As I know well, working from home comes with a huge amount of distraction. I'm currently trying not to stare at the sink full of dishes in front of me or think about all the laundry I should have done last night. This is especially true if you...
Some of us reject routines. We prefer to go with the flow and see where our days take us. However, this mindset is horrible for productivity. Those who are especially efficient follow pretty strict routines that take a lot of the guess work out of their days. Routines provide structure,...
High performers have certain habits in common. There is no reason you cannot make these habits your own, and experience the performance levels that put these people at the top of their field. Here are a few habits of high performers that are easy to implement into your own life....
It's easy to win at time management when you have a road map. Here are 10 things to try today (and every day) to crank up your efficiency. 1. Take 30 minutes at the start of the day to map out your day. Include regular responsibilities, meetings, commitments...
This week's guest posts focus on the risks of eating at your desk, just how much time you spend checking email and a full breakdown of the most thankless jobs. * Yikes! This one is not for the squeamish. Eating at your desk has health risks other than the...
Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on workplace culture and office topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorites from this week. * Study Links Suppressing Your Identity to Job Dissatisfaction and Turnover [PayScale] * What Music Should You Listen to At Work? [infographic] [PayScale] * Men...
