Tag: personal
What Books Help You Be Productive?
There are numerous self-development and productivity titles out there to choose from. Starting with works by David Allen (Getting Things Done, Making It All Work) to Stephen Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, The 8th Habit) to Neil Fiore (The Now Habit), there are different viewpoints and modelsRead More
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
In order to be productive, you need to be well-rested. Breaks are part of the equation, but you also need to make sure you’re getting enough sleep. There are plenty of different ways of making sure you’re getting enough “shut eye.” One method is napping. When you were a kidRead More
Calendar or To Do List? Two Task Management Tools Compared
How do you plan and track your daily activities, with a calendar or a to do list? Some productivity gurus claim that putting everything on your calendar ensures that it never gets done, or that you’ll cross off what you don’t get done and just reschedule it for the nextRead More
The Value of the Weekend
Oh, how we all long for the weekend. There’s a certain buzz in the air once Wednesday passes by (ergo, we’re over the hump) and in the home stretch of what is known as “The Work Week.” Well, to some of us anyway. There are, however, those who work hardRead More
7 Communication Tips That Get You Noticed
Looking for a promotion, but your boss barely even knows your name? It’s a common problem, especially in today’s environment. Cost reductions and downsizing usually results in supervisors having 2-3 times the normal amount of reports. So, how do you stand out in the crowd and differentiate yourself from everyoneRead More
Lunch Vacation: 5 Ways to Fully Enjoy Your Break
In today’s economy, more and more people are trying to save money and be more responsible with their finances. One of the easiest ways to do this is to bring a bag lunch to work instead of going out to eat. Now, if you’re like me, you’d rather not spendRead More
Make Work Better with Your Desktop Decor
I was checking out my new desktop wallpaper, which should look familiar to those who have been regularly perusing this here site, and as I laid out my icons accordingly on it I found myself organized and inspired in one fell swoop. It’s widely accepted that a messy desktop areaRead More