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Do you need a productivity boost?

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Productivity Tip InforgraphicWe have hit the month of October and I, for one, start to gear up to holiday thinking. And that can lead to a sense of being overwhelmed if I let it.

Instead decide along with me to give your brainpower and motivation a boost by using some or all of these 50 Productivity Tips which include suggestions for focus, time, priorities and motivation.

I am ready. Are you ready?

 

 

Clutter Busting: Getting Everything Done

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Before you start working today, you may want to think about the things on your to-do list that you have been avoiding. Give yourself a few minutes to reflect on why you have been avoiding them. Perhaps it is because you dislike the task or because of a deeper emotion. By putting a name to that emotion and acknowledging it you are taking one step toward working through the issue might make you more motivated to dive into an undesirable task.

 Understanding the reasons why you avoid certain things allows you to overcome your anxiety and accomplish your tasks. Even when you feel motivated, you might only choose to do the things that are interesting or pleasurable. While you’ll have a feeling of achievement, you are still not getting done what you need to do. It is important to include at least one task that you dislike when planning to take action because your motivation for other tasks will support you through the ones you want to avoid. Feeling accomplished will keep you motivated and will help you accomplish everything you need to do in your life today.

So set the intention today to do one thing that you have been putting off and it could make your day that much more productive.

Clutter Busting: Make a Commitment to Yourself

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Once you are in the right frame of mind, make the commitment to getting de-cluttered and maintaining your new found freedom.

Once you have set up your space or system you must commit to sustaining order.

Here are a few suggestions for staying motivated:

  • Review your vision weekly.
  • Be gentle with yourself. It may take some time to get in the routine of keeping things orderly.
  • When old thoughts, words or actions start invading, use your affirmations or stop yourself by challenging your old thoughts that creep in.
  • Set some limits so you can monitor things before they start piling up.
  • Schedule regular maintenance and weekly routines.
  • Post words of inspiration.
  • Set up a reward system.
  • Set the timer for 15 minutes at a time.
  • Stop at the entrance of your room, to appreciate what you have accomplished.

By applying some of these techniques you can sustain order. Give them a try.

 

Are List Makers Healthier?

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In the July 2009 issue of Prevention magazine in the article “Health Lesson Froms Your To-Do List” author Nancy Kalish indicates that research shows that list makers are healthier and happier.

I have always been a proponent of lists. I have suggested list making as a tool for assessment and success. It is also my opinion that keeping a master list is a way to de-clutter your mind. Read more about to-do lists in my blog: http://clutterbustingcoach.com/2008/05/24/conquering-chaos-your-to-do-list/

The author of this article lists seven ways that lists help you and I couldn‘t agree more. Lists help you:
1. Gain control
2. Maximize brainpower
3. Make tough decisions
4. Beat a slump
5. Find motivation
6. Achieve balance
7. Feel joy

A list can be a valuable tool for all areas of your life…what’s on your list?