How to get Everything Done Before Christmas
December 20, 2011
By Suzi Dafnis, Australian Businesswomen’s Network
It seems that the clock has been put on high-speed and time before Christmas is moving at double speed. I know my list of things to do ‘before Christmas’ seems to be on the increase and, frankly, causing me some stress.
So, I decided to break it down and get a handle on it. And to get EVERYTHING done. Yep. Everything.
Here are my steps for getting everything done before Christmas. And, it involves making a list and checking it twice…
1. Make a List
In David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, he recommends we write down EVERYTHING that needs to be done so that to-dos are not floating around in our head. I can’t tell you how many items are on MY list, but it goes for pages and pages.
I use a few methods for capturing to-dos (I’m not organised enough to just use one) including notebooks, online applications, voice memos, emails to myself. It’s not pretty! But, I still manage to get a lot done and to stay on top of things, most of the time.
Today though, I am creating a NEW list of ONLY the things that will get done before 25 December – the things that are most important. And this pre-Christmas list is a subset of the bigger list – but doable.
If you’d like to do the same, I’ve attached a simple form for you to compete and stick up near your desk!
TIP: In order to achieve everything, make a succinct list of the top 3-5 things that the completion of which will move you closer to your goals if it were done by 25 December.
2. Check it Twice
Review the list and, if necessary, reduce the number of items. I find at times, as I’m making lists, one thing leads to another and 3-5 priorities becomes an overwhelming number of items.
So, exercise restraint. Check your list (at least twice) and pull off everything that is NOT top priority.
I KNOW you have more than 3-5 important things to do, but don’t set yourself up for failure. Most things are NOT going to be finished by Christmas and the new year is just a few days away so you can tackle the longer list of items then.
The point of this process is for you to have a win. So, don’t list ANYTHING on the pre-Christmas list that you know you have no chance of accomplishing. It’s better to tick check things off and get them complete and THEN, if you still have time, add another item from your POST-CHRISTMAS list and have a go at completing that too.
TIP: Choose items that you would feel excited about achieving. Remember – just 3-5 big items, for now.
3. Schedule time to take action
I tend to over commit. You? One of the reasons I’ve chosen only 3-5 items is because I want to achieve these while managing my day to day work. It’s not as though I’m sitting idle – so I want to be sure these ‘big rocks’ can fit into my schedule.
If your items need focused time, time out of the office, or away form your inbox and Facebook account then schedule that time.
Beyond scheduling… I know that you now what to do, so I’ll keep it short.
4. Take Action
Easier said than done, I know. Do something. Do something every day. It’s 20 December. So, say you have 5 items and about four days to get them done, that’s 1.25 items a day. Start today and you’ll be on your way. (I know, I could have posted this last week and given you more time… But hey. This was the first chance I could get THIS done. (Smile.) )
5. Celebrate
Reward yourself for every item you check off. It doesn’t have to be a big reward. Time alone in a coffee shop with my iPad is one of the greatest rewards I rarely give myself. So, find what will have you feel good.
I’d love to hear what you’re setting out to do and what you achieve. So, drop me a line or add a comment below.
And, good luck.
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Suzi Dafnis – Australian Businesswomen’s NetworkSuzi Dafnis is the Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s Community Director and Chairperson of the Advisory Board. Suzi has been involved with the network since 1995. In 1998, she took over the network from its founder and has since managed and grown the network. She remains its media spokesperson and a champion of women in business. She is also the editor of the ABN’s newsletters, author of the herBusiness blog and presents the In Her Shoes video series and herBusiness podcast.
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11 Tips to Stay Healthy this Christmas
December 15, 2011
By Catherine Pritchard, Radiance Healthcare Centre
It’s pre-Christmas party season and with that can come some late night parties and plenty of good cheer.
Get through the silly season unscathed this year…
so that you can enjoy abundant energy and vitality and enjoy the holidays as well.
Tip 1: Get inspired about living a healthy life and all the benefits that go with it. When you are inspired, it makes it so easy to commit to a style of eating and way of life no matter what is going on around you and still have fun!
