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Strategies To Align Workspace Design With Evolving Business Goals

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This article was written by Alexis Dennis-Huether of The S/L/A/M Collaborative for Work Design Magazine. This trend begs a larger question of what the purpose of the office is and how organizations can better align flexible work policies with business goals. Organizations need help to communicate the value of the office today.

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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It’s also important to set goals for yourself before you sleep. Consider making your goals more about house chores and hobbies rather than work, like doing laundry, reading that article you bookmarked a month ago and shopping for upcoming birthdays and holidays. Put down your phone. Is your alarm on your phone?

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Want to Reduce Digital Distractions? Brain Coach Jim Kwik Shares Strategies for Better Focus

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When the first thing you do is grab for your phone, you’re rewiring your brain for two things that are hurting your productivity or performance.” The second thing Kwik says happens when you grab your phone is a flex of your distraction muscles. This way, he has six attainable goals to focus on for the rest of the day.

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7 Office Design Strategies To Support Neurodiversity In A Post-Pandemic World

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This article was written by Elsy Studios ‘ Juliana Rini for Work Design Magazine. The goal is to create spaces where different ways of thinking and interacting with an environment are supported. Example of phone rooms. Image courtesy of Elsy Studios.

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This Is How To Stop Procrastinating And Transform Your Work Ethic

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Procrastination can lead to missing important networking events, emails, phone calls, a new project assignment, and also missing important project deadlines — which can mean you won’t get another shot at an important project. Productivity is about structured routines, eliminating distractions and setting clear goals. Mindset is key.

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The 3-Sentence Email Guaranteed to Get a Response

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If your real goal is a phone call, don’t ask, “Could we have a phone call some time?” This sentence tells Clargley you respect her time, are willing to do the time-zone math, and all she needs to do is pick up the phone. The goal of your subject line is to: Stay out of spam folders. Don’t apologize.

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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

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I admit it, I’m pretty addicted to my phone. I am trying to lessen my phone dependence for Lent. In my article on ideas for shaking up 2013, I mentioned the dependence we have on habit. Do one thing toward your big goals. Don’t sleep with your phone. This article was published in March 2013 and has been updated.

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