As a society, we’ve trained ourselves to believe that achieving a healthy work-life balance is next to impossible. I’m here to tell you, that’s just not true! Set clear work hour boundaries, commit to using your calendar as a time budgeting tool, and learn to overestimate how long a task will take to complete. These … Continue reading “How to improve your work-life balance”
Tag: Motivation
How to give productivity a purpose
Productivity without purpose is meaningless—essentially you’re busy wasting time. I value my time immensely, as I’m sure you do, too! So, how do you add purpose to your productivity? Simple! Define your terms of victory each week. One of mine is to change someone’s life. I’m on my way to do that now by speaking … Continue reading “How to give productivity a purpose”
Why music at work should be a choice
Is music at work productive—or a distraction? I’m about to go on stage to speak to the New Jersey Credit Union League about the Myth of Multitasking, and this is a common question I hear when discussing this topic. The answer comes down to whether or not it causes a switch for that person—which we … Continue reading “Why music at work should be a choice”
How first-hand experience is better than a lecture
Ah, yes…that sweet relief when you finally get control of your time management—until you realize you work with others that are NOT in control. You want to shove what you’ve learned in their face, but that’s rude—right? Yes, yes it is…and not as effective either. I get this question often from people who’ve completed my … Continue reading “How first-hand experience is better than a lecture”
Why taking an Oasis is important for productivity
I’m in Arizona about to speak at an event—however, I am recording it in November. You are seeing it now because I actually take off the entire month of December for an extended oasis with my family. Sure, I check email here and there, but most of the time is spent enjoying time off. I … Continue reading “Why taking an Oasis is important for productivity”