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3rd Thursday with GJ ~ Thursday, 17 October 2024 – “Time Is UP!”
Greetings!! Happy October 2024. No need to count the days to the new year … you know – don’t you?!! Yes – it is that time of year to start wrapping things up and getting processes in place for the coming year. While preparing for the holidays; self-care routines to help you destress; and, a general strengthening of your ‘can do’ attitude to shore up any weak spots!
- How do you want to operate in 2025? Set the framework now!
- Have a ‘theme’ for your year?
- Select a word or 2 – as your ‘word’ [ FOCUS ] for the year.
- Set QUARTERLY goals. Review weekly!! Adjust as needed.
- Draft your holiday shopping list now and set aside the money.
- Start putting a morning and evening routine in place.
- Put your self-care plan in place: meditating, journaling, walking
- Enjoy all the holiday season has to offer … in moderation.
If you need my productivity coaching services, please contact me.
GLORIA-JEAN
3rd Thursday with GJ – Thursday, 19 September 2024 ~ “The Time Is Right”
We are in the home stretch!! Mid-September. Even more important is implementing your strategies to close the year STRONG!! No matter whether you are an Entrepreneur or an Employee. Soon – you will be in the throws of the Holiday season.
I have to take a moment to acknowledge my youngest Daughter celebrating her 50th this week; also, the anniversary of my entering the US Air Force – 54 years ago {with a side note: Our Grandson entered the US Navy on 29 August!!}.
Time Management is critical to keeping your workflows going so you can successfully conclude all of your endeavors.
Some quick pointers {if you need an assist – DO contact me}:
Plan your day S.M.A.R.T.-ly
Theme your day (calls; admin; research) – stick to that theme. If interrupted, get back to your topic as soon as possible.
Build in some ‘me time’: Take a break. Go for a walk. Eat your lunch outside – but, definitely, away from your desk. Listen to a meditation. (CALM app or similar)
Review your day – How did it go? Re-adjust your schedule, if necessary. Do you notice any trends?
Are there things you can STOP doing or, delegate to someone else?
Gloria-Jean
If you missed the write-up click here to see the honor I was blessed to receive in August ’24
3rd Thursday with GJ – Thursday, 15 August 2024 ~ “How Prepared Are YOU?”
Before I go any further – I want to thank Glennetrius Neal [Coach G] for a most surprising inaugural kickoff within our SocieTEA group. Take a look: https://gstylecoaching.com/societea-press-release/f/featuring-gloria-jean-brown Now – back to “left field”: I try to keep phones charged, food cooked, and laundry done before the heaviest of the storms arrive. Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby went west of us. In the clear, so I thought! But Saturday afternoon – the power went out. Debby left the area Friday afternoon. But repairs to other areas caused us to be OFFLINE for 2 hours while the final pieces were put in place so that everyone was restored. You can only do what You can do. Did not see that one coming. LOL Fortunately, 2 hours did not cause any major problems and I enjoyed my book until the electricity came back on. {Yes, a real paperback! So, prepare as best you can and hope it holds. Keep a good book handy!! Have a safe August for those engaging in the last fun days of summer. Gloria-Jean |
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3rd Thursday with GJ – Thursday, 18 July 2024 ~ “What Do YOU Want TO DO?”
Greetings – We are in the 2nd half of 2024! How are you doing?
NOW is definitely the time to be clearly achieving your goals. Cut out the disturbances and do what YOU need. Take some time to evaluate where you are now and where/how you want 2024 to end for you!! It will take PLANNING. Also, TRACKING.
Once you determine YOUR needs (tasks) to end on a successful note in December – develop your own habit tracker for YOUR NEEDS … and follow it. Be honest about whether you completed an activity or not. Review at the end of each week: Why was something NOT completed? How can you correct that? Is it really necessary? Then, readjust what is needed for YOUR coming week. DO leave time spaces for interruptions (life happens). This does not take long – you need to make this review time – your priority!
Find a style of Planner sheet that you like or design your own – if you want paper (a product that you can see, touch, feel, and check off). Or, find an app that you will use electronically. Do YOU!! But, do something that will keep you on track … your way!!
