With millions of little thoughts and ideas constantly running around in our heads, it can be easy to forget the importance of taking the time to slow down and rest before proceeding with a fresh perspective on various significant tasks. Especially when it comes to professional environments, most experts and highly successful individuals will agree and stress that working smarter is better than working harder every time, and is the only way to ensure continued Read More >
A Reflection on Gratitude
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Today is World Gratitude Day! Celebrated annually on September 21st, it is a day of appreciation for all the wonderful things we have in life and in this world. The organizers had created an opportunity for all of us to embrace mankind, to appreciate our families and friends, our lives, our unique gifts, and all that we have received. However, to reflect on its meaning and benefits and its positive impact on our lives requires TIME. Having the time in our life for Read More >
A Lesson on How to Get Ahead in Life
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Today, I was huffing through the last mile of my morning walk when the shadow of a bushy-tailed squirrel suddenly appeared by my side. Not on a grassy field or deep in the woods, but on a busy sidewalk in Boston shared by many pedestrians. It hopped alongside me fearlessly, then quickly raced off into the distance. It found shelter under a parked car, and then emerged seconds later to attempt a dangerous run through nearby traffic. It made it through Read More >
Improve Your Health By Decreasing Clutter – Tips From A Boston Personal Concierge
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Reducing clutter can have a major impact on your life in terms of reducing stress and anxiety and even reducing allergens and helping to avoid falls. That being said, millions of Americans still have clutter ruling their lives. Why? The answer to this question will certainly vary from person to person; however, sentimentality or actual physical or mental limitations aside, for many, time is the major contributing factor. Letting your home get cluttered is the easy Read More >
The Best Christmas Gift Ever – The Gift Of Time
By Good Neighbor Concierge
When it comes to gifts, finding that perfect gift can be difficult, especially for that person who has everything. So when a knick-knack just won’t do, what can you get? How about the gift of time? Offer someone you love the chance to gain some precious time back. Give them the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with someone they love by offering them the services of a personal concierge. While concierge services were once reserved for the rich and famous, in a Read More >
Finding Time To Celebrate In Newton With Good Neighbor Concierge
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Voted one of the best places to live in the country, Newton is a historic city not far from downtown Boston. Home to just over 80,000 residents, the community is well known for a number of reasons. From its long history and rich historical and cultural assets to its amenities, services and diversity, Newton is an ideal place to visit or live, especially in the fall. During the fall, Newton, like other communities throughout New England, blossom with activities and Read More >
The Price of Waiting for the Cable Guy
By Good Neighbor Concierge
We’ve all been there. You’ve called to subscribe to some service—cable, Internet, phone, whatever—and you hear this: “The technician will be there to complete your installation between 8AM and noon.” So, you have to put your life on hold for a day to wait around and consider yourself lucky if the installer actually makes it to your home before noon. Have you ever thought about how much money it costs you to wait for the cable guy? A recent Zogby poll found that 58% of Read More >
Preparing For Your Elder Parents’ Future Begins Today
By Good Neighbor Concierge
I recently returned to my childhood home in Virginia to spend some much-needed time with my parents. I always look forward to catching up with my nieces and nephews and seeing how much they have grown, as well as visiting old friends and relaxing at the oceanfront. The other day, I had a deep conversation with Dad at his garden - something I had never done with him in my life. Dad is a fiercely independent man approaching his eighth decade soon who always preferred to Read More >
How to Manage Modern Day Time Traps
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Do you sometimes wonder why the 24 hours allotted to you each day are seemingly not enough to do all the things that you need to do? Even with modern time management gadgets like hand-held computers, personal organizers and digitized pocket diaries, why do time management issues still persist? Clinging to old habits and the difficulty of breaking them are the common causes of time traps that lessen productivity whether you’re a lawyer, teacher, farmer, business owner Read More >
Why Busy People are Losing Money By Not Delegating Tasks
By Good Neighbor Concierge
“If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself!" Chances are good you’ve heard that one a few times before, but when did it become your mantra? Or maybe it’s something more like this: “I didn’t get this far by letting someone else do my work for me, so why should I start now?” There’s a myth in our society that all successful people are workaholics. While there is undoubtedly some truth to this, the most successful among us are those who excel at Read More >
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