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How to Be More Productive When You're Crazy Busy

On The Job

If you’re not able to self-regulate – to shift gears when necessary – then you may find yourself burned out and unproductive. A new book looks at how to find the right gear at the right time in order to thrive. Next time you don’t want to be interrupted while working , try posting a “5” on your office door or cubicle. If your co-workers are familiar with the idea that this means you are in “fifth gear” and are totally immersed in what you’re doing and shouldn’t be distracted, then they will leav

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Create the Career and Life You Want

Office Dynamics

Your destiny is in your hands. I was in the middle of finalizing several items that are going to be placed in a new product: Star Achievement Series® Facilitator Kits. I came across a letter I wrote that gets distributed to participants who go on the Star Achievement journey. Here is a segment of what I said: “Your destiny is in your hands. Every day, you have the opportunity to create the career and life you want.

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How to deal with conflicting priorities

Practically Perfect PA

Although the role of an assistant can be incredibly varied, there are certain aspects that all of us will face at some point in our career. We all have similar experiences in the workplace… Yes, I do know where the photocopier is… No, I can’t fix the paper ja m… And then there are the competencies that we all need to get the job done.

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7 Things to Look For in a Professional Organizer

Clutter Coach

by Working with an organizer can be immensely helpful to get you to your organizing goals faster , just as hiring a personal trainer keeps you on track with getting in shape. It can be a little intimidating to think of hiring a stranger to come inside your home, so I wrote this list of things to consider. Trust is vital. You’ll be sharing with your organizer parts of your life that you’re embarrassed about or even ashamed of.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Do 45 Million Americans Work in the On-Demand Economy?

Small Business Labs

Last week in our article Confusion Reigns Over the Number of People Working in the Online Gig Economy  we reported that a recent study developed jointly by Burson-Marsteller, The Aspen Institute’s Future of Work Initiative and TIME found that 45 million Americans have worked in the on-demand economy. We suggested the reason why their numbers are so much larger than other sources – our work, for example found about 3.2 million Americans are working in the on-demand economy – was likely due

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How to deal with conflicting priorities

Practically Perfect PA

Although the role of an assistant can be incredibly varied, there are certain aspects that all of us will face at some point in our career. We all have similar experiences in the workplace… Yes, I do know where the photocopier is… No, I can’t fix the paper ja m… And then there are the competencies that we all need to get the job done.

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Virtual Moxie - Untitled Article

Virtual Moxie

Last week, I had the best time being interviewed by M. Shannon Hernandez for her Courageous Living show and thought that some of what we discussed may be applicable to your life and work. I did realize afterwards that we didn't talk about how corageous it is to start your own business, or what courage it takes to keep going for years, but I'm going to ask Shannon if I can come back to do that!

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Use Your Laptop at the Beach (!?)

Clutter Coach

by I’m buying a laptop soon. One of the big reasons I want one is that I’m itching. to do my computer work out in the garden, now that warm weather is here. I’m already wondering how I’m going to see the screen when I’m sitting out in the sun. So I surfed around and came upon this wacky product on Lifehacker that shades the laptop screen.

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Survey Finds 1 in 8 Office Workers Moonlight as Freelancers

Small Business Labs

The Fiscal Times article This Is Why Freelancing Is the Hot Work Trend  covers a Staples survey showing that 12 percent of office workers do freelance work on the side in addition to their regular job. It also found that the same percent of office workers are full-time freelancers. Key quote on why they freelance: Top drivers for freelancers include the flexibility to make their own hours (cited by 37 percent of those surveyed) and work-life balance (32 percent).

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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News from Assist 2016

Practically Perfect PA

With just over a month to go until the Assist Conference we are hard at work making sure that we put together the best conference for our amazing readers. I’m so happy to share the following updates with you! For more information and to book your place please visit the Assist Conference website or you can register here. Assist Conference Programme.

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Is Your Phone Hurting Your Career?

On The Job

Are you being held hostage by your phone? Is it preventing you from being successful in your career? A recent article in the Harvard Business Review notes research findings that say Millennials become anxious when not around their smartphones. Personal experience tells me they're not alone -- I recently went on a cruise and people of all ages were having trouble being disconnected while at sea.

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Get Organized with these 52 Simple Ways

Clutter Coach

by This ebook will help you get organized. What exactly will you get out of it? Lots of creative, helpful and immediately useful tips, including: You’ll get more time. Time to spend the way you want to. You’ll be in control of your environment. Your life will be simpler. You’ll save money. No more replacing lost items. You’ll be prepared for the unexpected.

