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In 2014 I decided I wanted to release monthly productivity forms with a seasonal theme. Fun tools make it more likely I will use them, and honestly, I get bored with the plain old print and line forms. In 2015 I decided to continue this tradition. MORE
This week on the show I welcome my friend Shawn Blanc, creator of The Focus Course. We have a deep discussion about intentionality, being attentive, the creative process, productivity, and – fittingly – focus. Relevant Links. The Awareness Building Class. The Focus Course. Tools and Toys. MORE
Any kind of job requires you to have healthy not just physically but as well as mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, not everyone has a healthy lifestyle. MORE
As I mentioned in my last article , work and life no longer have distinct boundaries thanks to the technology that we carry with us at all times. MORE
I noticed this use of the verb relish on a cooking site: I was happy to find the recipe again at Sweet Little Bluebird so I could relish in my childhood memories. In current use, the verb relish is transitive. It takes an object. One might relish childhood memories, but one does not relish in them. MORE
Passion is misunderstood. Entrepreneurs LOVE to be passionate. We don’t consider someone to be truly successful unless they’re making (a ton of) money by following their true love in life. Finding your passion” is practically a spiritual quest. What could be more important? MORE
A random Web search suggests that people writing about families are not all on the same page when it comes to hyphenating terms for family relationships. For example: A step-sister is the daughter of a step-parent to whom one is not biologically related. MORE
For any environmentally conscious homeowner, there are a multitude of things you can do to your property to make it more ecologically sound. MORE
Managing Your Executive’s Day (October Free Webinar). As an administrative professional, you probably already know that a big part of your job involves “managing” other people—namely, the Executive(s) you support. It’s your mission to ensure they have what they need to reach their goals. MORE
Happy Monday! Fall is in the air and I love it. Fall is all around us whether you live where the beautiful trees are overflowing with color or in the West where we feel the crisp morning and evening air. Halloween decorations and costume advertisements popping up everywhere. MORE
In a new book, “Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How you Live and Lead,” author Laszlo Bock says that the company wants to serve as an example of how to better treat employees and do business. MORE
Build your list! The money is in the list! That’s what the experts tell you do when you’re just starting out in your business. And it makes sense. MORE
It's often advised that those seeking to make their mark at work should be willing to stick up their hand and volunteer for a project, lend a helping hand to others when it's needed and generally be the person who is willing to do what it takes to help the team succeed. MORE
I have a confession to make: I am the king of tabbed browsing. I have the unique ability to crash any browser within minutes. Click here and click there and suddenly there are countless tabs staring back. I bet you know what I’m talking about, right? MORE
Carina Parry-Stevens is class of 2014 graduate in Broadcast, Journalism and Media Communication. She loves communicating with people through articulate speech, vision and writing. Engage with her on Linkedin here. Now that you’ve taken some time to relax, it’s time to go back to the office. You sit down and fire up your computer as a feeling of nervousness washes over you. Your mind starts to drift toward the emails waiting in your inbox. We’ve all been there! MORE
During the Pope’s visit to the United States, social media and television abounded with comments discussing what is and isn’t political. MORE
Crowd Companies has released their 2nd annual report on the collaborative economy - The New Rules of the Collaborative Economy. It's full of interesting information and data on why consumers are participating in the collaborative economy. MORE
You want to go traveling to Europe or spend a summer abroad in Asia. But your parents say no. They think it is unsafe. It is a waste of time and money. It takes away your focus from what is important in life like your education and career. MORE
What does your career path look like? I started my life as a temp at the V&A in London, after graduating and realising that the world of fashion journalism & promotion was not for me. I took all my skills learned from my studies to organise people and offices instead. MORE
Question: “I could have many more opportunities, and higher pay, if I learned French and could reply to emails from our French customers. MORE
In this blog post we have concentrated on the tax implication of travel, as we believe it’s a very relevant issue today. As a company Voyage Manager provides end to end travel tracking and monitoring services, with a historical focus on safety and security. MORE
Millennial Independents in 2015: 8 Things the "Work to Live" Generation Wants You to Know , from MBO Partners, summarizes detailed information on Millennials (born 1890 - 2000) from the MBO Partners 2015 State of Independence study. MORE
by Originally posted 2012-02-16 14:10:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Next week is National Pay Your Bills Week. Isn’t that exciting? Okay, so it’s not. It’s important though. Like filing, death, taxes and going to the dentist, bill paying is a must. How could it be easier? Use online banking. I believe this is a very safe way to pay, despite recent alarms. You have to do your part to make it safe, however. Remember: Don’t click on links from bank emails! MORE
