Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.
A Harvard University survey confirms a good deal of our happiness depends on how well we manage stress. Ready to end this toxic relationship? Here are 13 ways to make the break.
What’s your score? Why you need a personal scorecard
I’ve learned the important things in life and at work are far too important to leave up to chance. Sounds obvious but in truth, this is what many of us are doing when we set goals and don’t regularly review them. Reviewing our goals is how we maintain focus, momentum and stay true to our key priorities. Yet the busier we get, many of us tend to bump this important but non-urgent task. Now, I’ve got a one-page personal scorecard to keep me and my goals on track. Are you ready to create your own personal scorecard? Read on to learn more.
What’s your plan?
We face an abundance of choice in life which is truly amazing. But if you’re anything like me, you sometimes find yourself a tad over-committed – at both work and home. Here is how I manage overload while still pursuing the things I love.
Productivity at Work and Home: Strategies to help busy people thrive
Our work and home lives are closely intertwined. A productive home has positive spill-over effects for work and vice-versa. Therefore, we want to adopt productivity tips at both work and home. The following ten tips will help you leverage all the productivity benefits at both work and home.
Leadership: What not to do
I vividly recall my first week spent working with a certain supervisor on a consulting project. He was loud. He was abrasive. He was not [...]
How to Attend Less Meetings (Without sabotaging your career)
Some of us spend far too much time in meetings. I’m not talking about the absolutely critical meetings. I’m talking about the fringe meetings that [...]
Top 10 Productivity Resolutions
At this time of year, I can't help but think about resolutions, regardless of how cliche it seems. I just love the idea of new [...]
Five Steps for Tackling “Scary” Projects at Home
We all have a “that” project. You know the one. It’s the project at home that has haunted you for ages but you just can’t [...]
7 Questions to Ask When Purging Your Home or Office
There is an epidemic of too much stuff in North American homes. In this age of excess, many of us could be more ruthless when it comes to purging the items in our homes and offices. What gets in the way of purging? Emotional attachment, lack of time and procrastination are among the most common reasons we hold onto too many things. Read on for some tips to "let go".
Fall Is A Time Of Change And A Great Time To Make Changes To Your Routine
I like to think that when it comes to Fall there are two kinds of people; those who love it and those who hate it. [...]