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Thoughts on Productivity, Life and Peace of Mind
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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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    Kathy Muzik
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    I help female small business owners reclaim their time so they can enjoy life without sacrificing the needs of their business.

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