Mistakes can make us feel like a failure—our time, energy and even money wasted. It doesn’t HAVE to be that way, though! By asking yourself, “What lesson did I learn from this experience?” you can turn a failure into a success. If your office could use more guidance on time management, productivity, and leadership, consider … Continue reading “How to move on from a mistake”
Tag: Time Management
Why a daily finish line boosts productivity
Avoid working long hours to get your job done. This can damage your focus by encouraging inefficiency and distractions. Instead, establish a set time each day—a finish line—when you know work will end. This will condition you to be more disciplined with your attention. If staying focused is something you want to improve, check out … Continue reading “Why a daily finish line boosts productivity”
Why 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 … Continue reading “Why first-hand experience is better than a lecture”
How I went from Chaos Master to a time management expert
How chaotic would you rate your average workday on a scale of 1-10? One is no chaos at all. Ten is a total mess—a flurry of jumping from texts to emails, to unproductive meetings, interruptions from coworkers and so on. If you’re around a five or higher, I want you to know there IS hope! … Continue reading “How I went from Chaos Master to a time management expert”
If your inbox is full, you’re doing it wrong
Inboxes, whether for your email or your physical stuff, are not storage places. Instead, empty out gathering points like this every week. Deal with each item one at a time, either by throwing it away or moving it to a less distracting permanent home, like an archive. Find more time management tips at … Continue reading “If your inbox is full, you’re doing it wrong”
