27, Aug 2018
The office world has changed a lot over the decades. Many once-divided, walled corporate offices have become open-concept collaborative spaces where you can often hear your neighbour drinking their morning coffee. Are people more or less productive in open-concept office spaces? It depends on the individual. But if you are… Read more
06, Aug 2018
Although we focus a lot on the importance of productivity and time management at work, we can’t forget self-care. I was surprised to recently learn that 500,000 Canadians miss work every week due to mental health issues. Anxiety and depression top the list of the most common mental health conditions… Read more
25, Jun 2018
Vacations boost your productivity, so I’m always a bit surprised when I work with business owners or employees who hesitate about taking holidays. Often business owners feel they can’t spare the time or afford the cost. Or, they fear the amount of work they’ll face when they return. But taking… Read more
30, May 2018
Yes, I know we all love our mobile phones. From paying for a purchase to mapping out directions, the number of time saving tasks you can do with your phone is actually quite incredible. But while we may think that having our mobile device at hand is actually making us… Read more
22, Jan 2018
Do you sit too much? If your job requires you to be at a desk for most of the day, it can take a toll on you. When we’re sedentary for long periods, our muscles weaken, and our bodies start to deteriorate. This can lead to a greater risk of… Read more
22, Dec 2017
I was happy to be quoted in MKT LIST’s article about making your office look good and spacious. My tips on organizing your office and desk space include: Don’t jump into big ideas. Start with small things. Small things are easy so getting started won’t feel so overwhelming. Start by… Read more
22, Dec 2017
If you work in an office environment, December can mean an entirely different routine from the rest of the year. Most likely it’s a busy holiday celebratory period and then- poof- it’s office downtime when co-workers and clients take a vacation. This slower stretch at work is the perfect time… Read more
20, Nov 2017
Do you commute to and from work? While it may seem unproductive, you can use this downtime to your advantage. Plan ahead and benefit from these morning and evening stretches to get some things accomplished. Here are some examples: If you’re driving… Organize your day using your hands-free assistant. iPhone user? … Read more
27, Feb 2017
If you work in an office environment and spend hours sitting, it can take a toll on your body. And if your office chair isn’t suitable, it can affect your productivity and even lead to health issues like back problems. Experts agree it’s important to have an office chair that… Read more
01, Dec 2016
Long festive lunches, after-work parties, Secret Santas (and secret online shopping). Sounds like the holiday season. Whether you work from home or in an office, there are lots going on this time of year– and often it’s not business. With all these distractions, how can you stay productive at work?… Read more
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I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of clutter in my home and was particularly frustrated with my teenage daughter and her pack rat tendencies. I dragged her to a seminar of Linda’s and the results were life changing.
— Barbara P.