Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. Striving for it can be a motivating force. But it can also lead to Perfection Paralysis: a state where the fear of not being perfect hinders our ability to get things done. Having fallen victim to this phenomenon more than a few times. I wanted to some practical strategies for overcoming this obstacle.
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The Value of Time is Relative
In our pursuit of effective time management, we often forget one crucial factor: the relative value of time. Not all hours are created equal. Understanding this can be transformative in how we approach tasks, productivity, and rest.
How to Deal with Non-Negotiable Unrealistic Expectations
In the professional world, we often encounter demands for immediate results or exceptional quality that doesn’t match the available resources. While it’s our duty to clarify and push back on unrealistic expectations, we may face situations where that impossibly high bar is simply non-negotiable. Here’s how to deal.
The Inconvenient Truth about Prioritizing at Work
Prioritization is one of the most important topics under the umbrella of Time Management. It always surprises me to see how many capable, intelligent professionals still struggle with it. Recently, I got curious about why, and the answer surprised me even more.
Artificial Intelligence at Work: How Office Professionals Can Build A.I. Skills for the Future
If you’re an office professional (and not necessarily a “tech” professional) A.I. can sound like some kind of mysterious monster that’s coming for your job. It can be tempting to bury your head in the sand and ignore it, but it’s a reality we all have to face. In this video/article, you’ll learn some realistic steps you can take to start slowly easing your way into this new world of Artificial Intelligence.
Beat Procrastination! Get Unstuck & Get Things Done
Procrastination can create disastrous career consequences. Instead of feeling guilty and criticizing yourself, it’s helpful to evaluate what’s causing your behavior. You can then put better systems into place to avoid these things in the future. Anyone can beat procrastination with the right tools!
How to Manage Constantly Shifting Priorities
In the modern working world, it’s pretty much a given that you’re going to have to deal with constantly shifting priorities. Nobody likes it, but it’s really a consequence of the constantly changing environment that we all have to operate within. But just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean it’s easy. If you’re struggling to navigate ever-changing priorities, I have some tips that may help.
Transitioning from Time Management to Time Leadership
As a productivity enthusiast, I have long found many traditional concepts of “time management” woefully incomplete. The modern trend to focus on tips, tricks, and hacks has removed the nuance from the conversation and forced us to blindly adopt a “faster is better” mentality. Lately, I’ve come to think of my approach to time management more as time leadership, which I realize is not common terminology. If this is a new idea for you and it sounds intriguing, keep reading….
Your Digital Organization Ecosystem: What It Is and Why You Need Clarity
To be successful in the modern era, you need proven practices to help manage all of these different aspects of your electronic space. It’s not just about cleaning things up, it’s about creating systems and structures to keep your virtual world organized now and in the future. Learn more in this video and upcoming training session.
Is Project Management Certification Right for You?
Project management certification can be a useful tool to advance your career, whether or not you’re a formal project manager or aspire to become one in the future. But it’s not right for everyone. If you’re considering it, this video will help you make an informed decision.
Workload Management Tip: Find Hidden Opportunities to Delegate
If you’re not directly supervising others, you may think you don’t have opportunities to delegate any portion of your workload. Think again! There may be hidden opportunities to hand off certain task to others, even without direct authority.
Interruption vs. Distraction: What’s the Difference?
We tend to use these two terms synonymously as if they mean the same thing. But I draw a distinction between them. I just find it easier for managing them and speaking about them, because they are different things. We, therefore, need to approach them differently.