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Greetings – Week 8 of the Quarantine – there is light at the end of our now, forever changed, world (universe).

Praying for us all, daily … no matter your situation. We have seen and learned a lot since 1 March. It seemed in a matter of days we were sent to our homes. Children from their schools. Everything shut down. Now, you could work from home; teach your children with the information packets sent home. Those who needed – were given laptops and hot spots. Parents – each with their own set of conference calls to attend. Schools and colleges launched FULL online learning. There were 3 meals a day to be prepared. So, what did you do with your extra non-drive time?? Write that book? Start your new business? Were you scrambling to re-tool your home business to survive this pandemic? Did you initiate your planning skills for your full house?

“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is King!” – Desiderius Erasmus

I actually got a few new things in place – InstaCart shopping (I was very pleased with the shopper’s selections); and even happier for the delivery!! This may continue at times after this, just for a nice break. I cleaned up my bookmarks on my laptop: deleted some and organized others into folders. Took advantage of some museuem lecture online, since they were closed (this was a nice refreshing break). And, backed out all the photos on my phone (into a labeled folder, of course).

You break a habit by building a new habit and doing it each day for reenforcing that this is what you really want to doing.

We will be out and about soon; but, now wearing a mask and drawing the 6 foot line to be sure we will be OK. Don’t rush too fast – better to be 6 feet apart; than 6 feet under.

I hope some of the technological changes will be of continued benefit to you and family. All can not go back to the workplace. All children can not go back to school (there may be some half at school/half at home with online learning). Restaurants at 50% capacity. Museums, Movie Theathers, etc. – with limited number of people allowed in at one time. What are we to do with elevators?

Short term (3 months) coaching, {See, you could almost be done!!}, is available. Please email me, if interested and ready.

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Gloria-Jean Brown 

[email protected] https://CoachingbyGJ.com​

Hi – WOW 16 April 2020 and you are still home. For most of us, we will ALL be here for another month. Most schooling as we knew it – will be changed going forward. Perhaps, 2 1/2 days in class and 2 1/2 days online – staggered; so all students are not all in the building at the same time. We may need to maintain the 6 foot distancing for another year! Your job – most likely all the offfice staff can not be there – all at the same time. Restaurant may have less seating to accomodate ‘new’ proper distancing!!

Adjust now. Make your own colorful mask (you know that is going to be a part of life going forward)! [20 x20″ material {fold in half}; insert coffee filter in the center-for added filtration and protection; Fold material into center over filter {top and bottom}; 2 rubber bands or hair ties {1 over each end for each ear}; ADJUST for proper fit]

How is your home office set up; and your children study area? Need some better furniture (desk, chair, extra cords or wiring). Make it work comfortably for yourself and family.

Embrace this less strict time and relax. Work – then, read, go for a walk, play a game with your children. Cook some new recipes.

An article I read by Mike Vardy said “productivity is about the relationship between intention and attention”. Where is your focus?

Interested in short term coaching visit my website and connect with me!! What else do you have to do? Got somewhere to go?

Gloria-Jean Brown

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Greetings on this Thursday (9 April 2020) aprox 4 week into ‘home lock down’.

First – Happy Easter celebration to YOU and yours. Take time to be creative and to RELAX and make a new way to celebrate with family and friends and church members.

Be gentle with yourself and others. The universe for that matter. We ALL got thrown a curve; but, let us raise to our best behavior – especially with our house mates.

Be FLEXIBLE.

Plan no MORE than 3 task a day.

Make a schedule for your chidren – for their school work and home chores.

View your week – as a set of 7 days – if something doesn’t get done today, you are 6 more!

Do find time to review and list what REALLY needs to be done; then – select the top 3 priorities and write them in your planner or on calendar. Do weekly.

With a full house: leave room for unplanned events and feelings!! You may feel like you just want to sit on the couch; or pull the covers over your head – do that. This situation is a lot to absorb no matter your status.

Do stay in touch with family/friends [quick Check-in emai; or, text with emoji or gif], and those person who make you laugh.

Hope for the best; but realistically – know that some uncertainty is possible. Stay flexible.

Keep as much normal in your life as you can. We all have to adjust to our new normal and it may not all go back to the way it was. Be prepared.

Don’t judge yourself or others. We are all doing the best that we can. We all have new challenges to adjust and work through each day. It is a new life balance for awhile.

Gloria-Jean Brown https://CoachingbyGJ.com [email protected]​

WoW – February is moving along. Where are you on your journey?

This month I am highlighting (2) resources: iMark Interactive (Word Press Developer and Trouble Shooter) Please “click here“ to visit iMark. – Greyson Bell; and ConvertKit ~ Please “click here“ to experience ConvertKit for yourself. (Your one stop for communicating with others; informative webinars; exceptional customer service, and, free month to check it out).

