The Middle School Parent Resource

What’s distracting you during your work-life day? Track 1 distraction today.

Where are you dedicating time, energy and focus during your day. Distractions can derail you from feeling productive at work and in the hours beyond your work day. Track one activity today and for the next 5 days.

Show #224 – Celebrate every day of your week

“Smile people. It’s Friday.” The dj’s voice on the radio this morning reminded me of the focus we bring to Fridays and the reminder that a celebration is in order. Today’s show offers a few reasons to celebrate as well as different ways to relish in your achievements.

I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your child's journey through the middle school years, when you contribute.joe@thinking-forward.com

Three Kinds of Work. Where are you spending your time

Workplace productivity expert Jason Womack ups the challenge by examining the three types of work we do. Where are you spending your time? How can you squeeze more out of less?

I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your child's journey through the middle school years, when you contribute.joe@thinking-forward.com

Use Outlook? Busy parents can add back hours with these tips

Workplace productivity expert Jason Womack has long been my go to in the area of email efficiency. Now, I’m proud to say I leave the computer on most days with an empty email inbox. Jason’s shared this video with me and now I share it with you. Enjoy!

I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your child's journey through the middle school years, when you contribute.joe@thinking-forward.com

Show #194 - "Productivity expert Jason Womack encourages us to find the balance”

With unemployment hitting a record high, our perception of how life is can quickly head south. Jason Womack joins me today to cast a different perspective on the jobless rate and how we can bring balance to our work and personal lives.

I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your child's journey through the middle school years, when you contribute.joe@thinking-forward.com