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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Why Self-Assessment so important in Productivity - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tony DosanjhLacking productivity is considered one of the main reasons why in this world there are a lot of unhappy people. Due to being unproductive, a lot of people are not capable of meeting someone whom they are interested in or getting the job they want. Despite being relaxed is natural part of the ...
Views: 1718 - 5 Popular Misconceptions about Upholstery Cleaning - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2017 from Ron SpencerNo who doesn't love upholstery in their house? Probably for most homeowners, investing in upholstery is one of the most significant investments in home decor. But it's one thing to acquire them and another to maintain them in proper condition. Needless to say, upholstery furniture like the sofa ...
Views: 1715 - How to Outsource SEO and Make More Money - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Vickie JimenezToday it is vital to all business owners whether large Fortune 500 companies, small, or home-based to take advantage of outsourcing components of your business. This permits your business to function and grow more smoothly because you are not hindered with projects that suck time you would be ...
Views: 1715 - 10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Brad Warren10 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination “After all is said and done, more is usually said than done.” Old proverb Why do we procrastinate? Over the years, here are some of the things I’ve heard people say in my workshop on time ...
Views: 1712 - Hocus Pocus, Let There Be Focus - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Karen KleinwortLife is full of roles, responsibilities and consequences; therefore, being able to stay focused is important when seeking balance in any overwhelming experiences life decides to throw at you. Success in life is nothing without being able to share it with others, and having the ability to focus ...
Views: 1702 - We Have To Stop Meeting Like This - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickEver leave a meeting and wonder why you met? Ever have a meeting and after much discussion, decide on a plan but then – nothing ever happens? Here are three questions can lead the leader to conducting more efficient, more effective and maybe even fewer meetings. Questions to ask and ...
Views: 1701(3 votes) - Are Your Employees Scaring Your Customers Away? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Dianne ShaddockIt was time for my yearly eye exam and I decided to change my Ophthalmologist. I needed to find an optical shop closer to home. I spent a lot of time finding this particular optical shop and was happy that the shop was conveniently located, had plenty of parking available, and was open ...
Views: 1693 - Better Productivity Is All About Getting Your Head Straight - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadHave you ever see the Paul Newman movie Cool Hand Luke? There are a number of scenes where the Sheriff tells Paul Newman, the prisoner who keeps escaping, that he has to get his head straight, so he will stop escaping. I made this connection, as tenuous as it may be with almost all of my ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - Online Self Help Tips On How To Be More Productive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you having problems with your productivity? In this article, I will be sharing with you some online self help tips on how you can improve your productivity and hence accomplish more things in lesser time. Do read this article with an open mind and I believe you will learn something new, so ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - Making a Smart Investment in Shop Cranes to Help You Save Time and Energy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from pitterkedar smithA workshop is a place always bustling with activity. There is a lot of moving, shifting and lifting of heavy weights involved. And these things can be time consuming and they also drain away a lot of energy from your employees. However, all these heavy-duty tasks can be completed in no time if ...
Views: 1690 - Cello Bowing Technique - 5 Right Hand Bowing Techniques - by If you want to master any cello bowing technique, you must dedicate yourself completely and never stop practicing since the nuances are sometimes so small, that one little mistake can ruin the entire piece. The techniques related o left and right hand are separated mostly because the left hand ...
Views: 1689 - Whew! I Made It! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Carrie GreeneWe did it! It’s finally springtime, my favorite time of year! Here in New Jersey we experience very distinct seasons and during the winter everything dies, or at least it looks like it does. Then spring comes and the earth magically comes back to life. The snow melts, the branches of the ...
Views: 1689 - How to select the best contractors for your project -4 Things to Consider - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Hugh StewartA powerful tool for finding a contractor is an online outsource platform called www.Elance.com. Elance is essentially a virtual marketplace that allows you to post projects and tasks for completion by contractors in a wide variety of skill areas. I have had great success outsourcing to ...
Views: 1687 - The 4 Unexpected Benefits of Installing a Deck at Your House - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerWhen you have a deck as a part of your house, you own a house that exults a greater value than the rest. Whether it is extended at the front of your house or at the back, it is something that is looked upon as an asset. Most decks are made up of timber and are installed in a way that allows it ...
Views: 1681 - 10 Essential Productivity Tools For Content Writers - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Eva WislowThe life of a professional content writer is not a sweet gig, especially if you create content for a business purpose. It takes a lot of work, and you need to always be on your game. Of course, that's an ideal situation and it doesn't always happen that way. In most cases, writers find ...
Views: 1680 - About Wells Brookfield Cone / Plate VIscometer - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Todd ViscometerWells Brookfield Cone / Plate viscometer / Rheometer gives researchers a complex regular measure the absolute viscosity of small fluid samples. Its cone and plate geometry provides the necessary development of complete rheological data accuracy. Principle of operation Wells Brookfield Cone ...
Views: 1679 - What is a ‘To Do’ Anyway? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI’m a big fan of ‘to do’ lists as they are such a quick way to regain a sense of control, and a simple way to keep that way. Our brains simply don’t have enough RAM to remember all our commitments at work and home, and taking information out of our head and onto a list frees up the energy needed ...
Views: 1679 - Why You Will Keep Procrastinating Until You Do This! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Kirstin O´DonovanHow different would your life be if you just didn’t procrastinate at all? Or, think about how much better your life could be if procrastination actually made you more successful instead? Both might be hard to imagine, but today I am going to tell you why they are both possible. ...
Views: 1679 - The 4 Benefits of Using Vehicle Wraps for Branding and Advertisement - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerOne of the first major benefits of vehicle wraps is that they are highly attention grabbing, as they say in marketing parlance. This is especially true if your vehicle wrap happens to be in bright colours. You can be sure that they will make the vehicles that belong to your company stand out ...
Views: 1675 - Basics For Designing a Google Text Ad - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jamie SeneMany people try to generate leads and sales via Google AdWords and fail. But a great many others are very successful. While there can be endless reasons for failure, there are some commonalities that all successful text ads have-if you violate these basics you are going to have a harder time ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - I’ll Do it Tomorrow: Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you sat down to do an important task only to realize then that your clothes needed ironing? Or that your digital music collection was in need of some serious reorganizing? And then there’s this fascinating documentary on bird migration on YouTube ...
Views: 1672 - HOW TO REFRAME YOUR THINKING: A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from James MapesSow a thought, reap an act; Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny. --Anonymous When my doctor told me, “You need heart surgery immediately,” I thought it was the end. Of course, he was trying to communicate that a successful operation would ...
Views: 1670 - Tackle That Pile of Paperwork - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know how you can have a stack of papers piling up on the corner of your desk? You see it there every day. You dread dealing with it. Maybe even try to ignore it, yet when you are on the phone, it distracts you. You can’t help but take a peak. Maybe even pick up a piece of it, thinking ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - Top Tips for Planning Your Cast Iron Radiator Heating System - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Edward HallMany people are now interested in investing in a reproduction Victorian cast iron radiator heating system. This can be a practical option that can offer superior energy efficiency. In times of rising fuel bills it has become more important than other for you to consider how to upgrade your ...
Views: 1670 - 55 1/5 Easy Ways to Boost Productivity Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackOkay, let’s face it. We’re all trying to do more with less. And chances are that you and your company have already made the big, tough decisions needed to streamline operations. But what about the little things? You can still boost both personal and team productivity in lots of smaller ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - 4 Aspects Which Make Freestanding Baths Immensely Popular - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Ron SpencerOn an average how long do you spend in your shower daily? 10 minutes? 15 minutes? That’s it? Well, it certainly means that you don’t have a freestanding bath yet. If you had, spending even an hour in your bathroom would have seemed less. Sure, freestanding baths are fun, but it’s much more than ...
Views: 1666 - Keeping Your Business Growing While On Vacation or On a Business Trip - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt’s officially summertime and vacation season. Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ...
Views: 1660 - Productivity Gains in Software Engineering Are Powering Innovation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEngineers are the best deal – so stock up on them Everyone is more productive these days. This has been a consistent trend for at least the past decade, where productivity gains have been particularly strong within the business sector. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Uncomfortable Zone - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinIn case you don’t already know, a comfort zone is the boundaries within which you feel comfortable. This can mean mental, physical or habitual or all three. The reason a comfort zone is called a comfort zone, is that when you step beyond the boundaries, you start to feel a bit uncomfortable… ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Why We Have Such a Tough Time Estimating How Long it Will Take to Complete a Task - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldHow many times have you taken a pile of work home over the weekend, fully intending to get it all done, and then you didn’t have enough time to complete even half of the work. And then what happens? Instead of learning from this experience and taking home less work the next time, you do the ...
Views: 1656 - What’s Right with People? Have You Asked Them Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisOne of my last positions in the corporate world several years ago involved the administration of the employee survey that took place every other year. As the manager of the employee strategy, I interacted with employees at every level of the organization. Overseeing the data collection, analysis ...
Views: 1653(13 votes) - Be More Productive By Challenging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to be more productive working online you must learn to manage your time better and approach each task with more focus! By doing so you'll soon discover how you can get more done in less time thus allowing you to set your sights on other aspects of your business! One of the best ways to ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - 4 Aspects to Look for in Good Ac Repair Companies - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Ron SpencerNo more are heaters and ACs considered a luxury; these days, it's become a basic necessity in every home. Contrary to perception, AC installation is just the first step; there are several aspects you have to cater to. But that’s not all because, in addition to maintenance and installation, AC ...
Views: 1649 - 13 Education Dreams to Achieve During 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe best way to achieve your dream is by making a commitment to start today. Determine that you will not let another year go by where you have not pushed the limits to achieve your dream. Even if you get half way there during 2013 you will be closer than you have ever been. The greatest thing ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Procrastination: Is Procrastination Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people talk about something they have been struggling with as of late or for most of their life, procrastination is often mentioned. This could be something that is having an impact on every area of someone’s life in extreme cases or it could be something that just appears in certain ...
Views: 1647 - To Do Lists Are Not For Everyone - Creative Ways To Manage Your Time, Reduce Stress and Get More Done - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Jennifer HazlettIf you don't follow a schedule you may start your day by sitting down at your desk wondering what you will do today. You will not be productive and likely not accomplish anything important. Let's say you start with checking email and get sidetracked forgetting the world outside of your inbox ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - *** Home Organization Tips for Successful Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Get OrganizedSpring is just around the corner, and this is the best time to begin the process of cleaning and organizing your home. The time to embark on the annual adventure of spring-cleaning is here, and this time, come up with a method that makes it easier to keep you home clean. Creating a system of ...
Views: 1645 - Overwhelm - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from carole railtonOverwhelmed Moving from ‘Overwhelm’ to Satisfaction I found myself in overwhelm once, when I had a legal problem I knew nothing about, a friend coming to stay for a week, a deadline with a proposal for a company I had never worked for before, and a social event to attend that evening and had ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - How Correct Ergonomics at Work Can Boost Employee Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Becky MorrisWhen we talk about wellness, the first things that come to mind are eating healthy and getting enough exercise. But when it comes to workplace wellness there are many more things involved, including reduction of sitting and workstation set-up – known as ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Three Ingredients for Misery and Their Antidotes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Debra PayneThere are many ways to be perpetually miserable. Although we are all vastly different in many ways, we share common themes around the subject of misery. In fact, misery is a pattern than emerges in many people's lives far too often. I've outlined some manifestations of misery here and filed them ...
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