Time Management

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!

1. How do you want to operate in 2025? Set the framework now!
2. Have a ‘theme’ for your year?
3. Select a word or 2 – as your ‘word’ [ FOCUS ] for the year.
4. Set QUARTERLY goals. Review weekly!! Adjust as needed.
5. Draft your holiday shopping list now and set aside the money.
6. Start putting a morning and evening routine in place.
7. Put your self-care plan in place: meditating, journaling, walking
8. Enjoy all the holiday season has to offer … in moderation.

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GLORIA-JEAN

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?

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Gloria-Jean

If you missed the write-up click here to see the honor I was blessed to receive in August ’24

Can you believe it is August? Can you be too prepared? Just when you think you have been proactive, from out of left field … but wait! ​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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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

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GLORIA-JEAN

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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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.

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Gloria-Jean

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Happy Holidays!!

Won’t hold you long; have some nuggets for the new year coming.

Do take time to review your 2023!! Was it all you wanted it to be? What do you want to see happen in 2024? What steps are you willing to take to bring that vision to fruition?

Put a little structure into your planning. Designate certain tasks for specific days. Have a day with NO meetings. Design your week for your way of working – for your style! If you don’t know your style – contact me <–{[email protected]} to purchase and take the DiSC assessment {no coaching required … unless you want to add accountability (smiles)}.

Interruptions come to us all – but they should be less when you have ‘crafted’ your day to your style. You are more naturally productive. You know your energy level highs and lows. You know your flow state and how to achieve it. Monday, you have a plan – you start our week strong. Tuesday brings unexpected events and you waiver or even drop our plan altogether. Wednesday, you stop to figure out ‘what happened’ – how do I get back on track? Thursday – much better. You have regained your footing. Friday – you close out as much as you can to end on a good note. All-in-all, the week was OK. But could it have been smoother; more decisive decisions made; you not so frazzled? There is a benefit in ‘self-care’.

And – NOW … the weekend is here. Time to review last week and draft your plan for the coming week. Will you make it past Tuesday … unscathed?

HAPPY BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON TO YOU AND YOURS!! Enjoy and have fun and get ready for a tremendously, productive 2024.

Gloria-Jean

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