This piece was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly. Not signed up for the newsletter yet? Click here and you’ll get it delivered to your inbox every week and receive a copy of The Way of The Productivityist Manifesto absolutely FREE!” ” I’ve got two ideas for a book that have been eating at me for a while now. Two ideas and neither will go away. Now if both weren’t pulling at me, this wouldn’t be a problem. MORE
Lately I have begun to notice speakers and writers using the word populace where I would expect to see the word population. MORE
It can be hard to see the difference between being productive and just staying busy. But there is a difference – a big difference. It’s possible to be busy all day long and at the end of the day feel like you haven’t accomplished much. MORE
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 15, 2015
It can be hard to see the difference between being productive and just staying busy. But there is a difference – a big difference. It’s possible to be busy all day long and at the end of the day feel like you haven’t accomplished much.
Office Organization Success
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Build your list! The money is in the list! That’s what the experts tell you do when you’re just starting out in your business. And it makes sense.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 12, 2015
What does your career path look like? I started my life as a temp at the V&A in London, after graduating and realising that the world of fashion journalism & promotion was not for me. I took all my skills learned from my studies to organise people and offices instead.
Business Writing
OCTOBER 13, 2015
In the past week, two clients have written to ask whether they should refer to their company or division using the singular it or a plural pronoun. Below are their examples, slightly disguised. The underlining indicates the pronoun they doubted.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Any kind of job requires you to have healthy not just physically but as well as mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, not everyone has a healthy lifestyle.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Managing Your Executive’s Day (October Free Webinar). As an administrative professional, you probably already know that a big part of your job involves “managing” other people—namely, the Executive(s) you support. It’s your mission to ensure they have what they need to reach their goals.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 14, 2015
In this blog post we have concentrated on the tax implication of travel, as we believe it’s a very relevant issue today. As a company Voyage Manager provides end to end travel tracking and monitoring services, with a historical focus on safety and security.
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Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 12, 2015
It is so easy right now to start a business working out of your home but it is not actually quite so easy to make that business, start making you money. And this is where a lot of entrepreneurs find themselves. And this is why a lot of entrepreneurs quit.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 12, 2015
Happy Monday! Fall is in the air and I love it. Fall is all around us whether you live where the beautiful trees are overflowing with color or in the West where we feel the crisp morning and evening air. Halloween decorations and costume advertisements popping up everywhere.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 12, 2015
Millennial Independents in 2015: 8 Things the "Work to Live" Generation Wants You to Know , from MBO Partners, summarizes detailed information on Millennials (born 1890 - 2000) from the MBO Partners 2015 State of Independence study.
On The Job
OCTOBER 12, 2015
It's often advised that those seeking to make their mark at work should be willing to stick up their hand and volunteer for a project, lend a helping hand to others when it's needed and generally be the person who is willing to do what it takes to help the team succeed.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Years ago, some people might have said that online dating is the future. They were right. Today online dating is commonplace. There is no longer as much stigma attached to it as there was in the past. There are many different sites/types of online dating you can engage in.
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2015
In 2014 I decided I wanted to release monthly productivity forms with a seasonal theme. Fun tools make it more likely I will use them, and honestly, I get bored with the plain old print and line forms. In 2015 I decided to continue this tradition.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Crowd Companies has released their 2nd annual report on the collaborative economy - The New Rules of the Collaborative Economy. It's full of interesting information and data on why consumers are participating in the collaborative economy.
On The Job
OCTOBER 14, 2015
In a new book, “Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How you Live and Lead,” author Laszlo Bock says that the company wants to serve as an example of how to better treat employees and do business.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 16, 2015
You want to go traveling to Europe or spend a summer abroad in Asia. But your parents say no. They think it is unsafe. It is a waste of time and money. It takes away your focus from what is important in life like your education and career.
