Happiness Is a Choice
Happiness is the joy we feel striving towards our potential. I started Positive Workspace because I believe the relationship between happiness and productivity can be further developed to achieve...
View ArticleFeeling Tired? It Could Be Your Messy Desk.
“A Messy Office” is listed between “Having Trouble Saying No” and “Working Through Your Vacation”, on Time Magazine’s list of 14 Reasons You’re Tired All the Time. “A cluttered desk mentally exhausts...
View Article30-Day Creative Cleanse
I love lists. Especially those with clearly defined daily tasks that keep me on track to a bigger goal. With summer here (and midway through the year) it’s a good time to refresh and jumpstart your...
View ArticleLighten Up for Better Productivity
Your environment makes a big difference in how creative and productive you are, and the light sources in your workspace are important to consider. Poor lighting can cause eye-strain and headaches, and...
View ArticleDo You Remember Your 2014 Resolutions?
Back in January instead of making resolutions, I picked 2 words to provide clarity for my 2014 plans. BRAVE and FOCUS {pencilshavingsstudio.com} In an attempt to be more BRAVE, here are 2 things I...
View ArticleCountdown to College: Tips for Freshmen
Arrive ready. Ready for a solid start to a successful first semester. And ready with the knowledge of resources available to help you when you stumble. Freshman move-in day is fast approaching and one...
View Article3 Ways to Bring Energy and Interest to Your Office
You can frame practically anything – your child’s artwork, maps, special menus, wallpaper – the options are many. Hang your art floor to ceiling and wall-to-wall, and it will bring a room to life. I...
View Article4 Simple Ways to Corral Your Office Clutter
An organized space doesn’t necessarily mean everything needs to be in a drawer or closet out of sight. There are some things that make sense to keep visible — either for easier access or as a reminder...
View ArticleFailure: Learn From It and Try Again
Learning to deal with setbacks and failures is something we can always improve on. In this interview with Marie Forleo, Cathy Collaut discusses her 4-step system to overcoming devastating setbacks and...
View ArticleThe Pursuit of the Right Things
Applying a more selective criteria for what is essential is always beneficial — but even more so this time of year, with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season approaching. Gaining control of...
View ArticleHappy 2015!
A new year is a fresh start. You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward; start small and be okay with imperfection. 1. Get clear and get organized. “A cluttered desk mentally exhausts...
View Article7 Solutions to Kickstart Your Year
After a weekend of excessive inaction due to a series of setbacks, reading this quote Monday morning was the turning point to clarity and a much-improved mindset. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear....
View ArticleConquer Clutter
It’s time to put a plan in place. Getting your tasks and projects in order and making an effort to stay organized is a momentum changer. For affordable solutions and creative ideas contact:...
View Article5 ways to give your brain less to think about, so you can focus on what matters
The constant flurry and availability of information at work, and life in general, makes it challenging to focus. Distractions and interruptions are something we are all learning to manage effectively...
View ArticleCurious how Mark Cuban, Oprah and Others Personalize Their Office Space?
Personalizing your workspace to make it more inspiring is just as important as setting up filing systems. I’m working with a client now who is an amazing gardener (a Master Gardener!) and talented...
View ArticleHappy Spring! Let the decluttering begin…
{honeyandfitz.com} Somebody recently asked me (with a bit of skepticism) if I really think decluttering makes a difference. Yes, I REALLY do believe in clutter-free living – not sterile, super-tidy, or...
View ArticleIt’s the Little Things That Make a Difference
Twice today, in two very unrelated places, I read these words. First was on a label at the Container Store where I was shopping for a client and stocking up on some travel items (see pictures below)....
View ArticleThe First Step in Success? Figuring Out What Success Means to You.
“You can reap huge rewards from a series of small smart choices.” Darren Hardy, Publisher of Success Magazine {Rita Chan Interiors} Success or failure is earned through the seemingly insignificant...
View Article5 Things Happy People Do (and you should too)
In an article for the New York Times, Gabrielle Leblanc compiled a list of 5 simple actions that add up to a formula for joy according to the leading experts on what happy people have in common. Here...
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