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

Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, stress, Wellbeing

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

By Clear Concept|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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4 tips leaders can use to stamp out burnout
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4 tips leaders can use to stamp out burnout

Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture

4 tips leaders can use to stamp out burnout

By Clear Concept|2022-05-26T17:42:27+00:00May 25th, 2022|Health, High-performance, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing, workplace culture|

Burnout was already a problem before the pandemic and it continues to have critical implications for the workplace. Now, 87 percent of US employers say enhancing their mental health benefits over the next two years is a top priority. This is a step in the right direction. How can we help within our own organizations? Here are 4 strategies leaders can use to mitigate the effects of burnout, empower our teams to work sustainably – and thrive.

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Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?
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Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing

Are you putting yourself on your holiday gift list?

By Clear Concept|2020-12-09T15:01:12+00:00December 8th, 2020|Health, High-performance, Mindset, Productivity, Resilience, stress, Thrive, Wellbeing|

Sometimes we get so caught up in giving to others, we neglect one important person: ourselves. But when you invest in yourself, you’re better able to show up for everyone else in your life. As we draw towards the end of the year, can you gift some time and attention to yourself? This may be the most valuable gift you give.

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Ready to power off and try a phone diet?
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Ready to power off and try a phone diet?

Communication, Email, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Routine, stress, Time Management

Ready to power off and try a phone diet?

By Ann Gomez|2023-12-12T15:16:55+00:00December 16th, 2019|Communication, Email, High-performance, Mindset, Motivation, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Routine, stress, Time Management|

Do you ever wish we had our own “off” button so we could power down and recharge like our phones? Why not try a phone diet with me? This could be exactly the kind of reboot we need throughout the holidays - or any time of year.

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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)
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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture

Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:10:36+00:00March 19th, 2019|Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture|

It seems everyone is short on time these days. We are running at turbo speed and yet it still seems there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Not surprisingly, we are all on alert to spot low-value time sucks we can eliminate from our days. Idle chit chat is often considered an easy target. On the surface, this vague chatter appears to be a waste of time. Time to reconsider? Here are six reasons why (seemingly) aimless conversations are a productive and meaningful contributor to our satisfaction at work.

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6 truths your team wishes you knew
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6 truths your team wishes you knew

Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teamwork

6 truths your team wishes you knew

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:13:50+00:00October 22nd, 2018|Communication, Feedback, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, Teamwork|

As leaders, we like to believe we know our team really well. But do we? Even the best leaders may have blind spots worth exploring. Ever wonder what your team is longing to tell you? Here are six truths your team wishes you knew.

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6 ways great leaders make time for reading
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6 ways great leaders make time for reading

High-performance, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, stress

6 ways great leaders make time for reading

By Ann Gomez|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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Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.
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Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.

High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Resilience, stress

Dear Stress: It’s not you, it’s me. We need to break up.

By Ann Gomez|2018-08-06T17:43:43+00:00July 3rd, 2018|High-performance, Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Productivity, Resilience, stress|

A Harvard University survey confirms a good deal of our happiness depends on how well we manage stress. Ready to end this toxic relationship? Here are 13 ways to make the break.

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Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)
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Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)

Information Management, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity

Why you should take a vacation from your email (no matter what time of year)

By Ann Gomez|2021-08-19T13:33:24+00:00August 11th, 2017|Information Management, Leadership, Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity|

These days, we practically carry the office around with us in our pocket. Smartphones create a digital tether that is hard to sever, even during a precious vacation. But just because we can check email while we're away doesn’t mean we should. A break is so much more valuable. If you have a vacation coming up, here's why you should take time off from your email too – no matter what time of year.

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Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5
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Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5

Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management

Need a reason to leave your desk at lunch? Here are 5

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:35:31+00:00July 12th, 2017|Management Effectiveness, Personal Productivity, Schedule Management, Time Management|

We know the benefits of leaving our offices and getting out for lunch but far too many of us continue to chain ourselves to our desks. Here are five good reasons why you owe it to yourself – and your productivity - to make time for that much needed break.

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