?? 50+ Sticky Note Artworks That Will Amaze You

?? 50+ Sticky Note Artworks That Will Amaze You 45K Amazing colors and designs with post-its, stickies, sticky notes or whatever you call them. Photo by Kelly Sikkema Bored in the office? Tired of sticking post-it after post-it up your leg, due to mind numbing boredom as the boss (if you have one…) keeps talking, and talking, and talking, and talking, and talking. Well put those post-its to good use. Make little pictures and stick them to your friends. Over 50 examples of small sticky note art, crafts and pranks Post-it Note Video Game Art 1. Mah-Rioeval A fine example of students using tax payers' money effectively. Due to the pixelated look of the 8-bit era, post-it notes are perfect for creating your favourite video-game heroes around the office.eval 2. A whole Mario level, animated 3. Super Mario on the wall 4. Pacman on a window 5. Pacman windows 6. Pacman wall 7. Rainbow sheep 8. SpongeBob 9. A Charizard 10. Legend of Zelda: Link! This guy has done a bunch of videos like this with other characters. 11. This Night's Alive Why play Mario Kart when you can live it. Although, this probably takes a lot longer to load up than a Wii. Sticky Note Art 12. Elvis The King, in post its â€" enough said. 13. Post-It Note Art Collage Here's something different, why not draw on the post-its? They were designed to be written on, step up and draw on them. Get everyone in the office on-board for one large collage. 14. Marilyn Monroe 15. Hippie Art 16. Flower Mural 17. Mona Lisa 18. Steve Jobs 19. Art Gallery Exhibit 20. Human Race Post-it Note Wall Art Murals 21. DEADLINE Probably one of the most famous post-it pieces, this stunning stop-motion piece was created by art student Bang-Yao Liu. This has set a huge benchmark for other ‘stop-motion' artists. 22. Here's the incredible, international followup, DEADLINE 2: 23. Dilbert 24. Swatch ad desk prank Which is an evil thing to pull on April Fools' or your last day in the office… 25. Post-it Cow Who doesn't love cows. They're so weird. Make other animals friends for the cow and have your own Orwellian dream across the walls. Put the post-it pigs in the boss's room to show him/her he/she's the best. 26. Abstract Wall Wallpapering made easy with not paste to deal with. You also have the ability to redecorate in an exciting array of colours. Plus, your kids can scribble across the walls without getting into too much trouble. 27. Guitar 28. Star Wars 29. Superheroes 30. Disintegrating person 31. Pouring Bottle 32. Wall Map 33. QR Code 34. Christmas Tree 35. Outdoor Mural 36. View from the elevator Storefronts 37. To Do What are post-its for? Reminders and To Do lists, so why not make a giant one across the office. Someone did actually write on this massive to do list: it said ‘Eat Paint'. This is not a clever way of getting out of a meeting. 38. Clown in a store window 39. Storefront 40. Storefront Window Display 41. Storefront Window Display 2 42. Public art installation on a storefront window Structures 43. The Extreme Sticky Note Experiments This is great. 44. Directed Perspective This is where post-it clowning around turns into actual art. The positionings of the post-its force different perspectives on you. You believe you are seeing some kind of form, but there will always be something slightly out of order in the form. It's like re-arranging all the items on your desk into some kind of height order; one of them will be some annoying width. 45. Cyclical Perspective Another Rebecca Murtaugh, this piece looks good enough to eat. Eating post-its is not a clever way to get out of a meeting. 46. Angry Post-Its To advertise to others in the office that you're being picked on, because your the loser and can only communicate to others via post its. Or, put this in the boss's office and show just how crazy he makes you. 47. Boss office prank Another one for your boss â€" pass it off as an elaborate prank. 48. Room full of post its 49. Structures 50. Flowers 51. Model Cities 52. Pinata 53. Cubes 54. Tornado 55. Staircase Cars 56. Jaguar A little something to do to the bosses car after a sacking. Or to your neighbour's after a ruckus BBQ they had and didn't invite you again, because they hate you. 57. Hatchback 58. Pranking a teammate 59. Making of Volkswagen Golf 6 billboard ad More sticky note and post-it art Decorating With Post-Its Post-It Notes Art Post-it Art : Productivity in Many Wonderful Colors The Post-it wars â€" in pictures Question of the article Which sticky note creation do you think needed the most time to be made? Answer in the comments below. About the author The original version of this article was written by James Adams from Cartridge Save, a UK based supplier of HP laser cartridges. If you enjoyed this, here's another article by James: 15 Weird and Unusual (But Cool) Office Gadgets.

