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Ouch! Paying attention to comfort is about more than buying the right equipment
This post is inspired by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health’s investigation of the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Staten Island. With comfort being one of the eight Productivity Table Stakes™ in Productivity CPR™, my model for sustainable performance, it’s been a long-time concern of mine to support steady improvements in working conditions. […]
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Spring Clearing Series – Shopping is most productive when selection combines with superb service
Spring always inspires me to do a deep clean of my spaces, both inside and out. I often use basics like vinegar and baking soda, but when I need to tackle a more serious problem, I need a place that will help answer my questions and have the solutions I need. With a wide range […]
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Spring Clearing Series – How Oral Care Relates to Productivity, and vice versa
I had the pleasure of touring to a few cities in Canada this spring to share ways to be more productive this season. Not only do we need to think about being productive in how we accomplish what we want to do, it pays to find solutions which are as effective and efficient as possible. […]
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Spring Clearing Series – An inspiring, comfortable office is a productive office
3 min read This post is sponsored by Staples Canada. As always, opinions are my own. I had the pleasure of touring to a few cities in Canada this spring to share ways to be more productive this season. Not only do we need to think about being productive in how we accomplish what we […]
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Spring Clearing Series – Comfort Drives Productivity – How to Banish Dry Eye
This post is sponsored. As always, all opinions are my own. I had the pleasure of touring to a few cities in Canada this spring to share ways to be more productive this season. Not only do we need to think about being productive in how we accomplish what we want to do, it pays […]
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Spring Clearing Series – Breathe easier with clean indoor air!
I had the pleasure of traveling to a few cities in Canada this spring to share ways to be more productive this season. Not only do we need to think about being productive in how we accomplish what we want to do, it pays to find solutions which are as effective and efficient as possible. […]
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Lighten Your Laundry Load!
This is a sponsored post. Laundry never stops, so if we’re going to have to take care of it I like to encourage ways to make it a lot less onerous. Read on to find ways you might even find yourself enjoying it! Shift your mindset As a productivity coach, my mission is to […]
Read MoreHow and Why to Choose a Focus Word of the Year
With the start of a new year, it is a natural time for reflection, celebration, and forethought to the year ahead. Many of us will be thinking about New Year resolutions, which I’d prefer to reframe as intentions, but they too often get dismissed after a few days or if you’re lucky weeks. Yes, I […]
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Get Up, Stand Up! How to Choose a Standing Desk
I’ll bet you’ve heard the phrase, “sitting is the new smoking.” It has been kicking around for a few years now. When sitting, our metabolism slows dramatically and this can be linked to increases of a myriad of health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even early death as brought to life […]
Read MoreWork-life Integration: Is it just a Women’s Issue?
“Sometimes who is going to be taking care of all of my kids on any given day is more complicated than any trade agreement.” – Chrystia Freeland, International Trade Minister of Canada I remember when my kids were very young having numerous conversations about the confidence that comes from having your kids well taken care […]
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