Posts Tagged ‘organise’
Plan Your Week: The Key To A More Manageable Schedule
Plan Your Week Following on from the previous post on the four-day work week, if you want to plan your week to spend less time at work or if you just want to get a handle on your week as it is, then planning will make it a reality. Whether you just want to get…
Read MoreIs The Four Day Week The Future Of Work?
The four day week is back in the news and, as always, opinions are split. Critics argue it will reduce productivity, while supporters highlight the benefits of a better work-life balance. The reality? There are pros and cons on both sides. A Brief History of the Work Week We didn’t always have weekends. Before the…
Read MoreWhy your goals don’t work … and what to do about them
We’re already mid-way through January and there’s plenty of talk about New Year resolutions (NYR), Goals and all the expectations for the year. However, there’s less discussion about what happens when you get to the end of the month and already some of those NYR or goals are falling by the wayside. There’s a reason…
Read More7 Productivity Tools For Business And Life
When you run a business and you’re juggling everything life throws at you, using productivity tools can make a difference. Over the years, I’ve tried out quite a few, but there are a few I keep coming back to. Here are five things I love and am using regularly in both my business and personal…
Read MoreLess Is More
When productivity often feels synonymous with being busy, the concept of “less is more” can seem counter-intuitive. There’s a sense of guilt if you’re not constantly busy and working hard, especially when you feel there’s so much to do, how can you possibly do less! We’re constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we need…
Read MoreTake 5 Minutes And Transform Your Day
The expression “take 5” originated in the world of jazz music in the 40’s and 50’s. It refers to the practice of taking a five-minute break during a rehearsal or recording session. Musicians would step away from their instruments, take a break, and then return refreshed and ready to continue playing. It’s as relevant today…
Read MoreCreate Happiness Habits At Work And At Home
This week we have International Day of Happiness and the first day of Spring. With so much going on in the world and watching the daily national and international news, you might think there’s not a lot to be happy about. What makes you happy? I’m pretty sure, it’s probably not ‘stuff’. Tangible things you…
Read MoreSpring Clean Your Habits: A Fresh Approach To Being More Productive
With Spring in the air, it’s traditionally a time for a spring clean and declutter. It’s also a good time to streamline and refresh your habits and routines. So, make a start and spring clean your habits for a more positive change to create a more organised and stress-free life at home and work. Assess…
Read MoreManage your email while on holiday – tips for small business owners and busy professionals
Staying on top of your email while on holiday can be challenging, daunting and stressful, when you’re meant to be relaxing. If you’ve read through the previous blog posts/newsletters, you’ll have a few tips to help reduce the stress of actually being on holiday and avoid spending too much time thinking about work! However, there’s…
Read MoreHow To Double Your Hours
If you could increase the number of hours, you could increase your productivity. You’re workload is limited by the amount of hours you have available. One hour of your effort achieves one hour of results. Delegate a task and one hour of effort can achieve several hours of results. You have your own skills and abilities…
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