Avoiding Stupid Mistakes With a Checklist
This happens every year – someone’s kid gets left on a hot bus for hours. It’s inexcusable because it’s dangerous and it’s such an avoidable mistake! I heard about the first one of the year this morning as I listened to 1010 WINS. It made me think — a simple checklist would fix this problem.
Seriously – how many of you think…”I could NEVER leave a kid on a bus by mistake”? But guess what… it happens all the time! And the reason it happens is because we are so distracted with everything else going on in our lives that we forget the easy stuff.
Picture It…An Avoidable Mistake
My very first TV job was at WLNY-TV 55 on Long Island. I was an intern in 2001 and then hired as a writer while I finished up my degree at Hofstra University. Random fact: It’s where I met my hubby, Jay, and also my best friend, Danielle! One night at the station will live on in infamy – all because of a stupid, avoidable mistake. Read more
Packing for Two Weeks in Europe in Carry-On Luggage
I Listen to this. The government says that airlines collected $3.4 BILLION in baggage fees in 2010! $3.4 Billion! How many of you contributed to that ridiculous number? Jay and I definitely have – we even did on our short trip to Miami. Don’t judge us.
It’s just so difficult to pack smart especially with the 3.0 oz. liquid rule. How will I bring my sunscreen? I slather on tons of it because covering health news has made me paranoid about looking old and getting cancer.
Anyway — back to the baggage fees… It IS possible to travel for two-weeks – in Europe with only carry-on luggage. I know it’s possible because my good friend and fellow Hofstra University alum – has done it! It’s true! And she’s sharing all her secrets so we can all save money and time. Take notes… Read more
Tips for Cutting Down on Email Clutter
I want to share a fabulous website that I recently found for organizing tips. It’s called GetButtonedup.com and there are lots of tricks and advice for getting everything in your life in order.
I’ve met with one of their founders, Sarah Welch, and she really knows her stuff! I’m going to guest blog on their site later this month. But for now here’s one of their videos for those of you who are scared of your email inbox! I know how difficult it can be to sort through all the mail — but these ideas can help reduce your inbox anxiety.
Still feeling overwhelmed? Check out my course Take Back Your Inbox, which I created to help you get control over your emails!