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Timecap Your Timesuck
I live by the timer. I don’t have Attention Deficit Disorder but I definitely have my own form of ADD – Attention Distraction Disorder (there is also a third form – Attachment Deficit Disorder, when a person sends an email and forgets to attach their document). I am very easily distracted and understand my triggers and what I need to do to overcome them. One thing that helps is the timer. I use the Pomodoro Technique and Timecap my Timesucks™.
Five Things I’ve Learned About Packing For Travel
1) You probably don’t need it. Be realistic with how much time you’ll have, where you are going and what you will do. If you are going to be in meetings from 8am-8pm, you probably don’t need a casual outfit beyond what you wear on the plane.
Do you have an A-Team?
Think for a moment….who is on your A-Team? Do you surround yourself with people you can learn from? Who are better than you at whatever aspect of your life you are trying to improve on, i.e.business, finance, public speaking, health?
quick hotel meeting break workout
Have a 10 minute break during your all day conference meeting? Try these exercises that won't wrinkle your clothes or get you too sweaty!
Hotels Marketing to Women – Positive or Negative?
Looking at the two makeup remover towelettes made me think of an article a business traveler sent me this week. Some chains are starting to market to women business travelers but I can’t help but think that men are behind it in determining what woman want.
Being Judged About Food Choices
When you are looking for a Trainer/Coach, whether it is me or someone else, you should feel supported and comfortable and not chastised for imperfection. You are a partner in health, celebrating successes and improving on your progression.
Five Reasons People Don’t Exercise While Traveling
1) I don’t want to pack clothes and sneakers.
Who says you have to have special clothes? What do you need if you are exercising in your room? Your underwear! Just don’t forget to shut the curtains.
Training While Traveling
For about five years I would be gone 2-4 days every week for work. It drives me crazy when I hear people give excuses about not working out on the road. I trained for two Ironman triathlons during my heaviest year of traveling. The key to training while traveling is making it a priority and researching where you are going.
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