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Thoughts on Productivity, Life and Peace of Mind
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What Happens When Your Productivity Increases?

3/18/2023

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​“Today is your opportunity
to build the tomorrow you want.”
​― Ken Poirot

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Happens When Your Productivity Increases?

What happens when your productivity increases? You're probably thinking, seriously? What a silly question; you'll get more done.
 
While it is accurate that you will get more done, there is so much more to it. Like most people, you probably feel overwhelmed. Your to-do list won't stop growing. Your email inboxes keep filling up, not to mention your packed calendar and general information overload.

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What Are You Waiting For?

2/26/2023

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​“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”
​– Dalai Lama
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Are You Waiting For?

​We often spend much of our time and energy dwelling in the past and waiting for the perfect future while the present moment slips away.
 
Writing this on National Carpe Diem Day is a beautiful reminder to live in the present, as Carpe Diem means Seize the Day. We often place happiness on hold for 'someday,' delaying using new or treasured items or perhaps postponing action on resolutions until next January.

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How Systems Boost Your Productivity

1/15/2023

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​“If you can’t describe what you’re doing as a process,
you don’t know what you’re doing.” – W. Edwards Deming
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: How Systems Boost Your Productivity

Getting organized is consistently among the top five most common new year resolutions. So, it's no accident that January is Get Organized month.

But I want you to look beyond being 'organized.' January is the big exhale for many businesses after a (hopefully) busy holiday season. You should invest this time, or whenever it's off-peak for your business, to focus on improvements that will pay dividends long into the future. One of those improvements is systems.

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What We Can Learn From Elves

12/11/2022

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​​"364 days of preparation. One night of perfect execution." - "Magee," Prep and Landing, Walt Disney Pictures TV Short, US Release Date December 8, 2009

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What We Can Learn From Elves

My holiday season officially starts only after watching the Walt Disney Pictures TV short, Prep and Landing, with my husband.
 
It tells the delightful story of an elite team of elves, known as Prep and Landing, that helps Santa get in and out of millions of homes worldwide in one night. By preparing each site and guiding Santa and his reindeer in for landing, the team saves the Big Guy an incredible amount of time, allowing him to accomplish this monumental task.

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Soar Above Your Overwhelm

11/13/2022

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​"I fly because it releases my mind from
​the tyranny of petty things."
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Soar Above Your Overwhelm

As we hurtle down the runway toward the most hectic time of year for many of us, both personally and professionally, let's take a moment to keep things in perspective.

Recently, as I attempted to set my priorities for the day, I became acutely aware of my sense of overwhelm regarding what the next 8 - 10 weeks would bring. That's right. I felt profoundly overwhelmed even with my fancy-schmancy task management system and my weekly review.


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It’s Real, But It’s Not New

10/23/2022

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“Time spent minimizing possessions is never wasted.”
​― Joshua Becker

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: It's Real But It's Not New

Let's listen in on a quick conversation between a man and a woman. As the woman pulls items from their bedroom closet, the man lies on the bed looking at a magazine.

 Woman - "..., I cannot do this job without you. Most of these things are yours."
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 Man - "Well, honey, why don't you leave all that junk in the closet?"

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The Time Management Funnel

10/2/2022

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​“Time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.”
​– Robert Orben
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: The Time Management Funnel

How often do you say to yourself (or others), "there aren’t enough hours in the day?"
 
Time management is a popular term. It conjures visions of stopping clocks and herculean feats of efficiency, squeezing in one more task or commitment. In reality, it's less about managing time and more about managing ourselves and our decisions. We know that ineffective time management results in stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, burnout, low self-esteem, and low confidence. Arguably, nothing we want.

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Do These Mistaken Beliefs Stop You From Working With A Productivity Coach?

9/11/2022

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​"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now."
- Chinese Proverb

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Do These Mistaken Beliefs Stop You From Working With A Productivity Coach

​What does this quote say to you? It tells me in our quest for growth, the best time to act is now. So, what holds us back as we try to improve ourselves? Usually, fear and mistaken beliefs.

