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20 Oct, 2020

This is the most important productivity tool you need
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This is the most important productivity tool you need

Goals, Organization, Productivity, stress, Time Management

This is the most important productivity tool you need

By Clear Concept|2022-11-16T17:26:23+00:00October 20th, 2020|Goals, Organization, Productivity, stress, Time Management|0 Comments

We have an abundance of choice when it comes to setting goals and dreaming up our next great achievement. This is a gift. But if you’re anything like me, this gift can sometimes lead to over-committing yourself. This is when you turn to your Main Action Plan, the foundation of productivity. At Clear Concept, we call this productivity tool your MAP because it’s your guide to prioritizing and getting things done. Here is how you can use your own MAP to keep yourself on track and do your best work.

6 Oct, 2020

3 ways to make sure there is always enough room on your plate
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3 ways to make sure there is always enough room on your plate

Gratitude, Mindset, Productivity, stress, Wellbeing

3 ways to make sure there is always enough room on your plate

By Clear Concept|2020-10-07T14:46:47+00:00October 6th, 2020|Gratitude, Mindset, Productivity, stress, Wellbeing|2 Comments

When faced with competing priorities and pulled in multiple directions, we may be inclined to feel distracted, disorganized and stressed with no room to be thankful and optimistic about what’s ahead. Here are 3 ways to ensure you always have enough room on your plate (Thanksgiving pun intended) so you can avoid getting bogged down and feeling overwhelmed.

15 Sep, 2020

4 strategies to get organized and stick to it
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4 strategies to get organized and stick to it

Health, Home Productivity, Organization, Productivity, Routine, stress, Wellbeing

4 strategies to get organized and stick to it

By Clear Concept|2020-09-15T20:11:44+00:00September 15th, 2020|Health, Home Productivity, Organization, Productivity, Routine, stress, Wellbeing|0 Comments

Many people struggle to stay organized because they treat it as a one-off strategy. If you want organization to work for you, it’s important to make time for organization, just as you would block time for a meeting or project. After all, the goal is to spend your time doing your best work, not looking for it! Here are 4 strategies you can use to make time for organization – and make it stick.

31 Aug, 2020

5 ways to put more spring in your step this Fall
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5 ways to put more spring in your step this Fall

Health, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Thrive, Wellbeing

5 ways to put more spring in your step this Fall

By Clear Concept|2024-11-02T23:17:21+00:00August 31st, 2020|Health, Mindset, Motivation, Productivity, Resilience, Thrive, Wellbeing|0 Comments

I am almost always ready to embrace the change in scenery and the increased energy Fall brings. But this year I don’t quite feel the same. If, like me, you are feeling less “spring” in your step this Fall, it may help you to invest time in the following 5 principles of productivity as a foundation to recharge your day – and yourself.

18 Aug, 2020

The productivity superpower you can use to own your time
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The productivity superpower you can use to own your time

Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Productivity, Routine, Time Management

The productivity superpower you can use to own your time

By Clear Concept|2020-08-18T12:59:49+00:00August 18th, 2020|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Productivity, Routine, Time Management|0 Comments

Despite working with the same 24 hours the rest of us have, successful people seem to yield out-of-this world results when it comes to productivity and making the most of busy days. How do they do it? The solution is simple - but powerful.

4 Aug, 2020

3 tips to overcome procrastination
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3 tips to overcome procrastination

Goals, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity, stress, Time Management

3 tips to overcome procrastination

By Clear Concept|2020-08-04T16:24:18+00:00August 4th, 2020|Goals, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity, stress, Time Management|0 Comments

We all procrastinate. And yet we know our work quality suffers and our stress levels increase when we do. So, why do we do it? There are several psychological drivers of procrastination but the good news is once we begin to take action and gain momentum, there’s no stopping us. Here are 3 tips we can use to resist the urge to procrastinate.

20 Jul, 2020

6 ways to make your meetings great (again)
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6 ways to make your meetings great (again)

Communication, Delegating, Goals, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Schedule Management

6 ways to make your meetings great (again)

By Clear Concept|2020-07-22T01:07:44+00:00July 20th, 2020|Communication, Delegating, Goals, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Schedule Management|0 Comments

Are your meetings lacking a certain...something? Here are six ways you can improve the overall quality of meetings and boost your own productivity in return.

6 Jul, 2020

Does your day need an “off” button? Try this tip to power down each day
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Does your day need an “off” button? Try this tip to power down each day

Health, Mindset, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

Does your day need an “off” button? Try this tip to power down each day

By Clear Concept|2020-12-09T15:04:07+00:00July 6th, 2020|Health, Mindset, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|0 Comments

When lines between work and home life are blurred, you start to feel as though you’re always “on”. If you find you are stressing about work during (what should be) your down time, it may help you to establish some boundaries for shutting down at the end of each day. After all, we make more efficient use of a limited resource. And the resource in this case is your time.

22 Jun, 2020

5 reasons to make your sleep a top priority
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5 reasons to make your sleep a top priority

High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity, Resilience, Routine, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

5 reasons to make your sleep a top priority

By Clear Concept|2020-06-22T18:11:54+00:00June 22nd, 2020|High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination, Productivity, Resilience, Routine, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|0 Comments

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, feeling stuck and unable to create? Or do you find yourself procrastinating on even the most routine tasks because you just don’t have the energy? What if you could overcome this painful rut simply by making it a priority – and a commitment – to get more sleep? Here are 5 key reasons to make your sleep a top priority.

9 Jun, 2020

The power of routine
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The power of routine

Goals, Procrastination, Productivity, Routine, stress

The power of routine

By Clear Concept|2020-06-12T12:41:21+00:00June 9th, 2020|Goals, Procrastination, Productivity, Routine, stress|0 Comments

The power of routine is how it allows us to block time for the priorities that matter most. Establishing a solid routine leads us to healthy, productive and successful habits. And perhaps most importantly, as we continue to adapt to a different way of working, we can look to our routine to reduce overwhelm and calm anxiety. Our routines may look a little different than they used to but the basic principles of building and keeping a routine still apply. If you are having trouble adjusting your routine to a different way of working, let us help.