Posts Tagged ‘planning’
Manage Your Energy Not Your Time
Manage Your Energy Not Your Time How you manage your energy is just as important as how you value and manage your time. It’s a regular topic of conversation when I’m talking to clients – “how can I manage my time when I’m feeling tired and exhausted, and can’t think straight?” There’s no definitive pattern.…
Read MoreYou don’t need to be more organised
You don’t need to be more organised … What makes your week go off track just when you thought you’d got it all planned out? An overflowing to-do list? Endless meetings? Too many tools/apps to keep track of? Other people’s demands? … all of the above. Sometimes you don’t need the latest shiny tool or…
Read MorePlan 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 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 MoreBreak the “Very Busy” Cycle: Redefine Your Busyness, Stress and Fatigue
I’m hearing the words ‘very busy’ a lot. So many people I’ve spoken to recently have responded to the question “How are you” by starting with “I’m very busy …” … very stressed … very tired. In today’s fast-paced world this isn’t an uncommon feeling and often it’s almost a default, automatic response to the…
Read MoreFriday Planning: 5 Steps For A More Productive Week
Friday is a popular day to have off if you’re flexible working, so you can have a long weekend. But, that’s not so great when everyone decides to have Friday off too. If you are still working on a Friday, it’s also a good day to reflect, plan and ensure a productive end to your…
Read MoreA Practical Approach To Setting Boundaries
Boundaries are simple guidelines for establishing limits around your time and your space. They’re also about how you want others to treat you and what behaviours you’re willing to accept or not at work and in your personal life. Healthy boundaries are essential to protect your time and enable you to remain productive. They’re important…
Read MoreBeyond Resolutions: Sustain Your New Year Momentum In February
February can be a tough month. It’s still cold and dark. New Year resolutions tend to slip around now. Those good intentions at the start of the month have lost momentum. All those shiny new gym memberships have lost their gloss and according to surveys and fitness app data, many have given up as quickly…
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