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July 13, 2023

4 Tools for Being More Organized – Our New Video Series

In today's VUCA world, being organized is more important than ever. Our latest series of videos share some top tips on how to boost your organizational skills.

July 3, 2023

Deadlines and Promises – a Mind Tools Coaches' Blog

"I'd overcommitted myself – only to find I couldn’t possibly deliver on everything I’d promised. I had no choice but to communicate the issue in the best way I could."

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June 23, 2023

Tackling Procrastination – at the Root

One of the worst things about procrastination is that, most of the time, we’re aware we’re doing it. This self-awareness reinforces our sense of shame and promotes self-blame. And that reinforces the negative emotions that led to procrastination in the first place. It’s a vicious circle. 

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September 15, 2022

Measurement: Taking a Measured Approach

"Measurement underpins our attempts to impose order and understanding on the world. All that’s fundamentally changed is the technology."

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May 25, 2022

Using SMART Goals to Re-Energize Yourself

Goals are a great way to measure progress, define priorities, and expand a knowledge area or skill you're passionate about. But it’s so easy to think about what we want to achieve in ambitious, nebulous terms rather than defining the specifics

September 22, 2021

Take Charge of Your Time – Mind Tools Expert Voices

Recently I've gained more choices about how to organize my time. And it's made me look more closely at how well I'm really doing it

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February 25, 2021

Take Control of Your Time: Our Expert Interview With Ashley Whillans

Are you "time poor" or time rich? Have you ever even thought about it? In this month's Expert Interview, we talk to time-management expert Ashley Whillans about getting "time smart"

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September 29, 2020

To-Do Lists and To-Don't Lists – #MTtalk Roundup

So you're great at listing the things you need to do. But how good are you at spotting the things that could hold you back

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August 17, 2020

Attention and Focus – #MTtalk Roundup

I often recall as a child being told to "pay attention" or "just focus." Whether I was gazing dreamily out of a window or grappling with a confusing subject, I remember parents and teachers alike despairing at my inability to concentrate

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March 19, 2019

What Balance Means to You – #MTtalk Roundup

It's All About Balance How often do we say, "But it's all about balance, isn't it?" or "We just need to get the balance right"? When raising children, parents need to strike a balance between being too strict and not being strict enough. And because children don't come with a manual, parents often learn the […]

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