We’ve all heard the saying: “work smart, not hard” before. But how do you actually manage this? It’s not about how many hours you spend at your desk, it’s how you spend those hours that counts. Once you master working smarter, you’ll not only be able to improve your work life, but you’ll also free up more time for your personal life. Win-win, right? Here are 5 simple techniques you can use...

Everybody has an unproductive day now and again. Some days you’re so super focused, determined and driven that your to-do list shrinks back every time it sees you eyeing it. You leave work feeling satisfied that you have gone above and beyond, and accomplished everything there is to be accomplished. And then there are days when you find yourself totally unable to get anything at all done. It’s 3...

Do the words productive morning sound like a strange oxymoron to you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Mornings can be hectic and stressful, making it hard to pick yourself up and get out of that bad mood. This is especially true if you’re not much of a morning person (like myself!) and struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Even if waking up isn’t a daily struggle...

How do you handle unexpected challenges? The fact that our current educational systems tend to put more emphasis on what we learn rather than how we learn, the important skill of critical thinking has become neglected. If you want to overcome challenges in the most effective way, you need to improve the way you approach problems, ideas and suggestions. What is critical thinking? Critical thinking...

Procrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something, and it’s a problem that almost all of us face. We can’t help it – we just end up focusing our energy on less important, less urgent and more enjoyable tasks instead. However, it’s essential to overcome procrastination so you don’t fall behind or miss important deadlines. Here are four quick tips to help you...