Tag: productivity
How to Set a Social Media Boundary for 2023
I set a boundary with social media, and it has served me well. I’m resolved to keep this boundary throughout the year. If you’d like to craft a social media boundary for 2023, here are a few prompts to get you started.
How to KonMari Your To-Do List
Can’t focus? These four tactics will help you get back on track.
One afternoon last week, I found myself staring at a draft of an email. I was mid-sentence and just…could not focus. After reading and re-reading the words I had already managed to get down, I finally hit save and closed the draft. A lack of focus is just one more message our brains are sending…
How to use your vacation to be more productive
We all know it’s important to take time off. Breaks, rest, and of course, vacation are critical for our creativity, productivity and well-being. However, Project Time Off found that more than half of Americans leave vacation time on the table each year. On top of that, many Americans plan to work while on vacation, negating the…
Reframing Inconveniences: The Type A Guide to Coping When Things Go Awry
Many of the inconveniences that contribute to chronic stress and frustration are caused by the little, everyday things. Not being able to find your keys/sunglasses/umbrella when you leave the house in the morning. Someone canceling a meeting at the last minute. Lunch spilling in your bag during the morning commute. Missing the bus or train.…
DYK? Water cooler chat can actually make you more productive.
What are you doing this weekend? It’s a question you’ll likely hear from at least one coworker this Friday, and it could be good for your productivity. Water cooler chat, the universal phrase that refers to all manner of casual conversations between employees, is beneficial for your wellness at work.