We live in an era of information overload. We’re constantly bombarded with information via email, smartphones, television, radio, social media, internet, and advertising. The scarcest resource we have is not our time, but our attention. To be highly productive in a world of information overload, you need to be ruthless about applying your attention. Traditional time … [Read more...]
The Everyday Habit That Is Killing Your Brain (and Your Dreams)
Our 21st century world demands a lot from us. We're completing big projects, responding to emails, checking social media, raising children, caring for friends and family, and managing our own health. And we’re doing it all at once. At least, we’re trying to. With so much going on, we resort to the age old trick: Multi-tasking. It’s the only way to get everything done, … [Read more...]
How to Prioritize Your Schedule to Get the Most Out of Your Strengths in Business
Thinking about how to better your business is a never-ending thought process. You're always coming up with ideas to better it or build it up even further from the ground. But what are you doing about the strengths you have in use? What can you do to make a schedule that would maximize the strengths you use every day? These are questions I ask myself every day and … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Tame Your Out of Control Inbox
Have you ever started the day with the best of intentions and then found yourself spinning your wheels? What I've found to be the culprit with many of clients is their inbox. It's a simple task. You look at your inbox, and before you know it, you've spent a half hour or more. So let’s talk about 10 ways to tame your inbox which will, in turn, help you to be more … [Read more...]
4 Morning Habits that Will Increase Your Happiness and Productivity
Do you hit the snooze button multiple times before getting out of bed, or do you jump up every morning screaming, “Woohoo! Let’s start this day!” If you are like most Americans, you’re hitting the snooze button at least once before getting up–and this is delaying your happiness and productivity. According to a study by French tech-firm Withings, a consumer electronics … [Read more...]
3 Productivity Tools for the Business Professional on the Move
Do you ever wonder how some people seem to post quotes at almost the same time every day? I’m sure you have friends on Facebook whose posts seem to appear on your timeline every five minutes. All you can think is “Are they really that attached to their phones?” The power of technology allows you to be at home watching old reruns of Friends, stuffing your face with grandma’s … [Read more...]
Increase Your Productivity Levels with a Treadmill Desk
I’m always trying to think of ways to boost my energy and productivity levels when working from home. It’s so tempting to work on the couch, and I’m always getting distracted by the thought of tasty snacks. Is it any wonder that I’ve gained a few pounds since leaving a job that had me on my feet for over 40 hours a week? If, like me, you have no inclination to do exercise … [Read more...]
7 Steps to a Healthy Mind for Healthy Business
Stress is an accepted part of business life, but left unchecked, it can transition from being an essential tool for getting through that task list to something that affects both our mental and physical health. It is clear that actively working towards a healthy mind for the entrepreneur could translate into tangible profits and lead to a future defined by prosperity. Here … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Boost Productivity in 2016
Whether you want to boost profits, grow your customer base or launch a new product range or service, now is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s success and implement some New Year’s Resolutions for 2016. No matter what your goal, productivity plays a key part in achieving everything you need to do. Here are just a few suggestions for ways to boost productivity … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Increase Productivity and Profit
Increasing productivity and profit is a must in business in order for it to grow and reach its full potential. Often, increasing productivity means you will need more people on your team, especially if your business is rapidly growing. The goal in business is to generate revenue to reach or exceed our profit margin. I would like to share three ways to increase productivity … [Read more...]