Try the Pomodoro Technique to Refresh and Refocus Regularly

The Pomodoro Technique is a powerful time tool that helps you focus your energy and attention and get into a flow with your work. Simple to implement, the Pomodoro Technique offers a sure path to increasing your productivity.  The problem… Finding flow and focus can feel elusive sometimes. Have you experienced that? It’s amazing how…

Finding Balance Helps Recharge Your Batteries and Avoid Burnout

Burnout is the bane of many busy, productive people. Are you one of them? You push yourself to get things done, and then neglect the things that keep you going. So today I want to share a tip that offers ideas for building time for self-care into your daily life. Following these simple suggestions for regaining your…

Your Work Rhythms-Know Them and Use Them to Optimize Your Time and Productivity

Our work rhythms are as unique as we are.  But one thing that’s true for all of us is that we each HAVE work rhythms. Our energy levels vary, and so there are times of day when we are naturally more energetic and, therefore, more productive.

Streamlining Your Workflow to Move from Do to Done Today!

Streamlining any process, task, or series of tasks is generally a great way to find time. And if you’re a busy blogger, entrepreneur or small business owner, you probably have a to-do list that far outstrips your available time – so 

Work Time Paradox – When Does More Become Less?

Work time is what busy people are always looking for more of.  Am I right? Often we sacrifice sleep, leisure, and family time in order to find more work time.  When’s the last time you were late for dinner because you stayed at work to finish something up?  Or maybe you work from home and…

Standing Up for Yourself to Increase Your Productivity

Standing up for yourself is a vital skill, as any assertiveness guru will tell you. But that’s not what this post is about. For increased productivity, I’m suggesting that you consider standing up for yourself, literally.

Find Time and Focus Working With Adult ADD-5 More Time Tips

Finding time to address the challenges presented by Adult ADD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a timely topic for the tens of thousands of people who are affected by it.  This includes people who actually have the diagnosis … and their friends and family members, too.  It is a challenge that ripples outward.  And many of…