Mindfulness: How to Let Go (Even for a Little While)
Doing absolutely nothing — just being present in the moment and practicing mindfulness — can be good for you.
Posts Tagged: Productivity
Setting Boundaries for Government Leaders: A Crash Course in Self-Preservation and Success
eady to establish healthy boundaries in the demanding world of government work? This practical guide offers actionable tips and techniques to help you communicate your needs, manage your time effectively, and reclaim control of your workday. Learn how to say “no” with confidence and create a more balanced and fulfilling work life.
Manage Your Time to Be More Productive
Managing your time is a key skill to developing your career. Effectively managing your time lets you to accomplish tasks efficiently, reduce stress, and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Finding Time
Time is our most precious resource. Being willing to prioritize and say “no” are two ways — among several — that you can avoid being overwhelmed.
Habit #5: Measure Productivity Productively
You can’t tell you’re improving productivity if you can’t measure it. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your productivity metrics.
Habit #4: Make Good Choices
Sometimes what’s intended to improve productivity slows things down instead. Here’s how to avoid those mistakes and make changes that really help.
Habit #3: Be Flexible
Studies show that adapting working conditions to employee needs improves productivity — with little-to-no downside.
Habit #2: Foster Collaboration
Of all the ways to improve the productivity of your agency, collaboration is one of the most important. Here’s a look at how it works.
Habit #1: Automate (Thoughtfully)
Software can handle some tasks more effectively than humans. Here are some tips for using automation to increase productivity.
Some Favorite Productivity Hacks
We asked six of our experts for their favorite productivity hack — one simple, memorable tactic for accomplishing more. Here’s what they said.