15 Email Etiquette Rules to Consider
In the last couple of decades most of our business communication has been conducted through email. It’s surprising then that most companies don’t train employees on email best practices, namely...
View ArticleCreate Mental Space to Optimize Focus
One of my favorite morning rituals is doing a “brain dump”. When I have a lot of to-dos, thoughts and ideas swirling around in my mind, it can feel overwhelming. When I get them out of my head and...
View ArticleHow to Prioritize: Eat Frogs for Breakfast
We all struggle with prioritization from time to time. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we generally know what’s most important and what needs to get finished today. We know what we need to do in...
View Article10 Tips to “Spark Joy” in Your Workspace
10 Tips to “Spark Joy” in Your Workspace Are you familiar with Marie Condo, Japanese Professional Organizer and author of the popular book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? Marie has written...
View ArticleMaster the Art of Saying “No”
Helping others is admirable. However, it should be done judiciously, or you could risk compromising your own productivity and success. Lena Dunham (creator of Girls) once said: “Don’t take it...
View ArticleHow to Break a Digital Addiction
Curb the urge to check your smartphone by forming new habits. Spark Productivity is honored to have contributed to the following article that appeared in the Journal of Accountancy newsletter. Having...
View Article6 Steps to a Productive Weekly Review
One of the keys to my personal time management success and that of my clients is conducting a weekly review to plan for the week ahead. Schedule at least an hour at the same time every week, and...
View ArticleMultitasking vs. Marijuana
Most of us would not consider smoking marijuana while at work, but recent research has shown that multitasking at work causes a 10 point drop in your IQ, more than twice that found when smoking...
View ArticleTricks to Form New Habits
What was the most recent trigger that sent you on a path to form a new habit? Something said at a performance review? A trip to the doctor or dentist? Noticing someone else experiencing the benefits of...
View ArticleThe Challenges of Working from Home
Working from home under normal circumstances comes with its challenges. Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, when you’re surrounded by partners and/or children, brings the challenges up to a...
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