Tip 2: Avoid sugary cocktails and soft drink mixers. Laden with sugar and extra calories, these are definitely on the Christmas no-no list especially if you want to keep that waistline
Tip 3: An oldie but a goodie: Alternate water with a glass of alcohol. It will help you slow your drinking down and re-hydrate.
Tip 4: When it comes to BBQ’ing, don’t ever char the meat. This is one of the most unhealthiest things you can do to meat and to your body. Numerous studies link blackened meats with a higher risk to bowel cancer.
Tip 5: Have a good quality multi-vitamin or B vitamin supplement before you go out. Alcohol robs our body of B vitamins and can leave us feeling fatigued and washed out the next day.
Tip 6: Protect your liver! The herb St Mary’s thistle is long regarded as one of the best liver tonics. Give your liver the TLC it deserves and have some St Mary’s.
Tip 7: Limit your intake of refined sugar as this also puts on the kilos and saps your energy. Watch those desserts, candies, Christmas biscuits and cakes – keep an eye on just how much you are eating in any given week. Keeping a food diary might be helpful.
Tip 8: Buffet dinners often spell over-eating. So go into it with care. Watch your portions and take your time eating. Check in with your body regularly and see how full you are. Stop when you are around 70% full. Portion control is definitely vital here to get through a buffet dinner without feeling like the side of a house afterwards!
Tip 9: Water. Water and more water. When we are on holidays and out of our routine, we can forget to drink the elixir of life – water.
Tip 10: Keep up (or start) your exercise over the holidays and during the party season. Make a deal with yourself that if you indulge a little more than what you thought you would, then you will do extra exercise the next day
Tip 11: Remember to stay focused and true to your health goals AND have a wonderful and safe Christmas!! It’s possible to do both!
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Catherine Pritchard - Radiance Healthcare CentreCatherine is a scientific naturopath who is experienced in working with business women to increase their energy, motivation and productivity. Her innovative programs are based on the latest research and incorporate simple dietary changes so that you can get the most out of each and every day. Prior to commencing her career as a naturopath almost 10 years ago, Catherine was an industrial chemist in an oil refinery. Her scientific background caused her to seek out the latest technology to assess your health, energy and vitality. In conjunction with a thorough assessment, these state of the art tests allow her to personally prescribe you the most suitable nutrients that will make the greatest impact on your health and wellbeing.
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Healthy Lifestyles for Working Women
November 29, 2011
Catherine Saxelby runs Foodwatch.com.au, a web community designed to help busy women eat well, stay slim and stay energised. Catherine and her team are accredited nutritionists who understand the modern food supply and make it easy and practical to eat right.
In this interview, we discuss how a healthy lifestyle ensures working women always put their best foot forward.
In this video interview we discuss:
- The mistakes working women make when it comes to eating a balanced diet
- How to enjoy caffeine wisely, without overdoing it
- The most common energy drainers
- The steps you can take to ensure you get a good night’s sleep
- Plus, Catherine shares her experiences using new media to raise her public profile
Enjoy this interview with Catherine Saxelby.
Watch this interview on the Australian Businesswomen’s Network website.
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About the In Her Shoes seriesIn Her Shoes is a regular video series presented by the Australian Businesswomen’s Network and BNet.com.au. Each interview features an inspiring businesswoman and her strategies for success. New episodes are released regularly. Become a Community Member for regular updates. StartUp and Growth Members get updates automatically. Become a Community Member with the Australian Businesswomen’s Network. |
1 Million Women Save Summit
November 17, 2011
Join the 1 Million Women SAVE Summit Wednesday, 14 December at Sydney Town Hall (483 George Street) 9am-11:30am for the 2012 Women’s Agenda. 1 Million Women will be highlighting the power to act that we all possess to fight climate change through the way we live our lives.
SAVE is about living more sustainably and being better off financially and the Summit will help save you $1000 or more in 2012 by showing you how to save energy, cut waste and pollution through simple actions that you can implement in your home, transport, food and shopping.
The SAVE Summit will be MC’d be Bernie Hobbs, ABC TV and radio presenter and Kim McKay, co-author of the True Green books. Performances by Katie Noonan and Melinda Schneider and an impressive list of guest speakers, including 1 Million Women Founder Natalie Isaacs.
