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10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume
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10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume

Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management

10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume

By Ann Gomez|2021-04-28T17:29:57+00:00June 1st, 2018|Email, High-performance, Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management|

You probably know this already but you may be getting too many emails. If this resonates, you are not alone. Email is a powerful tool and it can make life easier but when your inbox continues to grow despite your best efforts to whittle it down, it can become a source of unnecessary stress and anxiety. Thankfully, we have ten simple but effective ways you can reduce email volume, take control of your inbox – and leave some room for inspiration in your day. Read on to learn more.

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5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes
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5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes

High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork

5 lessons for a winning mindset from Olympic athletes

By Clear Concept|2018-03-06T18:00:19+00:00March 6th, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Resilience, stress, Teamwork|

We all face challenges and set-backs. But what sets us apart is how we handle our stress. Olympic athletes are no strangers to pressure. Many spend their entire lives training for their events. Clearly, physical training is crucial. But athletes also recognize mental toughness is a key differentiator among the best of the best. Thankfully, this mindset isn’t simply something you’re born with or not. It can be developed over time and is within reach for all of us. Read on to learn more about the mental strategies elite performers use to stay at the top of their game.

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Is your clutter someone else’s treasure?
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Is your clutter someone else’s treasure?

Home Productivity, Personal Productivity, Uncategorized

Is your clutter someone else’s treasure?

By Clear Concept Inc. Team|2018-10-12T16:53:15+00:00October 15th, 2017|Home Productivity, Personal Productivity, Uncategorized|

Research shows the amount of stuff in a home is directly correlated to several negative consequences, including how and what we eat, and our stress levels. Purging is a highly effective way to simplify our busy lives but what if we simply don’t know what to do with it all? The Clear Concept Team has compiled this list to help you identify new homes for your previously loved items. Read on to learn more.

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What’s your plan?
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What’s your plan?

Management Effectiveness, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, Time Management

What’s your plan?

By Ann Gomez|2023-06-01T15:31:13+00:00September 26th, 2017|Management Effectiveness, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, Time Management|

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.

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Productivity at Work and Home: Strategies to help busy people thrive
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Productivity at Work and Home: Strategies to help busy people thrive

Home Productivity

Productivity at Work and Home: Strategies to help busy people thrive

By Ann Gomez|2017-09-18T17:53:00+00:00September 14th, 2017|Home Productivity|

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.

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Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)
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Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)

Information Management, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity

Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)

By Ann Gomez|2021-08-19T13:33:24+00:00August 11th, 2017|Information Management, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

These days, we practically carry the office around with us in our pocket. Smartphones create a digital tether that is hard to sever, even during a precious vacation. But just because we can check email while we're away doesn’t mean we should. A break is so much more valuable. If you have a vacation coming up, here's why you should take time off from your email too – no matter what time of year.

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Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5
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Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5

Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management

Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:35:31+00:00July 12th, 2017|Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We know the benefits of leaving our offices and getting out for lunch but far too many of us continue to chain ourselves to our desks. Here are five good reasons why you owe it to yourself – and your productivity - to make time for that much needed break.

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7 ways to get out of the office earlier on sunny days
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7 ways to get out of the office earlier on sunny days

Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management

7 ways to get out of the office earlier on sunny days

By Ann Gomez|2020-07-21T18:39:43+00:00June 19th, 2017|Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

Summer means longer days but for most of us, that doesn’t mean we want to spend more time at the office. Here are 7 tips for making the most of your day at work, so you can get out sooner and soak up more of our precious summer.

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What is an ideal group size?
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What is an ideal group size?

Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness

What is an ideal group size?

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:29:12+00:00June 19th, 2017|Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

Deciding on the magic number of participants for a seminar, meeting or team can be a bit of a mystery. Of course, the ideal number depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Here, we share our recommendations to help you achieve the best results.

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Digital tools to help you go paperless
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Digital tools to help you go paperless

Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity

Digital tools to help you go paperless

By Ann Gomez|2023-06-01T15:30:02+00:00June 14th, 2017|Information Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

My father is going through a move right now. As a long-time university professor and all-around information addict, he has accumulated his fair share of [...]

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