Category: Productivity
How to Beat Post Holiday Blues on the Job
Whew! The holidays are over and you have either been enjoying some down time off to lounge around, or you have been going a million miles per minute. Now. . . it’s time to get back to reality! Getting back into the swing of things can be quite jolting. DidRead More
Great Ways to Keep Your Desk Tidy
Has there ever been a time when you couldn’t get your work done because of a messy desk? We all hope if we could get our desk tidy at one point or other. Whether you work at the office or in your home, an untidy workspace always kills productivity just as aRead More
3 Hidden Energy Vampires That Kill Productivity
Productivity is the key to high performance, and this depends heavily on your energy levels; and sometimes your energy levels can be affected seriously by energy vampires. Every animal has its fair share of parasites…including human beings. Whales for example, accumulate algae and barnacles around various areas on their rubberyRead More
Online Learning: How to Make the Best Out of it
Busy professionals like you are relying more on online learning to gain and hone new and existing skills. You can learn at your own pace and do it anywhere as long as there’s an Internet connection. You read blogs and e-mail newsletters to keep abreast of latest trends in yourRead More
How to Nip Procrastination in the Bud Once and for All
Ironically, procrastination is a problem that we all seem to put off dealing with. Many people will keep putting off their obligations for as long as they can, even if they are fully aware that their lives would be so much easier, if only they were able to do everythingRead More
Coworking: Sharing How We Work Part I
In the past, when trying to find places to work, independent workers, small businesses, and organizations often had to choose between several scenarios, all with their attendant advantages and disadvantages: working from home; working from a coffee shop, library, or other public venue; or leasing an executive suite or otherRead More
7 Effective Study Hacks to Use
Many professionals opt for continuing education to keep abreast with the latest in their fields. However, getting the motivation to study can be a challenging task in itself. I often find myself wasting hours reading page after page without grasping any essential information. This has led me to research variousRead More
Time Management—Taking Stock of Your Most Precious Commodity
If you’ve been entrusted to manage a valuable commodity—whether it’s the company’s finances, the merchandise in your shop, or your own income—you start by taking stock of what you have to work with. Where and how are the resources being generated, spent, saved, and squandered? Is it possible to appropriateRead More