“I was in such a rush. I didn’t notice the mistake until it was too late.” We’ve all been there. Rushing through tasks has become a bit of a bad habit in today’s society. Maybe you responded to an email in a hurry, only to misread it and send a response that was inaccurate or … Continue reading “Want to reduce mistakes? Add a little patience to your day.”
Why overreacting hurts your focus and how to stop doing it
Take a deep breath and reduce your risk of overreacting. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and take back your reaction? While you can’t do that, you CAN take control of your emotional reactions going forward. I’ve asked my friend and fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Gemma Leigh Roberts, to share some … Continue reading “Why overreacting hurts your focus and how to stop doing it”
It’s about time! The second edition of The Myth of Multitasking is coming soon.
It’s about time! The second edition of my hit book, The Myth of Multitasking, is finally available for pre-order on Amazon. 💥 Pre-order your copy here: MultitaskBook.com If you’re a fan of the original that came out in 2008—you’re going to want to get this update. If you’ve never read The Myth of Multitasking—there’s never been … Continue reading “It’s about time! The second edition of The Myth of Multitasking is coming soon.”
Set scheduled times to check your email for ultimate efficiency
How many times per day do you check your email? Most don’t know a specific number, although they’d agree it’s more than they’d like to admit. Scheduling times to check email is much more efficient! Why? Well, when you’re addicted to checking your inbox for new emails, you’re always in switchtasking mode. Your focus is … Continue reading “Set scheduled times to check your email for ultimate efficiency”
How to avoid a common mistake made during a Zoom meeting
“Hey, Josh, we can’t hear you…check your mic. Heather, you froze up.” Sound familiar? If you’re one of the millions that have attended a Zoom meeting this year, you’re probably rolling your eyes and groaning in shared misery right now. Zoom meetings are awkward enough without all the technical difficulties, late arrivals, and disorganized chaos. That’s why … Continue reading “How to avoid a common mistake made during a Zoom meeting”
