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Polite Ways to Say “No”
Are you one of those people who say “Yes” a lot? Most of us like to please people and be respected….that’s why we often say “Yes”. One of the nine characteristics of the Productivity Ninja we help people develop in our Time Management Workshops, is Ninja Ruthlessness. This can be summarized as “saying No more”. The nine…
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Productivity Apps in Test: Zenkit
Productivity Ninjas know the amazing feeling we get when we are fully on top of our work load and know what our next task needs to be to finish a project. Getting an overview of how far you’re away or how close you are to completion, can sometimes be tricky but luckily there are plenty…
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Procrastination: the art of delaying or postponing
We have all procrastinated at one time or another, some of us may procrastinate often and some of us may be better at beating the devil. But we’ve all done it – Productivity Ninja’s included. We’ve all had good intentions to get that *thing* done that’s giving us that nagging feeling in the back of…
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5 Steps to Overcome Distractions
We all get distracted now and then, it’s only natural. Without Productivity Training you may find yourself getting lost when you should be getting work done. Spending a couple minutes on checking your Instagram account or watching that one YouTube video can soon spiral into hours of procrastination. Just think of all the work you…
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How I Stay Productive: Caitlin Fox
Up next in our ‘How I Stay Productive’ series, is juggling-master, Caitlin. Caitlin is Think Productive’s Campaign Manager and Executive Assistant. Her days are filled with lots of tasks in both areas and you’ll still find her with a big smile in the office – often helped by a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Today, Caitlin tells…
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Productivity Apps in Test: Brain.fm
Our Productivity Ninjas are always keen to test new Productivity Apps. Here is where they let you know the best features and if they would recommend them or not. This time, we’re looking at a music application which helps improve your focus, relieves your stress and aids your sleep. As we discuss in our Time Management Workshops,…
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Top 5 Concentration Apps
You know how it is – you’re fully focused on getting that really important piece of work done, you’re in the zone, and then all of a sudden you find yourself checking Twitter or looking out the window or browsing the IKEA website for those wardrobes you absolutely must buy right this second. Everyone, even…
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Claire Fox: On How to Have it All – Including Your Sanity
Productivity Ninja and Think Productive founder, Graham Allcott’s podcast, Beyond Busy, interviews people from all different backgrounds, experiences, places and stages about work/life balance, productivity, happiness and success. Graham is on a quest to discover how different people manage their busy schedules- and how they find happiness along the way. In this episode, Graham sat down with…
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12 Tips To Present Better
Around 90% of business presentations are bad. Rarely does that quote surprise anyone, but it should. What if 90% of doctors were bad, or 90% of cars? I was mentoring to new entrepreneurs on the “Epic” program offered by Impact Hub Cambodia. I gave a 30-minute workshop on how to present and then the pitches…
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How to Stop Multitasking
Multitasking is a fad that the corporate world wants to see in their employees. But research has proven that multitasking is only a myth that people cannot accomplish effectively. As Productivity Ninjas know, the human brain is simply not made for multitasking and can process only one task at a time. So, what are the ways in…
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Staying Focused with Office Distractions
Distractions are common within the office, whether it is someone on the phone, the printer going off or that colleague who just doesn’t stop talking- they happen more often than we would like. But how can we keep our focus with all of this going on in the background? Firstly, we have to understand ways…
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How to Keep Focus When Working Remotely
Working from home used to sound like a scam. “You mean I can wear my PJs, watch TV, and get paid for it?” But it’s no longer a myth, and it’s certainly not what many would expect. The advancements of technology have allowed businesses and their employees to become more flexible; creating a whole new…
