#Lady Calamity
Mastering the 50-10 sprint for the benefit of productivity
It’s impossible to stay focused on work for eight hours straight, which is why one productivity guru suggests we all work at mastering the ’50-10 sprint’. It’s the secret to doing more in less time.
Productivity: The case for an organised email inbox
Less emails in an inbox equals more dollars in your pocket. Why? Because the more that’s piled into your inbox the more likely you are to lose track of new opportunities and see a dip in personal productivity. Here’s how to break the cycle and eliminate excessive emails.
How to get a handle on business systems and meetings
In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. In the fifth and final installment, we tackle poor business systems and inefficient meetings.
How to become a master planner
Can’t say no? Never manage to get your diary in order? These two dangerous time-wasting behaviours can be overcome though, all it takes is a bit of self-confidence and forward thinking.
How to put an end to procrastination
In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. Part three looks at beating procrastination and ineffective delegation.
Beating the top 10 small business time wasters
In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste time, and deliver solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. Part two looks at goal setting and keeping a clean desk.
Combating the top 10 small business time wasters
In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. Part one looks at tackling shifting priorities and interruptions.
Self-sabotage – the new time waster?
If you find yourself planning to do something important, only to find an excuse not to get around to it when the time comes, you’re engaging in dangerous behaviour called self-sabotage.
Why being present is a crucial business skill
Being present and focused takes willpower, but achieve it and you’ll be amazed at all the tasks you’ll be able to tick off your business to-do list.
Learn to manage time like a professional
A professional organiser shares her golden rule for managing time in today’s hectic world, and it’s all about regaining your focus.