As a productivity consultant, I spend my days working with clients that are committed to self-improvement, happiness and success. Many of them are parents like me. Over the years, I have realized that some of the tried-and-true lessons we use as parents can be directly translated into boosting your productivity. 1) Read the books, get… Continue reading »
Being in a band you can wear whatever you want – it’s like an excuse for Halloween every day.” Gwen Stefani I love celebrating Halloween with my children. It brings me so much joy to see their excitement as they decide who they are going to become this year; as they get dressed up in their… Continue reading »
I recently watched the TED Talk, “What How You View Time Says About You” (see video below) where Anne-Laure Sellier shares the findings of her research on how we use time. She uses the term “clock-timers” to describe those who rely on the clock to schedule their tasks and “even-timers” to describe those who move… Continue reading »
Did you know that today, October 15, is Global Handwashing Day? I recently watched a great TED talk that highlights the importance of hand washing and reveals some powerful statistics: Hand washing is the world’s most important public health intervention. In light of the recent news of Ebola and Enterovirus D68 outbreaks, and as we… Continue reading »
Did you know that there are some intangible qualities that contribute to success and increased productivity? The two most important attributes are discipline and attitude. They are what I call the “secret weapons” of productivity. Even if you have the best time management system set up, your life will only change if you have the… Continue reading »
When Helen Keller was asked if there was anything worse than being blind, she answered, “Yes, being able to see, and having no vision.” To create an environment where you are working toward goals, you need to develop your vision, how you see yourself in the future, both in the short-term and the long-term. Think… Continue reading »
