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 about learning …
Ways to be a better Listener 1: Listen to understand not to respond. BGN Read More »
When we have an overwhelmingly busy day ahead of us or in contrast when our day is unusually quiet, it is important to make the most of it by splitting it into productive, manageable and focused segments. Once you have identified what time of day you are most productive and have learnt how to track …
Boost your Productivity and Motivation 15: Split your time into focused segments. BGN Read More »
We should always put our all into whatever we do for a sense of satisfaction and because we value ourselves. We should feel proud of every completed task knowing we did our best. However it is important not to get stuck on a task attempting perfection which is a common thing to obsess about especially …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 11: Give up on the illusion of perfection! BGN Read More »
It can be so easy to fall into the trap of multi tasking in the hope to save yourself some time. Time can be so limited and precious that you try to make the most of it thinking that multitasking is the most efficient and productive way of getting things done. however this is not …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 9: Quit Multi tasking! BGN Read More »
Working at your best requires some understanding about how you can work at your optimum level of productivity, what motivates you and what things deter you from achieving your full potential. This takes trial and error and usually through some stressful situations and scary deadlines. What will boost your motivation and productivity is realising that …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 7: Be proactive, not reactive. BGN Read More »
We all have fears and they come in all shapes and sizes whether it be personal fears such as fear of heights, spiders, the dark or those related to our journey of success such as fear of public speaking, failure or changes. The more they are left unaddressed the bigger they become. Fears do not …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 5: Face your fears. BGN Read More »
Motivation is a work in progress and requires a recipe for success that is specific to how you are as a person. It will take trial and error, failure and learning and lots of changes and tweaking. However it does require a level of organisation, targets and deadlines to work on. Checklists are a great …
Lockdown is easing and many of us might be stuck in a rut of some sort, feeling demotivated and not sure where to start to get back into daily life working at the best of our potential. So we have decided to do a series of short blogs dedicated to getting you back at your …
Boost your Motivation and Productivity 1: Figure out when you work best. BGN Read More »
We have individually and collectively experienced a range of emotions related to the extreme changes as a result of Covid-19. It was challenging adapting to the daily new changes to our everyday life. We were scared and worried, confused and overwhelmed but we were in it together and we still are. The most beautiful thing …
Relationship challenges during Lockdown 7: keeping up the community spirit. BGN Read More »
Creating boundaries that cater to your needs and wellbeing is an ever evolving process that takes work. It isn’t easy knowing where to start or how to identify what boundaries need to be put in place without facing the hardships in your life and the things you need (from yourself) to safeguard the beautiful person …
Relationship Challenges During Lockdown 5: Adjusting your boundaries part 1- BGN Read More »
