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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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Why You Should Make Time For Information Management

2/5/2023

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“There's no such thing as knowledge management;
there are only knowledgeable people.
Information only becomes knowledge in the
hands of someone who knows what to do with it.”
- Peter Drucker

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Why You Should Make Time For Information Management

How often do you think about systematically removing information from your physical and digital files?
 
Several years ago, I worked with a local manufacturing company after a new HR Director came in. She hired me to conduct an Office Renewal Event. During this event, a team has the time, permission, and resources to eliminate anything from the workspace that can be tossed, recycled, shredded, or deleted.

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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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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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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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Don’t Fall Into A New Clutter Trap

5/7/2022

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​“Out of clutter, find simplicity.”
​– Albert Einstein
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Don't Fall Into A New Clutter Trap

Many of us are facing a new clutter trap.

In the not-so-distant past, working in the office typically provided us access to a printer, making it quick and easy to print notes, meeting agendas, contracts, and more. Many of these documents landed permanently on our desks.

After being thrust into work-from-home, another clutter trap emerged. The cluttered computer desktop replaced our cluttered physical desktop.

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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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Finding Your Daily Focus

3/27/2022

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​“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.”
​– George Lucas
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Find Your Daily Focus

Before you even get started, do you hang your head in defeat when you look at your to-do list? I've been there, and no doubt many can relate to that feeling. 
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To-do lists are fantastic for capturing random tasks you think you'll remember, but let's be honest, if you don't write them down, you forget them 10 seconds later. To-do lists help map out the individual steps and the necessary order of those steps for projects. They're a great tool, whether paper or digital, but they can get overwhelming.

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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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Don’t Get Lost In The Weeds

2/12/2022

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​“Often it isn't the mountains ahead that wear you out,
it's the little pebble in your shoe.”
​-- Muhammad Ali
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Don't Get Lost In The Weeds

Have you ever been so lost in the weeds you lost sight of the bigger picture? At some point, I think we all have. And while attention to detail is important, too narrow a focus often comes at the expense of the greater goal.

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Clutter: Break The Habit Loop

1/23/2022

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​"Clutter is postponed decisions.®”
– Barbara Hemphill

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Clutter - Break The Habit Loop

When you hear the word clutter, what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you envision stacks of unfiled paper, old take-out menus, and closets full of clothes that no longer fit.
 
But clutter goes beyond the physical. It can also accumulate in the form of digital and emotional clutter.

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Lessons Learned From 100 Consecutive Weekly Reviews

12/11/2021

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“Life is a succession of lessons which must
​be lived to be understood.”
​– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Lessons Learned From 100 Consecutive Weekly Reviews

In a post almost two years ago, I confessed avoidance and fear of my weekly review. At the time, I celebrated the completion of an unprecedented streak of two consecutive reviews. Two weeks doesn't sound like an accomplishment, but it certainly was for me.

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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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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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It All Rolls Downhill

7/17/2021

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​“Leadership is not about being in charge.
​It’s about caring for those you are in charge of.”
– Simon Sinek
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: It All Rolls Downhill

Are you a people manager? In a previous post, we talked about the impact overwhelm has on your cognitive function. In today's post, we'll talk about the effect your overwhelm has on your team.
 
At a time when more than half of employees surveyed in North America plan to look for a new job this year, it's a critical and timely topic.

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What Did You Say (To Yourself)?

6/27/2021

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​​"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't –
​you're right." - Henry Ford

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: What Did You Say (To Yourself)?

​I have a close friend who is struggling. About three months ago, she started a new job that has taken her way outside her comfort zone. 
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A contributor to this struggle is that the job description wasn't accurate in conveying her duties. But we'll leave that inaccuracy for another discussion. My focus today is the even more significant reason for her struggle - her negative self-talk.

My friend is intelligent, progressive-thinking, resourceful, and extremely capable. To hear her describe herself, you would think she's talking about a completely different person. Often, the hardest sell is convincing ourselves of our attributes. More often, we focus on our perceived negatives.

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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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