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We all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that’s a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well. Read on for tips on ... Views: 1228
Whether you are a small company or a larger corporation, one of the primary keys to success lies in preparing and following a good marketing plan. Why? Because you can have the most awesome product or service to offer, but without a plan in place, you may flounder for direction and waste a lot ... Views: 1228
Life’s too short to spend your days toiling away in a job that causes your stress levels to rocket and leaves you feeling miserable and depressed. You may feel, if you’ve been in the same job for many years, that you're too old to retrain and, anyway, you wouldn't understand any of it. You would ... Views: 1228
If you are one in a creative career field, then you must have experienced a creative block at some point in your journey. To some it comes only once in a while, but to others it can be so frequent that it impedes productivity. So how can you keep you prevent these creative blocks and keep your ... Views: 1227
Have you ever vacillated between solutions only to make no decision at all? Or how about making a choice so fast that you don’t even look at more ideal options because you just want to move forward with your project or business?
The truth is, solutions abound on all topics. And within that ... Views: 1227
If you’ve been looking for the most effective ways to earn money online, then you have come to the right place. In reality, the Internet has both low-paying and mouthwatering rates. However, we only focused on what’s right for you. For instance, did you know that you could earn up to $22 per ... Views: 1225
I would say that everyone has their own ‘lazy times’ in life. Well you know those times where you're unproductive and just don't want to move. Well today is one of those days for me. I spent approximately 24 hours doing (by doing I mean in actions) nothing productive, neither did I do anything ... Views: 1225
Look upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.
The path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, ... Views: 1225
Everyone does it, including you. You have things to do, important things or unimportant things, and you delay doing them until the last minute. If Procrastination were an Olympic event you might have won a gold medal, you’re that good at it. You make jokes about being a world class ... Views: 1221
My professional focus during my twenties and thirties was defining who I was as a professional woman. This entailed long days and weekends. It also required quite a bit of travel and for a few years 100% travel as a consultant.
My career progressed along nicely. As I took on more and more ... Views: 1221
While most leaders are measured on the basis of business results, organizations must begin holding leaders accountable for building a strong and enduring culture, listening to feedback, and engaging and retaining their teams, according to a new study just released Global Human Capital Trends ... Views: 1220
Many things were definitely unique when your grandma and grandpa were young. Woodworking was extremely popular in those days and the majority of men possessed some sort of skills to build something using their own hands. Just about everyone had their very own woodworking projects which they ... Views: 1220
Every time you say yes, you are also saying no. Every time you say no, you are also saying yes.
Many people find it challenging to say no… to their loved ones, to their boss, to their own many desires. If a request is made of them or a project shows up, they feel obligated to accept it, ... Views: 1219
Do you ever find it difficult to leave work behind at the end of the day? Many of us do.
Even though you’ve physically left your work location, sometimes the mental cogs keep whirring away all evening. Maybe you process the days interactions (and think of the devastatingly witty replies you ... Views: 1219
Sony is the founder of AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) storage tape format, and developed this AIT format in 1997. AIT is most reliable and excellent data storage format which is based on same old magnetic tape quality. AIT offers excellent matching with different storage settings and ... Views: 1218
Productivity and morale - so important these days.
But we get set in our ways. So when someone tries to change things (hence, us) in the name of greater productivity, we often dig in our heels, drag our heels, mope around and/or engage in catty water cooler conversations.
So a bit of ... Views: 1216
Measuring and improving workplace productivity has been one of the biggest concerns for managers since the beginning of the twentieth century. The famous “If you can measure it, you can manage it” cliché suggests that quantitative indexes are enough to help the manager understand the trends and ... Views: 1216
Some of the biggest problems with affiliate marketing are: finding a good quality product to promote,getting the cheapest domain name and webhosting,and getting paid.Now a lot of people, including your truly, use Clickbank.They have a lot of digital products to promote and if you have your own ... Views: 1216
Most of us have had the experience, from time to time, of being “in the flow” or “in the zone” as we worked—focusing on the task in front of us with total calm and concentration. In these moments, our focus on what we’re doing becomes so intense that it’s almost like we forget we’re there. We ... Views: 1215
What is analysis paralysis? What is the negative impact of experiencing analysis paralysis? "Analysis paralysis is "an informal phrase applied to when the opportunity cost of decision analysis exceeds the benefits". It stems from self-sabotaging beliefs, including the following:
- Once I ... Views: 1215
The power of peak performance lies within. It is all about knowing who you are, what you want to accomplish and a plan for how to accomplish it. Peak performance's simple definition is "doing ones best at achieving one's goals or objectives."
Peak performance is often linked to physical ... Views: 1214
I'll admit it. I am a recovering snooze addict. I was addicted to staying in bed, wrapped up in its warmth. But it was always temporary, and it was never enough. At first, I only hit the snooze button once. Next thing I knew, I was hitting that button at least ten times before getting out ... Views: 1214
My brother, Emil, is a genius as well as being an exceptionally talented kayak paddler. Since one of my goals this summer was to learn how to pilot a kayak, it made sense to ask Emil for his help.
Picture this: A sunny, warm day on Crimson Lake in West-central Alberta. There were six ... Views: 1212
You have always made it a habit to put things off until the last minute. In the past, this mode of operation allowed you to scrape by with just enough time to meet deadlines. As life has become more demanding, you are finding that this approach is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. You ... Views: 1211
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is an inorganic compound that finds extensive application as a dry (solid) lubricant. Since this compound remains largely unaffected by oxygen, high temperatures, magnetic fields, and dilute acids, it is an ideal lubricant for heavy-duty operations. This compound is ... Views: 1210
Stumping the “Jump” in Spreadsheet and Document Creation Programs: A Smarter Way to Select Needed Text and/or Data
Perhaps one of the most annoying little “bugs” in most Microsoft software programs (and several other non-Microsoft document/spreadsheet programs) is when the cursor/user interface ... Views: 1210
According to the late Walter Hailey, a behavioral scientist and sales and marketing consultant, “People have 12,367 thoughts per day. Of those, 90 percent are automatic, and 84 percent are negative.” More than 12,000 thoughts! That’s a lot of self-talking going on. How do you think that might ... Views: 1210
If you've been feeling in a bit of a slump lately maybe it's time to make some changes. Real success comes from making shifts in your behavior consistently. Rarely will one major decision have a substantial impact on your life. Usually, it’s just simply making a commitment every day and sticking ... Views: 1209
Busy, Busy...
Are you a Type A Entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed? If someone asks you how you are, do you answer: Busy! It's the word many of us use to describe our lives. It's almost a boast disguised as a complaint.
Overachievers brag about multi-tasking, and how much they've gotten ... Views: 1209
Success Storming is the technique similar to brainstorming and gets you to produce a set of questions about an idea, problem or decision. It allows you to consider the options open to you and the diagram is a useful illustrative aide enabling you to view all your questions. From here you’ll be ... Views: 1209
On Monday, you are recovering from the weekend and you have emails, voicemails and tasks that have come in over the weekend. Plus, there are probably still some to-do’s from last week. On Friday, you anticipate the weekend and it is easy to get distracted from work.
Thursday is almost ... Views: 1208
We all want to be productive but sometimes we find ourselves procrastinating and wasting our time without intention.
I interviewed many people who are known for their productivity and also interviewed some of the procrastinators I know and as a I result I discovered 7 points that could you ... Views: 1208
Various groups, government officials, environmental authorities recommend on us to economize the energy we use in order to save the surroundings and nourish our continued existence on earth.
On an personal level I suppose that we also require to know how to save, focus and maximize our own ... Views: 1208
Your marketing effectiveness online often has more to do with your own efforts than it does with your skills. The misconception that many have about marketing on the internet is that it is more complicated than it really is. The fact is that the success of most online marketers is based upon ... Views: 1208
With the continuous flow adapter, SPL-440 pressure sensor high viscosity can be used to understand the permeability of rocks in terms of fundamental fluid dynamics. Researchers can monitor the effectiveness of oil extraction in mixtures of different situations of reservoir fluids in the oil ... Views: 1207
We are bombarded with information. All the time!
Every day, or so it seems, entrepreneurs are bombarded with ideas and information about how to do things.
At times, it can make you feel like you don't know how to do anything. And that you're not only overwhelmed, but also hopelessly ... Views: 1207
ling any pitfalls that come your way as a solopreneur... Let’s face it: life happens. You can never plan for that unexpected car accident or taking care of someone who is seriously ill (maybe even yourself!). One of the best things you can do, as a solopreneur is to have someone you can entrust ... Views: 1207
A while back I watched a movie called "Remember Sunday" where the hero suffers short-term memory loss due to a brain aneurism. Waking up every morning his mind was a total blank about the previous day.
So he had to record himself daily to remind himself of important things he had to do that ... Views: 1206
Have you ever been at home all day when there’s nothing in the fridge?
You open the door. You poke your head in. You hum a little tune and look around. You sigh. You grab a handful of pine nuts. You go back to your desk.
About an hour later, you’re hungry.
So you go back to the fridge ... Views: 1206
Clients are curious about how I manage to get so much done. They ask how I manage my continuously growing business, travel to speak at association summits and free time for the important people in my life.
Before you assume I have a magic wand in my back pocket, I have a number of ... Views: 1205
The fact that you are here is a good start. The fact that you are here indicates that there is a search on, from you, to explore and find a way to better yourself and to get better results. My position in this area has always been a two-pronged approach, to start with.
Get Control of Your ... Views: 1204
We hear a lot of talk about ‘staying in the Now’. The key is our ability to focus fully on our present task.
My friend Mike was good friends with a very famous musician. He went to see him in concert one evening and brought his boss. Mike’s boss was a huge fan and really wanted to meet this ... Views: 1204
If we all have the same amount of time each day, how is it possible that some people get so much more done each day than others? When you discover the answer to this question, you will have unlocked the secret to invite almost any level of success into your life. You will be able to enjoy the ... Views: 1199
Your success or failure is created by what you focus on. What you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. What you focus on today is what you will reap in the future.
Dementia usually describes deterioration in cognitive abilities that are ... Views: 1197
Having you been talking to a friend lately, only to have the conversation constantly interrupted as one or both of you grab for your phone?
While we know this isn’t polite behavior, many of us do it anyway. I looked into why this was and found there are three distinct triggers that go off ... Views: 1196
The use of cardboard and art came in 1848 when Anne Bronte used these terms in Wildfell Hall. It means a heavy-duty paper and therefore this term is not used in industry due to the vagueness of the term.
Cardboard art means the artwork made from different materials. Since the style, format, and ... Views: 1196
My clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ... Views: 1193
Information Overload Awareness Day is fast approaching. Yes. We all struggle with the barrage of information that we receive and is available to us daily. And one of the ever growing sources of that information is e-mail.
Consider the world productivity impact if everyone sent 10% fewer ... Views: 1192
One of the comments I hear often, especially from female clients, is: “I am my own worst enemy-critic.” Not surprisingly, many claim to be perfectionists. As we all know, anything brought to its extreme can be unhealthy, and it is no different with perfectionism. This article is dedicated to all ... Views: 1192
As strange and odd as this may sound, your “mind,” as opposed to your “brain” is, figuratively speaking, divided into two parts. These parts are invisible, and dramatically different, yet they must work together if an individual is to live an exceptional life. The two parts are ubiquitously ... Views: 1191