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What Would You Do If You Were Let Go?

The economic situation is tough right now; it really hasn’t eased up much recently nor does it show signs of doing so anytime soon. No matter how productive you may be at what you do, you may find yourself out of work if the proverbial “house of cards” at your place of employment comes tumbling down.

If that was to happen, are you prepared? Regardless of how you feel your position stands in terms of security, you just never know – so it’s good to make sure you’re ready should the need arise.

But let’s take it one step further.

If your job was to disappear tomorrow, are you prepared to do something else instead?

What would you do if you were let go? Would you simply move on, or re-create your work like in some form or another? Would you go it alone? Let us know in the comments. Click Here to Read Article …

What Do You Do To Relax?

Mike Vardy 6th June Productivity 11 Comments

Wow. Another week is upon us…already.

The weekends seem to fly by without so much as a pause (unless you take the time to make the pauses happen) – and before you know it you’re back at the grind again. Hopefully you’ve gone back to work with a fresh set of batteries, ready to take on everything that comes your way and have set yourself up for a very productive week. The best way to do that would, of course, have handled all of the weekend stuff you have to deal with and then have taken the time to just…relax. Whether its curling up with a good book, going camping or spending quality time with friends and family, relaxation is the key to gearing up for the busy times in your life.

So, what do you do to relax – weekend or otherwise? Let us know in the comments. Click Here to Read Article …

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To Thrive or Survive – Working Under Pressure

Peter North 1st June General 1 Comment

Have you ever heard someone say that they “work best under pressure”? It sounds like such a positive thing to say about your work habits. But, what if instead of “working best under pressure” they mean that they work only when under pressure, or that they even require pressure to get any work done at all?

Suddenly, it doesn’t sound like such a great way to describe yourself. Do you want people to get the impression that they need to pressure you in order to get you to increase your productivity? If so, get ready for an unnecessarily stressful work experience.

Instead of claiming to “work best under pressure”, consider the opposite: Present yourself as a “self-starter” who needs no pressure, prodding, babysitting, or queuing of any kind to get their work done. The term “self-starter” is just as clichéd, but at least it’s not suggesting to your peers that they have to nag you nonstop to get your best efforts.

Now if you truly do thrive under pressure, then by all means seek it out. But if not, do yourself a favor and find a tactful way to say, “I can handle pressure, but I don’t require it to excel.” Click Here to Read Article …

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How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Mike Vardy 31st May Productivity 15 Comments

In order to be productive, you need to be well-rested. Breaks are part of the equation, but you also need to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. There are plenty of different ways of making sure you’re getting enough “shut eye.”

One method is napping. When you were a kid you probably had enough of them, but there’s an impressive list of people who couldn’t have achieved what they did without them. The power nap is a popular way to grab some much-needed sleep during the day and leave you recharged to tackle the rest of it. But some of us don’t have the type of job that allows for “naptime.” It’s unlikely your boss would be impressed if they saw you catching some z’s in your cubicle during your workday.

Even if you do manage to get some sleep in throughout the day, you still need to get a good night’s sleep to keep at your productive best. Which begs the question:

“What is a good night’s sleep for you?”

How much sleep do you need to stay at the top of your game? Are you getting the sleep you need? Let us know in the comments…before you “hit the hay.” Click Here to Read Article …

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What’s Your Favorite Motivational Quote?

Mike Vardy 27th May Productivity 35 Comments

Getting productive – and awesomely so – isn’t easy by any means. Some people use music to get them going; some people use a combination of the aforementioned with a Diet Coke.

A popular way to get clear and then get going is through the inspiration that comes from motivational quotes.

Do you use motivational quotes to get moving? What are some of your favorites? Click Here to Read Article …

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Find Your Inner Zen at Work

Sarah Nagel 27th May Your Job 2 Comments

You may have tasted Nirvana at last night’s yoga class, but by 9 A.M. the next day you’re as tense as ever. If only there was a way to experience that kind of renewal and relaxation throughout the work day.

The good news is that you can. Try these yoga-inspired strategies to help transform your work day into a more positive experience. Click Here to Read Article …

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Handling Interruptions Realistically

Andre Kibbe 6th May Office Life 11 Comments

You’ve read the usual advice on career, productivity and self-development blogs when it comes to handling interruptions at work. Firewall your attention. Don’t check email. Stay off of Facebook and Twitter. All good suggestions, but they’re tautologies equivalent to saying that the best way to avoid distractions is to be undistractable. We’ve read that the typical office worker is interrupted every three minutes, that it takes 15 minutes to recover from each interruption, that interruptions cost the country $12 trillion in lost productivity (the number fluctuates radically). We get it: interruptions are not welcome. Click Here to Read Article …

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How Not to Become an Overachiever

Mike Vardy 30th December Productivity 6 Comments

There’s something to be said about being too productive, which my WorkAwesome colleague, Mark Garrison, alluded to in a recent article, I’d say that the old adage “less is more” is the best practical approach to any workplace situation. We’ve all heard the quality usurps quantity time and tie again, yet it seems as if we’re always trying to do more…better. The problem is, you can’t do “more” better if you first don’t learn to do “less” best. The practice of doing more stuff adequately is classic underachievement. You take on so much and even if you manage to pull it off and appease your superiors you know deep down that you’re capable of much better.

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