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6 Simple Tips to Boost Creativity and Kick-Start Your Career (and Your Week!)
Though I've never loved the expression, there is some truth to it — there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat. It may seem irrelevant in an office job where it seems there's a procedure or a rule book for every task, but thinking outside the box may just be your ticket to getting noticed and working your way up — even in this economy.
Just take a cue from Pat Lencioni, a consultant who crafted a novel approach to writing a business guide — literally — by authoring an unconventional business book, that uses characters and a plot line to get the point across.
How-To: Step Up Your Game at Work
Spinning your wheels at the office might earn you a paycheck, but it's unlikely to put you in line for a raise or give you much satisfaction. Fulfilling your responsibilities is good; trying harder can make you great. Step up your work game by putting in more effort in subtle ways that may just get you noticed.
Do You Know Your Work Email and Productivity Facts?
Love it or hate it, email has become the chief form of communication in the workplace. We apply for jobs via email, we send our reports via email, we communicate with clients, our bosses, our co-workers and even our nonwork pals throughout our busy workday via our special @ address. Have you ever stopped to think about how quickly you react to new messages, or how much time you're actually spending reading emails?
TGIF: How to Improve Your Friday Habits
If you've worked all week, you're probably beyond thrilled when Friday rolls around. You're just hours away from freedom, fun, and maybe even an end-of-the-week cocktail. But instead of slacking, use these tips to end the week on an upswing.
Wednesday Check-In: You May Need a Midweek Makeover
We've hit the midweek mark — and while that may not be cause for celebration for everyone, it's certainly reason enough to stop and evaluate your weekly progress. Are you on task to complete assignments in time for the weekend or have you spent all of your time prepping your Halloween costume and readying your apartment for a slew of trick-or-treaters? If this is the case, you may be in need of a midweek makeover?
5 Little Tips to Help Kick-Start Your Work Week
A case of the Mondays is unavoidable. We can't hit rewind and relive the relaxation of our weekends — but we can eliminate some of the stress with a few tricks to put into practice over the weekend and first thing Monday morning. Just take a look at how you can make the most of your Monday back at the office and kick off your week on the right foot.
6 Suggestions For Increasing Your Daily Productivity
Perfecting productivity tactics and exerting extra effort are key to making yourself an indispensable team member, but it's often easier said then done. Some days the checklist is too long to make a dent. Others, it's impossible to focus on work at all.
15 Tips For a Better Work-Life Balance
Staying on top of your A-game and maintaining a healthy work-life balance can feel like an oxymoron. Most of us experience an uneven pull between our social lives and work commitments, which isn't surprising considering the current economy and fact that employees everywhere are working overtime to show they're an indispensable part of the team. Nevertheless, it's important to establish a healthy harmony between your job and personal life.
When Are You Most Productive?
In an ideal world, we'd spend every minute at work feeling motivated, energized, and productive. In the real world, that's definitely the case. Most of us take a while to warm up in the morning, hit a slump in the afternoon, and burn out by the end of the day.
Are You More Productive When You Have a Lot Going On?
Some people are scared off by a big to-do list; they get flustered and don't know where to begin. Other people act more efficiently when they have things thrown at them from several directions, while a tiny list of to-dos requires them to muster up even more motivation. Are you more productive when your schedule is full?
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