How to Feel Grateful for the People You Hate (and Freebie!)

SHHHHHHHHH!!! My coworker and I stared at each other dumbfounded. We had been discussing a new project in my cubicle when my manager in the next cube gave us the shushing of a lifetime. My manager, who I’ll call Brenda, then sighed dramatically and went back to clacking away on her keyboard. Really? Did that…

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How to Get Started When You’re Completely Overwhelmed

There are always warning signs right before someone totally loses it. Maybe their desks get increasingly messier as the week goes on, empty coffee cups pile up at their feet, their eyes start twitching, and they can frequently be heard sighing or whimpering in their cubicles. Maybe that’s you? It’s been me on many occasions.…

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Best of Sage Grayson Coaching 2013

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! If I could hug you through my laptop monitor, I would. Just imagine me hugging you right now. Mmmm! I want to thank each and every one of you for your support, comments, feedback, emails, and for working with me during 2013. Every December I do a roundup of…

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A New Freebie for You Productivity All-Stars!

Do you remember what it was like to be 10 years old? When I was that age, I spent much of my time eating fistfuls of Nutter Butters and watching Duck Tales (woo-oooo!!!). But when I wasn’t imagining myself swimming through the mounds of gold in Uncle Scrooge’s money bin, I would play school with…

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Tiny Tip Thursday: Choose a Theme For Your Day (and Freebie!)

Today, we’re talking about an intentional exercise that will make your day more meaningful and super productive. All you have to do is choose a theme for your day! A daily theme will set you up for success and guide your actions as you tackle your to-do list, attend meetings, run errands, or any of…

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What Bruce Lee Can Teach You About Life Editing

You might not know this, but I have a bit of a crush on martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. Not so much for his movies since I’m not really an action movie kind of gal. And not so much for his good looks, although I admit he was super fine. What I like most…

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Curl Up With These Popular Posts

It’s starting to feel like fall around here in the suburbs of San Francisco, which is saying a lot since the temperature doesn’t fluctuate very much during the year. There’s a slight crispness to the air, and the leaves are dripping with red and gold. It’s times like this when I like to curl up…

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