Added this post about Behance’s Action Method Process from Productivity 501 to my articles about Action Steps, Projects and Time to Act.
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Turn it on
A post at OrganizeIT about productivity got me thinking: What would a productivity attitude look like? I’m picturing a “can do” attitude. This attitude can be flipped on and off like a switch. I think of creativity this way too.…
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To the point of no return(s)
Interruptions and Distractions Over at Creating Passionate Users, Kathy Sierra talks about Is Twitter Too Good? There’s a great illustration about how the newfangled ability to be constantly connected interrupted and distracted has shot dramatically up. How can we focus…
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Work Ethic
People who succeed possess a trait called work ethic. A person with a good work ethic: • Works hard: nobody succeeds without putting in a lot of time and effort • On time: they are reliable and consistently show up •…
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The Joy of Journaling
Journal writing can be a spiritual journey that lets us explore and clarify our thoughts.Try the spinner with 31 journaling prompts! 31 Journal Prompts 1. What would tell your 12 year old self if you could? 2. What is a…
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Are You Stuck? Get out of that rut!
When we are stuck, we fail to do the things we want to do. If you feel stuck, look at what is stopping you. It might be: Fear A lack of resources Internal obstacles Limiting beliefs Unclear process Real problems…
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Complete
To complete yesterday’s post about the productivity cycle: Don’t procrastinate Just get started Stick with it Follow through Keep looking at the benefits of results Be determined Hang in there Overcome obstacles Adjust course as needed Be willing to do…
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Discovery of the Day
The original site I saw this at is now gone, but here is the productivity cycle at the Daily PlanIt: Plan Do Complete Reward Reminder to self: Don’t get stuck in one part of the cycle!
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Asking the Right Questions
Asking the right questions is an important skill to: generate ideas discover direction reframe thoughts learn about others clarify communication manage well I’ve gathered together some thought provoking resources here that answer the question: “What are the right questions to…
Control Clutter
The IDLE Method: Identify the clutter category, Decide how to delcutter, Locate or let go, Evaluate your clutter rules. The FAST Method: Fix a time, Anything not used in 12 months goes, Someone elses stuff, The Trash can is your…
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