by Cathy Sexton | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Get Prepared, improving productivity, Success, Time Management, Work-Life Balance
Forget the old adage, “You snooze, you lose.” New research is showing that napping during the workday can actually help increase overall productivity during the workday. However, there’s a catch; the benefits of napping during the day depend on the amount of time you...
by Cathy Sexton | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog, improving productivity, Productivity, Success, Time Management, Work space, Work-Life Balance
Stress is everywhere – because stressors are everywhere. One of the most stressful places in an average person’s life is the workplace, not surprisingly. Every urgent email, phone call, meeting, deadline, and demand from your boss or coworker just adds to the mountain...
by Cathy Sexton | May 16, 2015 | Blog, improving productivity, Productivity, Saving Time, Tactical Thinking
Applying the 80-20 Rule — Did you know that you wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time? That may be a no-brainer as everyone has their favorite pair of jeans or t-shirt that they like to wear. It also applies to our relationships; 20% of your relationships...
by Cathy Sexton | May 10, 2015 | Blog, Email, Getting Organized, Productivity, Task Management, Time Management
Tips to Increase Daily Productivity Staying productive at work is sometimes a daunting task considering how distractions there can be when there is so much to do: phone calls to make, emails to return, and projects to manage. If you have these same issues there are...
by Cathy Sexton | Apr 19, 2015 | Blog, Email, improving productivity, Productivity, Saving Time, Success, Task Management, Time Management
Get a Grasp on Your Email Inbox Getting a firm grasp on the pile of emails can be stressful, intimidating, and frustrating. Emails produce the lowest rate of productivity. That statement alone says it all: email will consume your time and energy if you do not learn...