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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
It’s midday. You have a lot to finish today, don’t you? But… Your eyelids are getting heavy. You stifle a yawn (then ten!). The world is turning a bit fuzzy around the corners. You have been bitten by the afternoon slump. Also known as the post-lunch energy dip, it hits most of us in most offices usually … Read more
When was the last time you tried a productivity app that really amazed you? The best apps start saving you time right away. They are easy to learn, easy to use and have a free version that you would be happy to pay for! Mailbox is all of the above, except, that it’s completely free! Already a … Read more
You were really excited… …in the beginning! You had signed up for a 6k run in your neighbourhood. You had also joined the local running club. You were really motivated, weren’t you? Your willpower was on a sprint and you were geared up to bolt towards the finishing line. But then… You went for … Read more
Have you ever wondered how people like Steve Jobs, AG Lafley (former P&G CEO), Pierre Omidyar (founder Ebay) and Thomas Edison came up with those disruptive innovations that changed the world? Based on the extensive research of three globally renowned management experts: Clayton Christensen (of Harvard) Jeffrey Dyer (of Mariott School BYU) & Hal Gregersen … Read more
Are you really using Todoist? I thought I was, until I started using ToDoist labels. But before we talk about labels… Why do you use a To-do list? To remember tasks? To decide on the day’s agenda? To prioritize? Perhaps even to delegate? How can you take it a step further? How can a To-do … Read more
What do you get when you have 3 of the world’s leading experts on productivity together for a webinar? Lots of tips that can save you hours a week! In a tête-à-tête with personal branding expert Dan Schawbel, productivity experts Craig Jarrow (author of Time Management Ninja), Productivity501‘s Mark Shead and Mike Williams (CEO at David Allen Company) … Read more