Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Just Jump Here
Read more.
Links that might interest you are:
The Confidence Report
The Confidence Forum
And why not sign up for my FREE fortnightly e-letter from the home page? It is full of confidence tips and stories. We load previous editions on the Blog.
And finally if you are on Facebook you can also 'like' The Confidence Coach on Facebook - for hot news, offers and events. The current thank you to my Facebook followers is a fun profiling quiz...
All these links and ideas should keep you happy, confident and upbeat, so enjoy a productive week!
Ever Positive,
Eilidh
Monday, 24 August 2009
Talk Confidence Update
Weekly blogs are now posted on Eilidh Milnes, The Confidence Coach website
Couple of current hot topics - redundancy and student debt.
You might also enjoy the Confidence Club Forum
Redundancy-Risks-Happy Teachers-Educators-Education-Tips-Resources-Student Debt-Employment Options-Meeting New People-Weight Matters-Handbags and Hipbones-Love, Life Fridge Magnets and the Universe et al...
Hope to see you posting there very soon. There have been 4527 page view since the Confidence Club Forum launch at the end of April.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Is there a link & Twittering?
If you live in the Cheshire/Chester/Kelsall area try out the Oak.
This is a pub/resto that will defy the statistics and do well despite the recession because it is doing things that others don't do. Michael Gass says, "When times are good, you should advertise. When times are bad, you must advertise." And by positioning itself on the web like this the Oak is raising the bar (pun intended!) I agree with Michale and take the advice of an expert. My ad budget and media campaign this year is very focused.
In your life, are you doing things to differentiate yourself? Are you broadcasting your successes? Praising your team? Buddying up and taking the load from others who are struggling? Do you have lazer vision to keep you on the right track?
If you want to increase your visibility then join Twitter and if you wish you can follow me there... just look for EilidhMilnes
What is Twitter?
Twitter is a FREE service for friends, family, and colleagues to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing right now?
Monday, 19 January 2009
Goal Setting tips - linked to January 2009 ezine
1. List your personal commitments in order of importance, eg family, extended family, friends, relaxation, hobbies or leisure activities.
2. Break down your working day into categories such as business or topic development, internal meetings, seminars and so on. Make a comprehensive list.
3. Allocate time to each activity in point 2 (include weekends).
4. Look at the big picture. Regardless of whether you think you have any choice, are you devoting too much time to work at the expense of your personal life? If you are and this is causing you anxiety, it’s time to act. Think about what your ideal work/life balance would be.
5. Look for a mentor/business friend/coach for input.
6. Set realistic goals. If you currently work 12-hour days, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to change to an eight-hour day straightaway. However, improved time-management can enable you to finish earlier.
7. Reward yourself every time you make progress.
8. Be selfish with every second. Stop doing things that are a waste of your time. Rationalise. Use your time to the maximum benefit.
9. Improve your habits. We all make to-do lists... Now create stop lists, ie stop checking email every hour – check it at 9am and 5pm only. Stop watching so much television.
Stop drinking that extra glass of alcohol. Stop forwarding unnecessary emails. Stop unnecessary meetings. Stop the pity parties.
10. Delegate tasks to others – learn to let go. Consider outsourcing some of your management activities to external suppliers such as a freelance book-keeper or bursar.
11. Take regular breaks. Removing yourself from the location for some fresh air will make you less stressed, more focused.
This is an excerpt taken from my book "Love your Life... Survive the System..."
And further goal setting tips are posted on previous blog entries.
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Cool Fat Cats - New Website Built on My MacBookAir
Am beginning to doubt my sanity or if I am developing a form of girlie-geek OCD!
It's just that working on a Mac as opposed to a PC is revolutionary!
Kyle did tell me that Macs worked on intuition and so expected me to find the process of learning much easier and quicker to understand.
Yes yet again #1 son is right.
In fact when it comes to matters IT Kyle is seldom wrong.
Take a sneaky peek here.
Hope you like :)
Monday, 17 November 2008
Less Red Tape and more pink knicker elastic...
I do believe if we had more common sense and practical application of simple economic principles then the country and the world for that matter, would not be in the state of financial crisis that it finds itself today.
The objects of Soroptimism and laudable and commendable. Why not read more at this site.
Monday, 10 November 2008
Power of Friendship
Have just returned from a highly enlightening and entertaining conference. It was the 9th annual convention of the Professional Speakers' Association and I had the pleasure and privilege to run a workshop entitled "Be a Hero!"
What amazes me about these events is how kind, helpful and thoughtful the delegates are - not to mention inspiring and motivational! I have come back with so many great ideas and links to potential clients and business associates that my desk is overflowing and my "To Do!" list is ever expanding!
One of the things I promised a delegate was to link her to this site. And Mindy Gibbins-Klein - here it is!
Mindy was instrumental in me publishing my book "Love your Life... Survive the System!" and I cannot thank her enough for the help and support she gave me.
I now the Past President of the Manchester/North West Chapter and leave the branch in the very capable hands of Elaine Hanzak. She will drive the branch forward with fresh ideas and enthusiasm and support PSA in our theme for our year of "Astronomical Aspirations!"
I am thrilled to have been asked to join the board and am delighted to be able to help.
If there is anything I can do to help you - just holler