by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 21, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Unfortunately, Warren and I are having issues with our neighbors in our dream home on the river. We moved here four years ago and were quickly aware they were challenging and loved to complain about everyone. I was determined to win her over, and we wouldn’t...
by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 16, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Relationships matter. While I dislike the term “work husband” or “work wife,” a partnership at work does have a different level of connection than most of your colleagues. To be happy at work, you must have a healthy and positive relationship...
by Rhonda Scharf | Sep 8, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
Imagine you’ve just been handed a new project at work. You’ve done similar projects before, but there are some elements that are new to you. You start by doing some research, but quickly feel overwhelmed as you aren’t sure what to do next. Have you ever been tasked...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 29, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
My to-do list keeps getting longer, my project list has doubled in size, I feel like I’ve got more work than time, and I’m not alone. It feels like being overwhelmed is normal, with multiple studies showing that the numbers continue to worsen each year. Unfortunately,...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 27, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
You can feel the tension building as the final days of your vacation get closer. You know there is a backlog of things to do and people waiting for you to do their requests first. You’ve even justified that you often look at emails while on vacation as it is...
by Rhonda Scharf | Aug 19, 2024 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions, Positive attitude, Self Care, Tips
When someone takes the time to compliment you or your work, it is more than a collection of nice words. They are recognizing your efforts, skills, or contributions. How do you respond to compliments at work? Do they sometimes make you uncomfortable, awkward, and...