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- How To Improve Your Productivity By Focusing On Results - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Adam CairnsI’m the CEO of five hospitals in an integrated medical system. It’s an exciting role that allows me the daily privilege of working alongside many of the brightest and best people you’ll find anywhere. We had an intense discussion recently about how we could improve cost-efficiency. Not a ...
Views: 1472 - Stuffed Turkeys, Stuffed Animals, Stuffed Calendars - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Janice RussellI love my Mom’s stuffing! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I can eat some. But there is one kind of stuffing I don’t like around the holidays: an overstuffed calendar. Stuffing (or dressing) is one thing, stuffed animals are great, but a stuffed calendar just leads to overwhelm. ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Time Management is a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance Breger'I have TOO much time!', said nobody ever. Time...it is by far the most common excuse for why professionals do not exercise, stretch, get to bed on time, eat good food, take breaks, and follow through on positive actions to reach their body, health, and life goals. Do you also find it hard ...
Views: 1471 - Handling Interruptions Professionally - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Dr. Larry BakerFor years authors of books and articles about Time Management and leaders of Time Management seminars have suggested numerous simplistic, unrealistic approaches to solving the interruption problem. The most mentioned and most ridiculous suggestion among the Time Management tips is “learn ...
Views: 1470 - How to Manage Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Melissa HeislerWorkers seem more and more stressed every day. Technology has created expectation of an immediate response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Short-term thinking and planning based on the focus of quarterly stock reports has increased the sense of importance for every project. ...
Views: 1469 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Self-Development Through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Jane CoplandHave you ever thought about writing? I believe everyone has had an idea or two on the matter. There are different roads to follow on the way to effective self-development and writing can be one of them. Overall, these roads depend on individual aptitudes and room for professional growth for ...
Views: 1467 - Ending the Battle for Balance - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2004 from Heather MundellEveryone seems to be buzzing about balance. It’s a hot topic in many books, magazines and newspaper articles. With titles ranging from Busy But Balanced (a book by Mimi Doe) to “Balance is Bunk!” (an article from Fast Company magazine), we read mixed messages about what balance is, why we want ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Maximizing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Renee UrsemI keep thinking that one day there will be more time in the day to get things done. My daughter started first grade this fall. For years I heard about all the time I would have once she was in school for a full day. Some suggested that I might even get bored. Yeah…hasn’t happened. Sure, I do ...
Views: 1465 - Time Management: An Overview - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from John SteelyAgain and again, when I talk to students and colleagues about time management, I get the response "I don't even know where to begin." People want to practice good time management, people want to be productive and effective; they just do not know how. Most people do not even know how to begin ...
Views: 1465 - You? A Bottleneck? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickThis is a true story – heard every day – from all walks of life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty. Jane could be a co- worker, student, direct report, family member – actually anyone in your life. In this version – she is a customer service rep trying to keep ...
Views: 1464(3 votes) - 5 Tips to Kick Your “Time-Wasters” Habits - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Anne BachrachIt seems like the world is running at such an accelerated speed that we barely have any time to catch our breath. We start the day running out the door at full tilt; only keep going until we crash into bed from exhaustion. Then we get up and do it all over again day after day. The weekends ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Executive Effectiveness: Becoming Highly Productive - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Michael BeckFor an executive to be highly effective, they need to become highly productive. In addition, how they attain high productivity is as important as the productivity itself. High productivity is essential for executives because it serves three important purposes. The first, most obvious, is that ...
Views: 1462 - 10 Simple, Everyday Ways You Can Be More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Kayla MatthewsWhen I wake up in the morning, I generally have a huge, mental list of a dozen or so big tasks I want to accomplish in the day. But, more often than not, I don’t accomplish all of those things. I’ve been working on improving my productivity for years, and I really feel like I’m getting somewhere ...
Views: 1461 - 7 Tips to Manage Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorOverwhelm blocks productivity, creativity, enjoyment… and even income! You can begin to improve this starting today. In my article, “What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean?”, I mentioned I’d created a mind map. Since then, I revisited my mind map and removed a few things listed there. ...
Views: 1460 - Increase Effectiveness with Checklists - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonAtul Gawande is an accomplished scholar (Mac Arthur Fellow), a staff writer for The New Yorker, and a Harvard professor, in addition to being a well-respected surgeon. He is also an astute observer with a curious mind. In the world of surgery, infection kills more people than the operations. ...
Views: 1460(3 votes) - The Top 7 Reasons You Don't Have Time For What's Important - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettOne of the most common challenges I hear from small business owners is that they do not have enough time to focus on what's really important in their business. In order to solve this problem you first have to determine why this is a challenge. Once this is clear, you can look at strategies to ...