Watch the Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s In Her Shoes interview with Natalie Isaacs: Social Entrepreneur Seeks 1 Million Women to Take Action.
Other guest speakers include award-winning actor Noni Hazlehurst, award-winning TV journalist Helen Dalley, Youth Ambassador to the UN Samah Hadid, 7x world surfing champion Layne Beachley and Australian director of The Climate Group Caroline Bayliss. Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland and founder of the Mary Robinson Foundation Climate Justice, a voice for women in the developing world, will also make an appearance via video link and there will be live demonstrations, including a demonstration and recipes with Julie Goodwin, Australia’s first Master Chef.
Tickets are $25.
Read more and register now for the SAVE Summit on the 1 Million Women website.
Five Lessons from Business Mums
November 16, 2011
By Johanna Baker-Dowdell, Strawberry Communications
In writing my book, Business & Baby on Board, I’ve had the privilege to interview some amazing women who have combined their entrepreneurial traits with motherhood, so I thought I’d share some of the lessons we have in common.
Like many ‘mumpreneurs,’ I started my business after I became a mum (don’t ask me why I thought starting a new business while I was getting used to having a baby would be a good idea). I was looking for a way to combine my professional experience with being at home — and freelancing seemed the way to make it all work.
Some of the women I’ve interviewed had already established a business before throwing children and step-children into the mix, but there were still common threads. This started with wanting to find a career where we felt valued for our contribution, even if it meant working with a child on our lap, taking a sleeping baby to meetings or working at midnight when the house was quiet.
Here are five of the lessons we shared:
- Flexibility – is one of the main drivers for self-employment, whether it’s being available for your child’s sports carnival or simply working when it suits you.
- Be social – working alone with only a child/ren for company can be a lonely existence, so attend meetings with clients, go to work events and find a community where you feel comfortable, whether online or off, so you can share experiences and let off a bit of steam when needed. Not only do you get to exercise your adult communication skills, but you also stay in the loop for industry updates.
- Perfection is elusive – striving to be the perfect parent or the perfect business owner is hard enough because it’s not really possible, but when you try to be the best at both jobs, it can be very stressful. Find what works best for you and stick with it. If that is a combination of childcare/school and work, great; if it’s waiting until all children have started school and working school hours only, great; or if it’s only working on the business when the children are asleep, that’s great too. The point is to find the place where business and motherhood combine and then make it yours.
- Some days are write-offs – this goes for anyone doing anything, but it came up in my interviews a lot. Some days just don’t go to plan and there is no point fighting them. There’s always tomorrow.
- Parenting opens up new skills – how are your boardroom negotiation skills? Now think about brokering a deal with a two year old and answer the question again. Being a parent arms you with a whole host of skills that are vital in business. Don’t underrate them.
What lessons have you learned as a mum in business?
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Johanna Baker-Dowdell - Strawberry CommunicationsJohanna owns and runs writing and public relations service Strawberry Communications. The agency builds relationships with the media and key stakeholders on behalf of its SME clients. This service is provided through careful research and strategic communication, then maintained by telling the business’s story through amazing publicity and expertly crafted words. Strawberry Communications is based in Launceston and was launched in 2007. Johanna has more than 16 years experience in the media industry and is also a freelance journalist and blogger.
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Breaking Through Fears By Taking Risks – Video Interview with Annie Crawford
October 4, 2011
Originally a social worker, Annie Crawford founded the charity organisation Can Too in April 2005. Can Too supports people to breakthrough fears and limiting beliefs by taking on physical challenges as part of an engaging, highly motivating team experience and at the same time, raising millions of dollars for Cancer research. Since 2005, Can Too has trained over 3,000 people and raised over $7 million through its powerful programs which combine fitness and a good cause.
In this interview Annie, a natural leader, tells us:
- How the Can Too team creates an engaging team environment that helps people overcome fears and limitations
- Why she believes: “You can live half a life, or take risk and be prepared to fail.”
- How her previous business experience helped her achieve results with Can Too
- And why the benefits of physical events prove to produce results beyond the physical
Watch Annie’s interview here:
Watch this interview on the Australian Businesswomen’s Network website now.
