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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- What has Unrealizable Fantasies Got to Do with Being Organized? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Germaine PorcheDo you have a picture in your mind of how you think your life should be? When chaos seems to seize the upper hand, we tend to have conversations with ourselves—conversations that, in truth, have no bearing on reality. See if you can hear yourself in any of these: • Things should always go as ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - Set it and Forget it – How to Automate our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sijith SalimThere is a powerful concept I learned recently. It is called the "Principle of Automation," and I want to share the technique with you today. In our life there are many things that can be done just once by setting it, and you can forget it completely. The system you used to set it will take ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Make a Positive Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMost anybody would be interested in making a positive change in their life. In an age of 'self awareness' everybody is always looking for ways to improve themselves. Whether it is for personal success or professional success self improvement can offer you many benefits. Some of these benefits ...
Views: 1551 - Planning Your Way to Social Media Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Sue KochHave you ever ordered a piece of ‘assembly required’ furniture, glanced at the cryptic instructions, put them down in frustration and tried to figure it out on your own, because, really, how difficult could it be? Perhaps it isn’t so difficult, but planning would better ensure the intended ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - Work Smarter Online To Enjoy Your Summer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from TJ PhilpottLearning to work smarter is especially important for internet marketers when summertime comes around! The reason for this is that it is very hard to stay motivated with all the outdoor activity the summer months offer people! With that in mind internet marketers can cut down dramatically on the ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Using Venue Management Software for Event Planning - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jim WattersonOne of the best feelings in life is to sit down after having planned, organized, and hosted a once-in-a-lifetime event. Event planning can be a rewarding and fun experience. However, if the event is planned improperly, or if the event is run inefficiently, it can be disastrous experience ...
Views: 1548 - What is Software Testing Life Cycle? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from frank martinSoftware testing life cycle played a crucial role in the development of software. It’s a definite process that gives absolute results in software testing. What we need exactly to follow this cycle with great care. A software testing life cycle based on six stages, the last one always supports ...
Views: 1548 - Keep calm and code on: Productivity tools for developers - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaProductivity turns into a vague concept when speaking of jobs in the technology environment. Programming is one of the areas where productivity is really hard to measure and manage: a developer’s productivity cannot be measured in trivial figures like lines of code. There are various opinions ...
Views: 1545 - Managing Interruptions From Your Boss - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayDo you feel as if you’re constantly interrupted during the working day? Sometimes it seems that way, as if you only start the ‘real’ work when most colleagues have left. Interruptions can increase pressure, making a carefully planned project appear impossibly overambitious. Your time is ...
Views: 1545 - Do You Run Your Business or Does Your Business Run You? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mary Dykstra• Do you feel overwhelmed, inundated by your office, out of control, overscheduled and full of mental and physical stress? • Are you running faster, multi tasking more and feeling that you can't get ahead? • Do you accumulate piles of all the things you need to "decide" on? e.g. "I might ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - How to Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Hannu PirilaThere are a lot of great pieces of advice on how to have a better life, how to be happier and so on. Some say: “Think positive,” others encourage you to “look at the bright side on everything.” While all that is helpful and true, in a way, what it all comes down to at the end is: “Do things that ...
Views: 1544 - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Organize Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThe task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system. If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ...
Views: 1541 - Stop Procrastination and Grow Your Business by Taming Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt's like you're throwing a temper tantrum. You know what you want to do. You know why you want to do it. You know how to do it. It's important. The growth of your business depends on it. But, no matter what you do the three-year old kid inside of you is stomping his or her feet ...
Views: 1539 - Managing Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from William CottringerManaging Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity By Bill Cottringer “I wouldn’t give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity just on the other side of complexity.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. The main purpose ...
Views: 1538 - *** Allow, Instead of Seize, the Day - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI've been giving a lot of thought to the various messages we've received over the years and generally highly regard. Many success and self-help experts have told us that we need to "Seize the Day". "Carpe diem" they tell us. Well, what the heck does that mean? How does one "seize the ...
Views: 1537 - Know How Nanotechnology can Protect Surfaces around Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from john millerSpending every weekend scrubbing and cleaning your home can be a daunting task. This is especially true in the case of bathrooms and your shower enclosure that tend to get stained and blurry over a period of time. However, with the innovative application of nanotechnology, it is now possible to ...
Views: 1537 - Watch for red flags before you run up the white flag. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerHave you ever checked caller-id and cringed? Remember, you are in control. Even in today’s economy, a checkbook and pulse do not a client make…. You do get to choose who you work with. Ask to see the potential red flags Develop a screening process. Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended ...
