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There are a lot of great ideas for increasing productivity.  If we all shared a tip or two, imagine how (even more) productive we might get?

 

One that I always mention is planning the day in 15 minute increments. It helps me remain goal-oriented and keeps me on task.

 

What is your tip?

nice post!

 

as we say in our startup how-to book, "take 5 and 10."

My tip may sound a bit corny but here it is, do as many simple things as possible while crossing your arms to the other side, in other words reach across yourself to pick up a pen. if it is on your right use your left hand.  sounds weird doesn`t it, heres what happens your left side is controlled by your right brain and vica versa except when your right side crosses into the right brain`s control zone then the right brain takes over.thats why you have your best ideas in the shower.

this keeps the left and right halves talking, which at least for me keeps me both focused on the task and open to creative solutions.

That and lots of lists.

$.02

stan

my youngest son had a problem with the right half / left half connection ( he is in his mid 20`s now and fine) so we spent countless hours with specialists and doing simple yet effective exercises with him to develop a connection between halves.

my ex and I really didn`t buy in at first but I have to tell you it worked magic on "the kid" (his nickname).

I`ve always noticed that some of my best solutions came to me in the shower. the doctor actually claimed this is why some people sing great in the shower, I don`t know for sure but I`ve been doing it for years now ( not singing in the shower just crossing over often) it seems to work for me.

give it a try, what can it hurt as long as you`re not lifting anything heavy.

stan

"anyone tried using their mouse with their left hand lately?"

I frequently use my mouse with my left hand, but I am left handed so there is no great acheivment there.