Posts Tagged ‘productivity’
Productivity Recharge – Things To Do in Paris
A lovely woman who attended my book launch party for The Great Escape asked me for recommendations for things to do in Paris. Here’s the information I sent to her: “I’ll leave the sites you told me about (Louvre, Orsay, Opera Garnier) off this list. Not sure if you’ve been to or experienced these yet:…
Read MoreIs Chivalry Dead?
When I was in my 20’s, I witnessed a woman chide a man for opening the door for her. “I’m perfectly capable of doing things for myself!” she snapped at him. I remember feeling very confused because I’d been raised to be fiercely independent, but I’d also been taught that polite men open the door…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between wrestling and cable news networks?
I was sitting at the airport the other day. I normally travel on weekdays, but on this occasion it was a Saturday morning. I looked up to see what was on the television monitor. The station was tuned to some kind of wrestling show. I’m not talking about high school or college wrestling or Olympic…
Read MoreWhat can you accomplish in 5 minutes?
Have you ever been stuck in line for what seemed like an eternity? Whether you have to wait 5 minutes or 5 hours, you can use the time to the fullest by getting something done. What can you accomplish in 5 minutes to 15 minutes? *Clean out some email from your inbox *Clean out…
Read MoreCan SMART Home Technology Save You Time?
You’ve probably wandered into someone’s home and soon discovered that they have a so-called SMART home when you heard them mutter, “OK, Google,” or “Hey, Alexa!” Recently I was interviewed about SMART home technology and whether or not it could help with time management and productivity. Here’s an excerpt of the Q&A I had with…
Read MoreDoes Seasonal Affective Disorder Lower Your Productivity?
Writer Julia Guerra of Elite Daily was doing research for an article about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues.” These were my responses to her questions. Why can winter make someone feel so unproductive? Is it the cold weather, the shorter days, the sickness going around, the slump after the holidays? All of…
Read MoreMen’s Health Magazine Editor Calls BS on New Year’s Resolutions
It’s a tradition to make a New Year’s Resolution. Resolutions typically involve some type of self-improvement. And, according to a study by Scranton University, a whopping
Read MoreHow to Clear Out Your Self Storage Unit
You might be thinking: How does the topic of How to Clear Out Your Self Storage Unit relate to productivity? Indulge me for a few moments as I explain…. A client of mine closed up his medical practice and moved a great deal of the items from his office to a self storage unit. He…
Read MoreTime Management Tips – Linda Strasburg digs into organization and productivity
Linda Strasburg is the host of InterViews & InterActionsin Salt Lake City on AM 630 K-TALK, “The Independent Voice of Utah.” Show Synopsis: “Interviews in discussion format with noted personalities, professionals and scholars covering cutting-edge topics in health, spirituality, self-improvement, social issues, relationships, science history and fitness; an hour of discovery, learning and enlightenment for…
Read MoreHow to increase productivity at work: Ask yourself these questions
How to increase productivity at work was an article topic in the February 6, 2017, issue of the American Occupational Therapists Association’s magazine, AOTA Magazine. Tony Gentry, PhD, OTR/L – an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University – provided a summary of fascinating research on how assistive technology can…
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