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2015
As I mentioned in my last article , work and life no longer have distinct boundaries thanks to the technology that we carry with us at all times.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 15, 2015
CB Insights Unless You're Uber or Airbnb, The Mobile On-Demand Funding Boom Has Cooled covers the fact that Uber and Airbnb have attracted large sums of venture capital - $6.6 YTD in 2015 alone. The rest of the on-demand economy has also done pretty well - $1.67 billion YTD 2015.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Question: “I could have many more opportunities, and higher pay, if I learned French and could reply to emails from our French customers.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
OCTOBER 12, 2015
Passion is misunderstood. Entrepreneurs LOVE to be passionate. We don’t consider someone to be truly successful unless they’re making (a ton of) money by following their true love in life. Finding your passion” is practically a spiritual quest. What could be more important?
Clutter Coach
OCTOBER 13, 2015
by Originally posted 2012-02-16 14:10:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Next week is National Pay Your Bills Week. Isn’t that exciting? Okay, so it’s not. It’s important though. Like filing, death, taxes and going to the dentist, bill paying is a must. How could it be easier? Use online banking. I believe this is a very safe way to pay, despite recent alarms. You have to do your part to make it safe, however. Remember: Don’t click on links from bank emails!
Productivityist
OCTOBER 14, 2015
I have a confession to make: I am the king of tabbed browsing. I have the unique ability to crash any browser within minutes. Click here and click there and suddenly there are countless tabs staring back. I bet you know what I’m talking about, right?
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 10, 2015
A reader has posed a question about a mark he noticed in The New Yorker : In a recent copy of The New Yorker the word ‘reëlection’ appeared with an umlaut over the second ‘e’ I had not seen the umlaut used that way before. . Is the umlaut making a comeback?
Productivityist
OCTOBER 15, 2015
This week on the show I welcome my friend Shawn Blanc, creator of The Focus Course. We have a deep discussion about intentionality, being attentive, the creative process, productivity, and – fittingly – focus. Relevant Links. The Awareness Building Class. The Focus Course. Tools and Toys.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 11, 2015
A reader has called my attention to a new use of the word porn : I would like to know, what do you think of the recent use of the word “porn” to mean anything pleasurable to view (i.e. “Earth Porn” or “Word Porn”)?
Productivityist
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Carina Parry-Stevens is class of 2014 graduate in Broadcast, Journalism and Media Communication. She loves communicating with people through articulate speech, vision and writing. Engage with her on Linkedin here. Now that you’ve taken some time to relax, it’s time to go back to the office. You sit down and fire up your computer as a feeling of nervousness washes over you. Your mind starts to drift toward the emails waiting in your inbox. We’ve all been there!
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 12, 2015
A random Web search suggests that people writing about families are not all on the same page when it comes to hyphenating terms for family relationships. For example: A step-sister is the daughter of a step-parent to whom one is not biologically related.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 14, 2015
The Latin expression mea culpa is used as an interjection and as a noun. mea culpa interjection : an exclamation acknowledging one’s guilt or responsibility for an error. For example: MOTHER: The garbage is overflowing! SON: Mea culpa! I’ll take it out right now.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Lately I have begun to notice speakers and writers using the word populace where I would expect to see the word population.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 13, 2015
I noticed this use of the verb relish on a cooking site: I was happy to find the recipe again at Sweet Little Bluebird so I could relish in my childhood memories. In current use, the verb relish is transitive. It takes an object. One might relish childhood memories, but one does not relish in them.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 15, 2015
During the Pope’s visit to the United States, social media and television abounded with comments discussing what is and isn’t political.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 12, 2015
This piece was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly. Not signed up for the newsletter yet? Click here and you’ll get it delivered to your inbox every week and receive a copy of The Way of The Productivityist Manifesto absolutely FREE!” ” I’ve got two ideas for a book that have been eating at me for a while now. Two ideas and neither will go away. Now if both weren’t pulling at me, this wouldn’t be a problem.
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