Most of us are probably all too familiar with the common time-sucks. You log into LinkedIn to share a work-related article, and twenty minutes later you realize you’re deep into your newsfeed, clicking on content you weren’t looking for. That kind of time-suck is easy to spot which makes a little easier to avoid. What […]
Category: Productivity
Beat Procrastination, Once and For All
You’ve probably heard the proverb, ‘‘tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”. And if you’re a busy professional, perhaps it rings true. It’s not typically due to a lack of motivation or drive. Instead, it’s because our lives are demanding, and there are only so many hours in the day. Without strong time-management […]
Creating a To-Do List that Actually Works
I want my to-do list to feel like a useful tool, not a stressful weight. I’m sure most busy professionals can relate — sometimes my to-do list feels out of control. Sitting down to look at a disorganized, poorly-planned to-do list is probably one of the least-inspiring ways to start your day. When I’m not […]
Keeping the Balance
The work-life balance, that is. I know the phrase gets a lot of buzz, but as a busy professional (and a busy human), I think it deserves attention. I think this idea resonates with so many of us because we know what a delicate and sometimes difficult balance it can be to maintain. We want […]
Multitasking: Time-Management Friend or Enemy?
If you’re reading this, perhaps you’re looking for ways to become more efficient, to work smarter, and to better manage your time. If any of these goals apply to you, improving your time-management skills is possible if you get intentional with how you utilize your time. Consider some of the busiest people you know — […]
5 Tips for Time-Management Success
With only so many hours in a day, it’s no surprise that busy professionals are often on the lookout for better ways to manage their time. With the typical 40+-hour workweek being challenged by ideas of working smarter, not harder (or longer), time-management skills are taking the forefront. When you know how to manage your […]
Time Management — Time to Get Your Act Together for 2016
As we sit here at the beginning of 2016, I’m mindful of the fact that last year I spent too much time down in the dirt, and not enough time up in the clouds. To be sure, every executive needs to remain firmly grounded, and have a good understanding of what the business is doing, […]