Is The Four Day Week The Future Of Work?

four-day week

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…

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Why your goals don’t work … and what to do about them

why 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…

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7 Productivity Tools For Business And Life

7 productivity tools

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…

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Less 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…

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Create Happiness Habits At Work And At Home

Happiness

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…

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Spring Clean Your Habits: A Fresh Approach To Being More Productive

spring clean your habits

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…

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Break the “Very Busy” Cycle: Redefine Your Busyness, Stress and Fatigue

very busy cycle

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…

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Friday Planning: 5 Steps For A More Productive Week

friday planning

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…

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A Practical Approach To Setting Boundaries

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…

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Beyond 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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