Many people use the New Year as a time to start over, and they resolve to break any number of unhealthy habits that they’ve accumulated over the years.  Annual chart toppers for most of us include losing weight, getting in better shape, or just being healthier overall.  While all of these are [...]

In these uncertain economic times many people are hesitant to buy a house.  Given the surplus of inventory on the market, however, it might not be a bad time to look around if you are “in the market” for a new home.  Be sure you do your homework, which includes contacting a real estate lawyer [...]

I recently sat down with a friend and colleague of mine, Dr Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute and she shared with me her insight on avoiding holiday craziness. Most of us over-commit and spend countless hours doing things [...]

A Greener Kind of Clean

Cleaning the house does not usually come in at #1 on most people’s list of things they want (key word here—want—not have) to do this weekend.  In fact, I would venture to say it doesn’t even make the top 10!  It is hard to find a chunk of time [...]

Design Dilemma?

To some people, the idea of redecorating the living room or remodeling their kitchen gets their creative juices flowing with the thousands of possibilities that the space could take on.  For the rest of us, these types of projects can be overwhelming because [...]

When Should I Delegate?

Ok, I hope by now you’ve realized the many advantages of delegating and have an idea of what tasks in general you could use help with.  Now it is time to put pen to paper and figure out when delegation makes the most sense for you.

To [...]

No Place Like Home

There is no doubt that caring for aging family members can take an emotional and mental toll on everyone involved. Most people feel more comfortable in their own homes, and when feasible, arranging for in-home care of the elderly is a wonderful option that [...]

When it comes to small business tasks, bookkeeping falls into the category of necessary but unglamorous.  It is important to maintain accurate books and records for a variety of reasons, including providing easy access for tax audit purposes, meeting federal and state tax record-keeping requirements, [...]

Lawn & Order

Spring is in the air, and the beautiful sunshine and warm temperatures have almost everyone itching to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature.  One of the first places people head is their backyard—for cookouts with friends and family, a game of catch with [...]

Once you overcome the initial challenge of acknowledging that you do, in fact, need help, there are a couple of things to consider before you can effectively delegate. First, you have to define the task so that others can understand your expectations.  Give clear instructions, encourage questions [...]