Tag: focus
6 Quick Ways to Increase Productivity Now
Wouldn’t it be great to maximize your performance and increase your personal productivity at work? You already work hard, and you work long hours, but there are things you can do to make the time you put in more productive than it already is. Here are six suggestions on howRead More
7 Reasons to Ditch Multitasking
We may have more than ever on our plates at work, and it can be tempting to try to knock several things out at the same time. And let’s be honest — sometimes that technique gets the job(s) done. If multitasking has become a constant in your work day, however,Read More
Are You on the Right Sleep Schedule?
How common is it for people who run their own businesses to sacrifice sleep? Do a lot of us get three or four hours a night? Have you ever pulled a full all-nighter, and it wasn’t for a chemistry exam back in college? Getting that exalted eight hours is somethingRead More
Your Guide to Better Communication in 5 Steps
Even though communication skills are vital in our personal and professional lives, we rarely receive instruction or opportunities to improve them. If you are a great communicator, you’ll be able to get your message across more quickly, boost your productivity and improve the performance of your team. You’ll never loseRead More
Want a Quick Productivity Hack? Drink More Water
The workplace can be a stressful and unpredictable place. Without the tools essential to office productivity, no team can perform at their best. As insignificant as it may seem, hydration actually plays a vital role in the performance of your employees and can mean the difference between a motivated workforceRead More
6 Comedy Tips for Business Success
Last fall, after putting off going to my first Toastmaster’s meeting for the umpteenth time, I decided to enroll in an improv comedy class. I had been watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? and thought to myself, “Why can’t I think off the cuff and engage in witty banter likeRead More
4 Tips for Productive Mornings
If you’re a morning person, this post is not for you — you’re blessed. And some entrepreneurs have the luxury of sleeping in and getting work done at midnight, when they’re nice and peppy. But some of us have to see kids off to school before we can start ourRead More
4 Ways to Do Your Best Work
There is a great little book about life and living called The Four Agreements. It is a New York Times bestseller by the Toltec Indian teacher and spiritual guide by Don Miguel Ruiz. It features four simple agreements that if you practice them regularly, will improve your life and living.Read More