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Podcast 093: Being focused

Clutter Coach

We are also primed to be alert to novelty, again dating back to prehistory when we needed to be aware of changes in our environment that could be dangerous and then react to them quickly. Doodling or squeezing a ball can help. Those two ancient responsibilities of your brain continue to be active; sometimes in not-so-productive ways.

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Are we still going green?

Practically Perfect PA

As an assistant I often felt that keeping the office green was mainly my responsibility, so much so that during my time in one company I did email my colleagues a list of things that would help them to do their bit for the environment. Recycle scrap paper for notes / doodling etc. Recycle any waste paper using the bins provided.

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Four Ways To Address The Changing Landscape Of Work

Small Business CEO

You can also bring in the familiar and comfortable to help make the office a more attractive environment. Some go digital, some love doodling, some love Legos – so embrace these design options in your space. Creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment will make traveling to the office more appealing than working from home.

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Want to Boost Your Creativity? Try These 12 Easy Hacks This Year

Success

After working on your project for a short time, step away and do an undemanding task, such as doodling or loading the dishwasher. Knowing the people, environment and props that inhibit or boost your creativity allows you to efficiently plan your day around what works for you. Coloring or doodling? Understand yourself.

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The Industry Snapshot: The Office of the Future

Practically Perfect PA

We asked you a few questions regarding the environment you currently find yourself working in and what your offices might look like in the future. Huddle, Doodle, Prezi, Sway. Thanks again to everyone who completed the Practically Perfect PA Industry Snapshot survey. Some of your favourite technology. SharePoint. Telepresence rooms.

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The 2012 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

Productivityist

It’s ideal for planning out the big picture items for your year and would work exceedingly well in a team environment, The academic edition is great for students in that it has both the form to be considered art and the function to be much, much more. (By The pink box is generally used for, well…doodling.

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