Blog Faster: How to Speed Up Your Research [Part 2]
As I mentioned in Blog Faster: What to Do Before You Start Writing Your Blog Post [Part 1], blogging is a multi-stepped process (including research) that can take up quite a bit of time. Over the…
Blog Faster: What to Do Before You Start Writing Your Blog Post [Part 1]
You have probably come to realize that blogging is not a quick task. It can often be a time consuming and lengthy process. But, the good news is that there are a few things you…
Fact Friday: Plans Fail When You Focus on Multiple Goals
“When you’ve got a goal in mind, research shows that it works to have a specific plan in place to achieve it. But that may not be the case when you’re trying to achieve several goals at…
Fact Friday: Multitasking Decreases Productivity
“A Realization study shows multitasking can result in a productivity loss of up to 40 percent. In the absence of multitasking, there was a 59.8 percent average increase in the number of projects completed and…
Fact Friday: Productivity Increases When Workers Use a Tablet
“According to Dell’s 2014 International Tablet survey of IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) tablets are good for business as it helps increase productivity and liked by employees. ITDMs in India and Brazil believe tablets help increase productivity…
9 Essential Productivity Apps for Freelancers, Consultants, and Coaches
This post was updated again on March 3, 2020! Jump down to #7 to get the deets on the new app! If you’re a freelancer, consultant, or coach, you’ll need to rely on systems to…
Quick Tip: Two Ways a List Can Help You Declutter Your Desk
*This post was updated September 10, 2015. Recently, I wrote a guest post for Eych2.com and shared five creative strategies you can use to unclutter your desk. And, today I’m sharing a sixth thing you can do keep desk…
Fact Friday: Multitasking Lowers Your IQ
“Research also shows that, in addition to slowing you down, multitasking lowers your IQ. A study at the University of London found that participants who multitasked during cognitive tasks experienced IQ score declines that were…
Fact Friday: Workers Are Less Productive on Sunny Days
“While you might think that people are more productive in good weather, just the opposite is true, according to research from Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. On warm, sunny days worker productivity…
What Can an Evernote Certified Consultant do For You?
Update: Evernote has evolved and since this post was published. You may find that some Evernote apps have been removed or are no longer supported. You’ll also find that Evernote Business (referral link) has been enhanced…