We all know that email is a business essential these days…how else could we, as consultants, work 24/7? ;o) Email, however, is also a huge challenge to our productivity. How many times have you gone to check email just to see if you had received one important email, only to ‘wake up’ an hour later wondering where the time had gone? Some of you, like me, may remember the days before email was ubiquitous…when people sent mail, called one another, or walked around the cubicle to … [Read more...]
Lose Weight and Gain Time with the Treadmill Desk
March 18, 2010 By 4 Comments
What should you do if some days you feel like you’re on a treadmill to oblivion? I’m sure every consultant has felt that way sometimes, even if she absolutely loves her work. Here’s a way to blast through that cobwebby stuck feeling: get on a real treadmill and get some exercise. There’s nothing like a workout to oxygenate your brain and body for clearer, sharper thinking. No time to hit the gym? No problem! Just rig a treadmill desk and double your efficiency: convert your … [Read more...]
Six Tricks to Boost Productivity
February 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
If you're an entrepreneur, you can always use tips and techniques that are simple to implement and don't take up much time, yet give the edge you need to boost productivity. Below are six I've culled from blogs and articles on productivity that I find particularly helpful for me. 1. Know your prime time Do you do your best thinking at five in the morning? Or eleven at night? Research suggests that whether you’re an owl or a lark may be hardwired in your brain. Instead of fighting your … [Read more...]