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About the In Her Shoes seriesIn Her Shoes is a regular video series presented by the Australian Businesswomen’s Network and BNet.com.au. Each interview features an inspiring businesswoman and her strategies for success. New episodes are released regularly. Become a Community Member for regular updates. StartUp and Growth Members get updates automatically. Become a Community Member with the Australian Businesswomen’s Network. |
Get Organised for Better Productivity: Design a Productivity Ritual
September 7, 2011
By Michele Connolly, Get Organized Wizard
For most of us, the workday consists of 2 activity types: ‘Out There‘ and ‘In Here‘.
Out There are meetings, emails, conversations – interactions with others to communicate, advance projects and solve problems.
In Here are little buds of creation, thinking and expression – conflations of knowledge, talent, idea and experience that often produce the most important contributions to the work we do. They may be code, writing, design – or countless other outputs.
In a busy, harried world, how do you make the transition from Out There to In Here?
I suggest you put yourself in the mood with a productivity ritual.
Design a Productivity Ritual
1. Get sensual
I burn oil or incense, put chillout music on my iPod (faves are Ministry of Sound Chillout Sessions, Buddha Bar and Cafe del Mar) and drink strong Darjeeling tea. Because I only do these things as part of my productivity ritual, they’ve become olfactory, auditory and gustatory cues that it’s In Here time. (Is that a bell in your pocket or are you just salivating to see me?)
How can you alter your sensory inputs?
- Sight: Change your scene – face a different direction, move to a different place, turn on a particular lamp, etc.
- Sound: Listen to a certain genre of music – one that’s not distracting like classical, chillout or instrumental
- Taste: Sip a particular drink (um, maybe not vodka)
- Touch: Move to a different chair or sitting position
- Smell: Light a scented candle, burn incense or oils, or for something less co-worker alienating, dab an aromatherapy scent on your wrist (it doesn’t have to be girly, guys)
2. Pull up the drawbridge
It can be terribly tempting to wander back Out There just as you’re getting settled In Here. Procrastination, self-sabotage and rebelliousness all rear their 3-year-old heads from time to time. Make life easier on yourself by pulling up the drawbridge and removing the temptation.
- Close down your browser, Outlook, Twitter and other online siren songsters
- Turn off the ringers on your phones and PDA
- Close your door if you have one
3. Set a time limit
It’s much easier to (a) get started and (b) keep going if you only have to be alone with your brilliance for a finite period. For me, this is about 2 hours. I know others for whom a 30-minute stint is enough to send them screaming back to their Crackberry. Do what works for you.
Don’t be surprised if your allotted time expires and you’re still happily working. If you make this side of the moat a pleasant little castle, you’ll find it easier to spend time there.
I mean In Here.
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Michele Connolly – Get Organized WizardMichele Connolly helps people move from procrastination to action. She believes you can be happier if you take action on your priorities. Michele’s programs cover business, goals, home, personal organisation, writing and weight-loss, and are used by tens of thousands of people worldwide. Michele is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). She has been interviewed on Sydney radio, spoken at conferences, and won awards for her psychology studies, including original research and a thesis on happiness. Michele is interested in writing, books, simplicity, love, TV, productivity, and staying thin in a world of chocolate.
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Equal Pay Day 2011: Australia’s gendered pay disparity is not going away
September 1, 2011
By Susan Wareham McGrath
Today, I’m writing about something that affects all women working for Australian employers – the gendered pay gap that affects every Australian occupation, sector and industry.
While this inequity has been evident for as long as I can remember, since Julia Gillard’s ascendancy to the Prime Ministership, I’ve noticed a growing – and incorrect – belief, amongst both men and women, that Australia’s gender gap has closed.
The argument goes something like this:
“We’ve got a female Prime Minister, female Governor General, female Premiers and 12% of board seats on ASX 200 companies are taken by women. We have paid parental leave, sexual harassment is illegal and women are taking over non-traditional industries in droves… what more do you want?”
Well, I want a lot more.
And one of the things at the top of my list is pay equity for women – forty years after women’s right to be paid equal for work of equal value was recognised in 1972, women working full-time, year-round, in Australia on average earn only 83 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
Equal Pay Day was initiated by Australia’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency in 2008 to draw attention to this gender-based inequity.
