I’ve been putting off a lot lately: getting back to that book, ukulele practice, and this blog. My mind has been so caught up with work, I’ve hardly stopped to think about anything else. I think we all need that moment, to just stop and consider where we’re at with everything. We often get so […]
The other day, one of my friends asked me how long she should study on a typical workday, so I thought about writing a blog post that may help give an answer. The 8-8-8 rule or the rule of 8 is a simple yet far-reaching technique that can help you balance how long you spend […]
Do you want the handbook that breaks down the 3 most common mental barriers to effective work performance? Today’s post is slightly different from what I’d usually cover. Productivity is crucial to achieving our goals, but it’s all easier said than done when you have a psychological deterrent that’s holding you back. Everyone deserves to […]
Don’t get me wrong. Procrastinating isn’t a good thing, but making it a good thing is possible. Today, we’ll look at how to productively procrastinate. In a productivity obsessed world, we often try to avoid procrastination when it is inevitable. So if you find it difficult to defeat procrastination, use it as a tool instead […]
We all have to admit that procrastination is our arch-enemy, despite how fun it may be taking a break from studying for a while…or two hours. Yep, every student will agree that it’s the sort of habit invading our study routines. When it comes to conquering procrastination, there are several ways, but the simplest and most […]
I want to share a simple, but effective strategy that can turn into a great daily routine. It’s the Ivy Lee Method. TABLE OF CONTENTS History Method Why it works ‘How to use the Ivy Lee method’ infographic- FREE Download (.pdf)
I came across the principle of Parkinson’s Law last week. I read about it on a post called ‘Parkinson’s Law: Why You Keep Procrastinating that Task’ on the self-improvement blog Gen-i. “Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” Not having enough time is really, a myth. The fact is […]