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How to enjoy a work-free vacation (without working 24/7 before & after)

By |2023-12-12T15:32:30+00:00December 12th, 2023|Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, stress, Wellbeing|

I’m sure I don’t need to remind you of the restorative value of taking a break. But sometimes the stress we experience before and after a vacation can leave us wondering if the vacation was even worth it. To help you head into the holidays feeling calm and in control, I have a fresh approach to this challenge. The Simplify Filter is designed to help you scale back, streamline, or seek help. I tested this approach before our family vacation earlier this year and here’s how it worked.

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Working hard and getting nowhere? Try this.

By |2023-08-01T16:00:17+00:00August 1st, 2023|High-performance, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Organization, Productivity, Time Management|

If you’re working hard but don’t feel you’re making progress, there’s a good chance you’re slipping into a common productivity challenge: taking on too much. It's tempting to want to do it all. But this dilutes our effort, wastes our time, and creates the frustration of carrying countless unfinished tasks. If you can relate but don’t know where to start, it's time to try a new approach.

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Short on time? Here’s how to reclaim your workday.

By |2023-02-09T15:01:31+00:00December 5th, 2022|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Organization, Productivity, Routine, stress, Time Management, Wellbeing|

Our time is our most precious resource. I wrote Workday Warrior to help you reclaim control of your time using three simple tools to transform how you work – and live. This proven method weaves the best time-management approaches into our daily work schedule, so our days are centered around what we value most. Here's how you can use one of the Workday Warrior tools to make the most of your time.

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The productivity superpower you can use to own your time

By |2020-08-18T12:59:49+00:00August 18th, 2020|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Productivity, Routine, Time Management|

Despite working with the same 24 hours the rest of us have, successful people seem to yield out-of-this world results when it comes to productivity and making the most of busy days. How do they do it? The solution is simple - but powerful.

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6 ways to make your meetings great (again)

By |2020-07-22T01:07:44+00:00July 20th, 2020|Communication, Delegating, Goals, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Schedule Management|

Are your meetings lacking a certain...something? Here are six ways you can improve the overall quality of meetings and boost your own productivity in return.

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The power of routine

By |2020-06-12T12:41:21+00:00June 9th, 2020|Goals, Procrastination, Productivity, Routine, stress|

The power of routine is how it allows us to block time for the priorities that matter most. Establishing a solid routine leads us to healthy, productive and successful habits. And perhaps most importantly, as we continue to adapt to a different way of working, we can look to our routine to reduce overwhelm and calm anxiety. Our routines may look a little different than they used to but the basic principles of building and keeping a routine still apply. If you are having trouble adjusting your routine to a different way of working, let us help.

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Taking a vacation? Don’t forget to pack your routine

By |2020-06-10T16:56:37+00:00July 24th, 2019|High-performance, Home Productivity, Productivity, Routine, Schedule Management, stress, Time Management|

There are many benefits to building and keeping a routine. Routines help reduce our stress and ensure we make every minute count by blocking time for our top priorities. Many successful people follow a routine seven days a week – even on vacations – treating this ritual as their secret weapon in professional success. If you’re getting ready to head out on vacation, you may want to consider bringing your routine (or at least some of it) with you.

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6 reasons why small steps are the best way to tackle big goals

By |2020-06-10T19:11:52+00:00January 15th, 2019|Goals, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Project Management|

Don't underestimate the power of small steps in leading us to our big goals. Breaking big tasks into smaller, attainable steps is key to getting started. Once we achieve some early success, our momentum grows and this leads to meaningful progress. Whether we are preparing for a big presentation, undertaking a home renovation or trying to be more fit, here are 6 reasons why small steps are the best way to tackle our big goals.

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6 ways great leaders make time for reading

By |2020-06-10T19:16:04+00:00August 14th, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, stress|

From Oprah to Warren Buffett to Bill Gates, there are countless examples of highly successful people who invest heavily in reading. Reading does so much more than expand our knowledge. Research shows reading can combat depression, make you more confident, empathetic, and a better decision maker. Reading also helps to prevent stress and dementia and improves overall life satisfaction. While this is incredibly inspiring, it can be a challenge to read on busy days. So, how do busy people find (or, more appropriately make) the time for so much reading? Here are six simple strategies even the busiest person can adopt.

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Want more time for your top priorities? 6 compelling reasons to make routine your routine

By |2020-06-10T16:58:07+00:00October 15th, 2017|Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We here at Clear Concept are fascinated with how uber successful people fit so much into their days. Interestingly, people like Mozart, Jobs, Tesla, Oprah and Messi share one common theme: a routine built around their top priorities. Here, we share 6 compelling reasons to make routine your routine,

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