Much success as you reset your course for the balance of 2024. Should you need an assist – please, contact me. <- – -click
GLORIA-JEAN
3rd Thursday with GJ, Thursday, 16 May 2024: “So! Why Are You Doing That?”
| Greetings as this Month propels us … to what?? Your Choice!! Are you on track? Or, are you stuck in procrastination? A few quick pointers: 1/ Take time to think through ‘why’ a particular action is hard for you to do? 2/ What would make it easier for you to do? 3/ What is the ‘smallest’ step you can do to get started? 4/ STOP ~ when you definitely know ‘the next step’!! (You will have no trouble starting when you “KNOW” exactly what to do … [think about that]. That is it. Happy May!! GLORIA-JEAN |
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3rd Thursday with GJ – Thursday, 18 April 2024; “Springing UP!”
| Greetings – 18 April 2024 Some may have seen the announcement regarding the award (my delightful surprise!!) of achieving “Local Business Person of the Year” [for my Community]. I am working to improve my networking skills and in the process, also received a “2024 Community Supporter” badge. You do have to participate – in order to advance. Planning is, so very, important to get where YOU want to go. It is as easy; or, it can be as hard as, – doing the right things at the right time. Reviewing what needs to be done and setting a course to achieve your goals. Do you need to collaborate with others? Draft your course of action. Identify the priority steps. Get them in the right order and definitely leave some time and space for interruptions. Spring is here and you should be building in some “me” time. Get out and enjoy the sun and fresh air. Have at least one day a week with no meetings. The meetings that you do have – make them meaningful {agenda and a timeline}. Invite ONLY the necessary people. Have an activity in your life that challenges YOU! My ‘guilty’ pleasure this year is WATERCOLOR. If you need to chat with me – use this link. Email me – if you are interested in taking the DiSC assessment – no coaching attached!! Happy Spring …. until next month… Gloria-Jean |
3rd Thursday with GJ, Thursday, 21 March 2024 ~ “Quarterly Check”
I would be remiss if I did not do a little self-promotion!! Please visit my Resource Page and check out the 2 podcasts I was honored to be a part of in February. [Click on Resource Page above] If you haven’t already gotten yourself going … now is certainly the time! We are almost finished with the first Quarter. Write down what you need to accomplish. Set completion dates. Schedule those dates in your calendar. GET MOVING! It is never too late so long as you are in motion. UNTIL next month… all the very best. GLORIA-JEAN |
3rd Thursday with GJ – Thursday, 15 February 2024 ~ “Love Is In The AIR”
Let’s zero in on YOU!! What self-love do you practice on you? Do you get a massage? Do you meet up with a good friend for lunch? Do you have an evening hobby time? Do you ‘make’ time in your day to have a quiet sit with a cup of tea? Do you make use of Day Planning – not too restrictive, life happens and interrupts!! But enough, that you have a definite flow to your day with tasks getting done that lead to an accomplished week? If not, good time to put ‘YOU’ in the picture. Going 24/7 – leads to burnout. Here are a few tips: 1. Use Saturday or Sunday to plan your coming week. 2. Keep an errands list. (When something ‘pops up’ – you have a place to write it down). 3. Leave room in your day for overflow. 4. Have a “theme” for your day, week, or month. It helps you stay focused. (If an emergency intrudes – handle it; then, get back on your path!) 5. Institute “me time” into your day. Going to a meeting – take a cup of tea or your favorite coffee. Go early and use 10 minutes of quiet time for you. Take the stairs for exercise. Are you the Presenter – drink a glass of water (keep the brain cells happy and other body parts). If you need any assistance, please contact me. Resource Page Until next month … each day is what YOU make it! Gloria-Jean |
3rd Thursday with GJ, Thursday,18 January 2024 ~ “Happy New Year, Is It?!!”
You are mid-way through the month. What is on tap? Working on your new plan? ‘Theme’ your day; ‘Theme’ your week {chose a focus}. If you have no idea what I am talking about – we need to chat, please schedule a 15-minute call!!
I am excited to share a 3rd Podcast link. I was invited to have a discussion with Thanh Pham, CEO of Asian Efficiency in December 2023. Our session aired 8 January 2024 { Click here }. The title is: “Discover How The DISC Personality Test Will Transform Your Productivity w/ Gloria-Jean Brown (TPS490)“
Have you chosen a Word/short Phrase for the Year 2024 (to keep you guided and on track)? Mine is ‘D.A.F.’ (Disciplined, Analytical, Focused)!
Did you take time to review 2023 – what were your WINS in those 365 days?? What do you want to build on in 2024? Do you have your first ‘self-care’ getaway of the year planned … I do – for March! You must take breaks from this high-paced living we are forced to do. Honestly, I do something every quarter. Some events are out of town; others are what we call “stay-cations”. There is plenty to do and see in your area, also. Or, spend a week enjoying your hobby. My new pursuit for 2024 is watercolor. Find something you enjoy or have wanted to do … and schedule relax-time to pursue!!
Don’t forget the “GJ Resource Page” <– Click. Short term coaching is available –> contact me.
All the best … until next month.
Gloria-Jean
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