Tag Archives: Productivity
4 Strategies to Overcome Perfectionist Paralysis
We’re surrounded by a culture that glorifies perfectionism. Each day we’re subtly encouraged to polish everything to a mirror shine, from our personal appearances to our professional performances, as though flawlessness is the ultimate yardstick of success. After all, who wouldn’t want to be perfect? It seems like a virtue, a strength, the gold standard… Read More »
Multitasking with ADHD: How to Reclaim Focus?
Around the globe, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more common than you might think. It affects roughly 5% of children worldwide. In the United States, a place known for its high rates of diagnosis and treatment, the figures push even higher, landing between 8% and 10%.[1] But ADHD doesn’t stop at childhood. Though it… Read More »
How to Get Rid of Distracting Thoughts Fast
Ever found yourself trying to work, but your mind is all over the place? Maybe you’re battling with the upcoming presentation or dwelling on a misstep in a recent meeting, and these thoughts are just eating away at your productivity. Or perhaps you’re lying in bed, eyes wide open, desperately wanting to sleep, but the… Read More »
People Make Time For What They Want — And You Should Too
Time is like gold dust, precious yet elusive. It’s a limited resource that we should guard zealously, but instead, we often let it slip through our fingers, surrendered to those who demand it and activities that suck it away. This persistent struggle can lead us down a path of regret, a lesson many learn too… Read More »
How to Say No Nicely Over Text (Examples For Different Scenarios)
Picture this: Your phone lights up with a text from a friend. They’re asking you to join them for an outing this weekend. You’re swamped with work, your personal space already brimming with unchecked tasks. You want to decline, but your fingers hover over the keyboard. You don’t want to upset them. So, you sigh… Read More »
15 Books on Procrastination To Help You Start Taking Action
Procrastination. It’s a little bugger that gets to all of us. As research[1] points out, around 20-25% of adults are chronic procrastinators. A whopping 50% concede to putting things off now and then. But it’s not just about idle time or delaying the inevitable. According to a study,[2] by productivity author Darius Foroux, involving over… Read More »
How to Focus With ADHD: 7 Practical Strategies
In a world buzzing with infinite distractions, keeping our attention focused feels like a Herculean task. Add the ongoing battles of ADHD into this equation, and the challenge escalates to new heights. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is an ongoing whirl of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that hampers… Read More »
How To Say No At Work Without Making Enemies
When I was a fledgling graduate fresh in the labor pool, I faced an overwhelming tsunami of tasks at work. A colleague approached me with a plea for assistance on an already brimming workload, and my manager nonchalantly handed over the reins of a new project. Feeling cornered, I was stricken with the fear of… Read More »
How to Prioritize Goals When You Have a Lot to Achieve
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling too many goals, with the ambition to catch them all but end up dropping them instead? Many of us, whether we’re managers, employees, or entrepreneurs, face this mountain of aspirations that we wish to conquer. But it’s time we accept a hard truth: our time and energy, they’re… Read More »
Productive Procrastination: Is It Good or Bad?
Ever heard of the phrase “productive procrastination?” At first glance, it seems like a sweet deal, right? Doing something productive while also putting off what you’re supposed to be doing? Is it even possible? Let’s dive into this curious phenomenon and see if it’s as golden as it sounds. What Is Productive Procrastination? Productive procrastination… Read More »