“No matter how many hours I work, it never seems to be enough!” Our society glorifies being a workaholic and the “hustle” culture—in other words: working long hours. But is that true productivity? Consider a dictionary definition of productivity for a moment: “effectiveness of effort in terms of rate of output per unit of input.” … Continue reading “True productivity is about working fewer hours to get more done”

“I know I need to make a change. I just don’t know how to make it stick.” Just like New Year’s resolutions, change is often met with enthusiasm that is short-lived. Few manage to make the changes last for good. Why? They’re often focused on quick-fix solutions, rather than a long-term commitment. I’d like to … Continue reading “Lasting change begins with a committment to self-improvement”

PING! Your focus has been interrupted. A new email just popped into your inbox. Your curiosity pulls you to check your email, which leads to you responding to a non-urgent email. When you do return to your previous task, you struggle to remember where you were and start again. This continuous attack on your focus—time … Continue reading “Why notifications break down your focus and productivity”

Habits are crafted from a series of consistent, repeated actions. Knowing this is the key behind breaking bad habits and developing good ones. It’s the secret to lasting change! Start by choosing a new skill or habit you want to instill. Take some time to learn a “best practice” for that habit. (Hint: LinkedIn Learning is … Continue reading “Repetition is the key to lasting change”