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How to Complete Daunting Tasks: One Step at a Time

How does taking work one step at a time help you complete daunting tasks? Why does a productive workday start with a clean workspace? The best way to overcome procrastination and make a big job doable is by breaking it into smaller steps and focusing on one step at a time. To make it easier to get focused and keep going on an important task, make sure you start with an organized and clean workspace. Keep reading to learn how you can accomplish daunting tasks by taking them one step at a time.

Tips on Achieving a Work-Life Balance

Do you struggle to keep up with workplace expectations and often find yourself staying late or bringing your work home with you? Do you want to work on achieving a work-life balance? Out of everything you do at work, there are likely to be three tasks that, in total, account for the majority of the value you contribute. Focusing on these tasks will make you more productive, resulting in more time for your personal life. This is the first step in achieving a work-life balance. Keep reading for tips on how you can come closer to achieving a work-life balance.

How to Stay Motivated at Work: Be an Optimist

Do you struggle to stay motivated at work? Do you allow your internal negativity to bring you down? Your emotions depend on how you talk to yourself. One way to stay motivated at work is to choose to be an optimist. This will also raise your self-esteem and give you confidence. Continue reading to learn how to stay motivated at work with optimism.

Brian Tracy’s ABCDE Method: Learn to Prioritize

What is the ABCDE method from Brian Tracy’s Eat That Frog? How can using this method help you accomplish more? The ABCDE method is a tool for prioritizing. On paper, list everything you have to do for the next day in order of importance. Make sure you complete all of the A’s before moving down the list. Keep reading for instructions on how to use Tracy’s ABCDE method.

Creative Procrastination: Choose What to Ignore

What is creative procrastination? How can procrastinating be a good thing? Creative procrastination is the practice of consciously deciding not to do certain things. You put them on the back burner, so you can focus on more important things instead. Keep reading to learn more about creative procrastination.

The Myth of Multitasking: It’s Task Shifting

Do you try to simultaneously handle incoming messages and interruptions while also completing your work? Did you know that multitasking is a myth and what you’re doing is actually task shifting? Task shifting is switching your attention back and forth between different things. The more interruptions you experience and the more often you switch your attention, the more mistakes you make and the less you get done. Keep reading to learn how you can stay focused and avoid task shifting.

The Pareto Principle: Focus on Value Over Quantity

What is the Pareto Principle? How can focusing on the “vital few” instead of the “trivial many” help you increase productivity? The Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule, states that as little as 20% of your tasks and effort will account for 80% of your results. Before you start a task, ask whether it’s a top 20% task or bottom 80% task; only do it if it’s high-value. Keep reading for advice on how to implement the Pareto Principle in your own life.

Writing a Brand Narrative: Let Your Guide Lead the Way

What is a brand narrative? How does having a brand narrative lead to better marketing strategies? A brand narrative is the story that your brand follows. You can create a brand narrative that confuses customers on the unique elements of your brand, or give your brand a character or a background. Read more about how you create a brand narrative.

The 3 Keys to Success From The Last Lecture

What are the 3 keys to success from Pausch’s The Last Lecture? How can you use these lessons to succeed in your own life? Randy Pausch’s 3 keys to success from The Last Lecture are, value your time, know yourself, and enable other’s dreams. He also used to teach these lessons to his students when he taught computer science at Carnegie Mellon. Keep reading to learn about Pausch’s 3 keys to success.

Create a Plan for Your Day and Gain Two Hours

How can the simple act of writing a list help you save time? How can you create a plan every day and manage your time more efficiently? Taking 10 minutes to create a plan can save as much as two hours in wasted time and unfocused effort during your day. This is because working from a list increases your productivity by 25%. Keep reading to learn how you can create a plan and manage your time better.