Lazy or bored??
I wonder how many lazy people are in fact bored and might benefit from more work rather than less? Too often, people are labeled as lazy when they’re caught searching the Internet or gazing out the window. Problem is that without being mentally challenged, they are distracted and bored. This leads to lower productivity and decreased job satisfaction. There may be extensive consequences to your behavior and it may easily be misconstrued. Many... [Read More...]
Music at Work
Studies show that it’s pretty easy for us to keep music in the background when we focus on something else. Some agree with this statement while others strongly disagree. In an article I read in the Star Ledger this past Sunday in the Job Finder section, “Tune in, Tune Out: The Emerging Etiquette of Earbuds and Music at Work” they mentioned a 2006 Harris Interactive Poll that found nearly 90% if workers age 18 to 39 say music improves... [Read More...]
Fighting the Impulse of Distractions
While researching about the impact of distractions on the younger generation, I also found this interesting thought…. You need to be able to control your impulses in order to stay better focused at work. Saying no to distractions depends, in part, on being able to control your impulses — something that’s not fully developed in a teenager’s brain, but is more developed as you mature. Read More →
Teens Multitasking
For years, scientists have said that multitasking is ineffective yet many in today’s workforce continue to use it as a technique for managing their burgeoning workloads. In the latest reports, the effects on teens are noted. Although their propensity for doing multiple tasks at any one time drives most parents and adults crazy, for them, this is a way of life! I remember a friend of mine boasting to me how his daughter can sit at the computer... [Read More...]
Pets and Distractions
If you are a pet owner, you may understand another area of potential distraction that I personally discovered today. After I dropped my dog at the vet this morning for surgery to repair his torn ACL, I returned to my office and found it very difficult to focus on my work. I was on edge each and every time the phone rang because I was concerned that something might go wrong. Working from home, I also missed his company. As I started researching this... [Read More...]
An Article about a Natural Approach to Gaining Better Focus
This article was forwarded to me from a friend. It is written by Dr. Rob for MSN Health & Fitness. This advice offers a method for improving your concentration that’s not far different than what I’ve been sharing as an expert in helping people increase performance, productivity and satisfaction by decreasing distractions. To view the original article, links and find out more about the author, please follow this link. Q: I am having... [Read More...]
Distracted by Injury
I spent over 5 hours in the emergency room and several hours prior between the doctor’s office and the radiology office yesterday. My son suffered from a displaced fracture in his hand. This distracted me from work most of yesterday and much of today as I follow-up to contact insurance, arrange an appointment with the specialist, calm my nerves, and help him address him pain. When family emergencies strike we are pulled from our work to address... [Read More...]
Exemplary Leading During Tough Times
In times of economic slowdown and crises, leadership skills are more important than ever!! According to Ronald Heifetz, director of the Leadership Education Project at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, “…the strongest leaders take the courage to face reality, the humility to admit when they don’t have all the answers, and the commitment to make changes. The new role is to help people face reality and... [Read More...]
