


Tips on Organizing Reading Materials
Got books, magazines, and catalogs? If you love to read, like I do, chances are you have a sizable collection of books in your home and/or office. Reading is a fulfilling and enjoyable pastime; it is valuable downtime. Reading is also educational and overall...
When Surrender is a Win
Waiving the white flag can be a productive move. Notice here how I didn’t use the words “giving up or “cutting our losses? It might seem like simple semantics, but my word choice highlights the point I’m making; I’ll get into the reasons...
5 Productivity and Time Management Tips for Those With ADHD
Written by Rachel Perez, on behalf of HomeAdvisor Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be challenging, especially when it comes to organizing your time. In the workplace, staying organized can make or break your job performance. ...
How to Handle Lack of Motivation
Does my title surprise you, given this season of New Year resolutions? Think it’s too early to go here? I don’t think so. 80 percent of New Year resolutions are abandoned by the end of February. It takes motivation to accomplish our goals, but it...
How a Second Set of Eyes Boosts Individual Productivity
“When I saw the mom’s lunch on my calendar yesterday morning, I wanted to cancel, but I’m so glad I didn’t.” As my friend spoke these words, I anticipated her next to be around the value of unplugging or the benefits of connecting with...
Gratitude, Science and Productivity
Neuroscience fascinates me. This interest aligns with my mission because, in addition to capitalizing on smart technology, productivity consultants manipulate human behavior to maximize output and enhance quality of life. Noting that November is the season for giving...
How to Design a Comfortable and Practical Home Office
Working from home has become almost expected these days, which is why it’s important that your home office is a comfortable and practical place to work in. If you want to enhance your productivity even more, then take a look at Configuration Connection for...
Avoiding Survival Mode this Holiday Season
This past August, a friend of mine called me on her drive home from her standard Sunday grocery store run. Appearing to have somehow absorbed stress from thin air, she anxiously recounted her observations of parents rushing through the store “dangerously...
Managing the Expectations We Set for Ourselves
Last month, we discussed tips and tricks for managing others’ expectations in order to maximize collective productivity. Today, I’m getting a little more personal. I want to talk about ways we can best manage the expectations we set for ourselves. From...
Managing Expectations to Bolster Potential
Maybe it’s the heat getting to me, but as I sweat through what is shaping up to be one of the hottest summers on record here in Texas, I find myself musing on what it might be like to sit in the Texas ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) war room. If...