Views: 1536(3 votes) - Create Scalable and Flexible Applications Using Ms Dot Net Development - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Greymatter india"Microsoft technologies development is noticeable since a decade. Bringing constant improvements, Microsoft has established itself as a software leader. Since the arrival of Microsoft Visual Studio, there is no looking back. While companies are blindly adopting its tools for developing ...
Views: 1533 - From Creative Tornado to Powerhouse of Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Sandy FreschiCreative, holistically minded people work in circular patterns, often experiencing life in more of a spiral than a linear fashion. Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with this pattern. In fact it is essential for creative expansion and it must be honored as part of the creative ...
Views: 1533 - Get More Done (and Earn More Money) in your Business by Doing Less - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was teaching a class the other day and one of the participants said ... it's like brain hoarding. You've got so many amazing ideas, so many cool things you want to do. So many opportunities you want to take advantage of. You don't want to let them go. The problem... like hoarding, ...
Views: 1529 - How to Enjoy a Guilt-Free Holiday from your Business - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI don't know about you, but for me thinking about "taking a holiday" from my business used to be an impossible thought. It can feel like the pressure is ON full force. All the time. 24/7. There is always more to be done when it comes to building my business. There is always something ...
Views: 1527 - How to Make Your Personal Efficiency Soar - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2017 from Mike Gardner - The Time DoctorDo you ever question your personal efficiency? Have you ever got to the end of the day feeling tired and worn out, whilst, at the same time wondering what you accomplished during that day? Meanwhile, all those around you seem happy and relaxed and still manage to accomplish the things they need ...
Views: 1526 - 4 Ways You May Be Hurting Your Own Guitar Playing Progress - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Mike PhilippovDo you want to improve the efficiency of your practice time? Virtually every guitar player would answer “Yes” to this question and yet many musicians face painfully slow progress in their guitar playing year after year. It may appear that many guitar players may simply be unable to progress as ...
Views: 1525 - Cleaning up your garden (and your life) - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from George ForderStuck in the middle I looked up the word "entropy". "Order to disorder in an isolated system", is the natural way things go. Weeds grow in a garden. People fill the natural gap. Life is a bit like Tetris. The only way to get through, is to avoid entropy by actually doing something. My garden ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Increase Your Productivity by Doing Less - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonWho wouldn’t like to get more done in less time, have excess hours and energy to devote to family, hobbies, and rest? If you looked at the actions and habits of the average worker, you would wonder. We seem to be increasing productivity to levels formerly seen as impossible, lengthening our ...
Views: 1525 - Greensizing for Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Laura StackWe all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that’s a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well. Read on for tips on ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - The 3 P’s Of Successful Performance - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Bridgette BoudreauxHere’s a quick formula to maximize your performance: Pressure We all experience having an enormous amount of obligations, responsibilities & tasks on a daily basis with little time to accomplish them all. Do you ever feel like you are an octopus with skates on, constantly moving but not going ...
Views: 1524 - 5 Habits that Stop Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerTo create success in your business there are lots of steps you can be taking. In fact, it can be overwhelming and frankly, downright confusing, to decide what you should or shouldn't be doing. Am I right? To be honest, the steps you need to take in order to build your successful business may ...
Views: 1523 - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1523 - Hour Of Power - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Sara CaputoThink about what you did first thing when you landed at your desk this morning. I’m guessing you checked email, right? The scenario usually goes like this. You have a loose plan for the day in your head or on paper, you get into work, turn on the computer and start clicking away on email. ...
Views: 1522 - Increase Productivity on a Dime - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Jan BolickProductivity and morale - so important these days. But we get set in our ways. So when someone tries to change things (hence, us) in the name of greater productivity, we often dig in our heels, drag our heels, mope around and/or engage in catty water cooler conversations. So a bit of ...
Views: 1521(3 votes) - Managing Your Calories and Health Takes Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredEighty percent of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness, according to a study by the American Management Association. On the other hand, less than twenty percent of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modification services, this according to the ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - The Project Manager's Guide to Dealing With Difficult Sponsors - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dana BrownleePart of the challenge that the Project Manager faces is the reality of having to serve so many different stakeholders and sometimes being pulled in very different directions. We’re often taught that our “sponsor” is the person who is the champion of the effort. Indeed, they are often the one ...
