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 businesses, 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 tba)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for 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.
Boston, MA, 6 Mondays starting October 18, 2010
How to Write a Lot: The Secrets of the Prolific
7 – 10 p.m. Grub Street Writers
$305 / $280 for members
Why do some writers seem to write effortlessly, turning out page after page, chapter after chapter, and book after book, while so many others struggle over every word? The difference often comes down to how one relates to one’s work. If you feel a lot of fear and ambivalence when you write, or set too-high expectations for productivity or quality, then writing will probably be hard. But if you can avoid those traps, it becomes easier and even a joy. Through workshops and exercises, this course will teach you how to do just that. We’ll begin by identifying the forces that create procrastination and blocks, including our own fears, damaging societal messages, and the pernicious habits of perfectionism and negativity. Then we’ll work on solutions, including “compassionate objectivity,” writing without hesitation, writing through “the wall,” and using timers and other tools.
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 businesses, 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 tba)
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Boost Your Writing Productivity and Overcome Writers Block (for ALL writers)
via Yahoogroups, email hillaryrettig@yahoo.com for 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.
Boston, MA, 6 Mondays starting October 18, 2010
How to Write a Lot: The Secrets of the Prolific
7 – 10 p.m.
Grub Street Writers
$305 / $280 for members
Why do some writers seem to write effortlessly, turning out page after page, chapter after chapter, and book after book, while so many others struggle over every word? The difference often comes down to how one relates to one’s work. If you feel a lot of fear and ambivalence when you write, or set too-high expectations for productivity or quality, then writing will probably be hard. But if you can avoid those traps, it becomes easier and even a joy. Through workshops and exercises, this course will teach you how to do just that. We’ll begin by identifying the forces that create procrastination and blocks, including our own fears, damaging societal messages, and the pernicious habits of perfectionism and negativity. Then we’ll work on solutions, including “compassionate objectivity,” writing without hesitation, writing through “the wall,” and using timers and other tools.
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.