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- Build Great Habits (And Bust Some Bad Ones) - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Dave NealBest-selling author, John Grisham, was a practicing defense lawyer in 1984 when he began writing his first novel, A Time to Kill. Because his job demanded 60 to 70-hour weeks, he came to work several hours early for three years to work on the book. Some mornings it was the last thing he wanted ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - Why Do People Procrastinate - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Greg FrostIt is extremely common for us to put off doing something simply because we are too lazy to do so. However, procrastination goes beyond that. It is a habitual and intentional act to delay doing or completing their responsibilities, and over time, can have severe negative impact on the ...
Views: 1394 - Mac vs. Windows and some time and money saving tips! - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David HumesFor all you die hard Mac users out there, yes, I use Windows. I used to be a Mac snob: I used to hate Windows. I'm not exaggerating. I still prefer Macs primarily because the system is more stable and user friendly and Macs are more reliable: they seem to last a lot longer than Windows ...
Views: 1393 - Learn How to put an end to procrastination - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanTime is the most precious asset you have and even though most of people are aware of this fact still some of them keep wasting time. Most people don't waste time on intention but instead they do some mistakes that kills their time without noticing and that's why in this article i will point ...
Views: 1390 - Do You Find It Hard To Focus? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Margie WarrellOver the last few months, I have given myself a self-diagnosis of A.D.D. While I'm not sure that I meet the criteria to make me a hardcore case of Attention Deficit Disorder, I certainly have been struggling with "Attention Distraction Disorder." Come read about ways to combat this. The more ...
Views: 1389 - Make Time for The Priorities in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Mike Gardner - The Time DoctorI’m busy. I’m guessing that you are too. With so many different tasks and responsibilities competing for our time, it is hard to find the time for everything in our lives. Therefore, it is important to establish what our main priorities are. To decide what aspects of our lives are more ...
Views: 1387 - How to efficiently manage the time? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Larry MacdonaldToday, in the corporate world, the term 'time management' is used quite often. With the increasing demands in the market, efficient management of time becomes important to accomplish a task or goal in the allotted time with absolutely no error. Most of you have employed various strategies or ...
Views: 1386 - *** Time Management Secret 1 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Michael ErwinTime Management Secret 1 - There is no such thing as time management! Ever found yourself saying, I will, when I find the time or, time got away from me? We'll this is for you. I am going to introduce you to the 7 secrets that will create an extra hour a day for you. So let's go through the ...
Views: 1385 - How to Chunk a Task Down Into Manageable Pieces - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI often see people start tackling one huge project; only to quickly find that the enormity of the project paralyzes them so they do nothing. This came to light with a recent incident in my household. It has to do with my daughter and her teenage bedroom. Away at camps for a good portion of ...
Views: 1385 - Weed Your To-Do Garden - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Jackie GartmanEvery year I weed my garden. I try to weed whatever doesn’t feel good, including chores, inanimate objects (dying plants) and people (yes, people!). I use a trick called Bag It, Barter It, Better It. It’s a brilliant exercise that you can do on your own, requiring you to look over your to-do ...
Views: 1385 - Top 10 Distractions in the Office - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Denise LandersWhat comes to mind when you think about office distractions? The most common ones cited are the telephone, email, and paper. Of themselves, those are enough to overwhelm a person each day. However there are other distractions causing you to lose valuable, productive minutes every day. Some ...
Views: 1384 - 12 Tips for Managing Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson To-do lists have been with us since the dawn of humankind. Everyone keeps one in some form or another. However, some people are more effective at maintaining a to-do list and executing the items on the list. Here are a number of dos and don’ts gleaned over the years from ...
Views: 1383 - Self Help Tips On How To Be More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you find that you are not as productive as you would have wanted to be? Maybe these self help tips will help you. Learn how you can manage your time and be more productive in your daily activities. To start off my self help tips, I would highly recommend you to create your own schedule. It ...
Views: 1383 - The Myth of Balance - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2010 from Danielle MillerI often talk about how I don’t believe in the idea of women having balanced lives. As progressive as we are in many areas, there are still outdated thoughts that continue to take up space in our life patterns. I work with many women who operate under the misconception that there is something ...
Views: 1383 - Fine Tune Your Life for the New Year or Any Time of Year - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere’s a simple way to re-focus your time and energy to get a better start and results in a new year—or any time of year—in any area of your life. Just ask yourself the two questions offered here. Two emails I received reminded me about the principle described below. I’d already had in mind ...
