you fail. It's a lesson we learn … [Read more...]
Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips for Bedrooms
Today is part ten of our Spring Cleaning series! If you missed any of the series, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. When you think about spring cleaning you probably imagine the big jobs. You think about cleaning the kitchen. Maybe you visualize the closets or your basement. Perhaps the garage is on your list. Most people don’t think about their bedroom. However, you spend a lot of time in your bedroom. A clean bedroom means better sleep. It means a cleaner home. And the good news is, it’s one of the easier rooms to spring clean. Quick Reference Bedroom Cleaning “to do” List: Clean ceiling fan. Using your vacuum cleaner extension, vacuum corners of the room from the ceiling down. Dust all furniture. Dust lamps and bulbs. Be careful to not get cleaner on light bulbs. It’ll make them burn out more quickly. Use a soft cloth and furniture polish on all bedroom furniture. Remove curtains and wash according to instructions. If you have … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning the Easy Way
This is part 4 in our spring cleaning series. If you miss any of them, no worries, click here to see all of our spring cleaning articles. Spring cleaning can be one of the most time consuming and overwhelming seasonal tasks. In fact, many people simply end up skipping it. Yet that means also missing out on the rewards of a thoroughly clean home. Much like New Year’s Resolutions, spring cleaning helps you get a clean slate. 5 strategies to help you tackle spring cleaning 1. Give it a time limit. Make a list of all the rooms, closets and spaces you need to clean. Estimate how much time you think it’ll take to get each space clean. For example, your pantry might take 40 minutes. When cleaning the space make sure you stick to the time limit. When cleaning, it’s easy to get distracted. It’s easy to let the job take much longer than it should. When you set a time limit you’ll stay focused on the job. Remember to take breaks in between each space too. This will help you stay energetic … [Read more...]
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