Posts Tagged ‘priorities’
From Chaos to Clarity: How Bullet Journaling Can Help You Organise, Plan and Increase Your Productivity
The effectiveness of bullet journalling has been highlighted again recently when a client transformed their way of working. Using it to organise their time, increase their productivity and confidence. I’ve used bullet journaling for years. I love the simple pen and paper approach to planning, scheduling and organising, so it’s a system that works well…
Read MoreChange just ONE habit and see the difference it makes to your morning
Your habits are key to the choices you make with the time you have. Like many others you want to work on your time management to increase your productivity and have more time to do the things you want to do. Whether it’s at work or in your personal life. More and more the conversations…
Read MoreHow Values Are Important To Your Goals, Priorities and Success
Values are important in our lives but you probably don’t think about them much. They are the guiding principles by which you live your life, give you purpose and affect your beliefs, attitude and behaviour and the decisions you make. Your needs and desires and are created from who you are as a person and…
Read MoreUse AI and Automation to Transform Your Productivity and Simplify Your Life
Before we get taken over by Skynet, I’m enjoying discovering the different ways AI (Artificial Intelligence) is making work easier and saving time. We’re already familiar with Google (other search engines are available) for finding info. Siri and Alexa and the vagaries of predictive text have been around for a while but AI is changing…
Read MoreUnlock Your Confidence: The Hidden Power of Effective Time Management
A surprising outcome from improving your time management skills is the increase in confidence and self-belief that many people experience. It’s no longer a surprise to me. I hear this mentioned time and again from the people I work with. People come to me or connect because they want to be more productive, to use…
Read MorePlanning and Organising: Lessons from the Great Glen
Having recently returned from my trip up the Great Glen Canoe Trail, I wanted to share the lessons and real-world examples of the importance of planning and organising outside of the world of work. Not only on an individual level but for the group as a whole and for the ultimate success of the trip.…
Read MoreExpect the Unexpected: Plan Ahead and Have a Plan B For When Life (or a Train Strike) Happens
It’s been a week for the unexpected and having a Plan B, especially if you have travel plans. The announcement of more train strikes during the holidays. Then technical issues with the air traffic control system resulting in unexpected disruptions to many people’s holiday plans. I happen to be travelling up to Scotland for my…
Read MoreBack to Work: How to Hit the Ground Running after Time Off
After enjoying a well-deserved break, the prospect of getting back to work might seem daunting. The transition from relaxing on holiday to getting back into professional work mode can be challenging, but fear not! Apply the right strategies and mindset and you can seamlessly reengage with your work and regain your productivity momentum without getting…
Read MoreUnplug, Unwind and Recharge: A Busy Person’s Guide to the Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner, and for busy people, it presents a unique opportunity to unplug, unwind and recharge. Especially if you’ve had a busy year so far. It’s important to strike a balance between your work and your personal life. The holiday season provides a perfect opportunity to take a well-deserved…
Read MoreThe Power of Streaks: Use them to maintain and build consistent habits
Creating and building a consistent habit takes patience and persistence. Being patient with yourself and keeping going. Streaks can be an important motivator in building habits and maintaining your motivation and momentum. I’m a big fan of streaks as I know how motivating they can be. Building up a chain of consecutive days when you’ve…
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