Following a recent post about increasing productivity at work, I received so many great strategies and suggestions about how you – my wonderful readers – enhance your productivity everyday. From clearing clutter, to having potted plants in the office, and setting boundaries with friends and family, to working in the perfect temperature, each of you …
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We’ve talked a lot about productivity over the past few weeks. We’ve considered ways to boost motivation, and strategies to get in the zone. We’ve explored 25 ways to increase productivity, and learned how to strengthen our mental clarity and improve our concentration. Well, today we’ll approach this productivity series from a slightly different angle by …
I’ve got to say, I’m Busy Being Awesome readers are truly awesome. After my recent post, 3 ways to boost motivation working from home, I received a huge response from all of you wonderful readers. You shared your own approaches to creating an ideal work environment. And not surprisingly, your suggestions were fantastic! So great, in …
Have you ever been “in the zone”? You know, that highly productive state where you can accomplish almost anything? It feels pretty awesome when it hits. Finding “the zone” is a subject that I’ve been thinking about a lot recently. How can I attain that unwavering focus more often? What strategies can I try to …
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I can’t believe it, the end of the fall semester is in sight. I give my last few lectures this week, and I finish up finals shortly after that. Wow. Where did this semester go? One of the benefits of professor life is that we often get a long winter break. It provides a great …
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You have an ever-growing to-do list. Your schedule keeps filling up. And you’re starting to wonder when you’ll get it all done. I hear you. When life gets this crazy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And when this happens, it’s tempting to call it quits. But luckily, you don’t have to throw in the towel …
I hope you’re excited because today I’m here to tell you about my number one time management strategy: time blocking. I’ve been using this approach for several months now; it has been a real game-changer in helping me efficiently tackle my to-do list. Now, if you’re reading this and thinking, “I’ve never even heard of …
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If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, you know that I am big on organization. And there are a few reasons for this. In addition to the straightforward (I like to know where things are, I and can’t stand clutter), I also value organization because its order and stability provide reassurance when …
This is it – can you believe it? We’ve reached the final week of our four-week routine challenge. Over the past three posts, we’ve learned about the importance of maintaining a daily routine for increased productivity, time management, and balance. We’ve established an effective bedtime routine so we get those important 7-8 hours of sleep a …
