19, Nov 2024
A while ago, I wrote an article explaining different definitions of value, indicating that people perceive value and worth differently. Behaviour economists and psychologists call this phenomenon the Endowment Effect. The Influence and Impact of the Endowment Effect Influence Several theories attempt to explain the psychology behind the endowment effect,… Read more
12, Nov 2024
At some point in our lives, we all experience grief. This intense emotional state typically involves sadness and crying. In the movies, we often see people eating ice cream straight from the carton or numbing their emotions with a more potent substance. However, today’s fast-paced world still has high expectations… Read more
22, Oct 2024
In honour of Small Business Week, I wanted to share some of my most popular organizing and time management tips for small business owners. The Tickler File Back in 2006, when many small business owners had paper-based offices, I wrote about Tickler Files. Technology has come a long way since… Read more
25, Mar 2024
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… Read more
26, Feb 2024
In our fast-paced world, effective time management is essential to achieving success. I have plenty of articles on this topic, but these are my top strategies to help you become a productivity pro. Track Your Time In the personal finance realm, advisors often ask people to track where they spend… Read more
16, Oct 2023
Dealing with email is a challenge for almost every entrepreneur I speak to. People expect instant replies to emails, and we get notifications, pings, flags, and “you’ve got mail” to tell us someone is awaiting a response. All these notifications trigger a stress response. It makes us feel nostalgic for… Read more
21, Aug 2023
Entrepreneurs must use their money wisely to be successful. Of course, using the least expensive suppliers can be an economical choice. However, when you spend money to boost productivity, it can result in a significant return on investment. Consider investing in these tools and services to enhance your efficiency and… Read more
21, Nov 2022
There are times when a workplace leave of absence is necessary. Perhaps you require medical treatment or are caring for someone else (parental or compassionate leave). Alternatively, you may decide to take a sabbatical to further your education or fulfill military obligations. Employment laws govern the specifics of leaves of… Read more
13, Jun 2022
Everyone from the Canadian Association of Mental Health to the Mayo Clinic suggests that decluttering and organizing your home reduces stress and improves well-being. Maybe you have tried to declutter and organize, but you just can’t seem to make any headway. You have read books, magazines, and blog posts and… Read more
24, Jan 2022
It is hard to avoid burnout. Our workdays are filled with back-to-back online meetings and endless email notifications. These days, we seem to have more autonomy over when and how long we work. However, there appears to be a never-ending pile of work to do. We are bombarded with the… Read more
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Our company in New West hired Linda as our office was cluttered and in dire need of reorganization. Linda and her team turned an overwhelming task – for us- into our dream office! Everyone was friendly and efficient. We are all very happy with our reorganized space and the energy in the office is also better.
— Blueberry B.