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OCTOBER 25, 2022

This article was written by Brendan Farrell and Ruba Younan , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Al fresco collaborative environments provide health benefits to employees by providing fresh air, sunshine, and ample buffer zones for the close-contact averse. Mixing It Up. Image courtesy of AO.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

The first coworking office was established in 2005 by American programmer Brad Neuberg, after he became “fed up of unsocial business centres and his lack of productivity when working from home.” Euan Hall, Chief Executive at The Land Trust, believes that, “Work from home is going to be a major cause of mental ill health in years to come.

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MARCH 3, 2023

This article was written by Jane Greenthal and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Amazing what our subconscious picks up. Many companies send out mixed messages: we care, but not enough to reimburse for an ergonomic work desk or high-speed internet.

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JUNE 26, 2023

This article was originally written by RSP designer Katie Engelby RID, LEED AP for Work Design Magazine. Nods to residential design continue to show up in the workplace, particularly in quieter settings ideal for heads-down focus work. The lines between retail, hospitality, residential and workplace are blurring.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Returning Equipment Remote work has resulted in many employees working from home, using company-owned equipment such as laptops, phones, and other devices, as well as furniture such as ergonomic standing desks and chairs. That way, IRS doesn’t get involved, since the furniture doesn’t end up on an employee’s W-2 form.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 20, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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MAY 5, 2022

This article was written by Jason Slocombe and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Historically, the spaces which make up the built environment have been primarily designed by and for neurotypical people. Beyond desk positioning, ergonomic factors should also be considered alongside sensory differences.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 5 Ways to Free Up Room on Your Brain’s Hard Drive Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on April 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Lynn was tapped to head up the project team for a major company restructuring. “I Thanks for visiting! Lynn was hardly reassured.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Thanks for visiting! Don’t feel you have to do everything.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

You don’t fire up PowerPoint and start creating slides. The audience is giving up work or personal time to listen to you, but it’s because you’re going to have something to say. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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MAY 25, 2010

Read: The Best To-Do List You’ll Ever Make Crumple up your to-do sheet and throw it away. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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MAY 25, 2010

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Related articles by Zemanta Organizing Your Desk for Increased Productivity (organizedfamilies.com) Put Things in Their Place to Get Organized (ismckenzie.com) How Do You Keep Your Desk Clutter-free? Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Assign the shopping, the decorating, etc. Comments No comments yet. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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MAY 21, 2010

Lighten up… if you can – Humour can go a long way to keeping the listener’s attention. Related articles by Zemanta How to make a bridal speech (bridalwave.tv) Related Posts: 9 Key Steps for Preparing a Speech Top 5 Posts for February 2008 4 Basic Types of Speeches Communication Did you enjoy this post?

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JULY 12, 2010

Louis found that people who sleep after storing a memory end up following through on their intentions much more effectively than people who jump right in without sleeping. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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MAY 5, 2010

Over the past ten weeks, I have written a series of posts to comment on the ten points made in this article from Psychology Today. I work to understand the underlying causes for procrastination, then come up with strategies to overcome them. Thanks for visiting! This is post 10 of my series: Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Too many objects add to the clutter and eat up valuable work space. Set up a good filing system. Don’t allow things to pile up. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Use a daily planner.

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MAY 18, 2010

Try a “pick-me-up&# – Listen to high-energy music, so long as it doesn’t disturb co-workers or workflow. Are you staying up too late at night, watching television in bed or do you have a sleep disorder. Schedule tasks appropriately – After lunch is not the best time to read the long, lulling policy eport.

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JULY 16, 2010

The Quotations page ( pop-up alert ) – The oldest quotation site on the Web, with more than 25,200 quotations from over 3,000 authors. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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JULY 14, 2010

In the run-up to the launch we worked closely with some of our favorite blogs and publications to launch the new Notebooks category. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Comments No comments yet.

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MAY 26, 2010

You don’t want papers to build up to the point where you look at it and you get discouraged. The easiest way to avoid that is to keep up to date. If you do keep stuff, keep it in a way so that it doesn’t jam up your life and you can find it again. If the amount is small, three times a week may do.

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JULY 6, 2010

For example, my work can be categorized into these core groups: (1) writing (articles, my upcoming book) (2) coaching (3) workshop development (4) business development (5) administrative. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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AUGUST 27, 2010

The process of thinking up the images and making the connection will fix them into your memory. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Beatty has broad lips, imagine Warren Beatty kissing those lips.

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JULY 26, 2010

Suck it up. It can be as simple as going to a new restaurant for supper, but more likely to be as terrifying as taking up sky-diving. Follow these four steps and pretty soon you’ll unleash your creative thinking and making others sit up and take notice. Creativity leads to more creativity. Learn from the example of others.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. You need to ensure that you are, because working to your strengths will cause you to thrive. Find ways to express yourself through your strengths. Comments No comments yet.

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APRIL 14, 2010

Those personal distractions can eat up a lot of time. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Turn off the television – there’s not much worth watching anyway. Block interruptions – close the office door.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

What ever you do, don’t let your kids catch you reading this article. Round up your papers. Tighten up current household systems. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Have a Centralized Calendar.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. Take productivity courses online and read up. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to improve their work performance. Comments No comments yet.

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MAY 28, 2010

Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Set up your voice mail to answer after the third ring. Get the information up front. Related articles by Zemanta Ten Golden Rules For Call Centre Operators (customer-relations.suite101.com) What should you say when answering?

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps. Where you live, how much money you make, your job title and even your health have surprisingly small effects on your satisfaction with life. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky , of the University of California, has conducted considerable research in the area of personal satisfaction.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Or, you have someone you need to follow-up with on November 22nd. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. You forward it to, for example, tuesday@nudgemail.com. On Tuesday, it forwards the message back.

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JUNE 28, 2010

In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. as if the listener has made up his mind. while pointing to his wooden leg. Saying, “Yes, but.,”

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MAY 10, 2010

This handbook automatically leaps ahead of other Notes/GTD options available as it takes you through setting up a GTD system using a basic Notes installation; no need for add-ons to make it work. A 35 page step-by-step manual for optimizing Notes as a personal productivity tool.

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JUNE 23, 2010

They conjure up all kinds of nightmare scenarios as a result of their stage fright : What if I freeze? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. Comments I like this article. What if the audience hates me on sight?

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MAY 14, 2010

Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day. Shut up : Listen more than you speak. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time. Related articles by Zemanta Co-Worker From Hell? Take an interest in others.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Make sure you have a working pen and a back up. Before you hang up, read the message details back to the caller, to make certain that they are correct. Have a common location for the pick up of message or place it in a location where it will be seen. Related articles Google Voice: The next killer app?

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Don’t: Don’t give up right away if your protégé initially resists your help. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. .� Be prepared for the relationship to end. Comments No comments yet.

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