Are you feeling stuck? Can’t move forward on a project at work or at home? People often get stuck on projects because of fear or not knowing what to do next. In order to take action on your goals, make them SMART: Specific: Your goals should be as specific and detailed as possible. For example, saying that you… Read more
Disorganization is a major barrier to productivity. You waste time everyday looking for things around your home and office, all those misplaced items add up to lost productivity hours. If you’re feel like you don’t have the time to get things done, you can get more organized by creating systems that become productive habits. Well organized systems… Read more
Sometimes placing expediency over quality generates results with errors that then require additional time to correct. The end result is that you spent even more time on the project than you hoped. Linda Stone in her article Machine’s Can’t Flow: The Difference Between Mechanical and Human Productivity” presents the idea of slowing down in order to… Read more
Do you have a calling schedule at work? Find the time this Friday to make one! Talking on the phone is easy, but it’s also easy to underestimate how long those conversations will take, especially personal calls or calls where you have a strong business relationship. Determine when you have lulls during the week and… Read more
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” – Alan Lakein What does this mondern day proverb mean to you? It’s important to take the time to plan. Spend a day stepping outside of the present to reflect, set goals, plan projects, and create action plans that will drive you forward. Every quarter, take a half or… Read more
How are you remembering to fit your goals for the day/week/month into your schedule? Keeping tabs on your priorities is a great way to keep yourself motivated and productive during your workday. Do you have a system that’s working for you? Find time today to start keeping a “to-do list”. If you’re looking for a simply way… Read more
Aesop taught us in his classic fable the Ant and the Grasshopper the virtue and value of working hard and planning for the future. If we apply that logic this month to plan and prepare now for the winter holiday season, we will reap the rewards of more time and less stress in the future…. Read more
What hours of the day are you most productive? Have you thought about it before? Maybe you’re a morning person but you tend to lag in the late afternoon. Or maybe you do some of your best work in the evening and then drag your feet in the morning. Recognizing and understanding you productivity patters… Read more
Are you under the impression that you have to multitask to “get it all done”? Well we’ve got news for you, it doesn’t work – not as well as you think it does. If you try to do two things at once, you won’t do either of them well. Multitasking is not an effective productivity… Read more
When you return to your office after a meeting, take time to file away meeting notes, schedule next actions needed on your calendar, mark the date and time of the next meeting and put away any other related files, materials or supplies you brought back with you or had out for the meeting. When we… Read more
A lot of the paper we receive each day in the mail can be tossed and recycled. Make it a habit to open your mail and review incoming paper each day with a recycle bin by your side. Immediately toss junk mail, unsolicited information that you don’t need and any other paper you won’t act… Read more
Do you dread all the work that’s piled up since your business trip, vacation, etc? I’ve been doing a lot of travelling this month for both vacation and business. Here I’ve highlighted a few strategies to help you to have a smooth “reentry” into your local life and business routine. Catch up on email during the flight home…. Read more
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