Views: 1382(3 votes) - The Happiness – Success Connection - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Bill JawitzWhen audiences around the world are asked to complete the following sentence, one word is overwhelmingly provided. Your response? It was probably “happy.” No other answer – successful, wealthy, healthy, well-adjusted, etc – comes remotely close. Why is that? What does it tell us about ...
Views: 1382 - CaseCamp is a Straightforward and Simple Project Management Software - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Case CampIt is a straightforward and simple project management software which has attractive features and capabilities. We need to keep our team and project members in a single and unified location. As we know, the platform has a clutter less and neat user interface that allows us smooth navigation and ...
Views: 1381 - 2013 Terrific Time Tactics - Time Blocking - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joey PoltorIn this post, I want to go further into the secrets of time tactics. In 2013, I want you to be the most time terrific expert out there in the field. I spoke before about the power of delegation. The most successful individuals on the planet delegate. When you have the ability to delegate ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Spring Break No Vacation for Working Moms? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jennifer PeekJust last week, I posted an article about how you can make your own spring break - without having to pack, get on a plane and wiggle your toes in the sand. I was reminded of these more relaxing thoughts as I struggled to coordinate the spring break of my own kids over the past couple of ...
Views: 1380 - The Art of Being Present - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Andrew HortonI have spent the past few years, observing how people behave, both when they are at work, where they should be investing their time as productively as possible, earning a living and also whilst they are at home, where they are meant to be relaxing and recharging their batteries. It astounds me ...
Views: 1380 - How to Create More Time - On Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Valencia RayCreating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are ...
Views: 1379 - Prioritize Your To-Dos: Time Management Tips for the Busy Business Owner - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerDo you ever feel overwhelmed by your workload? Do you find you can’t keep up with critical deadlines? I know you don’t want to hear this, but... You’re probably not managing your time well enough. To Make A List... Or Not A to-do list that works is more than a list of all the things ...
Views: 1378 - Managing Your Time When You Don't Have The Time - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakHave you ever wondered how other people seem to get so much more done in a day than you do? Do you feel like you are working longer hours, yet never seem to complete a fraction of the items on your “ToDo” list? When was the last time you were so ahead of schedule that you weren’t quite sure ...
Views: 1377 - Time: The Scary Gift! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from MOHAMED SHEDOUIt seems to me that we get a little scared when we face “time”. I mean free time. We might have many things in our life that we’re not happy about, that we’d love to change. In most cases, we know what kind of actions we need to take in order to create change. We also ...
Views: 1377 - Are Your Business Goals Still On Track? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Beate CheletteCan you believe it? This year is already half over. Wasn’t I just in Chicago, at my daughter’s graduation? Now summer is almost here. We all feel it. Time moves so quickly, we become absorbed in the routine of our busy lives, and some things fall through the cracks. Do you remember what your ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Reclaim Your Time - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Nancy LatimerParenting – It’s the only job that you receive no training for and receive no monetary compensation for. You can’t quit, your hard work is rarely acknowledged, and instead of a Christmas Bonus you’re expected to spend extravagant amounts on your unruly boss/child. Add in divorce, financial ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - The Highly Contagious "Disease Of Busyness" - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Michele WahlderHave you caught the bug? While on a flight from Texas to New York recently, I found myself reflecting on friends in my life with whom I have lost contact. I wondered about them with fondness and sadness because the disease of busyness had consumed them. We have probably all come down with ...
Views: 1376 - Detox Your Inbox! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWith Labor Day passed and September into full swing, many of us are once again busier than ever! When time is so precious, one of the biggest culprits and thieves seems always to be email. Do you remember when you first started using email….roughly. Or more to the point, do you remember a ...
Views: 1375(4 votes) - Employee Timesheets Management Tracking Software - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Papers Gallery GalleryBest Software of employee time tracking and updated locations of your field employees to report their time on the job and travel time using their mobile customizable reports include grouping, sorting, filtering, and scripts to compute mathematical result by Field service Software. Scheduling ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - How Poor Time Management Impacts Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Susan CullenWe all want to keep up. With today’s current unemployment rate, you especially want to hold onto your job. However, when so many companies are downsizing, those employees who remain are left to pick up the slack of the ones that are gone. This adds additional stress because the workload ...
Views: 1375 - Presto! Project is Done! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know that big project (or presentation or proposal) that’s due in two weeks? The one you haven’t started yet? I know. I know. You’ve been meaning to do it. But it’s going to take HOURS and there are so many other things to do. You just haven’t had any big chunks of time to devote to ...
Views: 1374(3 votes) - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1374 - The Importance of Time Management in Relation to Effective Study Techniques - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Adam WhiteAccording to WikiHow, "Exams are a terrible and stressful thing to study for, especially knowing that they can make or break your final mark." That is a wonderful piece of sage advice, one that could be emblazoned on a sign over the door of every classroom in every school. It also serves to ...