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Something Beats Nothing – Every Time

8/21/2022

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​“Can’t clean up the whole room?
Clean a corner of it.
Can’t do all the dishes?
Do a dish.
Can’t get in the shower?
Wash your face.
Always look for the thing you CAN do with the energy and focus you DO have.
Little wins pave the way for bigger wins.
1% beats 0%.”
- Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Something Beats Nothing - Every Time

I know this about myself and suspect many can relate - sometimes, I have an all-or-nothing mindset. If I can't complete something from start to finish in one shot, I procrastinate starting at all.
 

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Even Positive Changes Can Feel Overwhelming

7/29/2022

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"You have no idea how much stuff you have
​until you have to pack your life into boxes."
​- Carol (Kathy's Mom)

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Even Positive Changes Can Feel Overwhelming

A quick Google search of life's top stressors returns arguably positive events such as getting married, starting a new job, retirement, and moving to a new residence.
 
One might expect the positive nature of these events would negate their stressfulness. However, their persistent appearance on stressor lists contradicts this theory. At first glance, one explanation may be these life events create fear or concern about the unknown. A few of these events also involve daunting project management.

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Simple Gets It Done

6/19/2022

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"Life is really simple, but we insist
on making it complicated."
- Confucius



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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Simple Gets It Done

I had a Zoom video meeting scheduled on my calendar. These days, who doesn't, right? Shortly before start time, the person messaged me saying their computer had gone into an unexpected update, they couldn't access the Zoom link, and they would have to reschedule.

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The Path to Achieving Your Goals

5/29/2022

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​“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.”
​- Mike Murdock

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: The Path To Achieving Your Goals

What do you think and feel when you hear the word "routine"? For some, it brings thoughts of rigidity and mind-numbing boredom. For others, it evokes calm and a sense of accomplishment. 
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No matter your reaction to the word, I promise you - you have routines. You may not have intentionally crafted them, but you have them. When we allow detrimental habits to play out on auto-pilot, these routines can work against us. When we use our routines for good, they create consistency and intention around positive behaviors.

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Silence Screams - A Cautionary Tale for Leaders

4/17/2022

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​"You manage things; you lead people."
​- Rear Admiral Grace Hopper

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Silence Screams - A Cautionary Tale For Leaders

Leadership First recently posted a quote on LinkedIn, attributed to Tim McClure: "When passionate employees become quiet, it usually sends a signal that the work environment has become very dysfunctional."

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Distractions Beyond Technology

3/6/2022

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​"I sometimes worry about my short attention span,
but not for long."
​--
Herb Caen

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Distractions Beyond Technology

No doubt, you've heard the statistic that humans have a shorter attention span than goldfish. Human attention wanes between 6 and 8.25 seconds depending on whose statistics you read, while the goldfish hangs in there for 9 seconds. The commonly held belief is that technology has eroded our ability to concentrate with continuous notifications and never-ending scrolling.

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Stop Making New Year Resolutions

1/2/2022

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​​"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written."
​- Melody Beattie
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Stop Making New Year Resolutions

Those who know me know I'm not a fan of new year resolutions. I've stated before there is nothing magical about January 1st, and far too much emphasis is placed on declaring resolutions. That may sound ridiculous coming from a productivity coach, but I will say instead I am a huge fan of goal planning. You may think they're the same, but they’re not.

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Don't Underestimate The Value Of A Coach

11/21/2021

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​"Excuses are the lies only we believe."
​- Unknown
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Don't Underestimate The Value Of A Coach

Have you ever felt frustrated that things weren't going your way? I talked with my business coach recently, spouting multiple frustrations and reasons I felt overwhelmed.

