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How to find more productive places to work from home
(This post is sponsored by Samsung Canada and Staples Canada. All opinions – and the cat – are my own.) With more people working and studying from home because of the pandemic, our home study spaces can be seriously under pressure. Nothing is more stressful than having everyone dive into the office for the coveted, […]
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New Programs to Help you Work From Home – Better!
Whether you have traded your commute for greater self-care through sleep and exercise, spending more time with your family, or having richer relationships, making working from home work can make life a whole lot better. I have long believed that the ability to work from home effectively, at least part of the time, is […]
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Your Employees Need You To Believe That Working From Home Can Work
Are you a leader who has never believed in working from home? Like Marissa Mayer, former CEO of Yahoo! and my last corporate boss, you think that employees need to be in the office to get the job done. The trouble is with millions of workers now being told to work from home, working from […]
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3 ways to be more productive this year
This is a sponsored post. To a view one of the media clips in which I bring these tips to life, scroll down! As always, opinions are my own. No matter that we can choose to start a new habit, routine or behaviour at any time, the start of a new year often […]
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Turn your stash into cash – Easy steps to get rid of things you don’t want
Paid partnership with Ebay Canada. Opinions, as always, are my own. Do you have things lying around or perhaps worse, piled up which you’ve been intending to sell? Yet, for some reason you just haven’t got around to selling them? You’re not alone! I live in a fairly small condo and have had a large […]
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Be Kind to Yourself in Your New Year Reflections
The end of a year and certainly a decade (whether technically it is the end or not, it is perceived to be, and that is what matters) for many of us is a time to reflect and set intentions for the upcoming year. My wish for you is that you be kind to yourself […]
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Etiquette for Your Next Office Holiday Party
You’ve probably seen a few faux pas at work holiday events, but office celebrations are an incredible opportunity to put your best foot forward and connect with a broader circle of colleagues than normal. Here’s how to make the most of the party and make sure you’re remembered for the right reasons this season. WHAT […]
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A daily to-do list to keep you focused – Your Focused Five™
When you’re not terribly busy or managing a light load, you might be able to remember everything you’re responsible for, but what happens when the pace picks up or you’ve got more plates to spin? Having a reliable practice in place can help take the pressure off. This applies to everyone from students to senior […]
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Choose wisely in the “dark half” – Smart food choices, inspiring desk accessories and a printer worthy of display
If you’re in the northern hemisphere, in October we’re entering the “dark half”. Have you noticed the light slipping away? According to www.timeanddate.com, we receive about 3 minutes less sunlight each day. If you’re like me, this translates directly into less energy and this can hamper productivity. I want to hold onto my spark in […]
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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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