21, Oct 2019
I recently watched a TEDx talk on The Science of Sleep (and the Art of Productivity) by Dr. Matthew Carter, a sleep researcher. The talk focuses on how sleep and productivity are interconnected. A good night’s sleep can help us be more productive and having a productivity day, can help… Read more
23, Sep 2019
The buzz-words “continuous improvement” have been around for quite a while now. It simply means that the goal is to become better all the time. In our businesses, and even in our homes, we should try to refine our processes to make our lives easier. Sometimes this is a significant… Read more
26, Aug 2019
Technostress is not a new genre of music, but if it were, I’m sure it would sound like fingernails down a blackboard. The word technostress was created to describe the pressure and anxiety people feel when dealing with technology. It is a significant problem in today’s society as we all… Read more
29, Jul 2019
We’ve mentioned a few productivity apps that you can download and install to save time and effort. In this post, we present a few websites that can boost your productivity. There’s no need to download anything, but you might want to bookmark these time-saving websites for future use. Meeting Planners… Read more
08, Jul 2019
We all want to work effectively and efficiently. We want to be doing the right work at the right time with ease. I’ve put together a list of productivity apps that can help you save time and effort. Productivity apps come and go and the features change over time. Rather… Read more
10, Jun 2019
Although I run warm most of the time, I know many who have worn their fair share of sweaters in cold offices, so I was interested when this study showed women’s productivity increases when office temperatures are about 3ºC warmer than the typical setting of 21ºC. The temperature of the… Read more
18, Feb 2019
We have passwords for everything: our email, social media, and financial accounts, just to name a few. Additionally, we have PINs and secret authorization questions. Experts often provide password tips, but we must remember and record the information. It is a challenge. To combat this security fatigue, we suggest using… Read more
21, Jan 2019
In the world of fitness, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower intensity exercise. Using this HIIT method, athletes can maximize their training benefits in a reduced period of time. There is some evidence to show that adjusting the workday to resemble… Read more
24, Dec 2018
Time blocking is an effective way to schedule tasks and help you manage your time to be more productive. When we maximize physical space, we put similar items in boxes and stack the boxes in a closet. We can easily rearrange the boxes within the closet to better access the… Read more
24, Sep 2018
Does your office have a huddle room? Many organizations destined for success create special places for employees to collaborate. These spaces go by many descriptors – huddle rooms, collaborative office spaces, think tanks, brainstorm rooms and so on – and can be fantastic for office productivity. Here are a few… Read more
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