Everyone has a task that’s the Achilles’ heel of their focus. It never fails that every time the task comes up, they get distracted. This particular task can be different for each person and can cause them to lose focus for a number of different reasons. It might be that you reach a point where it’s time to edit your work. You hate editing things, and so this is a…
When you’re working on a project, distraction can sometimes be a problem. For some people, it can be a pattern. You might find that you get distracted and seem to lose focus during specific points in a project. You reach the halfway point and suddenly feel bored like you couldn’t possibly come up with anything else to do, write or say. Progress comes to a halt. Or, it could be…
There’s a reason that the IRS says if you have a home office it should be used solely for that purpose and nothing else. It’s because using a home office for multiple purposes can lead to a crossover between professional and personal use. If you have a workspace, you should be working. Mixing up the space can happen anywhere that you’ve set aside to work. It happens when you let…
Creating something feels as easy as breathing to most creatives. It’s what they love. But every creative endeavor has another side to it that you might be struggling with. The worst thing that you can do to yourself is to try to force yourself to do things that aren’t your strength. You’ll end up doing the job in a way that’s not only not your best, but makes you feel…
If you have trouble allowing little distractions to pull you away from your work several times a day, the Pomodoro Technique might be a great fit for you. This is a great time management method. This technique is also great for those who have work that could take an unlimited amount of time like if you were writing a book. The Pomodoro Technique has four basic steps. The first step…
Lining everything up and getting it done isn’t something that as easy as it sounds because the full speed ahead method doesn’t usually work on a project. You might be someone who likes to choose your project, write out all the steps, then try to plow through from start to finish. While that sounds great in theory, you can miss things along the way. Or, you can end up not…
You might be a creative who wants to find more ways to up your productivity and your focus. But if you’re like most creatives, focus might not be your strength. You’re not alone in thinking that way. Most creatives don’t think in concrete, specific terms when it comes to business things. That’s because the business side feels removed from the creative side. So what you need to do is tap…
In the workplace, a sense of self confidence is crucial for your success. Having a high level of confidence in yourself will also improve your self esteem and personal life. Sometimes, however, forcing yourself to try to become confident when you don’t feel your best is difficult, but it’s extremely beneficial to your overall life. If you show your sense of self worth in the workplace, you’re more likely…