Productivity Blog
5 Ways Perfectionism Is Killing Your Productivity
When I was younger, I had always thought of myself as a perfectionist. I was obsessed with having everything neat, organized and structured. Having everything in place just gave me such a high. I thought this was being a perfectionist, but the more I got to know the ‘real perfectionists’
Emailing on Your Commute: A Productivity Killer
Do you engage with work emails on your commute? Well, new research carried out by myownstationary.com implies that it is very likely that you do, and that it is sending your stress levels through the roof! As great as it is that our world is so connected, it also has
15 Tips for Improving Your Memory to Increase Productivity
Are you struggling to remember simple things throughout the day on a regular basis? Is your memory so far gone you don’t even know little you’re actually remembering? No, this isn’t the start of an infomercial, and we’re not selling you some obscur-named prescription medicine either. We’re here to talk
The truth on sleep and productivity
We live in an environment which we possibly can’t keep up with anymore. Between the different roles we take on in one day, daily decisions, responsibilities and goals we work towards, and never mind relaxing time, it’s no wonder that more and more people are struggling to get a good
Drive Productivity With Powerful Decisions
Drive Productivity With Powerful Decisions It has been said that we make around 35 000 decisions daily. That is almost a decision every 2.5 seconds if you don’t sleep! It might sound a bit crazy, but the point is every moment of the day you are making decisions; some consciously
Pen vs. Keyboard: Why Traditional Note-Taking is More Productive
The modern world offers hundreds of ways to log your thoughts, scribble your ideas and organise your life. Considering the number of laptops, tablets, phone models and numerous developing technologies now at our disposal you might well assume that the majority of us use one of these as our ‘go-to’
Why you need self-awareness to be a better leader
The best leaders possess self-assurance, confidence and determination. However, all leaders have blind spots, sometimes make mistakes and don’t always have all the answers. As a leader in your company, you need self-awareness to learn from your shortcomings, move forward rather than allow mistakes to hold you back, and become
5 Foods Proven To Top Up Your Energy Levels Throughout The Day
Do you often resort to caffeine or unhealthy snacks when you start feeling tired during the day? There are plenty of healthy alternatives that can help us to maintain our energy levels throughout the day. We must remember that although all foods are converted to energy, the energy conversion rates
Boosting Creativity in the workplace
Have you ever found yourself in a mid-day rut? A time when you’ve been sitting at your desk for goodness knows how long, reading the same email over and over, with your brain feeling more like mush than any sort of valuable idea-generating machine? In times like these, we all
3 Steps To Take Back Your Time!
Every one wants more time, but no one really wants to take responsibility for what they do with the time they have. Lack of time seems to be something everyone complains about, yet they do nothing about. What is more shocking is the truth about time – it’s not just
The Power of Reflection for Success in 2018
Looking back on 2017, would you do anything differently? I am sure you would! At this time of the year, you might find yourself focusing on the future and what you want to create in 2018; why should I think of the past you might say? The power of reflection
Productivity Apps for Work
There are apps for everything at the moment, but the problem is about half of the apps on our phones are never used. This infographic Davitt Corporate Partners takes you through some apps that will genuinely help with productivity at work. Google Drive is a must have for anyone who
Eat right for more focus, energy and memory
Do you ever feel like you’re dragging yourself around all day, wishing you just had a little more energy to get things done and keep going? Do you find yourself struggling to focus and concentrate when you need? When you are feeling lethargic, distracted, and unfocused, it undermines how you
3 Game Changing Strategies to Increase Your Productivity
You are here because you clearly value your time and getting the most out of it. You know that what you do with your time and how you invest it defines who you are; AND with any investment you make, you want to get the best return. So how much
What email really does to your productivity!
