The power of prevention
Research shows prevention is still the No. 1 way to reduce stress, beating out even exercise and meditation. Stop the stress from happening in the first place. Here are three ways:
View ArticleFight back against tech distractions
The advent of smartphones, tablets and social media keep you connected, but they also create distractions that hinder your efficiency. Try these tricks to improve productivity:
View Article3 strategies for staying on target
Even top dogs can benefit from a little time management. Here are three tips from EffectiveMeetings.com:
View ArticleFight back against procrastination
Like overeating, procrastination is challenging because it’s impossible to give it up entirely. While humans don’t need to smoke or drink alcohol, they can’t survive without eating and they can’t exist...
View ArticleWhich ‘habits’ influenced you most?
Stephen Covey, author of the landmark self-help book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, passed away July 16. Scott Eblin, a leadership coach, shared his reflections on his favorites of those...
View ArticleTime management tip: Capture fleeting thoughts, then act
For busy executives, managing time means capturing to-do items and then prioritizing what matters most. Harried people often fail to list a fleeting thought (“I need to follow up with Chris”) and, as a...
View ArticleDo anything in 30 days
Matt Cutts works in search optimization at Google, where he’s made hundreds of training videos for webmasters. Now he’s plugging a new way to achieve any goal: Try it for 30 days.
View ArticleSteer clear of to-do list icebergs: 6 tips
If you plan on knocking out a task quickly and then discover there’s far more to it than you expected, it’s going to wreak havoc on your schedule and could easily torpedo a ton of your free time. Here...
View ArticleStop! Don’t look at that email!
Every minute you spend on email is a minute you’re not doing something important. These tactics may help.
View ArticleTrack time better than a spreadsheet
If you’re still tracking your time for projects or clients with a spreadsheet, it’s time to transition to a modern tool, program or application such as one of these suggested by columnist Lindsay Olson.
View Article9 top productivity busters: time management tips
Most of us have room to improve our productivity and avoid time vampires lurking around every corner, says Dawn Rasmussen, Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. She lists the nine worst...
View Article1-Minute Strategies: April ’13
Learn to master keyboard shortcuts with the help of KeyRocket ... Network your way to knowing everyone you want ... Access files from anywhere with Microsoft SkyDrive ... Shift the focus of social...
View ArticleSqueeze more out of your calendar
To stay productive, organize your time in discrete chunks.
View ArticleYahoo CEO tells how to avoid burnout
“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer says. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re giving up that makes you resentful. I tell people: Find...
View ArticlePsychologists’ secrets to productivity
“If you plan to do an unrealistic number of tasks, you’ll end up dreading the day ahead,” psychologist Alice Boyes writes. How to beat procrastination and maximize productivity? Here's what the experts...
View ArticleIncrease efficiency with time blocking
To get more done in the time you have, Gary Keller, author of The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, recommends a technique called time blocking that you can employ...
View Article4 ways to become master of your email
Email is supposed to make life easier and more efficient, but often it makes things harder and cuts into job productivity. To get more done in less time, you need to take charge of your inbox.
View ArticlePoll: Nonwork chitchat tops distraction list
The most common distraction from work is nonwork-related chats, followed by Internet searches and loud co-workers, according to a new CareerBuilder.com survey of nearly 4,000 workers. Here’s the...
View Article4 ways to be more present & productive
The world is moving fast these days and employees need to get a lot done while maintaining focus and accuracy, writes Anita Bruzzese, who offers four things to remember to help you be more present and...
View ArticleAre you really that productive?
Plenty of people lie to themselves about their own productivity—many without even knowing it. IDoneThis’ chief creative officer, Janet Choi, has some tough love to help you get honest with yourself.
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