Being a good listener doesn’t require us to follow a long list of complicated rules. We do not need to master the art of good communication to be a good listener. Listening is a critical human capacity, one that can make us better partners, leaders, spouses, friends, parents and people. Listening should be…
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Motivation and productivity
Boost your Productivity and Motivation. 16: Take advantage of your commute. BGR
Being productive doesn’t mean constantly working all hours of the day. It means making most of the hours you have. Resting well as well as working well, both need to be balanced to ensure that not only are you able to be consistent in your work but you are also taking care of…
Motivation and productivity
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 14: Learn to say no. BGR.
We all know that if we have a project to work on, it requires our undivided attention. We need to be able to be focused, dedicating time and effort giving our 100%. We need to make sure that in order to meet the deadline, we have planned enough time to complete the work…
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Boost your Motivation and Productivity 13: Take productive breaks- BGN
The importance of taking regular breaks to refresh, energise and refocus is vital to our wellbeing and the quality of our day. Immersing yourself in a work intensive day without sufficient breaks can be exhausting and can lead to making silly mistakes or producing work that is not up to our usual standard….
Motivation and productivity
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 12: Create a workable environment. BGR
Stepping into a spa we automatically begin to feel the experience as soon as we enter the building, likewise entering an airport will automatically feels like the holiday we have booked has already begun. Our environment has a large impact on how we feel, and in order to be able to do our…
Motivation and productivity
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 10: Channel your focus. BGR
We all know that to get things done, well, we need to get them done. There are short cuts, no delegations, no cheats or avoidances. And as demotivating that may seem, especially if you are doing something for yourself, we have to practice giving our tasks just as much importance compared to doing…
Motivation and productivity
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 8: Plan your day effectively. BGR
We all know that being successful, in whatever area you wish to pursue, is not just about being smart or talented, its not about being lucky or even honing in and perfecting a specific required set of skills. One of the most important factors in determining your success is the hard work and…
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Boost your Motivation and Productivity 4: The balance between work, rest and play. BGR
While it is important to stay motivated and to use your time efficiently as possible, we all know that our productivity as well as our energy, and the desire we have fluctuates. We cannot be continuously energetic nor will be being a constant couch potato benefit us in the long run. Doing too…
Motivation and productivity
Boost your Motivation and Productivity : Maintaining positive changes 2. BGR
As lockdown is easing and we’re looking forward to going back to the outside world, some of us who have used this situation positively and productively may find it difficult to keep up with the development of the situation. We have had the time to indulge in things we couldn’t do before. We’ve…
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Relationship challenges during Lockdown 8: Rekindling Relationships. BGR
Although lockdown is easing and there have been many measurements taking place to ensure safety and to encourage people to come back to their normal routine, we cannot just pick up where things were left. Even visually our environment is filled with safety measures making sure distance is maintained. And whether we have…