Lisa,

Thank you so much for sharing your Simply Successful Secrets!

In today's fairly unhealthy society, I am VERY pleased to report that a large portion of the people who took part in this project reported eating right, exercising, and/or getting enough sleep as part of their success formula. I guess that kind of tells it like it is, right?

Thanks again for participating and sharing your wisdom, Lisa!

TIME SAVER BASIX by Marcia Wieder, founder, www.dreamcoach.com

Here are six of the ways I practice being in control of my time and my life. I call them my Basix -- because they are basic and there are six of them. As you make fundamental changes in how you live, when you say yes or no, and how you take care of yourself, you will develop your own Basix. Here are my biggest and most basic time savers.
1. Clarity - Whenever and as much as possible, I have a clear picture of what I want or need, or what I am trying to create or accomplish. Clarity helps me accomplish the other things on this list faster and with much greater ease.
2. Prioritizing the day - If I lived strictly from my calendar and "To do" list, I could feel overwhelmed daily. Each morning, I decide what are the three most important things for me to accomplish that day. Then I list them in order of priority and I begin working on item #1. If it's a big task, it may be my only priority for the day. Completing it allows me to feel good, even if I only completed one task. Practice not over-scheduling.
3. Multiple tasks - I have developed the fine art of accomplishing multiple tasks at once, by being extremely organized. With little effort and intentional focus, I can get so much done, so efficiently. Living in the city helps. In under two hours I can go to the post office, the cleaners, the bank, eat a little lunch, and even get a manicure. If I attempt to do this at high noon, when everyone else is doing their errands, it takes longer. Part of my effective use of time and creating ease in my life, includes deciding when would be the best time to accomplish these tasks. This is an important point.

4. Bundling - This is a continuation of multiple tasks, but has more to do with the layout of your tasks. Set you life of for ease by using services that are near you, near each other, or easily accessible. Access, if you live in the city, may mean its walking distance or there is parking nearby. My favorite butcher is on the other side of town, but is located near my facialist. On days when my skin is glowing, I'm usually having a delicious dinner. Twice a month, this has turned into a "Take Care of Me" day.
See where bundling can save you time. Do you have certain days you go to the cleaners? Do you workout on particular days of the week? Can you eat out that night or is there a good "carry out" restaurant nearby? What activities are scheduled into your life that could be bundled with other activities, resulting in greater ease for you?
5. Just say no. When you don't have to do something and you don't want to, why are you doing it? Practice saying no. And practice doing it with grace and ease. Pain and discomfort come from resistance to something, not from the release of it. Do you resist saying no? Take the pressure off yourself. This simple little word, no, will allow you more time to stop, look, reflect and practice a new way of living.
Pressure is contrary to ease. If you feel suppressed, repressed, depressed or compressed, strongly consider saying no (thank you).
6. Using resources - This is by far my favorite and most powerful time saver. If I need something, I don't always know where to find it, but I usually do know who to call. Don't reinvent the wheel. Call your friends, family, colleagues, and others, who can share their best and favorite resources with you.

When I was under deadline to complete my last book, I needed several powerful quotes on specific topics. I could have gone to the library and spent hours researching. Instead, I called my friend Caterina Rando, who produced a software program called Words of Women Quotations for Success. Within minutes, she faxed me dozens of quotes, saved me tons of time, and received an acknowledgement in the book. When I needed a liability release for my business, I called a business owner friend who sent over one that she uses, with her permission to modify it to my needs.
Nothing makes life easier and saves more time, than using your resources. And remember, the more you give, the more you receive. You are also a resource to many.