What beliefs do you have about your workday? In his book, Thinking for a Change, John Maxwell says, “a belief is not just an idea that you possess; it is an idea that possesses you.” No matter what your beliefs, you can be sure they are driving your reality. What you’re experiencing right now at … Think Success, Not Survival: The Mindset Shifts to Turn Your Workday Around
Countless surveys, reports, and studies are showing that employee burnout is continuously on the rise. Thank you, Captain Obvious, right? I bet you don’t need any studies or surveys to tell you that one. But in case you weren’t aware of recent findings, here are a few stats to know… #1 – According to a … The Worst Email Advice You’ll See and Why Never to Follow It
Your ability to be productive depends on two essential elements that drive planning, prioritizing, and achievement. Categories isn’t one of them. Do you categorize your to-dos, whether by projects or jobs, calls or follow-ups, or by some other aspect of a task? Over the years, I’ve seen countless to-do lists from clients who were just … 6 Reasons Why Categories Are Disastrous for Managing Tasks
Your intention is to put in a solid day’s work to get things done, right? You want to complete tasks, hit targets, finish projects, and reach milestones—and feel GREAT about it. And not just GREAT, but AMAZING… and ACCOMPLISHED… and SATISFIED. But if you DON’T feel like you’re reaching milestones and don’t feel ACCOMPLISHED very … Is this workday gap holding you back from reaching your potential?
6 Steps to Replace Old Habits with New Ones for Greater Productivity, Progress, Success and Happiness Did you know? You are what you consistently do. And those actions, which can become habits, can make or break your productivity, success and happiness. Whatever you’re doing at this very moment was probably established by a long-built … Are Your Habits Helping or Hurting Your Workday Productivity?
When asked to take on new tasks, participate in projects, collaborate on special initiatives, or to join certain meetings, do you say “yes” automatically? Do you say “yes” because, after all, you’re a highly capable and willing person, and you can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t, couldn’t or wouldn’t be able to fulfill … Saying Yes Too Often? Here’s What to Consider Next Time, So You’re Not Always Over-Committed, Over-Stretched and Overwhelmed
I was on Facebook one day and just happened to see a post from someone who had JUST emptied her email Inbox. The dozens of comments that followed were fascinating. Here’s just a sampling of the comments that I read… “This is a dream of mine…” “Wow. That’s a feeling I haven’t felt for a … The Truth about Your Email Inbox When It’s Overloaded
In 2014, the “Wasting Time at Work” Annual Survey conducted by Salary.com revealed that 89% of workers said they wasted time at work every day. Seventy-eight percent of those said they wasted between a half an hour to two hours each day. For an annual salary of $60K, that’s up to $15,000, which is the … Why This Kind of Planning Works and How It Saves Time without Sacrificing Progress
Quick Quiz: Who’s in charge of your work day? YOU! That’s right. Now, who’s in charge of all of the various things that enter your office, your computer and your workday, like tasks, papers, files, contacts, e-documents and email? Right again… it’s YOU. And who’s in charge of making decisions? Yep… that’s you! (You’re on … Are You in the Driver’s Seat of Your Day or Just Along for the Ride?
Do you ever have days when you shake your head in frustration and think “I’m just not cut out for this job?” No matter how hard you work—or how many hours you put in—are things STILL “slipping through the cracks” and you’re not making the expected progress on your projects and deliverables? Are you not … Where to Look for the Solution if You Think, “I’m Just Not Cut Out for This Job”