I’m always asked – ‘how can I be more productive and get more things done?’ It’s a great question, but impossible to answer in one shot. Every one manages their time differently; what works for one person doesn’t always work for another. The good news is, you can definitely get
15 Ways A Notebook Makes You More Productive
While the abundance of apps on our smartphones and tablets these days are helping us to stay motivated, organised and save precious time, our love of putting pen to paper hasn’t gone away. In fact, notebooks are making something of a cool comeback, with over 2 million posts on Instagram
How to clear your inner conflict
We’ve all experienced inner conflict; those times when we want to do or perhaps change something important to us yet we struggle to take any action. When was the last time you felt torn between the part of you that wants to take action and the part of you that doesn’t?
11 Key Principles of Organised Project Management
The success of any project depends on the leadership skills and capabilities of managers. Project management strategies have greatly changed in recent years, with managers creating custom plans to cater to different projects. The key to organising a project efficiently is to realise that a single plan or strategy cannot
Top 110 Blogs for Men
Included in the list of Top 110 Best Blogs for Men It been an honor to be included in the list of Top 110 Best Blogs for Men – a list of blogs every man should read for one reason or another! If you haven’t done so already
Why your challenges are the keys to your success!
You will never look at challenges the same = here’s why…
One Surprising Thing You Can Do to Be Happier
Can money buy happiness? Between dealing with the stresses of work and the challenges of home life, finding a way to be happy can be a challenge. Still, to some degree, happiness is a choice, and the everyday decisions we make can have an impact on how we feel. But
Be More Productive in Creating Life Balance
Arе you having a сhаllеngе with wоrk lifе bаlаnсе? Dо уоu fееl рullеd in too mаnу dirесtiоnѕ? Does your lifе ѕоmеtimеѕ fееl likе it iѕ ѕрinning out оf control? Don’t think that being more productive and a work and life balance don’t go together, in fact, by being more productive;
Why You Need to Ditch Your To-Do List Today!
To-Do lists just don’t work! Here are 5 Reasons why you need to ditch your to-do list today! Does your TO-DO list work for you or against you? Increase your productivity and manage your time better by ditching your TO-DO list. You will save heaps of time, feel more organized
How Health Impacts Productivity
You have heard it before – Your Health Is Everything! Did you know that your health directly impacts your productivity? Don’t overlook this! When working with my clients, I ALWAYS explore their health too and how it is impacting their productivity, I know the value in connecting the
Business Start-ups – What you need to know about time management
Must See Interview for Business Startups I had the pleasure and privilege to speak with Yeukai Kajidori – CEO of Worldoutsourcingsolutions – where we explore the world of productivity and share Time Management Tips, Tricks & Secrets for Business Owners. Productivity Coach Shares Time Management Tips, Tricks & Secrets for Business
How to overcome overwhelm!
How to overcome overwhelm! When the world literally feels like it’s crashing down on you; when your thoughts and feelings are jumping from one place to another and it’s impossible to make sense of any of them – what do you do? We all know the feeling of overwhelm and
The Key To Being More Productive In Creating The Life Of Your Dreams
How much time do you spend thinking about what your dream life would look like? Many people view this sort of fantasizing as a guilty pleasure that leads nowhere, without ever realizing the very real and practical benefits of dreaming – when it’s done correctly that is! The truth is
5 Ways Procrastinating can actually be beneficial
Like everything in life, your perspective on something is the meaning you give it. There are many ways to look at procrastination, and most of them, is that it not only steals dreams, but cripples success. However, there are other ways to look at it too… Procrastinating can actually be
Is Happiness Really A Choice? – By: Michael Weinberger
Is Happiness Really A Choice? I have discussed with friends, therapists, and support groups on whether happiness is really a choice. I have been presented with scenarios like dealing with death in a family, a terminal illness, a chronic condition (especially bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety), personal failures and professional
How Emotional Intelligence Can Influence Your Success
Have you ever noticed how the smartest person with the highest IQ (Intelligence Quotient) isn’t necessarily the one who manages to achieve success?! Many people find themselves at a loss as to how they haven’t managed to bag the job of their dreams even with all their qualifications, technical abilities
