Archive for the ‘Goals’ Category
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Something new I am using in my office is a motivational bulletin board. I do have annual goals and keep them with me at all times, but I’ve been feeling like I need more. I needed something to call out to me and that I can see every day. So I installed a bulletin board and magnetic wipe board in my home office. I placed it next to some of my favorite photos of John and I and I look at it every day. 
The bulletin board has photos, inspirational quotes and things I treasure. Some are things people have given more and others are clippings from magazines or something I found interesting.
I use the magnetic wipe board to write the week’s top priorities and then create my daily To Do list from there. So far so good - I crossed everything off my list last week. I know its a challenge to stay on top of the never ending To Do list, but perhaps you can install something similar in your home or office.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
Now that’s it’s officially the first week of the year, we wanted to wish you a year filled with good health, happiness, and much success. Let us know how we can help you improve your business in 2010 and help you reach your goals.
Speaking of goals, have you written out clear and specific goals for 2010? One of the best ways to get clarity on what you want is to write it out in detail. Your goals should be motivating and reachable, and they should be measurable.
Here are some other tips to help you reach your goals.
- Clearly define each goal.
- Create a motivational goal sheet. It could be a picture, map or list, something that you can post and will motivate you to stay on track. Create rewards for achieved goals.
- Commit to accomplish at least one activity each day that moves you toward your goals.
- Be positive. Your mental attitude will determine whether you view your life as a success or a disaster.
- Know that you are all you need to succeed – be patient and persistent.
We wish you much success in the new year and will do our best to help you do anything you put your mind to.
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
A few weeks ago at the POC Conference in Calgary I listened to keynote speaker, Les Hewitt, author of The Power of Focus. He was amazing and I learned a great deal listening to him. One topic that really resonated with me was habits and how they determine your future.
According to Les Hewitt, 47% of my everyday behavior is habitual and it’s extremely important to be aware of what habits are not working for me. I need to remember I can change any habit if I really want to. That’s the tough part.
So I made a list of my bad habits and one of mine was focusing on what I didn’t want. Isn’t that strange? To focus on what you don’t want, rather than what you do want. And I found myself doing it all the time. So since the presentation, I have been focusing on what I really want and its amazing what happens when you focus. Thank you Les!
So what are your bad habits and what can you commit to letting go of in the new year? We would love to hear from you.
A Red Bench offer continuing education for professional organizers and small business owners.
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
I read somewhere along the way, (probably in The Success Principles) that we are the average of the five people we hang out with the most. If you think about that, it makes sense. You probably cook or clean the way your Mom does. You make decisions like your Dad. You talk like your friends, etc. Heck, I am now saying “eh” after living in Canada for just two years. So if you want to be more successful, you have to start hanging out with more successful people.
On our next teleclass, Unleash the Power of Goal Setting, we will wrap up the year evaluating this past year and planning for the next. We will help you clarify your and focus your goals and give you the motivation to make next year the best year ever One of the questions we will ask is who do want to spend your time with next year? Who excites you, motivates you, juices you? Often times we spend too much time with people who bring us down or don’t motivate us to achieve our goals.
In 2010 we want you to lose the “anchors” and start hanging out with those who will bring you more success. Register and attend Unleash the Power of Goal Setting to ensure a successful and balanced year.
A Red Bench offers continuing education for professional organizers and small business owners.
Tags: goal setting, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
We hope you and your families had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now it’s off to the races during December which is often a very busy and stressful month. It’s hard to believe the year has gone by so quickly, but so much has happened. We hope you take some time to review your year; what made you happy? What would you change?
As we look back at our year, we are thrilled with all we accomplished. We strive to bring you the best experts we can find on business and organizing-related topics. Our job is to help you manage your business a little easier. Here are some of the highlights:
- We kicked off the year as a finalist in the “Most Valuable Educational Resource” category of the 2009 LA Organizing Awards.
- We hosted our first booth at the NAPO Conference.
- We hosted our first Social Media Event where 8 trailblazers from this new phenomenon shared their tips and tricks on how to make the most of this amazing technology.
- We kicked off our Become An Infopreneur Program and have a class of organizers creating their very own information product.
- Christa presented, “From Organizer to Infopreneur,” at the POC Conference.
- Angela was selected as a panelist for the 2010 NAPO Conference “Ask The Organizers” Panel.
- We were once again nominated in the “Most Valuable Educational Resource” category of the 2010 LA Organizing Awards. Cast your vote here.
