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Straightforward Solutions provides productivity coaching, systems and processes consulting and professional organizing services for busy professionals and small business owners.
06/27/2023
As someone who is so not techy, this whole ChatGPT stuff feels completely overwhelming!! But also, I am thinking WOW is this a way to make this thing I struggle with easier to use? I found this article intriguing. What are your thoughts on ChatGPT?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2023/06/20/8-chatgpt-prompts-to-finish-hours-of-work-in-seconds/?sh=7036abd68913
06/26/2023
It's Motivation Monday!! We all go through times when our motivation is lacking. Here are 5 ways to overcome it.
1. Set goals that trigger intrinsic motivation (something you find rewarding) rather than extrinsic motivation (receiving a reward for completion).
2. Shift your perspective by focusing on what you’ve achieved rather than what you have left to accomplish.
3. Harness the influence of others by networking with and listening to mentors, role models and other high achieving individuals.
4. Sharing advice and knowledge is an effective way to overcome lack of motivation by boosting confidence and spurring action.
5. Recognize your emotional state by honoring your feelings. By doing this, you create space between yourself & your emotional reaction allowing yourself to
choose how you want to show up.
06/05/2023
June is designated PRIDE month. A number of people in my life are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. I take pride in knowing these individuals have made my life better, and many other people's lives better. I will always be a safe space and my company will always be a safe space. Love is love! Pride: Be Bold, Be You!
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05/22/2023
Doing less means you are able to concentrate your energy on only worthy endeavours. You end up accomplishing more, and having something to show for your efforts.
Urgent doesn’t always mean important, busy doesn’t always mean productive. Think about it for a moment. How many times have you been ‘busy’ yet ended up achieving nothing significant?
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05/14/2023
"Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms!
And to my Mom,
I love you and your super long voicemails.
(And while I have you, quick apologies for ages 13-21.)
05/10/2023
Isn't great when you come across a saying or quote that hits home or is exactly what you need to hear when you hear it!
I've been working on a new aspect of my business and it is taking longer than I would like it to take. However, time will pass anyway so I keep pushing forward! It will all come together when the time is right!!
05/09/2023
What are your superpowers? Have you ever given this some thought? So many times we think about the things we can't do or that we think we are bad at but have you considered the things that make you superpowered?
In a coaching program that I previously participated in we were tasked with asking at least 10 people to list 3 things that they saw as our superpowers. I received some of the most heartfelt messages that truly opened me up my to all the amazing skills I do have. This activity came to me at a time when I really needed to hear them. These are some of the awesome things that heard about myself!!
05/08/2023
“The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do”. – Swati Sharma
This week I am pitching my business for the first time to people who may be able to help it move to the next level. I am excited but also a little freaked out. But the only way to know if you can be successful at something to try!
04/28/2023
Everyday life can be trying! There are many times when we think we may not make it through the day. I been there, more often than I wanted to be.
It took me years to realize that the world was not out to get me. Let me help you work through the daily trials of life!
04/27/2023
‘I was burned out to the core.’ How 3 women took career breaks to reset their priorities.
This statement stopped me in my tracks. It brought back flashbacks of when I was burned out to my core. I remember crying in my car wondering how I could step away & still survive. It was one of the scariest things ever I did but it was the best thing I ever did!!
If this statement resonates with you, I am here to tell you can step back! I can help you figure out how!!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/makers_how-3-women-took-career-breaks-to-reset-their-activity-7052321559646011392-SDew?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
04/26/2023
Are you fueling your spirit or draining it?
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04/25/2023
How many times have you said I am too busy to take a vacation? Or were afraid to take time off because you did not want your boss or job to think you weren't dedicated?
You may surprised to find that not taking time off from work may not be giving the impression you think it is! According to the Harvard Business Review, taking a vacation can actually increase the likelihood of getting a raise or a promotion.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/harvard-business-review_are-the-people-who-take-vacations-the-ones-activity-7056436408764289024-U7_9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android