Productivity Tips – Dr. Melissa’s Blog
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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How a numbered list helped me find my husband…
Having a clear vision of what you want in your life helps make it happen. We know that. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias shares a personal story of how she met her future husband after making a three-page list of qualities she wanted in her spouse. Don't want to...
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“Hire the Housekeeper” and Other Bits of Outsourcing Advice
Do you cut your own hair? ~Julie Bestry, professional organizer It’s a simple question, but in true Ivy-League-Socratic-Method fashion, my friend and colleague is encouraging her clients to confront a deeper issue: most people don’t do everything themselves. We...
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A List of Questions to Help You Get on Track (VIDEO)
How do you approach a difficult goal? There are six questions that you can ask yourself to go from "I don't know what to do!" to "I'm on track." These questions are: What does the finish line look like? Why do I care about getting there? Why should others care about...
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When People are Late to Meetings
The meeting was scheduled to start at 11:00. It’s 11:06 and the person running the meeting says… Let’s just give everyone a couple more minutes to arrive… And you think… Sure. I’ll just stare out the window. No worries. I’ve got nothing better to do. This...
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The new definition of progress…and it’s not what you think. VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, 'Corral Your To-Dos…and don’t rely on your brain - at all'. Are you still trying to cross off EVERYTHING on your to-do list? Listen to Dr. Gratias as she expands on her concept of progress and what it...
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The Most Important Thing You May Ever Add to Your To-Do List: Your Friendships
I have been a productivity coach for over a decade. And, although I love the tools of productivity – calendars and task lists, timers and process documents – they are not the reason that I still enjoy what I do. What keeps me fired up and engaged with my clients is...
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How often should you process email? VIDEO
In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias reads an excerpt from her book, 'Conquer Your Email Today…because there is no tomorrow'. Are you paying constant attention to your email? Listen to Dr. Gratias as she expands on her concept of appropriate responsiveness to email....
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Email vs. Instant Messaging: A Cage Fight
Any idiot with a computer and a webcam can have a YouTube channel. I am no exception. Some of the YouTube commenters are on topic. Sometimes, the responses make me question my faith in humanity. A recent commenter, nicknamed (I assume) Issie Wizzie, brought up a...
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