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Power of the Present Moment

July 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Happiness, Self development, Simplicity

In my previous post I covered the many downsides of multitasking. Yesterday I stumbled upon this great interview on the power of being present that supports and adds to my article.

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau from the Kathleen Show interviews Claudia Wallis, who is Editor-at-Large at Time Magazine and has specialized as a writer and editor of stories covering health, science, women’s and children’s issues, education and lifestyle. She definitely has experience, so give it a listen. I think the interview will speak to many of you, as the multitasking “disease” is spread at the office as well as far outside of it.

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Avoid Multitasking and Increase Your Productivity

July 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Self development, Simplicity

singleflowerYour cell-phone is ringing, your mailbox has 200 messages, a colleague is breathing down your neck and the boss just dropped two new projects on your desk. Meanwhile, you’re attempting to swallow a stale muffin and cafeteria coffee, trying to remember if you let the dog out this morning.

Many people still believe multitasking makes you more productive. It’s frequently included in job requirements and people at work (including the boss) are doing it and expecting it of you. You can’t completely stop multitasking, as it is part of human nature. But the fact is people multitask too much. This is simply inefficient.

Multitasking does not make you more productive. This isn’t really hot news. Studies by several universities and companies prove this fact.

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15 Tips to Manage Daily Stress

June 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Happiness, Health, Self development, Simplicity

Worry gives a small thing a big shadow.allegeny-foliage-4
~ Swedish proverb

Stress is not fun. A little bit of stress can increase motivation and boost productivity, but most people positively swim in stress. There are many common ailments which stress can trigger and overall, stress weakens the immune system. Learning to handle it well or getting rid of it is one of the best birthday gifts you could give yourself.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
~Marcus Aurelius

15 tips to manage daily stress:

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