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The power of the yearly review – a 2022 update

December 27, 2022 Luc Beaulieu

However to enable you to make these daily decisions that move you toward a larger goal, the latter needs to be established up front and also revised on a regular basis. Enter the yearly review!

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On COVID, anxiety and finding balance…

November 20, 2022 Luc Beaulieu

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to

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Holistic Productivity: Productivity during a pandemic

September 16, 2020 Luc Beaulieu

For many, productivity is a synonym of work productivity. This year’s pandemic had many reassessed this very narrow definition. In fact, at this year major

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Start something new in 2019: schedule time with yourself!

January 8, 2019 Luc Beaulieu

The cemeteries are filled with people who thought the world couldn’t get along without them — Multiple sources, original author unclear As you start the

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Perils of Multitasking

Productivity, multitasking and notification

April 13, 2015 Luc Beaulieu

It is now well established that multitasking is impacting productivity significantly. If you do a quick Google search with the terms “multitasking and productivity”, you

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Why not give (productivity) software this year!

December 23, 2013 Luc Beaulieu

pro·duc·tiv·i·ty  (prdk-tv-t, prdk-) n. 1. The quality of being productive. 2. Economics The rate at which goods or services are produced especially output per unit of labor. 3. Ecology The rate

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29 Ways to Stay Creative [infographic]

June 18, 2013 Luc Beaulieu

Lindsey Lawrence over at Daily Infographic has generated a very nice infographic about 29 things you can do in order to stay creative.  I agree with most

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About productivity…

October 2, 2012 Luc Beaulieu

It is not enough to be busy… The question is: what are we busy about? ― Henry David Thoreau Productivity is not the same creativity,

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