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If you’re struggling to find focus after vacation, read this

Work Life

The ick factor of runny breakfast food notwithstanding, I snapped to attention when I recalled a piece I’d written some years ago while experimenting with “monotasking.” Even if multitaskers feel like they’re getting more done, they’re working at a much lower cognitive level and costing companies billions of dollars in lost productivity.

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10 practical tips to reduce screen time at work

Work Life

I can also be more productive as I’ll sometimes multitask by walking my dog while working! At those times, it’s possible to multitask by getting some outside time while having the meeting. There are some meetings where being at your computer or showing your face is necessary.

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4 Sustainable Self-Care Strategies for Your Routine: Advice From a CEO and Father

Success

In theory, shortcuts can be extremely useful, especially for those of us who depend on multitasking. Certainly, you can take supplements and eat vitamin D-rich foods as well. However, in building a company in the health and wellness industry over the past two decades, I’ve come to realize that good things take time.

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Ep 243: Nicole Grinnell on Delegation and Unlocking Your Productivity Potential

Go Burrows

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. Nicole Grinnell 18:31 Yeah, I mean, that’s a whole other multitasking level, right.

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Employee Engagement Calendar: Your Year-Round Roadmap for 2024-25

Vantage Circle

Host a festive celebration with traditional Mexican food, music, and decorations. Host a festive event or barbecue to celebrate with employees, featuring traditional foods and patriotic decorations. Host cultural events showcasing Hispanic food, music, and traditions.

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One Word To Change How You View Productivity

Productivityist

Eat healthy foods that boost your energy. You’re probably used to multitasking right? Mindful multitasking such as listening to an audiobook on your commute. Strategies that can help: Optimize your sleep. Knowing your chronotype is very helpful with this. Regular exercise. (If I know, this isn’t easy at first.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. She believes that motherhood enhances feminine traits like collaborative leadership, empathy, consensus building, active listening and competent multitasking.