Posts by Helene Segura, M.A. Ed., CPO®
How to Dispose of External Hard Drives and USB Drives
Cybersecurity expert Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy shares an extremely helpful monthly newsletter with a round-up of cybersecurity tips. If you don’t already receive it, you can subscribe here. A number of my clients have recently asked about how to safely dispose of their personal laptop computers and storage devices, both from an…
Read MoreHow Can Zazen or Meditation Affect Your Time Management?
Zazen is a meditation practice that utilizes breathing to achieve better mental and physical awareness and connection. The time management mantra I preach is, “Time management is all about mind management.” Anything you can do to improve your mental state will be beneficial to your time management skills! Therefore, Zazen meditation can positively affect your…
Read More2 for 1 Productivity Tips – The Power of Morning Routines
Morning routines are the cornerstone of a productive day. They provide structure and a sense of control, which can significantly reduce stress levels. When you start your day with intention, you’re more likely to maintain that focus and purpose throughout your tasks. Setting the Tone: A consistent morning routine sets a positive tone for…
Read MoreHow Retirement Planning and Longevity Affect Your Productivity
Wait! If you’re in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s, please do not close this browser after reading the title! This information has the potential to shape the rest of your life. Truly! When I was 23 years old, I witnessed co-workers walking out of a retirement meeting crying. I made a beeline to…
Read MoreIs Generative AI Killing the Environment?
Whether you are *a steadfast environmentalist or *you do what you can, when you can to help preserve the earth or *you don’t really care about going green… you might be fascinated to find out that generative AI consumes an enormous amount of energy and natural resources! Discussions about AI are all the…
Read MoreHow to Unsubscribe from Catalogs and Other Junk Mail
Do you get annoyed or – worse – overwhelmed by the amount of credit card offers, catalogs and other junk mail you need to sort through in your mail pile? If you receive even just a couple of pieces per day, the time it takes to sort, review and discard or shred can really add…
Read MoreTime Management Tip: Football Savings Time
Are you one of the millions of people out there who watch football? College football? NFL football? Or maybe you don’t watch the games, but you need to work your schedule around people who do? Whether you love or hate football, the good news is that Football Savings TimeTM gives all of us a chance…
Read MoreLeap Day 2024: A Gift of Time for You
When I first speak with new clients, many of them often mutter with exasperation, “I wish I had more time!” Or, “I have too much to do and not enough time!” Or, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day!” You get the picture, right? Guess what? Here is terrific news if you…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Movies
I’m not a hugely romantic person, but I do enjoy watching a smart RomCom and occasionally wipe away a few tears after viewing a tug-at-your-heart romantic movie. When asked what my favorite Valentine’s Day movie was, I initially couldn’t think of one because I usually don’t set out to watch one. But then I…
Read MoreLunar New Year 2024 – The Year of the Dragon
What’s better than a New Year’s celebration? Why, that would be not one, but two New Year’s celebrations! The good people of planet Earth celebrate the Gregorian calendar’s New Year’s Eve on December 31 and New Year’s Day on January 1. This is traditionally a time when we reflect on the year that has…
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