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Thoughts on Productivity, Life and Peace of Mind
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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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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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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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The Path Forward May Mean Not Looking Back

4/25/2021

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​“Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next.” – Denis Waitley
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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: The Path Forward May Mean Not Looking Back

Does your email inbox stress you out? Is it the number of unread messages or the total volume that concerns you?

Some folks have thousands of emails in their inbox, and it doesn't bother them a bit. And that's fine if they're staying informed and are responsive to those who need answers. Although, in today's age of screen sharing on video calls, if others see a large count of unread emails, their credibility may drop a few notches.

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Strengthen Your Decision-Making

3/9/2021

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​"You cannot make progress without making decisions.”
​- Jim Rohn

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New Path Productivity LLC · New Path Perspective Blog: Strengthen Your Decision-Making

This is the final article in a three-part series about managing information and reducing clutter in your office. The first installment detailed six essential tools to set yourself up for success. The second installment streamlined your options for processing information.
 
You already know from Barbara Hemphill, "Clutter is Postponed Decisions®." But making decisions can be hard. How can you feel more confident about the decisions you make?

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