Steve 'SJ' Scott is one of the most prolific writers on productivity! With 22 books under his belt in the past 4 years, you know that he's an insanely productive writer! He's also the founder of the popular blog ' Develop Good Habits'. Steve believes that "the only way to improve yourself is to set achievable goals and develop daily habits that move you towards these outcomes." One of his books that I particularly love is Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or … [Read more...]
55 Powerful Posts to Win your Procrastination Battle
Is this you... You finish projects only at the last minute, often compromising on quality. You end up paying your bills in a rush on the last day, perhaps late. And what about your dreams? Are you procrastinating on your life goals? Dreams that are really important to you? Starting your own business Getting that advanced certification or training that will dramatically increase your income Starting that new project at work that will make a tremendous difference to your … [Read more...]
4 Must-Have Productivity Tools: Ignore them at your Peril
You know about online calendars. Email is a regular tool in your daily routine. Your new smartphone with the built-in video-calling app lets you connect with your team members effortlessly. Technology tools are a great productivity booster. Research shows that technology-related productivity in the workplace has increased by 480% per hour in the 40 years between 1972 and 2012. According to the 2013 research report, "How ICT Technology Drives The UK Office Economy", by digital communications … [Read more...]
What do you need to become successful? The million dollar question
Great question isn't it? Joy (my co-founder) and I have read numerous books on this topic, had conversations with many successful (and super-successful ) people, and coached business leaders and millionaire entrepreneurs from around the world. We believe that there is no single formula to being successful. However, there are certain common attributes that all successful people have. It's NOT money, networks, an ivy league education or family support. All that helps, but you can still be … [Read more...]
Why multitasking is killing your productivity and how to regain your focus
Are you the veritable task-juggler? Is being on a conference call with a client while shooting off several emails and reading the sales report your team just finished second nature to you? Congratulations, multitasker! You jump from task to task with the grace of a gazelle and are highly commended for your daily feats. But wait... Didn’t you resend some of those emails because you forgot to attach the presentation? Didn’t you call your client again to confirm certain details of the … [Read more...]
Julie Gray Talks about Time Management and Balanced Living: Interview
Are you always pressed for time? Are you always rushing from one task to another? Is your busy lifestyle affecting your health and well-being? Julie Gray used to be in the same boat. She was always 'busy' - never having time for herself. But Julie realized that wasn't the life she wanted. She made a decision to pay more attention to herself – to live life more fully rather than remain a workaholic. Now the Founder at Profound Impact, Julie coaches others to live balanced and fulfilled lives. … [Read more...]
Mailbird CEO Andrea Loubier’s secret to becoming an Email Ninja
Do you rush to check your inbox every time it 'pings' a new mail? Are the number of unread messages in your inbox piling up? Have you lost important information in the daily deluge of emails? Does inbox zero feel like a distant unachievable dream? If the answer to any one of the above is 'yes', don't lose heart. There are simple ways to turn the dreaded email into your best productivity tool. Email expert Andrea Loubier, CEO of Mailbird - a sharp email client made for Windows - has let us in … [Read more...]
Setting Goals? Avoid these 3 Deadly Mistakes
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You work hard to meet targets. You aim high and dream big. You are ambitious and motivated. Yet, you consistently fall short of achieving your goals. Don’t you feel like kicking yourself? Who wouldn’t? Don’t do it yet, though. Focus instead on the process of setting goals. “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” - Zig Ziglar A well-set goal, like a well-oiled plan, can help you realize your dreams faster, be it starting a new business, working towards that … [Read more...]
Form Any Habit in 10 Foolproof Steps: Infographic
Think of a habit that you tried to pick up. Was it: 30 minutes of daily exercise, reading, writing, eating healthy, reaching inbox zero, meditating, playing the guitar, learning a new language, or spending time building your own business? Remember how excited and motivated you were in the beginning? However, 3 months later, when a friend asked... “Hey what happened to that thing you had started doing? “ You said… “I got too busy. Maybe I will start again, sometime in the future.” Sound’s … [Read more...]
7 Successful People Share their Keystone Habits
Do you wonder? How do some people manage to get so much done? Run successful businesses, keep getting promotions at work, spend time with their families, work out and take care of their health, and find 'me' time. How do they find the time and the energy? The Secret Sauce In his book, the 'The Power of Habit', Charles Duhigg discusses the concept of the keystone habit. Many successful people derive their focus and energy by leveraging the power of keystone habits. A keystone habit is a … [Read more...]
