Are you struggling with finding the motivation to move forward on the goals or intentions you set for the new year? If so, you’re not alone. Research suggests that approximately half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions yet only 8% actually achieve them. Common mis-steps include setting too many resolutions, selecting something that someone else thinks… Read more
Happy New Year! Are you one of the many people who will resolve to get organized at work and at home for the new year? Here are a few tips to help you get started. Start with making sure you have closure on the things involved with the holiday season and any time you may… Read more
Last week, we introduced the topic of Project Management in Part 1 of this 2-Part series by the newest member of our team, Dana Diaz. This week, learn how you can use project management techniques to be effective at achieving goals in your work or personal life. Part 2: Utilizing project management techniques In our… Read more
This post was contributed by the newest member of the Simply Placed team, Dana Diaz. Dana brings a particular expertise around project management and process improvement that will benefit our clients in numerous ways. We’ve asked her to share some of her insight in this two-part series. Part 1: What is project management? Project management… Read more
Are you looking to boost your productivity in 2020? Could you use support and accountability to help you reach your goals? SHOP OUR CYBER MONDAY SALE! We are offering a special 20% discount off our regular membership rates for our “It’s About Time” virtual productivity program. Join today (December 2, 2019) and also receive a… Read more
“The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar Who was the last person you thanked? Do you remember how it made you feel? When we pause and reflect on someone or something we are grateful for, that brings a shift… Read more
Have you heard the term “workload management”? We define it as having systems in place to ensure that teams or individuals get priority work done efficiently and effectively. Systems help people do their best work and get the best outcome. Through strong workload management, employees gain confidence in their abilities, take greater joy in their… Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about all the little things you could do during the day that would get you one step closer to reaching a goal? Productivity, which we define as achieving a desired result, is best accomplished through habits or routines, little things that you can put into place without much thought…. Read more
We all have habits in our lives; some we conscientiously think about and others that happen without much thought because we’ve been doing them for so long. Maybe you never skip a workout, even if it’s extremely early in the morning or brutally cold outside. Maybe you pride yourself on always meeting deadlines at work or… Read more
How many times have you been caught out in the rain without an umbrella? In the Seattle area, that happens a lot! Although some of us enjoy a rainy day, if it happens when you’re heading to a big meeting or presentation where you want to look and feel your best, it might put a… Read more
We’ve invited guest blogger, Jessa Bright, to share her thoughts on how to effectively juggle priorities in life and work for increased productivity. Thank you, Jessa, for your contribution. Life and its many demands can be more than a little overwhelming. Fulfilling each obligation – at work, at home, and in relationships – is difficult… Read more
Using the power of choice as a productivity strategy, and avoiding the myth of multitasking. What can you be doing this week to work more productively? How can we help you reach your goals? Check out today’s newsletter to learn more about how Simply Placed can be a resource to you! Not yet a subscriber? You… Read more
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