Lurking at the back of the filing cabinet in our home office, I recently discovered a folder of handwritten performance appraisals from the early 1990s. Finding and reading through them inspired me to dust off the Clutter Tales series.
Time management tips to help you get more done today
It’s time to put multi-tasking aside and focus on getting a single task done. Today’s post looks at the productivity cost of that task switching that we’re all guilty of. Plus, I provide time management tips to help you get more done, today and every day.
25 easy ways to have fun at work today
January 28 is National Fun At Work Day in the United States. Is it just me or is it a sad commentary on the modern workplace that we need a special day to give us permission to have fun at work? Today, I look at why fun is an essential part of any workplace. And I’ve got 25 ways you can have fun at work today.
September 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Welcome to October, my favourite month of the year! In addition to my goals update, my September 2024 roundup has insightful posts on fast fashion, the value of work, decisions and values that shape our lives, and inspiring sustainable behaviour in our kids.
The Sunday Spark – We all need a little nudge sometimes
Are you procrastinating over something? What’s holding you back? You might just need a little nudge. That’s what I got this week when I attended the Retirement Coaches Association conference.
In addition to overcoming procrastination, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark discusses greenwashing ads, clean energy innovation, and decluttering outdoor toys.
International Age Diversity Day – Is your workplace age friendly?
Last week, I gave a presentation on age-friendly workplaces at the ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium in Nashville. To celebrate International Age Diversity Day, this post summarizes highlights of the presentation, including strategies to make your workplace age friendly.
The Sunday Spark – The power of professional networking
I’m home from Nashville feeling energized, yet exhausted, after several days of learning and networking.
This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark includes a reflection on the terrific experiences I’ve had volunteering with my professional association, highlights from the conference keynote, and tips for organizing important documents.
Clutter Tales – Home office treasures bring back fond memories
When I cleared out my home office after I retired at the end of June, several treasures I found stashed away reminded me of the wide-reaching impact of technology on our workplaces. In today’s Clutter Tale, I share the story of three items that reminded me of how we found jobs, networked, and collaborated in the days before the Internet.
60 valuable life lessons I’ve learned in 60 years
Good morning! I’m away from my devices this weekend so The Sunday Spark will be back next week. Yesterday was my 60th birthday. To celebrate this milestone, I put together a list of 60 life lessons from my years on this planet. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them.
The Sunday Spark – Retiring on my own terms
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider how fortunate I am to be retiring on my own terms. Also this week: celebrating the end of offshore oil permits in British Columbia, World Ocean Day, and linen closet decluttering.