Views: 1521 - 5 Ways to Ignite Your Creative Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEvery one of us is 'bestowed' with creative intelligence that for the most part is under utilized due to other responsibilities and busy lifestyles. This is not to make excuses for the under-utilization of our creative skills but merely an exclamation as to why they are not used more often. The ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Harness the Power of Technology to Boost Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Lisa MontanaroPowerful smart phones, computers, tablets, websites, software, blogs and social media. There are so many technology tools and gadgets these days that it is hard to keep up! On the other end of the spectrum are people that are glued to their devices, addicted to their "Crackberry." Indeed, for ...
Views: 1519 - Medical Transcription: Role Played In Healthcare - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Renee KellyMedical transcription is a very important part of the healthcare cycle and plays an important role in both the operational and commercial aspects of healthcare. · Role of medical transcription in the operational aspect of healthcare: When a patient visits a healthcare professional, it could ...
Views: 1519 - Constructing a Chicken Coop with Your Family - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Charles MutrieFinding wholesome family activities is crucial for everyone. While we have so many potential activities available to us in the modern world, not all of them are created equal. Working as a family on a project tends to be more fulfilling than simply sitting together and watching television, for ...
Views: 1518 - Spring Cleaning for your Office in 10 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Donna LindleyThe flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping...now if we can only get the temperatures to catch up. Spring cleaning is a tradition in colder climates where we freshen up our homes and offices from top to bottom after the long winter. Many people associate spring cleaning with scrubbing, ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Naturally Increase Your Productivity With These Tips - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2018 from Karen SimpsonWouldn’t it be nice if you could always close your work day with a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that you’d accomplished everything you’d set out to do? Unfortunately, most of us struggle to finish our tasks and end up overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects still waiting for us. This ...
Views: 1517 - Organizational Success: Increase Profits And Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Ioventures IncWhat kind of organization does not want to improve the results it delivers? No matter what kind of organization we belong to, we can all agree that improving results is among our objectives. And there can be several ways of defining and measuring results. In most business organizations, improved ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Social Media – What, Why – And How To Be Productive - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Laura StackLike it or not, social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are here to stay – and it isn’t just kid stuff anymore. In fact, businesses and individuals worldwide keep finding interesting ways to use social networks and other interactive online media to do some pretty amazing things – ...
Views: 1517 - 5 Tips to Making a More Flexible Budget - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Jeremy SutterCreating a budget sounds like you're designing a rigid structure that you have to stick to regardless of what else is going on in your life. While a budget is a great set of guidelines that will help you keep your finances in order, you want a more flexible budget that will allow you to ...
Views: 1516 - Knowledge is Not a Skill - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI used to be friends with a guy, Chad, who was a big movie buff. He knew every thing about movies. He fancied himself to be on par with Martin Scorcese and Quentin Tarantino in terms of being an encyclopedia about film. Although he aspired to be a filmmaker, he actually never made a movie. He ...
Views: 1516(3 votes) - Why Multitasking May Not Help You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Michael ErwinMulti-tasking is described by many of our readers and clients as an essential part of their time management strategy. It seems most people are proud of the fact they can multi-task. There is a perception that it makes you more efficient. I often have people say to me 'there is so much going on I ...
Views: 1515 - Cut the Fat and Build the Muscle - with Your Time (and Life!) by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kristin MackeyAre you too busy, overwhelmed and feel like the “pile” keeps growing? These ideas will get you back on track FAST… KEYS 1. Know what’s important 2. Prioritize essentials 3. Prune time wasters 4. Create boundaries 5. Simplify processes Know What’s Important What do you value? ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - Your Habits Will Determine Your Success (or Not) - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Mitch TublinSomeone once said to me, “I don’t read the articles on blogs as there is nothing of value and I am always feeling like someone is selling to me.” My thought was, maybe you need to upgrade which blogs you read! Let’s add some value today! Right now, without thinking about it, write down ten ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - How to Choose the Habits That Will Make You a Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel WoodYour habits shape your days. Whatever comes naturally and easily, you will do more of and attract more of into your life. Most people have habits like brushing their teeth every morning, showering at specific times, eating at specific times but also negative habits that they just pick up, ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - 2013 Terrific Time Tactics - Time Blocking - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joey PoltorIn this post, I want to go further into the secrets of time tactics. In 2013, I want you to be the most time terrific expert out there in the field. I spoke before about the power of delegation. The most successful individuals on the planet delegate. When you have the ability to delegate ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Outrageously Wicked Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever vacillated between solutions only to make no decision at all? Or how about making a choice so fast that you don’t even look at more ideal options because you just want to move forward with your project or business? The truth is, solutions abound on all topics. And within that ...
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