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Defeating the 8 Demons

This application is crafted to equip employees, freelancers, and family managers with effective strategies to overcome the 8 Demons of Distraction. This resource is beneficial for individuals dealing with stress, time constraints, excessive commitments, new technologies, and/or challenging life circumstances. Readers will find a detailed exploration of each Demon, uncovering their origins and detrimental impacts on focus, performance, productivity, and overall satisfaction in work and life. Through practical step-by-step approaches, you can combat formidable adversaries such as the Unruly Mind Demon, the Technology Demon, the Activities Demon, along with five others. The book presents a research-driven, proven plan to enhance daily efficiency while reducing stress both at home and in professional settings.

Actions Against Distractions

This guide offers tangible steps to eliminate distractions in work and personal life, fostering productivity and diminishing stress levels. Whether you are a professional, community figure, parent, or retiree, this resource empowers you to take an active role in enhancing your performance and quality of life by minimizing distractions. Identify the root causes of distractions, create a tailored 5-step strategy, and employ tactics to transition from intention to action effectively.

Booklet - 111 Ways...

This compact 16-page booklet at 3.5 x 8.5 inches serves as a convenient job aid or reference tool. It provides insights on combating factors that drain focus and energy in both professional and personal spheres. Additionally, it can serve as an excellent token of appreciation for friends, clients, vendors, and business associates.

Mem-Cards

Offering a set of 28 pocket-sized cards for quick reading, these cards serve as a personal coaching resource for individuals or corporate training purposes. Each deck encapsulates essential insights aimed at boosting productivity and reducing stress levels. By investing just minutes each day with these cards, you gain valuable knowledge to enhance various aspects of your life.

Geraldine Markel, PhD

Dr. Geri Markel is the visionary behind the Managing Your Mind coaching programs and seminars. As an educational psychologist specializing in learning and performance, Dr. Markel's extensive experience includes roles at the University of Michigan where she contributed as faculty in the School of Education and held leadership positions directing services for adults and adolescents at the Reading and Learning Center.

Furthermore, she has been involved in seminar leadership at the Executive Education Center within the School of Business and served as a consultant at the School of Dentistry. Drawing from her expertise in assisting individuals with ADD and learning disabilities, Dr. Markel co-authored numerous books that apply behavioral research to boost productivity.

Presently serving as a performance coach, speaker, and consultant across various sectors like business, industry, healthcare, and education; Dr. Markel's notable clientele includes organizations like Pfizer, Ford Motor Company, Domino’s Pizza, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Michigan State University School of Osteopathy among others.

Professional Affiliations:

• ADHD Coaching Organization (ACO)
• National Speakers Association (NSA)
• Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
• Learning Disabilities of America (LDA)
• Association of Training and Development (ASTD)