Here are your 3 short pointers for February 2020:

1. Once you have your focus [on the right targets]; you can achieve consistent flow.

2. Once you ‘do’ handle your toughest project; you free your mind to handle the other thousand thing to be done. The elephant has left the room.

3. Batching can be good when applied the correct way – tasks ~ you need to do that are similar; meetings ~ based on your location; have a meeting free day; use conferencing, when you can … with a strict agenda and the necessary people!

If you need my coaching assistance, CONSIDER **Your behavior style is equally valuable and we are a mix of all four; but, which is the most dominant? Are you working productively or consistently trying to ‘fix’ yourself? Are you ‘firm’; or, ‘lively’; or, ‘private’; or, ‘patient’? – PLEASE contact me at [email protected] [Time Management; Efficiency/Productivity]. Click here to view my coaching website page. If you are ready – 3 months is your ticket. Make an appointment to talk and get any questions you have answered.

Please visit my resource page on my website (https://coachingbyGJ.com) – your Marketing TYPE assessment; other saving resources [ shopping; groceries; solar power saving, without any equipment, on your electric bill ]. Check periodically, as new affiliate sources will be added.

​Until next month – spend some quiet time evaluate your procedures and the rituals your want to be your motivation! Your CTA (call to action) – Contact me.

Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected] https://coachingbyGJ.com​

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A very HAPPY New Year/Happy Decade to each of you!!!!

If you need my coaching assistance – PLEASE contact me at [email protected] [Time Management; Efficiency/Productivity]. Click here to view my coaching website page. If you are ready – 3 months is your ticket. Make an appointment to talk and get any questions you have answered.

Please visit my resource page on my website (https://coachingbyGJ.com) – your Marketing TYPE assessment; other saving resourses [ shopping; groceries; solar power saving, without any equipment, on your electric bill ]. Check periodically, as new affiliate sources will be added.

Here are your 3 short pointers for January 2020:

1. Take a day off (periodically) for special interest activities (YOURS): a sporting event; a concert; take spouse and/or children on an outing; 1st ball game of spring.

2. You DO need coaching if you are feeling ‘out of control’; or, you are tossing and turning all night instead of sleeping soundly!!

3. The better you control your days, the more productive you will be.

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Until next month – remember small steps get you where you want to go when they are focused and determined. Your CTA (call to action) – Contact me.

Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected] https://coachingbyGJ.com​

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A Blessed Christmas (Happy-Fun-Safe) and fruitful and productive New Year – Let’s go big … DECADE; is my wish for YOU!!

To that end – you should be designing your day to YOUR rhythm; not reacting to what comes at you all the time.

Your daily plan should be serving YOU. If it isn’t – ADJUST and REVISE; then, move forward. Even if slowly … keep moving, so you are progressing!

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News:

1. ​Resource Page is up and ready for your visiting. New links will be added monthly – do check back.
2. There is a new link for the Marketing Personality profile (on the Resource Page).
3. I am available for short term coaching to assist you witih getting a good start with your goals in the New Year.

This is short and sweet – now go … RELAX. Have fun with Friends and Family.

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Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected]​

| | 110 5th Street, Lothian, Maryland 20711

Hey, it is November. Thanksgiving RIGHT around the corner (next week)! Are you traveling or everyone is coming to your home this year? Have your Christmas shopping list done? Is it on your phone, so when you see a deal you can get it and know who the gift is for? DO YOU have a shopping / gift list on your Trello board – – or, Asana – – or, even EXCEL?

Let me not forget to mention … Time is UP. This year brings an end to a decade and we launching into a new one on January 1st. So – are you really where you want to be? The next 45 days or so are going to fly by: turkey, football, decorating, cooking, shopping, pine trees, wrapping, traveling, flying, driving, cold weather (for most), children home from school.

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1. Plan and Schedule – they go hand-in-hand. If you want to accomplish something (goal), you must set aside adequate time to perform the task. Schedule it like a Doctors’ appointment.
2. Be specific in your goals/tasks; be able to measure your progress; set them in achievable chucks of time; be certain they are realistic; and set time perimeters for each step. s-m-a-r-t = SMART goals!!
3. Don’t let time-wasting activities trip you up to make you think you are do ‘something” — constant checking of email–social networking sites–IM: set a specific time to check 3x per day.
4. Important versus Urgent ~ Important – those things that contribute significantly to your objectives. Urgent – those things that require immediate attention. All activities have some degree of urgent and importance built-in. Stick to the Important/non-urgent ‘work to do’.
5. Learn to say “No”. If your ‘plate’ is full – let others know. Give someone else a chance to assist. You do everyone a disservice when you say ‘yes’ and are unable to handle your portion!! Especially the stress you inflicted on yourself!!
6. Prepare a plan with a libel amount of flexibility; but have some idea of what YOU want to accomplish with each and every day (3 major goals/task).
7. Break large projects into smaller pieces over several days. Aim to finish two days before due dates. Delegate to competent persons, with specific instructions and timelines.
8. Make time to relax yourself – sit in a quiet room; get a massage; have lunch with a friend who makes you laugh; get more than 4 hours sleep; go to a funny movie; go sit at the Beach or in a Park; get some ice cream and sit and think of nothing but the flavor!!

