Tough economic times are packing a one-two punch in the workplace.
First, everyone is forced to do more with less (POW!).
Second, you have to do it all while dealing with the nagging anxieties that come with an uncertain economy—threats of downsizing, bankruptcies, cost containment, you name it (POW, again!).
So how do we cope—as leaders and as productive employees?
by Laura Stack
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www.TheProductivityPro.com
Let’s forget about 9:00 to 5:00 for a minute. We spend lots of energy making sure that we are efficient and productive during the workday. But what about AFTER the workday? Do you find yourself keeping your nose to the grindstone and working diligently throughout the day only to have it all unravel when you step through the door at home?
(C) 2009 Laura Stack. All rights reserved. www.TheProductivityPro.com
The holidays are over, the snow doesn’t seem so pretty anymore, and we’re all ready to see some sunshine again. This is the time of year when even on those really dreary days it’s important to remember that spring is right around the corner. If you aren’t careful, it is much too easy to end up in a late winter slump, which can cause good sprits and productivity to go right down the drain.
Take heart! Long days and beautiful weather will be here again before we know it. And in the meantime, there’s plenty we can do to get the most out of short winter days and long winter nights.
Listen…
(C) 2009 Laura Stack
http://www.TheProductivityPro.com
The Productivity Minute #6: Food, Coffee, and Pacing – Why you are so Cranky
Wonder why you’re so exhausted all the time and have no energy to be productive? Watch the latest episode Laura Stack’s video podcast and discover why you’re so cranky and what you can do about it.
(C) 2009 Laura Stack. All rights reserved.
The Productivity Minute #5 by Laura Stack – SLEEP: The Secret Productivity trick
Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, shares why sleep is a necessary component of a productive day and how to get a good night’s sleep.
www.TheProductivityPro.com
(C) 2009 Laura Stack. All rights reserved.
The Productivity Minute, Episode 4. Graciously Refusing Requests from Coworkers Part II
Laura continues her tactful advice on how to handle coworkers who drop in with requests that you must refuse—and how to say NO without actually saying the word.
The Productivity Minute video podcast
By Laura Stack, www.TheProductivityPro.com
(C) 2009 Laura Stack.
