Category Archives: Personal Effectiveness

Diary of A New Normal – Day 24 in the Age of Coronavirus

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mdesmarteau

April 7, 2020 – Observations and Thoughts… Time for a New Plan. What do I do when I don’t know what to do next, you ask? If anyone reading this blog post knows me, I bet you can answer that … Continue reading →

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Shared from CNBC: Why you should stop telling people you’re so busy

Posted on April 7, 2018 by mdesmarteau

I’ve recently read that rather than “I’m too busy,” it is more helpful to say and think “it’s not a priority for me…”  Using “It’s not a priority” gives us control over our lives and schedules. We each have a … Continue reading →

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Month 2 Check-In…Back on Track?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by mdesmarteau

If you read my last blog post (Help! I’m way off course…get me back on track!), you know that I’m endeavoring to make some changes in my life by treating my personal development as I would a project at work. … Continue reading →

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Usually around this time of year, I do a lot of soul-searching. In 2015 for numerous reasons, I have found myself off track, run-down, and needing to get back on course. I need a plan to do it. Everybody has … Continue reading →

Posted on January 12, 2016 by mdesmarteau | Leave a comment