by jean | Sep 16, 2009 | Administrative Assistant Advantage, One Opinion
Ready to like yourself a whole lot more? Before going to bed get out your journal and create two columns. The column on the left is entitled “Did Wells.” The column on the right is entitled, “What That Says About Me.” Think of your day and list in the left column...
by jean | Sep 16, 2009 | Administrative Assistant Advantage, One Opinion
Can people raise their own self esteem? Yes! In fact, no one can do it for you. That’s the whole beauty of the process. Any action you take to lift your self esteem is an affirmation that you are worth it – worth having good thoughts about, worth earning well...
by jean | Sep 16, 2009 | One Minute Note
I once had a big, life-changing idea that was as bright as a butterfly. Within days, I felt its wings sag, the momentum drop. What happened? Negative feedback. I am finding it important to match the feedback I need with the right person. There are well meaning people...
by jean | Sep 16, 2009 | Administrative Assistant Advantage, One Opinion
Years ago, I would daydream about things that I wished would happen. Once I told one of these fantasies to my friend, Cindy: I wish I could be interviewed for a radio show. Before I continue this story, I should tell you that Cindy is one of the most successful,...
by jean | Aug 27, 2009 | One Opinion
Have you heard about Twitter, the micro-blogging website that exploded on the online landscape in 2006? Well I’m not “getting” it, and I’ve tried. I’ve even paid my web designer to put the Twitter logo on my homepage to invite you all to “follow me.” Follow me if you...
by jean | Aug 8, 2009 | One Minute Note
Many would say twenty-one days, but habits that change that quickly are simple ones like remembering to take your vitamins. More ingrained habits built over a lifetime may take more gentle patience and time. I had the honor last month of guiding an anger management...
by jean | Jul 30, 2009 | Administrative Assistant Advantage
Here’s more support for admins! Introducing Trish Johnson of Vancouver who’s just started a helpful blog for administrative pros. Enjoy her handy advice on networking within your company, dressing for success, taking advantage of “down time”...
by jean | Jul 30, 2009 | Administrative Assistant Advantage
If you’d like to take control of the paperwork on your desk, I recommend a new habit: at the end of the day: stop working ten minutes before you leave. Watch the video for the reason why! (Compliments of yours truly at Jean Franzblau Consulting.) [youtube...
by jean | Jul 11, 2009 | One Opinion
In my July “One Minute Note,” I welcomed readers to offer their best techniques to create time freedom. Health Coach, Christine Gonzalez, learned a great technique from a phone conference lead by Marie Forleo. In Christine’s words: “Whenever I feel overwhelmed with my...
by jean | Jul 11, 2009 | One Minute Note
Do you wish you had more free time? One way to create more spaciousness in your life is by paying attention to how you speak about time. Do you talk about your schedule as jam packed? Do you often try to squeeze one more thing in? These words of limitation and...
