Productivity Tips – Dr. Melissa’s Blog
Random Acts of Kindness…and Productivity!
Random acts of kindness are also productive. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias describes three ways you can be kind to other people and help them be more productive. What are some kind things you can do to help your coworkers be the best they can be? Don’t want...
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An Open Letter from My Chronically Tardy Teenager
Recently, I posted a blog on what to do when people are late to meetings. Because these blogs take a minute to write, I cross-post them on my LinkedIn profile. Over 8,000 folks read the LinkedIn version and over 80 people commented. Most of the LinkedIn commenters...
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10 Steps to a Productive Day
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias with Productivity Psychologist, LLC is joined by her assistant, Dobby the house dog. Together, they will give you 10 steps to have a very productive day. Don’t want to watch the video? The transcript is below....
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The Day After Perfect…
I'm sick. I don't often get sick, and I'm sick. I'm also getting over jet lag and am waking up at ridiculously early morning hours. The coughing could be causing the wake ups as well. Don't feel sorry for me. I'm just whining. I prepared perfectly for my 2.5...
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What makes someone a productivity superhero?
Over the past couple of years, I have written a series of articles about individuals I like to call "productivity superheroes." These people have mastered the art of being organized. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias discusses the main characteristics that make...
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3 Rules for a Well-Run Meeting
A meeting is an excellent tool to improve communication and collaboration in an organization. Creativity flows. Relationships build. Work moves forward. A good meeting can make you feel glad you came to work that day. But none of this happens by accident. I’ve...
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How I started on my path to productivity…
Can an unsystematic, distractible person be productive? Umm...yes. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reveals her sordid history with a Day-timer, and how she learned the skills to manage her time and tasks. You'll also hear all about "The 5:30pm Fight." Don't want to...
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Reflections on Procrastination, Self-Care…and a future diagnosis of multiple personality disorder
One of the most popular videos on my YouTube Channel is called How to Turn Procrastination to Your ADVANTAGE! One of my favorite TED talks is called Inside the mind of a master procrastinator. The TED talk has slightly more views (19 million) than my video (34...
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How to have fun (and be productive!) at work
Can work and fun coexist? End the eternal debate, and have fun while still being professional and productive! They work in harmony better than you may think. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias from Productivity Psychologist, LLC will show you how to turn work day...
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3 Clues that You Set the RIGHT Goals
In a prior post, we reviewed the ways you know you set the wrong goals and what to do instead. Today, we get to talk about the fun stuff! How are you doing on your goals for the year? Are you on track? If not, watch this video. Once you have set your goals, how...
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