While experts say that this cold snap doesn't disprove the theory of global warming, all I keep hearing about is how frosty everyone is feeling. So here are some January article topics inspired by the weather: Life coaches: Top 5 ways to make your own sunshine Parenting coaches: How to keep your kids active in […]
AquaNotes: My initial impressions of this idea catcher for the shower
Well, I popped the AquaNotes onto my shower wall and gave them a spin. It was pretty remarkable to see the water just beading up and rolling off – I think kids would have a lot of fun with this in the bathtub 🙂 And I love that the paper and pencil are natural and […]
Write from the headlines: Rude people
Last week, Toronto’s public transit system started cracking down on rude riders. That got me thinking about the many ways that coaches can help us in our encounters with rude people. Career coaches: Are you the victim of workplace bullying? Life coaches: Five important lessons that rude people are here to teach you Parenting coaches: […]
Batching – group similar tasks to make the most of your time
I had a wonderful meeting with my mentor at the end of July, and one of the things we spoke about was "batching." In essence, she asserted that my time is valuable, and to make the most of it, I need to use it efficiently. That means grouping together similar tasks and getting super-focused on […]