Attention and Focus – #MTtalk Roundup
Imagine two competitors at the start of a race. On the outside, they appear equally matched and ready to race. But their inner thoughts paint two very different pictures. One competitor’s mind is full...
View ArticleTo-Do Lists and To-Don't Lists – #MTtalk Roundup
We are all familiar with the "To-Do" list. To-Do Lists are important tools that help us to prioritize what we want to accomplish in a day. In fact, many of us likely start our workdays listing what we...
View ArticleTake Control of Your Time: Our Expert Interview With Ashley Whillans
During this pandemic, how many times have you heard co-workers say they seem to have less time now, not more, despite losing the commute? The fact is, we all have the same 24 hours in the day. But it...
View ArticleTake Charge of Your Time – Mind Tools Expert Voices
I'm a repeat victim of Parkinson's Law. It's the principle that, like gas in a container, work expands to fill the time available. And it gets me again and again. Take the article I wrote yesterday....
View ArticleUsing SMART Goals to Re-Energize Yourself
It's that time of year again – the one some of us think of as the mid-year motivation slump. Whether we're managers or employees, newcomers to our organization or old hands, many of us would rather...
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Measurement: Taking a Measured Approach
I had a long chat with my elder son the other day. It's fairly unusual for us to chew the fat, even though we share a house. I'm in when he's out, and vice versa. But the other day, over dinner, we...
View ArticleAre your people too busy to learn?
Whether it’s a particular soft skill you want your team to work on developing or just a short article you think might benefit them, finding time in your day for learning can be difficult. And sure...
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Tackling Procrastination – at the Root
I suppose I first realized that I had a major problem with procrastination when my mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. With her agreement, I assumed responsibility for her finances. Oh boy....
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Deadlines and Promises – a Mind Tools Coaches' Blog
I'm just going to put it out there. I have a love/hate relationship with deadlines. I love the way a deadline helps focus my mind. Having a deadline enables me to plan my time and forces me to...
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4 Tools for Being More Organized – Our New Video Series
Is it just me, or does life seem way more hectic than it used to be?! I feel like I've got notifications coming at me from all angles, telling me about upcoming deadlines, relentless breaking news...
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