Time Management

Happy October … we are closing in on 2025. Hopefully, you are setting yourself in a position to have a 2026 that is designed for you — YOUR way!! ​ Have you aligned yourself with what really works best for you? Stop conforming to other people’s way of doing things. DO YOU!! It is about working smarter … not harder, or even faster. You have to know when to STOP and recharge. Yes — REST!! Get your bearings. You might even get a new idea. A stubborn problem may get solved as the answer now has a chance to reach you! Then, refocus and move on. I will be on vacation soon, recharging and getting ready for the end-of-year run (ha ha ha) — actually, a purposeful walk to the finish line of 2025. Here are a few helpful thoughts for you: 1. Break down BIG tasks/projects into smaller, manageable steps. 2. Commit to working on your project for ‘just 5 minutes’ (get the juices flowing) ~ you can work longer if you want. 3. Enlist a buddy to help you stay on track and provide accountability.​ Happy October!! Get out and enjoy this wonderfully beautiful season!!​ GLORIA-JEAN

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I hope you had a delightful summer. A lot has been percolating with me.

1. Today – 18 September – in 1970, I joined the United States Air Force. I headed off to Basic Training at Lackland AFB from McGuire AFB in New Jersey. Would do it all over again!!!

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2. Some may be aware that I have announced my retirement, effective 31 December 2025 (formally). I am putting things in the places I want them – better known, according to Chris Drucker, as “bonsai retirement”. The DiSC Assessment business side goes away ~ writing, stays. What the final form will be remains to be determined. I have re-ignited my creative side and will continue in those pursuits.

3. Your thought for this month – NOTHING you start to improve – works on Day 2 or Day 9 for that matter. Keep doing your ‘new thing’ to benefit from the “compounding” on your improvement method process!! The goal: Where will you be in 30, 60 or 90 days of consistency?

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Until next month – Happy Autumn (arriving on the 22nd). Be safe and have some fun … everyday!

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Gloria-Jean

Greetings – Can you believe it is past mid-June!! And as the title implies, I am going to take the advice I am going to share with you ~ ENJOY your summer safely, do fun things, perhaps even add a new hobby. I, too, will do just that and return on Thursday, 18 September 2025 (a very special day for me)!!​ Can’t leave you without a couple of pointers: 1. Focus on tasks with the highest impact – to YOUR GOALS!! 2. Set time limits and stick to them. 3. Gather enough information to make good decisions. 4. Make a mistake: learn from it and adjust quickly. Tony and I will be celebrating our 43rd Wedding Anniversary in July!!! See you in September 🙂 PS: Design your week for your way of working – for your behavior style! If you don’t know your style – contact me <–{gloriajean@coachingbygj.com} to purchase and take the DiSC assessment {no coaching required … unless you want the added accountability (smiles)}. ​​https://CoachingbyGJ.com​​​ Resource Page link​​​ Schedule 15-minute consult​​ gloriajean@coachingbyGJ.com ​​Gloria-Jean ​​

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​​Do you have a morning ritual or routine?? May I suggest …. 1. Start with drinking water and light stretching. 2. 10 minutes of mindfulness or meditation. 3. Review your goals and schedule. 4. Prioritize your ‘focus’ work and start before distractions occur. 5. Stay consistent – build good momentum. 6. Hmmmm, no mention of email checking!!!! (Smiles) ​I am taking a training class this month on Productivity – – so, this will be quite concise. Be on the lookout for information on a new DiSC® product that would be of interest for those who know Managers or are Managers) ~ (by the 25th of April, as the product launches in May 2025) … stay tuned. Gloria-Jean​

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Happy New Year (2025)!!!

What have you decided to embark upon THIS year?? Are you still on that path??

For me – it is “Declutter ME”!! What do YOU need to stop doing?? Yes – it does take some reflection. But, it really takes action to Drop or STOP doing something that no longer serves you!!

Get the stress out of your life. Scale back the “busy” in your day – that you do all the time. Find some peace and calm in your day. Your oasis of peacefulness.

What do you NEED to do versus WANT to do?? Is it still necessary to do … at all? You are no good to anyone if you wear yourself out! Plan 3 tasks that really NEED doing. Do Them. Then, move on to a quiet respite.

Are you engaged in a “What I would REALLY like to learn” activity? An activity you can introduce into your day for fun and relaxation? For me – I am learning to ‘sketch loose’ and improve on my watercolor drawings.

I will close with this quote from “ATOMIC HABITS” by James Clear – “How can YOU design a world where it’s easy to do what’s right?” Meaning: design your life so the actions that matter most are also the actions that are easiest to do.

Happy January!!!

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Gloria-Jean

Well, look at us here in November—it’s not long, now, until 2025! There is still time to set yourself up for a super win!! First – Set yourself up for an enjoyable Holiday Season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s). Set your budget! Write your gift list: shop and wrap. Second, What activities do you want to participate in, over the holiday season? Make your list. Third, Start thinking and drafting what successful routines you want to incorporate in 2025. [Morning and Evening] Test and tweak now – then, you are really ready to go into 2025. Remember ~ If you don’t schedule tasks on your calendar — they will NOT get done! If you need assistance, you know where to find me. <- – click

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