I help people from all walks of life overcome procrastination, perfectionism and blocks, and use their time better, so they can finish their projects and achieve their goals.
I also help people build meaningful careers and find gratifying work, with an excellent record of success even in the current recession.
I do these via coaching, workshops, and my books. See below for details, or click on the menu links.
Productivity & Career Coaching
My coaching combines strategic planning with time management and anti-procrastination techniques. This helps you, (1) clarify your goals and situation; (2) develop a plan for achieving the goals; and (3) overcome any fears and procrastination that may interfere with progress. I coach via telephone, so you can be located anywhere, and most clients see substantial improvement after just a few hours of work together.
Recent Coaching Successes
35 yo lawyer hired by financial services firm
45 yo activist hired for rare paid job in her movement
22 yo college grad hired by prestigious Washington think tank
43 yo lawyer has 2 months of highest-ever billings
Workshops
I lead workshops related to time management and overcoming procrastination and blocks at schools, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, arts organizations, homes and other venues.
Upcoming Workshops
New workshops added frequently; please keep checking or join my mailing list.
Boston, MA, Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Time of Your Life: Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. including lunch break Grub Street Writers
$115 / $95 for members
Online workshop, FALL, 2010 (dates tbd)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for more info
$40
This Yahoogroups email-based course offers an easy, convenient and inexpensive learning experience. Twice a week I post a lesson (on time management, coping with perfectionism, coming out as a writer, building a sustainable career path, coping with rejection, etc.) to the group. Some lessons include simple exercises. For the next few days, we discuss the topic both in general, and relative to participants’ individual situations. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of their underproductivity, as well as solutions to it.
The discussions are always compassionate and supportive. Every student gets one individual email exchange with me, but most discussions are group, because that benefits everyone and because part of the solution involves “coming out” as an imperfect writer. However, even if you prefer to not actively post, you will still benefit a lot from the class.
Books
I am currently writing Secrets of the Prolific: How to Overcome Writer’s Block, Finish Your Projects and Enjoy Your Life. Sections include: The Mechanics of Procrastination; Perfectionism Characterized; Perfectionism: Its Causes and Cures; Coping with Resource Constraints; The Stages of a Writing Project; Time Management; Coping with Bias and Internalized Oppression; Coming Out as a Writer; Coping with Rejection; and Avoiding Exploitative Career Paths. It will help all writers including creative, business, nonprofit, journalists, bloggers, and academics. (There’s a special section devoted to perfectionism and other ills in academia.)
My book The Lifelong Activist: How to Change the World Without Losing Your Way (Lantern Books, 2006) is a guide to living a joyful and productive life that includes a strong progressive mission. Topics include mission, time, fear and relationship management. Activists, artists, campaign workers, organizers, volunteers, students, teachers, human services workers, and entrepreneurs will all find it useful – especially those contemplating a career change, or who are at risk for burnout.
Please visit the Downloads section of this Website for these free ebooks:
The Little Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fear (adapted from The Lifelong Activist)
The HIAPy Guide to Finding Work in a Tough Job Market.
I help people from all walks of life overcome procrastination, perfectionism and blocks, and use their time better, so they can finish their projects and achieve their goals.
I also help people build meaningful careers and find gratifying work, with an excellent record of success even in the current recession.
I do these via coaching, workshops, and my books. See below for details, or click on the menu links.
Productivity & Career Coaching
My coaching combines strategic planning with time management and anti-procrastination techniques. This helps you, (1) clarify your goals and situation; (2) develop a plan for achieving the goals; and (3) overcome any fears and procrastination that may interfere with progress. I coach via telephone, so you can be located anywhere, and most clients see substantial improvement after just a few hours of work together.
Recent Coaching Successes
Workshops
I lead workshops related to time management and overcoming procrastination and blocks at schools, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, arts organizations, homes and other venues.
Upcoming Workshops
New workshops added frequently; please keep checking or join my mailing list.
Boston, MA, Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Time of Your Life: Time Management and Overcoming Procrastination
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. including lunch break
Grub Street Writers
$115 / $95 for members
Online workshop, FALL, 2010 (dates tbd)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for more info
$40
This Yahoogroups email-based course offers an easy, convenient and inexpensive learning experience. Twice a week I post a lesson (on time management, coping with perfectionism, coming out as a writer, building a sustainable career path, coping with rejection, etc.) to the group. Some lessons include simple exercises. For the next few days, we discuss the topic both in general, and relative to participants’ individual situations. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of their underproductivity, as well as solutions to it.
The discussions are always compassionate and supportive. Every student gets one individual email exchange with me, but most discussions are group, because that benefits everyone and because part of the solution involves “coming out” as an imperfect writer. However, even if you prefer to not actively post, you will still benefit a lot from the class.
Books
I am currently writing Secrets of the Prolific: How to Overcome Writer’s Block, Finish Your Projects and Enjoy Your Life. Sections include: The Mechanics of Procrastination; Perfectionism Characterized; Perfectionism: Its Causes and Cures; Coping with Resource Constraints; The Stages of a Writing Project; Time Management; Coping with Bias and Internalized Oppression; Coming Out as a Writer; Coping with Rejection; and Avoiding Exploitative Career Paths. It will help all writers including creative, business, nonprofit, journalists, bloggers, and academics. (There’s a special section devoted to perfectionism and other ills in academia.)
My book The Lifelong Activist: How to Change the World Without Losing Your Way (Lantern Books, 2006) is a guide to living a joyful and productive life that includes a strong progressive mission. Topics include mission, time, fear and relationship management. Activists, artists, campaign workers, organizers, volunteers, students, teachers, human services workers, and entrepreneurs will all find it useful – especially those contemplating a career change, or who are at risk for burnout.
Please visit the Downloads section of this Website for these free ebooks:
The Little Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fear (adapted from The Lifelong Activist)
The HIAPy Guide to Finding Work in a Tough Job Market.