What a year! Sure, there are things we would change, but overall we are pleased. We want to thank you for all your support. We love working with you and look forward to what may come in the new year.Happy holidays!
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
I’ve named this post “Focus Is the Name of the Game” because a few weeks ago I returned from the POC (Professional Organizers of Canada) Conferencein Calgary and I feel more focused than ever. Now I know what you’re thinking; that I am pretty focused already. Well, even organizers can get a little lost with so many tasks, activities and To Do’s.
At the conference I listened to keynote speaker, Les Hewitt, author of The Power of Focus. He was amazing and he said, “Sustained motivation is when you have something thing good that goes along with what you you do well.” That really resonated with me. I am good at organizing and that’s why I created Savvy Solutions more than five years ago. Of course, I will continue to work with people in their homes and offices on paper, time and email management. But what I am really good at is speaking in front of a group. Not many people feel that way, but I love it. So in the future, you will see more focus on speaking engagements, Lunch & Learns, Workshops and Seminars.
On our next teleclass, called Unleash the Power of Goal Setting, we are going to talk about what you really want and why you really want it, so you can go out and get it. Setting and achieving goals is one the best ways to measure your life’s progress. Without goals life just passes by hoping we get lucky and fortune comes our way. The secret to peak performance is knowing what you want and why and getting down on paper.
Join us on December 7th for Unleash the Power of Goal Setting and create a plan for 2010 that will ensure a successful and well balanced year.
Date: Monday, December 7th
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Investment: $29 or included with your Teleclass Membership. Attend Live or Download the MP3 Audio Recording
A Red Bench offer continuing education for professional organizers and small business owners.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Join us for Unleash The Power of Goal Setting.
Why You Don’t Want To Miss This Teleclass:
Setting and achieving goals is one the best ways to measure your life’s progress. Without goals life just passes by hoping we get lucky and fortune comes our way. The secret to peak performance is knowing what you want and why and getting down on paper.
The Facts:
Less than 1% of adults have clearly stated goals? Yet those who do earn as much as ten times more than those who don’t. What separates the most satisfied people from the rest of the world is really identifying what you want out of life.
Register and Create Your 2010 Plan to Ensure a Successful and Well Balanced Year:
- What do you want to do?
- What do you want to have?
- Where do you want to go?
- How much money will you earn and save?
- Who will you spend your time with?
- What memorable experience(s) will you have?
On our final teleclass in 2009, Unleash the Power of Goal Setting, we will wrap up the year evaluating this past year and planning for the next. We will help you clarify your and focus your goals and give you the motivation to make next year the best year ever Don’t miss this chance to create your goals for 2010 so you can achieve your true desires in the New Year.
Details:
Date: Monday, December 7th
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Investment: $29 or included with your Teleclass Membership. Attend Live or Download the MP3 Audio Recording
A Red Benchoffer continuing education for professional organizers and small business owners.
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Patchen Wagner, Christa Wagner, goal setting, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Don’t miss Wednesday’s teleclass with guest expert Success Coach Pam Narvaez, who will talk about pioneering your own path and what it takes to get there. Be there with your list of questions and all ears as she candidly discusses whether changing career paths is the right thing for you, and what to watch out for along the way. Register now!
Date: September 02, 2009
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Topic: Reinventing Your Career: How to Look Before You Leap
Pam Narvaez
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
How do you know when it’s time to change your career? Are you looking at your life and business and asking yourself, “Am I doing the right thing?”
If so, don’t miss next week’s teleclass with Success Coach Pam Narvaez. Have all your questions ready as as she discusses of pioneering your own career path and what it takes to get there. Attend this teleclass and stop feeling stuck and frustrated.
Date: September 02, 2009
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Topic: Reinventing Your Career: How to Look Before You Leap
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Wagner, Managing a business, Pam Narvaez, Red Bench Members, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Has the current economy got you rethinking your career path? Or perhaps it is just time for a change. Many people are looking at their lives and businesses and asking themselves, “Am I doing the right thing?” There are a lot of challenges along the way. How do you know when it’s time to change your path?
On September 2, Success Coach Pam Narvaez will lead a candid discussion of pioneering your own path and what it takes to get there. Stop feeling stuck and frustrated. Kickstart your new project or new direction by attending this teleclass.
Date: September 02, 2009
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Topic: Reinventing Your Career: How to Look Before You Leap
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Wagner, Managing a business, Red Bench Members, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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