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Forget Hard Work, It’s All About Smart Working!

Did you know that spending long hours at work doesn't guarantee productivity and efficiency? Are employers or employees to blame for long hours of work with fewer results to show? There are many factors that account for lost productivity even…
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Monitor Time on Task for Efficient Time Management

Do you know that time on task has a serious effect on every aspect of your business? If you haven't been conducting regular time audits and time on task estimations, you're missing opportunities to hone processes. Consider how much time and…
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Build Mental Toughness with an Intentional Mindset

Being purposeful or intentional means giving your commitment, attention and focus. You must be clear about what you want to accomplish and then take action to make it happen if you want to be intentional every day. An intentional mindset starts…
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Daily Calendar with Time Slots = Great Time Management

A work schedule directs team members on when and how to work most effectively. Visualizing your team and relevant duties in advance facilitates collaboration and keeps projects on track. Depending on your business, you may have an hourly schedule,…
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Rest and Recharge for Better Health and Productivity

It takes a concerted effort to rest and recharge when you are always under pressure to meet deadlines. Excessive work can force you to eat on the run and have little time for friends and relaxation. You may feel frustrated because your social…
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Stay Focused at Work with the 1-3-5 Rule

People, in general, are vulnerable to the tempting lures of procrastination and distraction. Most wind up making excessive to-do lists, crammed with unfinished tasks. Without useful ways to organize to-do lists and plans, many of us fail to…
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Are There Not Enough Hours for Work?

Too many pressures competing for attention and not enough hours in a day is cited as the main reason why many of us don't have enough time to meet deadlines, stick to healthy routines or maintain a social life. One ability that is rarely, if…
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Managing Too Many Meetings at Work

Meetings serve varying purposes. Some are useful for brainstorming sessions and informal social gatherings, while others are imperative for catch-ups and strategic planning. But there is a consensus that too many meetings in the workplace could…
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Create a Productivity Checklist for Maximum Efficiency

Distractions can come from anything and anywhere. To-do lists may be never-ending, but productive people make time for anything they want to achieve. A productivity checklist will help you avoid feeling overstretched, overwhelmed and overworked. What…
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Why You Need a Weekly Action Plan

When the work is piling up, it can be tempting to just throw caution to the wind and try to work as fast as possible, or even skip tasks. This is a recipe for disaster. A key mistake we often make is overlooking the idea of proper planning.…