This post was updated on March 21, 2022 The inability to focus—to concentrate on the task at hand—seems to be a common problem in our modern, always-connected world. But can you train your brain to focus better? Train your brain to focus and concentrate on your most...
In our digital age, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of work life balance. Today two-thirds of American workers report feeling burned out at work. Having a strategy to combat this is critical to our mental health and emotional well-being. It’s also key to...
If you know my work, you know I'm no fan of checking email on vacation. A recent email exchange I had with a friend reminded me why this is such a damaging habit. Me: When can you get this done? Friend: I’m on vacation, but maybe tomorrow. Friend, on a new topic: See...
In last week's post, I shared some new research regarding the problems of after-hours email, and also offered some solutions. Today I wanted to share a short (5-minute) excerpt of a corporate training I recently delivered that offers additional solutions. To be clear,...
Employee retention is business leaders' top concern right now. In a competitive job market, how can your company retain star performers, making sure they are are happy and that they don't leave for greener pastures? Raises can be part of the equation, but other perks...
Does working only 40 hours (or less!) per week seem like an impossible dream? Are you convinced that your career will suffer if you don't work "all the time?" Limiting your hours so that you can have a balanced life is actually very possible, if you use the right...
Before you can improve productivity, you have to define it for yourself . The definition I use for myself and to inform my work with clients is, "achieving or producing a significant amount or result." (Emphasis mine). Productivity is subjective (and hard to measure)...
Holistic well-being of employees has not traditionally been a priority for companies. The hiring process typically involves questions around skills, knowledge and experience. However, companies are missing key questions around productivity like how they manage their...
This is the season when time seems to magically speed up — and to-do lists somehow grow longer every time we look at them. The holidays don't have to be harried, though. Today, I've got tips to help you save time on shopping and other holiday chores. The goal is to...
What can you accomplish in 15 minutes? Quite a bit! I shared some productivity tips with writer Lisa Rabasca Roepe for her recent Fast Company article, "Got 15 Spare Minutes? Here's How to Make It Count." This article focuses on how to use those stray pockets of time...
