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Morning Routine Checklist – 10 things I do to make every day better.
Recently, I’ve been asked the same question a number of times. what does my Morning Routine consist of? Over the last couple of years, it’s become even more important to get a good start to the day, if you’re working from home. I have a Morning Routine Checklist I use and would encourage you to do the same, I really find that setting the day up well, makes the rest of the day much more productive and I personally feel much more focused and “on it!” So here’s a link to download my Top 10 Morning Routine Checklist – 10 things to try and cover in your morning, before you…
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Mastering Prioritisation with The Eisenhower Matrix
Do you have trouble deciding which tasks to tackle in your business first? We’ve all been there. When it feels like there’s just too much to get done, and you need to make a decision. It’s not always easy to decide what you should do, and what can wait… As always, there’s a system that can help, and it’s called The Eisenhower Matrix The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Eisenhower Decision Principle, is a powerful tool that can help you to prioritise tasks and increase productivity. The system is named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was known for being able to effectively prioritise his responsibilities, and here’s how…
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How to Create an Uncluttered Workspace
Does just looking at the photo above make you break into a sweat? I don’t blame you. An uncluttered workspace can do wonders for productivity and creativity. It can help you create a more organised, efficient workflow that saves you time searching for lost items and free up your brainpower to focus on more important tasks. But how do you actually achieve an uncluttered workspace? Here’s a brief guide to help you start creating processes for success. Designate a Home for All Items The first step in achieving an uncluttered workspace is designating a home for all of your items. This will help ensure that all of your items have…
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How to Be as Productive as the Speaker of the House
I had the privilege of sitting down for lunch with Sir Lindsay Hoyle last week, and we ended up talking about productivity. He splits his time between Chorley in Lancashire and London due to his role as Speaker of the House in the UK Parliament, and he still meets his commitments to his constituents of Chorley. It takes two teams of people to do this, which makes me even prouder to have had so many people go through my “Scheduling like a Superstar” online course. I always listen intently in these meetings because I know that when someone’s time is divided across a number of priorities, giving them all the…
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Some Thanksgiving advice to a younger Liz Hardwick…
As today (at the time of posting) is Thanksgiving over in the states, I thought I’d write a quick blog on why I’m thankful that I started to take my personal productivity much more seriously, and the impact that has had on my life, and I learned this the hard way. In my early twenties, I worked at a radio station. It was a great job and I loved it, but it was also incredibly demanding. I was working ten hours a day, seven days a week, and I really believed that the key to success was just working hard. I started to burn out and the people around me…
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The Relationship between Productivity and Profit
If I had a penny for every time I heard the old cliché “Money doesn’t grow on trees”, well, let’s just say I’d be squeezing another holiday in before the year is up. But routes to money can be created, and ever since I began my productivity journey, it’s been about finding a balance between working less, and still being able to earn enough money to have the lifestyle I wanted. Fewer hours at a laptop, should never be about less income, remember, work smarter, not harder. So how can increased productivity lead to increased profits? I just want to put this out there straight away, there are a lot…
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Lancashire based Liz Hardwick appointed to International Speakers Association
Liz Hardwick, a professional keynote speaker and digital productivity coach from Chorley, Lancashire, has been appointed to the board of the VSAI (Virtual Speakers Association International). VSAI is a not-for-profit organisation that supports speakers at an international level. As a board member, Liz will help shape the future of the organisation and contribute to its goal of helping speakers achieve success both professionally and personally. In addition to her work with VSAI, Liz is also the owner of Digital Training company DigiEnable, supporting businesses to better incorporate digital into their businesses improving productivity, output, and sales. Appointed by a unanimous vote during the organisation’s annual meeting, Liz Hardwick will take…
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Could a Doctor Who Style Regeneration Be Good for Your Productivity?
We have all been there. You are trudging along, getting things done, and then all of the sudden you feel like you have hit a wall. You can’t seem to get anything done, no matter how hard you try. This can be extremely frustrating, especially if you are someone who prides themselves on being productive. But just like the Doctor, you can regenerate your productivity! In this blog, I will discuss how a Doctor Who style regeneration could be good for your productivity. I will also provide tips on how to get started! How Does the Doctor Regenerate? For those of you who are not familiar with Doctor Who (and…
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10 Ways to Maximize Your 5-Minute Pomodoro Break
If you’re like most busy professionals, your workday is jam-packed with meetings, deadlines, and projects. It’s easy to get bogged down and feel like you’re running on fumes by the end of the day. But it’s important to take a break every now and then to recharge your batteries. You’ll have heard me talk about Pomodoro plenty of times before, if you haven’t here’s a link to my 4-week Pomodoro course. But it states that you take a 5-minute break between each 25-minute Pomodoro. Here are 10 ways to make the most of your next 5-minute break! 1. Get up and move around. Sitting in the same position all day…
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How to utilise 5 minute Pomodoro breaks to reset your mind
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a project, you’re feeling good about the progress you’re making, and then all of a sudden you hit a wall. Your mind starts to wander, you start to feel restless, and before you know it, you’ve wasted an hour on social media or some other time-sucking activity. Sound familiar? If this is a familiar feeling for you, then you might want to consider implementing the Pomodoro Technique into your workday. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management strategy that can be used to boost productivity and focus. It’s based on the principle that if you break down your work into manageable…
