When you’ve got a big work project or task coming up, do you feel like you waste time worrying? And then get irritated with yourself for worrying and thinking of the worse? (because for Pete’s sake, you’d really like to be more calm, cool, and...
If being productive at work fills you with satisfaction, we share something in common! When I think about productivity (which is often), my mind normally directs me to processes (e.g., time blocking, prioritizing), apps for lists and project management, and techniques...
We’ve all been there: in a work rut, where you ask yourself: Why, oh why, do I work (here still? this hard? in this role? with these people? [other])? Yes, most of us require money to support ourselves, our families, pay the mortgage etc. Among the people I...
I need to advocate for myself, even when I do good work Read almost any book that addresses careers and advancement and you’ll read something along these lines: doing good work and waiting for someone to notice is a poor strategy for career growth. Sure, your...
Have you wondered how you can use time blocking to advance and complete work projects that you care about? You know, the ones that are continuously bumped down (off?!) your to-do list? Maybe it’s that article you want to publish or an initiative you’d like...
How to prioritize tasks at work is an eternal challenge when your workload is heavy, there are multiple demands on your time, and everything needs your attention right now. You end up working all the time in an effort to catch up and fulfil your responsibilities...