Views: 1374 - Time Mastery Made Simple - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Carole HodgesI challenge you to a moment of honesty. How many productive work hours do you have on an average day? Productive work hours are ones spent moving your business forward. If you are typical, you are very BUSY all day. But much of that busy-ness is unfocused, personal, or simply wasting time. An ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Just Because The Phone Rings... - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2004 from David LeonhardtBrrrrrringgg. The telephone rang. It was as predictable as Niagara Falls. We had just sat down to a piping hot dinner, so of course the telephone would ring. My wife reminded me that just because the phone rings, doesn't mean we have to answer it, but... "Hello," I answered. "Good ...
Views: 1372 - Seven Tips to Accomplishing More Every Day of Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Bill NieporteAfter complaining that I had “too little time” to do all the things that “needed to be done,” a mentor said: “You have the same amount of time per day that everyone else has…24 hours. You don’t need more time. What you need is the discipline to use the time you’ve got more wisely.” With ...
Views: 1372 - Calm the Overwhelm - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Carrie GreeneYou walk into a room and look around. Wow, there's a lot to do. You don't know where to begin. You feel an ache in your stomach. It's hopeless. You walk out of the room. You're disgusted with yourself and the situation. There's a project you've been meaning to do for ages now. You ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Time Management - Why To-Do Lists Make You Unproductive - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alyse AddisAre you one of those people that always make to-do lists for everything? While so many time management courses teach the importance of making these lists, the reality is that they rarely work. The idea of having your life dictated by a list may help you get things done, but its definitely not ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Case Study Help: 6 Successful Writing Tips for Singaporean Students - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Luke WrightThe Singaporean universities allot students with case study assignments due to two main reasons- First, to improve the students’ overall knowledge and skill. Professors believe that a case study, students require adding not only relevant content, but one has to possess excellent writing, ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Music while you work - the right kind at the right time can drive your productivity - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Geoff NixDoes the kind of music you listen to have an effect on productivity? The death of the ‘office with a door’ layout our open plan office existence means noise levels and distractions in the workplace are on the way up. Many of us use headphones and music to block out some of the distracting ...
Views: 1370 - The No in Yes - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Thekla RichterEvery time you say yes, you are also saying no. Every time you say no, you are also saying yes. Many people find it challenging to say no… to their loved ones, to their boss, to their own many desires. If a request is made of them or a project shows up, they feel obligated to accept it, ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Time Management Tips for Marketers - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Jane HurstAs a marketer, you likely spend a lot of time in meetings. But, this can often be wasting the valuable time you could be using to get projects completed. It is important that you take advantage of all of the time management tools at your disposal, and learn how to make meetings a lot more ...
Views: 1370 - 3 Tips To Turn Time Management On Its Head - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Meridith Elliott PowellThe rallying cry in the business world today is “Do More With Less!” You hear those words in every corporate board room, sales meeting, and on every conference call. With the economy changing, competition increasing and margins tightening, we have come to believe that the only way to succeed in ...
Views: 1369 - How to Deal with Information Overload - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Michael ErwinPhil looked to the sky thinking to himself "I'm overloaded." He was on his cell phone, with another call coming through. At the same time emails notifications were coming from his blackberry. Today you find information coming at you from all angles: e-mail, phone, regular mail, cell phone, ...
Views: 1369 - How to Expand Time: 5 Ways to Enter the Spacious NOW - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comSince my cancer journey began over 3 years ago, I’ve been motivated to live fully while I’m alive, savoring each moment, relishing this precious life. As a result of that, something wonderful has happened: the quality of time has changed for me…time has miraculously expanded! I told a friend ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Is Now a Good Time to Stop Procrastination? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIf you fight a (sometimes) losing battle with procrastination every day, and your life feels like a disaster area, you may be questioning the title of this article. “Is now a good time? When else would be a good time?” “Is now a good time? No, three months ago would have been a good time, but ...
Views: 1369 - Time Management on the Run - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasYou have probably heard the saying “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” This is especially true if your job involves traveling to a client’s site or if you work at or travel between remote locations (e.g., branch offices). Transit time can take a big chunk out of your day. In such ...
Views: 1368(6 votes) - Naturally Increase Your Productivity With These Tips - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2018 from Karen SimpsonWouldn’t it be nice if you could always close your work day with a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that you’d accomplished everything you’d set out to do? Unfortunately, most of us struggle to finish our tasks and end up overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects still waiting for us. This ...
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