I was determined to do something more with my lunchtime and not just grab a quick bite and work on through my lunch. At first, I focussed on trying to have lunch with more people … Continue reading Things to do in your Lunch break
The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine
The Ivy Lee Method has been around since 1918. It is simple. You may already be doing a modified version of it. I know I have spent a long time doing something similar without knowing … Continue reading The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine
Prompt: How am I going to “Work Smarter” this year?
When did it become cool to be busy? It’s not. It is important to have a work-life balance that works for you, to take breaks and actually enjoy living as well as working. To do … Continue reading Prompt: How am I going to “Work Smarter” this year?
Prompt: Busy, Out of Control or Both
Sometimes you just need to take control. If you are having a busy week, or a day when you are particularly busy this week take a moment to do this as a journalling exercise. Write … Continue reading Prompt: Busy, Out of Control or Both
How to: survive the rush hour crunch
During what I call the “rush hour crunch” when travelling by train you are subjected to an hour (in my case) of very cramped conditions. There is a varying degree of “crunch” ranging from the … Continue reading How to: survive the rush hour crunch
Which to-dos should you be working on?
A to-do list often appears endless. A frequently asked question is “what should I be working on?”. Not just for me, but for all my colleagues. Hubby took me through a to-do method that he … Continue reading Which to-dos should you be working on?
Top 10 ways to be productive in a traffic jam
Getting home today was a nightmare. Traffic Chaos – everywhere! This got me thinking about what productive things I can do when driving by myself and stuck in a traffic jam. It is NOT as … Continue reading Top 10 ways to be productive in a traffic jam
How to: really save time when you delegate?
Delegation is a great time management technique. It can free up your time for more important things. Or does it. How do you make sure you are actually saving and managing time effectively? 1. Work … Continue reading How to: really save time when you delegate?
How to have more Productive Meetings (as an attendee)
Meetings are an important aspect of professional jobs and quite frequently regular meetings are scheduled with a particular client, customer or team. However, when meetings are regularly held it is all too easy to have … Continue reading How to have more Productive Meetings (as an attendee)
How to: survive the first day back in the office.
I love long bank holiday weekends. However, the return to work is not so great. Your inbox can explode on arrival (particularly if you have tacked on a few extra day holiday). If you find … Continue reading How to: survive the first day back in the office.