We live in an age of distractions. Take when you’re trying to focus 100 percent on your work. You’re just about to get in the zone when suddenly your phone buzzes. It’s a notification tempting you to check that text, email, or message you just received. But that’s only one example. You can also get […]
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We’ve all been there. We have a big deadline for our business, but we can’t seem to stay focused. Maybe there was major breaking news and the 24/7 news cycle has us enthralled. Or maybe people keep texting and private messaging you. Or Twitter could be blowing up. Whatever it is, one thing is true: […]
Having trouble keeping up with your never-ending to-do list? Do you have trouble finding a balance between your personal goals, your work, and your self-care? I suspect most of you are nodding your head. It’s a feeling we all share. The question is, why do we do this to ourselves? There isn’t just one answer. […]
There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]
Have you ever encountered a leader physically there but mentally miles away? Besides being frustrating, this leaves you feeling undervalued and unheard. In addition, being an effective leader requires you to be fully present. However, it is an often overlooked skill critical to success. To be fully present, you must actively engage with the situation. […]
Each of us has been there at some point in our lives. We’re stuck in what seems to be an endless, pointless meeting, fidgeting in our seats, wondering what could be done with the time instead. In reality, most meetings don’t achieve their full potential, leaving participants exhausted and frustrated. Further, a meta-analysis of over […]
As a professional, there are many ways you can and should improve. And bettering your calendar efficiency is one of them. The calendar is one of the most unsung heroes of the business world. Yet many incredibly busy and highly efficient professionals track their work on a calendar. And for good reason. The better you […]
As you frantically race to meet the deadline for a project you thought would be completed weeks ago, you exclaim, “Not again!” How could you have predicted this? Furthermore, why do you consistently underestimate how long it takes you to accomplish your tasks? You’re not alone. We have all experienced this experience, known as the […]
At this point, most of us are using some sort of digital calendar to organize our lives. It could be your work calendar, where you keep track of meetings and appointments. Or, your whole life could be in your calendar, and if it’s not there, it doesn’t exist. In all likelihood, you fall somewhere in […]
Keeping focused can be difficult with the constant distraction of emails, notifications, and scrolling social media. In recent years, though, the Pomodoro Technique has proven to be an effective time management method for slaying the procrastination dragon and regaining control over your day. The Pomodoro Technique consists of 25 minutes of focus followed by a […]