Views: 1460 - How To Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Maya MahProcrastination is a deadly disease. It not only kills your time, but it also kills your dreams and your chances of success. Which is why it is so essential for you to stop procrastination and make sure that you never ever even think about procrastinating. The easiest way to do this is every ...
Views: 1459 - Time Management Skills – Simple But Essential Ingredients for Success - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Rhod JonesEFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT – WHY? You have often heard of the timeless saying—“Time is Gold”. This is definitely true... effective time management is a critical factor for success and happiness. Why do you need to improve your time management skills? The answer is simple. Good ...
Views: 1458 - Quit Wasting Your Time: 4 Questions to Accelerate Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Justin McSharryTime management systems are all over the place these days… and with good reason. If you can maximize your time and focus on the right areas, you’ll hit your goals faster and have more time for your personal life. Since the late 1990′s, I’ve read a shelf full of books on time management, ...
Views: 1457 - 5 Ways to Make Your Email Marketing Easier and More Effective - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Tracey OsborneIf you’re like most of the small business owners I work with, the marketing emails you send take up a lot of your time. They’re worth it because they drive traffic to your landing and sales pages that lead to increased income, but they can be complicated and time-consuming. However, there are ...
Views: 1456 - Every Day Can Be Independence Day When Using Mobile Apps - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardWell, I finally did it. A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone and finally got with the times. I fought upgrading my phone due to the cost of a new phone. I waited until my contract needed renewing so I could get a discount. As we celebrate Independence Day and think about the Declaration of ...
Views: 1455 - 5 Common Pitfalls of a Work from Home Business - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA work from home business allows you many freedoms but maintaining a healthy life style often becomes an issue as a result. The majority of home businesses today rely upon the internet as their 'base' of operations. These online entrepreneurs are therefore seated quite a bit and this coupled ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - Balancing Your Life--Is Your Key Still in Your Ignition - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonLast week, while I was considering subjects for this article, I found myself thinking about a tip my daughter-in-law, Mary, gave me. Since she was trained by the military as a truck mechanic, I take her automotive advice seriously. Then, I had to laugh. I think this is the third Competitive Edge ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Is There An Elephant In The Room? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Julie DonleySomething is wrong. It doesn’t feel right. Maybe you know exactly what it is. Maybe you haven’t taken the time to identify the problem but it feels bad. You skirt around the issue. Perhaps it’s something with your relationship or with your kids. Perhaps it’s a work issue and everyone skirts ...
Views: 1453 - Dealing With Unemployment: Making a Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeWhen you're unemployed one of the hardest things to deal with is all the free time you have during the day. It's easy to waste hours on useless activities like playing computers games or reading everything except the want ads. It's even easier to just sink into depression as the minutes tick by ...
Views: 1452 - End Procrastination Around Homework: A 3 Minute Strategy for Teens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurThe Homework Bottleneck Do you wish sometimes that there was a simple way to end procrastination around homework? First, take a minute and ask yourself which of these scenarios sounds more like your teen? Both students have the same class and homework assignment. Student 1 walks in the ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Avoid Time Suckers By Tracking Your Time - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Per-Erik OlsenI know I have written posts in this matter before, but I think it is so important (and easy to forget) so I just had to focus on it again. As a business owner you are often worried about those things that sucks your time away. But many times the most biggest time suckers are not the obvious ...
Views: 1451 - Composing Your To-Do List: Tackle the Bigger Challenges Earlier in the Day - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson The research is in, and homo sapiens are definitely more adept at tackling big challenges earlier in the day than later. Peak energy and alertness for most people is at 8 a.m. This is not to say you can’t be effective handling large tasks later in the day, and sometimes ...
Views: 1451 - You can never Manage Time - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonTime is only a concept that allows us to rationalize linear changes in our lives. The only reality that makes any sense to me is that we live in a universe without any beginning or end and that we are all an important and integral part of this eternal universe. We exist as intelligent energy ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Saving Time by Asking Why - by Once upon a time, a child stood and watched her mother prepare the annual holiday ham. The mother carefully cut each end off the ham before placing it in the pan.
The child asked, 'Mother, why do you always cut the ends off the ham?' The mother replied, 'Well, that's the way my mother always ...
Views: 1450 - ***Find Time to Let Focus Free You to Be Your Most Productive and Fullest Self - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Paula EderFinding time is easier when you put yourself in a position to be able to focus. That may seem like a simplistic statement, but in our increasingly plugged in, socially-networked and information-saturated world, focus can be difficult to come by – let alone sustain. And yet, when it comes to ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Interruption Overload: Compounded Complexity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jeff DavidsonOne afternoon, the small knob on my dashboard, which controls the direction of air flow in my car, fell off while I was driving. At the end of my trip, I searched for the item, but it was nowhere to be found. I searched two other times with a flashlight, and it was all to no avail. Fortunately, ...