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The 10 Golden Rules Of Productivity

Brilliantly Better

As an early GTD adopter and as a long time follower of my own productivity framework (Asses – Decide – Do) I came to realize that, beyond any technique or framework, there are a few rules that need to be… The post The 10 Golden Rules Of Productivity appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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Contest: Win a scholarship to the Damn Fine Words writing course

Men With Pens

Click here to read the full article →Another rocking post from Men With Pens! Contest: Win a scholarship to the Damn Fine Words writing course first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Diving Into Deep Work

Productivityist

What is the most valuable work you do? I’m willing to bet it doesn’t have to do with email, meetings, social media statuses or updating websites. Rather, your best work pushes you to your creative limits, generates value, and is of the very best quality. Author Cal Newport’s new book Deep Work focuses on this kind of work. He defines deep work as work performed without distraction that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit.

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Cool Bubble Wrap Calendar

Clutter Coach

by Yes, a calendar where you get to pop a bubble each day! If you’ve been on vacation, a whole row at once! According to the website, this calendar is great for that special designer / obsessive / compulsive in your life. If you’re really obsessive, you could find a way to write on the bubbles… Found on Guy Kawasaki’s blog. Originally posted 2015-04-13 23:23:07.

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Latest News, First Webinar And Call For Q&A

Brilliantly Better

It’s been quite a busy week for me. A few projects are coming to fruition and some of the older projects are getting more and more structure. Let’s take them one at a time. Open Connect Summit First of all,… The post Latest News, First Webinar And Call For Q&A appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Use Willpower to Reclaim Your Mojo!

Virtual Moxie

Last week’s post on productivity brought a question from Silvana, who said: “I’m a new VA and I just experienced losing my only client. I now have nothing to be productive for, and I know that’s mostly me feeling sorry for myself, but still, my mojo is gone. I am having a hard time even going into my office now, and I don’t know what to do about that.

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How to Get Back on Track in January

Productivityist

This is a piece that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. Not signed up for it yet? Click here and you’ll get it delivered to your inbox every week and you’ll also receive a copy of The Way of The Productivityist Manifesto absolutely FREE! Those of you who have been following my work for a while know that I’m not a fan of starting the new year in January.

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How to get organized for everyday disasters

Clutter Coach

by When disaster strikes, being prepared is essential. That means knowing how to get organized to recover. It means knowing where that solar powered radio is is critical. Having a food stash means not worrying about scavenging. Creating a plan for your family to keep them safe and in communication is comforting. Now, what if you had such a set up for your everyday life?

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Perfectionism or Death

Clutter Coach

by What’s the biggest problem with perfectionists? It’s that they don’t know they have a problem! Perfectionism is a habit that people are proud of, even when it causes them anxiety and trouble. This New York Times article describes how being a perfectionist can lead to mental health problems and even suicide, not to mention garden variety unhappiness and stress.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Does a To-Do List Have to be a List?

Clutter Coach

by Most of us are way too busy to remember all that we need and want to get done. That means it’s important to use a tool of some kind to keep track of it all. The most common one is a to-do list. What if you hate lists? What if the prospect of making a list fills you with terror? What if your list is so long that you want to go straight back to bed and forget about it?

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What To Do with All Those Notes

Clutter Coach

by I wrote a post this morning on this topic but then I was feeling adventurous, so I made it into a video. It’s my first video blog post! Yay! Remember that this is just the way I do things. It’s my system. My current system, that is. If you have ways of doing things that work, you have a system, and there’s no need to change it. I like to write on paper.

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Organizing Philosophy for the Holidays

Clutter Coach

by The current economy may end up making this year's holidays less stressful, just because we won't be  shopping and traveling as much. But if you find yourself feeling stressed by holiday planning and the looming prospect of a new year, keep these in mind: Make lists to prevent tasks from being forgotten in the chaos. Keep the list for next year.

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How to Organize Your Wallet

Clutter Coach

by It may be small, but your wallet can be chock full of clutter. You don't want to be one of those people who holds up the line trying to find her preferred shopper card, do you? Or the guy with the unsightly rectangular growth on his backside (because we know it's not all money)? Of course not.  So, empty your wallet and let's see what's in there.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha