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3 tips for taming information overload
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3 tips for taming information overload

Communication, Email, Information Management, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing

3 tips for taming information overload

By Clear Concept|2021-04-28T17:24:01+00:00April 27th, 2021|Communication, Email, Information Management, Organization, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing|

Our brains detest the vast amount of uncertainty we’ve been navigating over this past year. It's in our nature to crave certainty and predictability. We like to know what is coming around the corner. We are wired to constantly scan for new information in an effort to strengthen our internal prediction algorithms. And the internet is primed to provide us with a cognitive sugar rush. As a result, we find ourselves endlessly scrolling. This leaves us stuck in an endless loop of seeking more information to help compensate for this feeling of information overload. How can we take back control and regain our footing? Here are the 3 most effective approaches to mitigate information overload and avoid unnecessary stress.

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53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time
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53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress

53 (yes, 53!) ways to simplify when you don’t have enough time

By Clear Concept|2021-02-03T14:10:13+00:00January 29th, 2021|Delegating, Email, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Organization, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress|

Do you feel like you’re pulled in too many directions? Is daily planning about as futile as sorting Lego, when the universe seems determined to scatter your beautiful piles? In the short term, it is easier to manage our work the way we always have. But this doesn’t fix the inequality when our lists are longer than our days. We need a fresh approach. Here's how you can take small steps each day, so you can simplify your work, reclaim time, and create better results. Over time, these small steps will add up to radically different days. Simplified days with amplified results.

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Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?
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Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

By Clear Concept|2020-12-09T15:01:12+00:00December 8th, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Sometimes we get so caught up in giving to others, we neglect one important person: ourselves. But when you invest in yourself, you’re better able to show up for everyone else in your life. As we draw towards the end of the year, can you gift some time and attention to yourself? This may be the most valuable gift you give.

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What does it mean to respond instead of react?
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What does it mean to respond instead of react?

Communication, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

What does it mean to respond instead of react?

By Clear Concept|2020-11-16T22:06:08+00:00November 16th, 2020|Communication, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Knowing how to respond to a need rather than react to a trigger is the first step to navigating any sort of challenge we encounter, whether it’s a difficult conversation or even a traumatic event. While on the surface, these words, respond and react, appear similar, there is an important distinction between them. Here are three ways we can help ourselves to respond the next time it would be easier to react.

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5 strategies to change how you think about stress
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5 strategies to change how you think about stress

Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

5 strategies to change how you think about stress

By Clear Concept|2020-11-03T14:07:03+00:00November 2nd, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

We know stress is a normal and essential part of healthy development. Some stress even serves to optimize our performance. But chronic stress is toxic and negatively affects our mental and physical health and wellbeing. When we can reframe our perception of stress and adopt a more resilient mindset, we are better equipped to manage the day-to-day stress we all face. Here are 5 strategies you can use to change how you think about stress.

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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|

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.

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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|

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.

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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|

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.

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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|

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.

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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|

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.

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