Views: 1448 - Do You Have a To-Do List? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joanne RoibuThere are many advantages to maintaining a To-Do list, do you keep one? A to-do list is one of the more important elements to a successful life: duties are noted to help with your memory, and tasks are collected in one place for easy reference. To-Do lists have many advantages to help you ...
Views: 1447 - How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Move Away From Procrastination - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you are one that tends to procrastinate, then this post is for you! It is time to put all the evil procrastination aside for good. Many will say that it is easier said than done, but with some help it can be accomplished. Procrastination is something that will literally suck up all your ...
Views: 1442 - Planning Your Way to Social Media Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Sue KochHave you ever ordered a piece of ‘assembly required’ furniture, glanced at the cryptic instructions, put them down in frustration and tried to figure it out on your own, because, really, how difficult could it be? Perhaps it isn’t so difficult, but planning would better ensure the intended ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Managing Multiple Priorities - by Time is the great equalizer for all of us. We all have 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, yielding 168 hours per week. Take out 56 hours for sleep (we do spend about a third of our week dead) and we are down to 112 hours to achieve all the results we desire. We cannot save time (ever have any ...
Views: 1440 - Successful People are Drivers, Not Passengers. Become a Driver - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhen Donald Trump walks into his office, do you think he is a driver or a passenger? You do not even have to know what the terms means to know the answer; he's a driver. He is a successful person, do you think he got there being passive and sitting back, like a passenger, or do you think he ...
Views: 1439(3 votes) - Preparing for a Peaceful Summer - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksWith Memorial Day approaching this weekend, officially launching the summer season, there’s a general sigh of relief and well-earned, wide-armed welcome after the very long winter we’ve endured. And while I’m the first one out there dusting off the grill for a summer of sundrenched days of ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - The Right Time Is Right Now - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from John SteelyWhen I was selling life insurance, many times prospects would say they were not going to buy life insurance “until the time was right.” Now, they knew and I knew that was just an excuse for not buying, but I have since heard that many times when talking to people about self-development. “I’ll ...
Views: 1438 - Time Blocking: The Ultimate Secret to Effective Time Management - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Mike Gardner - The Time DoctorWe all know that Time management is an essential skill, and time blocking is an easy and powerful way to help you master this skill. Time blocking can be best described as blocking of specific periods of time in your schedule in which you commit to getting things started, progressed or finished. ...
Views: 1437 - Overwhelm is just a Symptom - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniFor more than a few years, I’ve been a slave to email. I was very aware of it and sought help. I got some relief, but email still felt like it was cracking its whip on me. By the way, if you’ve got the email thing down, I don’t want to hear about all the different strategies I can use to ...
Views: 1436 - 5 Simple Tips to Maximize Your Efficiency - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Vinny HoeftnerLife is short. You could be a beggar on the street. Or a CEO of a fortune 500 company. Either way you're only given twenty four hours a day to play with. So...what are you going to do with it? Ever wonder how some people seem to be able to accomplish so much more in a day, while others end ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - Procrastination to SELF Motivation (in less than 5 minutes)! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsDo you use procrastination to avoid doing things that you actually WANT to do? Do you procrastinate things such as... Exercising? Doing the dishes? Writing a report? Making networking or sales prospecting phone calls? Writing articles and blog posts? How about something as seemly simple ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Can't You See I'm Working? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenFor many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may ...
Views: 1430 - Dealing With Distractions: 5 Strategies That Work - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Carrie GreeneDistractions, it's a topic I've written about before. Some of us are simply more susceptible to distractions but based on what I've been hearing lately and what I've been experiencing myself it's getting worse for everyone. Did you know that one of the best things you can do to increase ...
Views: 1429 - The Causes of Procrastination and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsWhat is procrastination? Defined, it is: delaying, deferring, or putting off an action until a later date. This may seem innocuous and even justified in some cases, but it is really one of the biggest traps you will encounter on your path towards personal development and achievement. ...
Views: 1429(3 votes) - Antidote to Busy: 5 Simple Ways to Find Time for You - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurEly was excited about his new job. He’d spent a year looking, and found what he wanted – interesting work, good pay, friendly people. Perfect, right? But Ely had also increased his responsibility, added a long commute, and decided that he wanted to make a fabulous first impression at work. He ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Time Management During the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Yvette LaboyAs the holidays approach we become more pressed for time. With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and the added pressure of the holiday season, it’s no wonder why this is such a stressful time of the year for everyone. All the shopping, gift giving, cooking, holiday gatherings, ...
Views: 1428 - Who Stole your time? 10 Tips for Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaYour success is linked to your understanding of the value of a resource called time. Time lost can never be recovered. While you are still able to work, make your time worthwhile and productive. While sleep is important in that you rest the body, some have a challenge of over committing time to ...
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