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Six questions to full engage yourself in life and work

05/07/2016 /

Asking active questions it is very important in our daily life. Simple, active questions can change our behaviour because they reveal where we are succeeding and where we need further improvement. And in doing so, they rivet our attention on what we can actually change. In his book, Triggers: Sparking Positive Change and Making It Last, Marshall Goldsmith outlines six active questions that fully engage us in life and work.

The Daily Questions are immensely useful for three reasons because they help us identify what we really want, not what we think we want and they motivate us in areas where we need it.

There are six daily questions in total.

  1. Did I do my best to set clear goals today?

2. Did I do my best to make progress toward my goals today?

  1. Did I do my best to find meaning today?
  1. Did I Do my best to be happy today?
  1. Did I do my best to build positive relationships today?
  1. Did I do my best to be fully engaged today?

By asking The Daily Questions, we remind ourselves that if we want we can control our lives.

Read here the full article

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The most common mistakes to avoid at work

07/06/2016 /

In one of his articles, Dan Shawbel explains which are the most common mistakes to avoid on your workplace. As is well known, even the brightest rising stars can find themselves falling more rapidly than they could imagine, and all because of some mistakes which could be easily avoided. Here you can find the most common ones:

1. Being too political;

2. Multi-tasking too much;

3. Complaining about work;

4. Making promises you can’t keep;

5. Pretending you’re in charge when you’re not;

6. Focusing all your attention on your job;

7. Not being opportunistic;

8. Not learning from your mistakes.

You can read the full article here.

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Flexibility at work

02/06/2016 /

“Let no one think that flexibility and a predisposition to compromise is a sign of weakness or a sell-out.”  Paul Kagame

Being flexible in the workplace isn’t about being able to contort yourself into the office cupboard or being winning the limbo at the office Christmas party. Instead, flexibility is about being able to adapt and think quickly on your feet.

Flexibility in the workplace is about adapting successfully to changing situations and environments. You need to show a willingness to learn new techniques and take on new roles through your own initiative. No workplace environment ever stays the same, so you will need to be able to change your job role and responsibilities at short notice. Being able to multi-task and perform several tasks at once is also vital in the workplace.

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Working hours and quality of time

18/06/2015 /

Reducing working hours can be good for productivity? Economists have suspected it for some time: with higher working hours labour output per hour would fall. The number of working hours is not what matters. Rather, it’s the quality of your time and effort that drives success.

But working less and accomplishing more is not easy. Innovation, creativity, time management are your best allies. Micha Kaufman, Internet entrepreneur, in his article on Forbes suggests 10 Tips to work less and accomplish more:

  1. Have two computers, one for work and one for play;
  2. Being productive is impossible if you are not at your best;
  3. Hear your favorite tunes;
  4. Work nice with others;
  5. Love your to do lists;
  6. Take a break;
  7. Reduce the noise;
  8. Love your job or leave it;
  9. Recharge your batteries
  10. At some point just stop.

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04/06/2015 /

While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and impact your physical and emotional health. And your ability to deal with it can mean the difference between success or failure.

You can’t control everything in your work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless—even when you’re stuck in a difficult situation. Finding ways to manage workplace stress isn’t about making huge changes or rethinking career ambitions, but rather about focusing on the one thing that’s always within your control: you.

This article of Helpguide.org provides some useful tips:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-at-work.htm

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Tips for getting started on your work

16/09/2014 /

If you have a lot of work to do and you have difficulty in getting started, you can try this five actions suggested by Carthage Buckley in the Blog Coaching positive performance:

1. Create a good working environment
2. Have a productivity system in place
3. Know why you are doing it
4. Keep your work environment inviting
5. Have a weekly productivity review

Read the full article.

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A Sense of Purpose

20/03/2014 /

For today’s professionals, true fulfilment comes from much more than simply doing a good job. A sense of purpose, collaboration, and impact are key drivers for the modern workforce. According to a recent survey by Thomson Reuters,

1) 70% of professionals would prefer a job they enjoy, compared to 29% who would prefer a job that pays well;

2) 56% prefer to work for a company that makes a positive impact on the world, even if it doesn’t pay as well;

3) more than 50% of all professionals prefer a challenging work environment.

For more evidence see http://bit.ly/1ftrbu5

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