This year, Equal Pay Day is taking place today, 1 September, to highlight the fact that to close this year’s gap, women would have to work an extra 63 days beyond the end of the financial year to match what men earned by 30 June.
The fact that women on average are paid 17.2% less than men works out at an annual deficit per woman of over $12,500. But the story doesn’t end there. To get the real picture, it’s necessary to consider the flow-on benefits that go with a higher wage – higher rates of sick leave, annual leave and loadings, the additional superannuation payments made on higher salaries, the compounding effect of that super over a forty year career and higher income protection and workers compensation payments, just for a start.
And moving away from the inequity in payment for full-time work, women’s tendency to take long career breaks when they have children and then take up part-time work if or when they return to the workforce, exacerbates this situation exponentially.
That’s why at $150,000, the average superannuation payout to a woman in 2010-11 is projected to be half that of the average payout to a man; and if things remain as they are, the average 25 year old male will earn $2.4M over the next forty years; just on $1M more than the average 25 year old female, who will earn $1.5M. That’s also why Australia’s largest group of people facing homelessness for the first time is women over 45, with over 26,000 sleeping rough on Australia’s eastern seaboard alone – many of whom have won possession of the family home after marital or partnership breakups – but because of gendered work patterns, have found themselves with no source of income to make mortgage payments or otherwise support themselves.
There are many cultural and historical factors that have caused Australia’s gendered pay disparity and it’s not going to go away overnight.
In fact, the Australian government is now backing away from its support of the equal pay case conducted through Fair Work Australia, which sought pay rises of between 14 and 50 per cent for about 200,000 mostly women workers in the social and community services sector. Last year, the government signed an agreement supporting the case. However it has since argued that a pay rise would place too much strain on the budget bottom line and would result in cuts to services.
Obviously without political support to close Australia’s gendered pay gap, it’s going to be an uphill battle to get positive results. And there is no indication at all that a change of government would be any more favourable to overcoming the situation.
But even if we have to live with this inequity in the foreseeable future, there are strategies to minimise its long term financial impact. Think pragmatically about where you’re heading with your career. Will it give you the lifestyle you seek in the future? Have you considered career opportunities in male dominated fields – engineering, science, technology, trades and “hard hat” industries – all of which tend to pay better than the traditional soft industries that women favour? Don’t sell yourself short when negotiating salary at your next job interview. Start planning for your long-term financial security early, so you don’t get caught with insufficient funds to maintain your lifestyle in retirement or in the event of divorce or separation.
And because knowledge is power, you can also help raise awareness of Australia’s gendered pay gap by going to equalpayday.com.au and EOWA, where you can participate in surveys, download informative posters, postcards and other resources, including surveys, information, reports and other tools to assist all Australian employers implement sound, equitable and sustainable practices to close their own gender-based pay gaps.
Sincerely,
Susan
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Susan Wareham McGrathSusan Wareham McGrath is a skilled and experienced Australian visa and immigration consultant; jobsearch strategist and career management consultant; professional writer, blogger and social commentator. She holds a degree in psychology, an advanced diploma in human resource management, a post graduate qualification in public policy development, a national training accreditation and registration as an Australian migration agent with the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Susan is a strong advocate for the personal and professional advancement of women, and after serving as an Advisory Board Member of the Australian Businesswomen’s Network since 2007 is now the ABN’s National Special Projects Manager.
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Sharpen your axe for peak brain function
August 26, 2011
By Catherine Pritchard, Radiance Healthcare Centre
Do you go too long without eating? If you often go from breakfast to lunch or lunch to dinner without eating, you are not getting the most of out of your day. (Coffee doesn’t count!)
You can increase your productivity, mental focus and overall energy by simply taking the time to eat something small every 3-4 hours. Sounds simple, I know, but I can hear all of you saying, I don’t have the time to eat regularly, I am just too busy! There is an old saying: If you are given 4 hours to chop down a tree, spend the first 2-3 hours sharpening the axe!
If you are not eating regularly then you are using a blunt axe to run your business and your life!
