Do you have a meeting today? If you do, you're not in the minority. On average, people in the business world attend around 62 meetings a month. If that’s you, then you’re well aware of the fact that these meetings aren’t always productive. From the unplanned disruption to the easiness with which people can veer ...
Can Writing Your To Do List Help Your Brain?
How’s your to do list doing? Do you even write one? Or do you use an app? I have returned to writing out my items. Last month two things fell through the cracks because they weren’t in the front line of my memory. When I create a game plan, I do more—maybe not all chores, ...
Things to Do If You Have to Go to Work Thanksgiving Friday
Do you have to go to work on the day after Thanksgiving? Let’s face it Thanksgiving Friday is a useless day for most office workers. But, some companies do business on this day. Let’s look at the bright side; you can do a lot of catch-up work if you have to go to work. Here are ...
Clever Ways to Get It Done When “You Don’t Feel Like it”
You didn’t get it done because your mood got in the way. Next, you’re running around getting it done at the last minute. Sound familiar? We regularly let our moods rule us, and this leads to procrastination. And, procrastination can lead to frustration and disappointment. KW Stout at PickTheBrain.com in “7 Ways to Get Things Done ...
How To Work From Home Successfully
If you work from home, I’m sure you’ll agree that it can be a juggling act at times. Working at home is an option not only for self-employed individuals. According to Global Workplace Analytics, 3.7 million employees (2.8% of the workforce) now work from home at least half the time. They further report that 22% ...
Tips for Increasing Productivity By Removing Distractions
Managing productivity is a key responsibility of leaders. A team leader oversees the workloads of others while handling her/his personal production. Often there is a climate of interruptions and distractions that clash with the ability to focus on tasks and projects. As a supervisor you should come to the fore and seek ideas to alter ...
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