Productivity

Shiny Pennies

Shiny PenniesFollowing is a blog worth repeating – especially interesting as we come to the end of January and we’ve been talking about setting goals and getting things done all month.  Hope this helps keep you moving forward with what you want to achieve!

Some days I can spend my whole day picking up shiny… Continue reading

The Three D’s

During really stressful times, such as the holidays, there are some things you can do to reduce your stress.  Keep in mind these three D’s to take back some control of your overwhelm!

Delay – Look through your list carefully.  For each item on the list ask yourself – What would happen if I didn’t do this right now?  If there is little or no consequence to not doing the task, put it at the bottom of the list.

When there is so much to do, prioritization goes out the window.  All items on the list… Continue reading

Quiet Please!

I recently read an article that appeared in Fast Company linking quietness and productivity.  I do believe there is a lot of validity to this and I would take it a step further.  Defining a person in a state of “being quiet” includes people who may not speak up much and sing their own praises.  I would add that it also includes people who don’t allow a lot of random thoughts and self talk to clutter up their minds.  In other words, your mind is open and your mouth is closed.  Following are some thoughts… Continue reading

De-stress Your Workspace!

Do you work well in a high-stress environment?  I don’t.  I’m the most productive when I’m in a relaxed environment.  It’s important to me to have a stress free workspace.  Here are some tips you might want to put in place for your workspace.

When considering changes to your workspace, here’s rule #1:  If it feels right to you, it is right.  That rule is primary; the following specific suggestions are secondary. 

 

1. Make your workspace look attractive to you.  Remember that where you work, you also live.  Given the amount of time you’ll be living in… Continue reading

Shiny Pennies

Some days I can spend my whole day picking up shiny pennies.  Do you ever have days like that?  New ideas spring up and they look interesting so you check them out.  It’s a great distraction and a lot of fun.  Your day is done, before it has begun and you… Continue reading