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Establish Systems Early, Use Them Often

11/1/2021

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​​A good system shortens the road to the goal.
​- Orison Swett Marden

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Establish Systems Early Use Them Often

Times of transition can be upsetting, frustrating, and overwhelming. Even if the change is positive, we feel we've lost our footing and cannot regain our balance. A variety of situations can make us feel this way: a job change, a residential move, a corporate acquisition, just to name a few.

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Slowing the Passage of Time

10/17/2021

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​"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention."
-  Jon Kabat-Zinn
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Slowing The Passage Of Time

Have you experienced a moment so perfect it's fixed in your memory? I recently found myself absorbed in just such a moment.

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3 Steps For Small Business To Survive The Great Resignation

9/19/2021

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​“Start the retention process when the person is still open to staying and not after they’ve told you they’re leaving.”
​– Jeff Weiner

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: 3 Steps For Small Business To Survive The Great Resignation

If you've caught the news recently, you likely heard the term "The Great Resignation" of 2021. (For the benefit of those who haven't heard of it, The Great Resignation is a term coined to identify the staggering number of employees worldwide resigning from their jobs in 2021.)

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Art, Intention, and Process

8/28/2021

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​It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.
― Henry David Thoreau
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Art Intention And Process

Every year, on the last weekend of August, one of the largest art festivals in the US comes to my city. After the surrounding streets are blocked, I love watching the artists set up their booths.

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A Change of Scenery

8/7/2021

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​“A change of scenery can help everything.”
​- Drew Pomeranz

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: A Change Of Scenery

Monotony has set in, and I need to do something about it. How about you?
 
I believe monotony is the reason why, for several months now, I've had the urge to rearrange my office. The world's COVID-19 roller coaster has taken a toll on our collective mental and emotional well-being. For many of us, concerns for our health or the health of loved ones, the sudden shift to remote work, and the resulting feelings of isolation continue to leave us feeling unsettled.

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Savor the Moment

6/5/2021

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“The way to develop the habit of savoring is to pause when something is beautiful and good and catches our attention - the sound of rain, the look of the night sky - the glow in a child's eyes, or when we witness some kindness. Pause... then totally immerse in the experience of savoring it.”
- Tara Brach
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Savor The Moment

Is there anything that brings you so much joy you have to drop what you're doing to savor the moment?
 
As I worked from home a few days ago, three feet away, the window was wide open, allowing me to enjoy the cool morning air before Chicagoland temps reached far into the '80s.

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What Is Overwhelm Costing You?

5/16/2021

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​"The soul usually knows what to do to heal itself.
​The challenge is to silence the mind." – Unknown

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Is Overwhelm Costing You?

If you or someone you know feels overwhelmed, raise your hand.
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There are a lot of us raising our hands! A Harvard Business Review article supports this, stating most of us feel constantly overwhelmed with the demands, increasing complexity, and frantic pace of work. On top of that, we also have personal and family commitments. The toll this takes on us emotionally, not to mention the hit to our productivity and relationships, is staggering. We're paying the price with our mental health, our self-esteem, and shrinking downtime.

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Gratitude Journaling Made Easy

2/1/2021

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​​"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Brault
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Gratitude Journaling Made Easy

For years, I wanted to start a handwritten gratitude journal. But, the blank page of a journal staring back at me was always so intimidating. I felt this incredible pressure to have something profound to say, or it wasn't worth commemorating. Not to mention the intensity of finding something to write about every single day, or there would be a gaping void to remind me of my failure as a journaler. I also thought, who will have the slightest interest in my thoughts in the future?

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What is a System? And Why Should You Care?

1/10/2021

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​​"A bad system will beat a good person every time."
 - Dr. W. Edwards Deming
New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Is A System? Why Should You Care?

How many of us blame ourselves for our lack of productivity and feelings of overwhelm? I'm not talking about the times we know it's our fault because we didn't put in a sincere effort. (And we know darn well when we didn't!) I'm talking about the times we genuinely tried, but things still didn't turn out as we expected.
 

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