Focus

5 Foolproof Ways To Get Through A Tough Task

Inc - May 5, 2013

Still staring at that blinking cursor on your blank screen? Here's how to get past it. Read »

Rituals That Can Rid You Of Negativity

Inc. - March 26, 2013

Creating small, secular rituals can help you clear your brain and get rid of negative thoughts, according to scientists. Read »

How To Be Mindful In An ‘Unmanageable’ World

CEO.com - February 27, 2013

"I believe this is a very special moment in history, a kind of perfect storm. There is a growing recognition — to borrow language from AA — that our world has become unmanageable." Those words have been reverberating in... Read »

This Is Your Brain On Smartphone

Fortune - February 21, 2013

The biggest casualty of everyone being so connected is productivity. No one is getting much done at the office. A few ways you can maintain a healthy brain at work. Read »

Top 4 Pitfalls Of Working From Home

Open Forum - February 14, 2013

Here’s a breakdown of the top four pitfalls associated with working from home and how to overcome them. Read »

How To Master Total Concentration

Entrepreneur - February 7, 2013

Think of an activity you enjoy that completely immerses you. When you're doing it, your attention is fully focused, and you are so absorbed that you lose track of time. You feel free and effortless. That state of total... Read »

4 Strategies To Sharpen Your Focus

Entrepreneur - January 28, 2013

Every business leader has trouble staying focused, but some find that distraction is a constant that gets in the way of productivity. Read »

You Can Regain Your Focus In 60 Seconds

Entrepreneur - December 18, 2012

As a small-business owner, you can spend entire workdays jumping from one task to the next. To help you cope, try these seven ways to regain your focus in as little as 60 seconds. Read »

Consider Not Setting Goals In 2013

CEO.com - December 17, 2012

"Sophia, Daniel," I yelled across the apartment at my seven-year-old and five-year-old who were playing together in their bedroom. "The school bus arrives in 10 minutes. Let's see who can brush their teeth and get to the... Read »

If You’re Too Busy To Meditate, Read This

HBR - October 15, 2012

Meditating daily will strengthen your willpower muscle. Your urges won't disappear, but you will be better equipped to manage them. And you will have experience that proves to you that the urge is only a suggestion. You are... Read »

8 Tips For Boosting Productivity This Summer

Forbes - June 19, 2012

Summer is upon us and over the next few weeks schools will be closing, the sun will be shining, and you’ll be daydreaming that you’re at the beach or on a boat or anywhere but your desk.... Read »

Two Lists You Should Look At Every Morning

HBR - May 31, 2012

How to focus on the important things and ignore the less important things. Read »

Stress Is Not Your Enemy

HBR - April 25, 2012

We live by the myth that stress is the enemy in our lives. The real enemy is our failure to balance stress with intermittent rest. Push the body too hard for too long — chronic stress — and the result will indeed be... Read »

The New Path To the C-Suite

HBR - March 4, 2011

What skills should working executives hone as they strive to reach the next level? Read »