Often when we struggle to meet our daily goals, it’s more likely due to a time management problem versus lack of motivation. You start the day strong. You wake up, go through your morning routine and make a to-do list for what you want to accomplish that day. The motivation is there, the desire to…
Tag: productivity
5 Tools For Better Focus (That You Probably Already Have)
This world is full of distractions. Successful people must figure out how to take control of their minds, sharpen their focus, and give their attention fully to a single task. It’s no easy feat. The good news is that there are a variety of systems, strategies, and methods for creating better focus. And sometimes the…
9 Reasons to Keep Learning
If the idea of learning something new makes you cringe, it’s time for a mindset shift. You don’t have to go back to college, and you don’t have to sit in front of a boring textbook reading the same sentence over and over because you keep getting distracted. There are so many ways to grow…
How to Build Better Work Habits
How can I get more done in less time? It’s a question everyone wants the answer to. And that’s not the only one. People are also asking: How can I improve my focus and concentration? How can I do better quality work? How can I create better flow for my workday? There is one simple…
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
When identifying the skills you possess, you’ll probably notice that some are tangible and some are more abstract. And guess what — both are important! When employers are searching for new talent, they will likely be looking for a good balance of the two. Likewise, the best employers will also be looking for training and…
6 Reasons Why Organizations Should Invest in Training
If you want to get the best out of your people (and put the best back into your organization), then it makes sense to help them grow and develop as much as you can. In fact, most people put training and education at the top of their list of wants when it comes to what…
8 Hacks for Improving Your Focus
Getting in the “zone” for work can be hard. Especially when we are working from home. Sometimes we’re distracted. Sometimes we’re stressed. And let’s face it, sometimes we just don’t want to be doing the task in front of us. We have to learn how to take the reigns of our brain and steer it…
How to Manage Your Time and Energy More Efficiently (During COVID-19)
Does it feel like you’re running on fumes these days? If so, you’re not alone. The global crisis has added an extra layer of stress and anxiety on top of our usual workload. Because many of us have been forced into new routines with new obstacles, we have to look even more closely at how…
How to Prioritize Tasks at Work (When Everything Seems Important)
It seems like it should be easy: Organizing your to-do list by order of importance. And then simply tackling each task one by one until you’ve checked everything off. You complete the list by 4:59 p.m., and you’re happily driving home at 5:00 p.m. sharp into a glorious sunset. It’s a lovely dream. But so…
How to Take Back Control of your Productivity
While you may not have full-blown Cell Phone Addiction, if you’re like most smartphone users you check your phone at least 58 times per day (according to data from RescueTime), and receive 46 push notifications (according to Business of Apps – although that number seems low to me). While it’s great to be able to…