The Networker
Writer’s Block for Everyone
A long-suffering reader of mine asked me if I ever struggle with writer’s block. I told her that when it comes to writing, I struggle with many things…
Wear Your Pajamas to Work and Other Timesaving Tips
I read that the average woman spends 16 minutes on weekdays and 14 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays deciding what to wear. That adds up to a whopping 287 days of our lives, standing in front of our closets in our bathrobes, mumbling, “I don’t have a thing to wear!”...
(Not) Working from Home
A lot of us are working from home now, so I think this is a good time to discuss why we’re not getting anything done. I’m an expert on not getting anything done, and I can tell you, it’s not our fault. At home, our attention is often demanded by family members,...
Staying top-of-mind in a topsy-turvy environment
By Shaina Hargens Staying top of mind is something you can systemize and strategize, WITHOUT being overwhelmed by online clutter or left with the feeling of being inadequate. As we work through this together, remember, you can start with the easy ones – the...
Someday When I’m Social Distancing
I once wrote a column with the prophetic title, “Someday When I’m Quarantined.” In it, I vowed that if I were ever unable to leave my home for a few months, I’d finally do all of the things I don’t normally have time to do. I’d put my old photos into albums,...
Public Speaking for Chickens, Part 2 Scaring Away Stage Fright
Let’s say your child’s teacher calls and asks if you’ll present a talk about your work to her class. Or your boss wants you to present at an event she can’t attend. In a moment of enthusiasm, or maybe because you can’t think of a good excuse not to, you agree....