Productivity

There are two types of people in this world. There are those who are like email hoarders, saving every Microsoft Outlook email they receive. And there are those who start every day with an empty inbox as part of the Inbox…

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” – Opening lines of “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann, Poet and writer (1872-1945) In our busy and stressful lives, many people dwell on past…

No one talks about the benefits of procrastination because society has viewed it negatively for centuries. Even famous people like Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin saw procrastination as an unfavorable attribute. Twain said one should never put off until tomorrow something that he or…

Some people consider the ability to complete multiple tasks at the same time an art and a science. This ability to do more than one thing at a time is likely a more recent behavior that has come about with…

When you’ve had a full week at work, it can be hard to find the energy to appreciate your time off. If you’re in a very busy and tiring job, it can be even harder. But you can make small…

Do you know how to say no when work calls you in? Perhaps you get that nervous, lower-than-life feeling when you think about telling your superiors you can’t cover a shift. Maybe you’re an avoidant person who screens your calls and…

The weekend is near, and you have no idea what to do. It can get boring sitting around the house, so getting up and doing something can change your entire perspective – even if you stay at home. If you’re…

One of the coolest software applications on the market today that does almost everything to keep you organized and on task is Microsoft Office. Communication, collaboration, sharing across colleagues, and instant messaging are just some ways to triple your productivity.…

When you’re feeling down, it’s hard trying to figure out how to get things done when depressed. There’s a heavy weight surrounding you and draining your energy which may make you feel as if you don’t want to do anything. The…

Burnout is more common than you might think, and it’s not just the emergency services and healthcare workers that suffer from it. If you have a friend that’s permanently exhausted and lacking enthusiasm, they may be suffering from burnout. In…