Not now, but when. As a society, we’ve become addicted to the culture of “now.” So, what does that mean, and why is that a problem? We tend to expect results now rather than later. This expectation creates chaos, a switchtasking environment, and a very unhealthy work-life balance. Eventually, you’ll run into the proverbial wall … Continue reading “Success Tip: Shift from the culture of “now” to a culture of “when””

There’s no such thing as a great multitasker. Your focus will always suffer when you try to do multiple active tasks simultaneously. My first book, “The Myth of Multitasking,” was released in 2008, and was refreshed with a second edition in 2021 from Mango Publishing. And in both editions I make it clear: our minds are … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Focus on one active task at a time”

Emails are best when they are both friendly and brief.  And if you want the recipient to take action, I’ve got two words for you: Bullet points When people see a wall of text in an email, it automatically creates an obstacle for their focus. Recipients often quickly scan through it and then tell themselves … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: Bullet points make emails easier to read”

Boundaries aren’t just for healthy relationships and well-raised children. The same is true for success in your career. You need to set boundaries in order to succeed. Otherwise, you’ll eventually burn out before reaching your goals! What kind of boundaries are we talking about? Here are just a few that come to mind: • A … Continue reading “Success Tip: Boundaries don’t limit your success, they encourage it.”

Things don’t always go as planned. Especially when you work from home! So, what are you supposed to do? Well, for starters, expect the unexpected. That simple change in your mindset can go a long way towards reducing stress! Now, I’m not saying become a pessimist. I’m saying, create a schedule that can handle several … Continue reading “How to handle working from home when things don’t go as planned”