So how does eating regularly sharpen your axe? It’s all about blood sugar control. Your brain needs fuel to function. It actually uses over 20% of your blood sugar to function optimally. When you go too long without eating, your blood sugar drops too low, resulting in decreased energy available to your brain to think, focus and maintain an upbeat mood. Big highs and lows in blood sugar from eating either high sugar, high GI carbohydrates, lollies/chocolate and softdrinks will also affect brain function due to the erratic supply of blood sugar to your brain.
So even though you are busy, it’s vital that you create the time to have something small every 3-4 hours.
When you put a priority on doing this, you will think, feel and perform at a higher level.
Here are a few tips to help you get organised and begin eating frequently for optimum brain function:
- Every Monday, bring a week’s supply of fruit to sit on your desk to eat daily
- Buy a bag of organic unsalted, unroasted almonds and keep on your desk to nibble. If portion control is a problem, put a small amount into snack lock bags to prevent over-eating.
- Make some bliss balls. There are plenty of recipes on the net. Healthy, full of protein and good fats, these are really yummy!
- Fresh vegetable juice (not the packaged ones)
- Carrot, celery, zucchini, capsicum sticks with hummus, salsa or avocado dip
- Ryevita with goats cheese, tomato, avocado, ricotta, salmon or sardines
- Ryevita with almond nut butter (like peanut butter, but better for you)
- Muesli bars (low sugar variety)
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Catherine Pritchard - Radiance Healthcare CentreCatherine is a scientific naturopath who is experienced in working with business women to increase their energy, motivation and productivity. Her innovative programs are based on the latest research and incorporate simple dietary changes so that you can get the most out of each and every day. Prior to commencing her career as a naturopath almost 10 years ago, Catherine was an industrial chemist in an oil refinery. Her scientific background caused her to seek out the latest technology to assess your health, energy and vitality. In conjunction with a thorough assessment, these state of the art tests allow her to personally prescribe you the most suitable nutrients that will make the greatest impact on your health and wellbeing.
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Stop! Let me off this train, this wasn’t the ticket I bought!
August 25, 2011
By Alycia Edgar, Coastal Accounting Services
Your train is hurtling along and the countryside is whizzing by. With each paddock you are getting closer to your destination. Ahh, its comforting to know you’re on the right path, you will get to your destination and everything will be in order.
Next thing you know, the ticket inspector is heading towards you, but where is your ticket? Oh hang on, here it is… but wait a minute, this isn’t the train I’m supposed to be on……..
Could you feel the dread rising from the pit of your stomach? That feeling where you’ve worked so hard, lined up all your ducks in a row and then BAM! The last piece of the puzzle doesn’t fit. It was all for nothing. I’m sure that’s how the contestants on The Block felt this week when their properties were passed in at auction. All that hard work and nothing to show for it.
We can all lead ourselves on such a ride that when you reach your destination, you wonder how on earth you got there. You’re positive this wasn’t where you set out to go. You’re intentions were great, but something happened along the way, the train changed tracks and hurtled you off in another direction.
You know what? Pick yourself up, grab another ticket, jump on board another train and head off towards your intended destination. It’s just a detour! And, yes, detours can make the trip so much longer, but here’s the best bit. You learn so much from a detour – you see things you would never have seen, make decisions you would never have made, meet people you would never have met and learn things about yourself you would never have thought possible.
Detours can be painful when you realise you’ve been on one and when you think about the wasted time and resources initially.
But nothing we do in life is a waste of time or resources if we can learn from it. Every new piece of information, thought process or a-ha moment helps us to fill in our map on this journey of life to get to our own pot of gold – whatever that may be.
So the next time you’re cursing yourself for wasting time, stop reacting and reflect. I’m positive you will be able to pinpoint the learning from the situation.
If all else fails, grab a glass of wine – reflection may just come easier. 
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Alycia Edgar – Coastal Accounting ServicesAs an accountant and former surf shop owner Alycia understands the issues that small business face everyday. She believes you can work on your business effectively simply by understanding your business numbers. She creates innovative systems and processes that enable business owners to be highly focused and productive in their business, including Bookzkeeper – The Accounting Survival Kit for Small Business. To get tips on how your numbers relate to working on your business, simply visit here
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