Do you try to get more done by doing several things at the same time? Multitasking has become a popular strategy over the last several years, as we became overwhelmed with more and more on our plates. However, it has been proven that multitasking is counterproductive and can increase our levels of stress and our… Continue reading »
The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Bertrand Russell Last weekend, my husband and I took our kids away on a short vacation. It was nice to get away from the lingering New England cold and escape to the tropical beaches of San Juan. One day, the kids decided to build a sand… Continue reading »
I have lived in the New England for almost nine years and until a couple of years ago, I didn’t own any snow gear. You see, having grown up in the northeastern coast of Brazil, in the beautiful tropical city of Recife, I never had to deal with snow pants, snow boots or shoveling. When… Continue reading »
This is a guest post by Beth Williamson-Ruse MSW, CEIS, a speaker and trainer, who is a clinically trained mind body medicine practitioner specializing in stress management and resilience. Enjoy! Ever wondered where your sunglasses were only to find them perched on your head? Or started driving and realized you are driving northbound on a highway… Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