I am available to assistance with your coaching needs. (smiles)

Have a HAPPY, SAFE, FUN and by all means ‘PEACEful’ Holiday time with friends and family.

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Gloria-JeanBrown  [email protected] www.CoachingbyGJ.com

Happy Autumn – soon 2020 will be a reality. Are you on track to be ready?

1. Are you going to close 2019 the way you really want?
2. Are your systems working for you?
3. Are you willing to invest in short term coaching to get on track?

Do you fear loss of control; disapproval; loss of harmony; or, perhaps – being wrong. I can help you re-discover and learn to work from your strengths: to take action; be enthusiastic; enjoy collaborating; and, utilize accurate procedures.

If you are serious, you can be on your way to YOUR success in 3 months.

If you know of any Coaches who would like to have access to the DiSC Assessment (USA only) to use with their Clients – please let me know. That is a service I am providing.

GJ Client Testimonal: “Gloria-Jean has inspired me to take a step back, get an overview of my situation, and adjust one simple thing to make my time management more efficient. She has saved me from wasting valuable precoius time just by making a few little changes”. Lisa S.

New e-Book is available on Amazon ~ “365+ Tips To A More Efficient YOU (How to Increase your Efficiency by 55%)”.

Productivity tips in 7 categories: Analyzing, Planning/Scheduling, Procrastination, Email Control, Efficient/Productive, Goals/Habits, and General. PLUS, bonus topics: Meetings and Team Work. Over 365 tips, when applied with reflection and focused discipline, will enable you to increase your efficiency … as high as you want. Be intentional in the pursuit of YOUR goals and aspirations.

Be sure to still follow my tips 3x per week on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. But, better yet engagement me to coach you, in your way of behavior, to better equip yourself to reach YOUR goals. Click here for more information.

Remember ~ You can only control YOU. Be intentional and focused, so you can do your task one time. If you need assistance, let me help YOU! <–click

Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected]  www.CoachingbyGJ.com 

As you may know – I am revamp my coaching approach and the tips that I share with all. But, I received a expanded report of my ISTJ style last week – that has provided enlighten guidance and direction.

If you are in business – you need to get your own.

If you are an employee, you need to get your own. Learn to be the best worker with a few tweaks based on your style. [Less stress; Promotions; Bonu$es can be yours … with very little effort].

Expanded Report tells me:  Where my greatest impact lies; Content Strategy; My Communication Style; Best Content;  Social Media Strategy; Lead Magnet Strategy; Work Style and more….YES, more.

Here is the affiliated link I have shared before – (NOW is the TIME):

If you are interested in knowing your marketing personality style, – please click this- ->affiliate link for information on how to obtain your personal report. The link will connect you to Brit Kolo. Should you make a purchase, I do receive a small percentage, at no additional cost to you, for introducing the link.

(little under) 4 months to 2020!! On track? – need short term coaching? contact me. 

Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected] www.CoachingbyGJ.com 

Hello – Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

First – Do YOU or someone you know need short-term coaching (3 months)? Please reply and let me know or forward this to the person you know – who does. THX

Second – Do you know of any Coaches who would like to have access to the DiSC Assessment (USA only) to use with their Clients – again… let me know. That is a service I am providing.

GJ Client Testimonals: “Gloria-Jean helped me to set a focused plan, and work steadily to achieve the goals we outlined together. I greatly benefited from the resources that were suggested for me (books, articles, etc)”. Nancy D.

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“I am happy to report that notable progress has been made with a level of calm I have not experienced in the past”. Jamie A.

Third – New e-Book is available on Amazon ~ “365+ Tips To A More Efficient YOU (How to Increase your Efficiency by 55%)”.

Productivity tips in 7 categories: Analyzing, Planning/Scheduling, Procrastination, Email Control, Efficient/Productive, Goals/Habits, and General. PLUS, bonus topics: Meetings and Team Work. Over 365 tips, when applied with reflection and focused discipline, will enable you to increase your efficiency … as high as you want. Be intentional in the pursuit of YOUR goals and aspirations.

Trust you found this short and sweet. Be sure to still follow my tips 3x per week on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. But, better yet engagement me to coach you, in your way of behavior, to better equip yourself to reach YOUR goals. Click here for more information.

Remember ~ You can only control YOU. Develop a game plan with workable steps to achieve your dreams and goals. Let me help YOU! <–click

‘Til September 2019/AUTUMN – be safe and have fun.

Gloria-Jean Brown [email protected] www.CoachingbyGJ.com