List Education on Resume Tips For Your Job Hunt

List Education on Resume Tips For Your Job HuntListing of resume on websites can be useful in making you appear employable, however a resume should not be on the list of resume tips on resume formats. A resume should be the main point in any presentation. A resume must be properly formatted to look appealing and concise.Therefore, before you submit your resume, try out and fix all the errors so that your resume format is complete. If it seems very confusing then don't panic, just try and make sense of it. Only if you are happy with the mistakes, make corrections in order to add your best skill, interests, achievements and the other information that you require to impress the readers.Resume basics guide you to make a resume that is appropriate for different age groups and career. You need to make sure that the resume is appealing to the audience. Once the first impression is gained the sales pitch and the appeal is completed. A resume format or shape must be used to attract the attent ion of readers to look at the details of the details.The key point in the curriculum and the subject area is where the focus of your resume should be to create a look of content and look better. If the content is first class, the readers will be motivated to read the rest of the details. You should make sure that the reader has enough time to absorb the whole subject. For example, in business course the small details are most important, so that the reader doesn't need to look through the content and the tone of the topic.List education on resume tips are easy to follow if you know how to spell, what is wrong and how to write. The objective of writing a resume is to get you hired so you must use correct grammar and spelling. It should be readable and easy to read. So, try to make your own resume without using templates. Use correct formatting and placement of headings and bullets. Be creative and use full sentences. The aim of the resume is to look appealing and concise. If you can u se the online tools, you can do some research on resume tips and the websites can help you in formatting your resume.While making a resume, list education on resume tips to add to make it attractive. There is no way you can write your resume while sitting on your couch if you know nothing about writing. Make use of the software and utilize the web-based templates and layouts that are available in the internet. Always make use of the MS Word application so that you can edit your resume without difficulty.Use list education on resume tips for inspiration and examples of educational software. There are free samples of resume templates available on the internet. Use them and start building your resume.

Why Did That Superb New Employee Turn Out to Be a Bad Hire

Why Did That Superb New Employee Turn Out to Be a Bad Hire Has this ever happened to you? Does it sound familiar? Lets paint the picture Youve hired You have just spent the last few weeks going through a lengthy and robust professional recruitment process to hire a new team member. You are very pleased with your decision to hire, the individual is due to join the team soon and will be a welcome addition. You are sure you have hired a superstar, they are keener than mustard to get started and show all the promise in the world that they will integrate in to your established team like a duck to water. So from day one when they commence work all of your worries will be over? They will just get right down to work and you can expect a loyal hardworking employee for years to come? Right? WRONG! They are unlikely to ever last the distance! For a long time now many companies have realised the important of employee ‘onboarding’ or ‘induction’ programs. Missing out on this vital part of the hiring process can be a recipe for disaster. What is ‘onboarding’ you may ask? This term refers to the process of inducting or integrating new hires into the company, preparing them for job success and helping them to become productive, committed and engaged employees of the company and also a genuine ‘team member’. This includes far more than the initial orientation process, and often includes continued review over the ensuing few months while an employee gets “up to speed” in their new organisation. Make sure you train: While more companies are realising how important this process is, many companies still simply hire a new employee, give them a quick tour of the office then show them their desk and expect them to start working and immediately producing outcomes. They have been hired to do a job which they are skilled and trained to do, so what else do they need? Clearly this approach is a big mistake and is destined to result in an unhappy and disengaged new employee. I often hear from job seekers that the reason they are looking for a new job is because they are unhappy in their current role and they feel undervalued, that their boss does not have their best interests at heart, with no clear path for them to follow. Often they felt this from the outset and there was no clear understanding of expectations around the role, organisation or the direction they are all heading in. I have even heard comments suggesting many broken promises that were made in interviews, or a lack of investment and time for professional training and development. Induction programs: So what should be included in a comprehensive induction program? There are many things that should be included each company may be different in its approach due to the nature of its business however as a bear minimum the following should be covered: Introductions and meet the team Getting to know people and spending some quality time with key employees/management Company structure, knowing who is who in the zoo History and background of the company Company vision and values Review of all lines of business and company offerings to its markets Company policies and procedures, OHS Review of the new employees ‘Position Description’ and setting expectations Role specific training, including setting out any formal/external training plans Overview of employee annual appraisals/reviews, what to expect. Systems overview including any internal intranet sites or role specific systems Payroll and personal details Site / office tour. This whole process should not be completed in a few hours on the morning of their first day, parts of it may be, but much of it should be planned and executed over the first few days, weeks and even months of the employees tenure within your company. Plan ahead, fill their diary with invites to sessions covering all of the above, it is such a positive message for that employee to receive on their first day, knowing they have a comprehensive and structured process ahead of them. Questions to ask before you hire: Some questions to think about in advance of your next hire. How did you onboard your most recent hires? And what does your company onboarding process look like? Day One â€" When your new hire heads in for their first day, are they aware of what time, who and where to report to? Are they aware of the appropriate dress code for the job? Have they been told what they should bring with them on the first day? Does your company make new employees feel welcome? Do you take time to introduce them to the business by having a special sign, welcome messages or a welcome lunch? That first day is a critical moment â€" it’s important that your employee feels like they are being properly and formally welcomed and valued from the outset. Have you established who will be responsible for the delivery of the induction for the employee? Is the employee’s manager (you) looking after this or is an HR professional taking responsibility? Or both? How long will the induction last and what will be covered? Have you planned all the parts in to their diary? Does your onboarding program inspire company pride? â€" Your onboarding process should make employees feel like they made the right decision in choosing to join the company. Do you inspire pride in your employees? Show off what makes your company great, and involve those individuals who accurately represent all the positives you have to offer Do you show that ‘new hires’ matter? â€" Inspiring company pride is not enough. You also need to show employees that they really do matter to your business. Taking an individual and tailored approach to this process will show that they aren’t just on a merry-go-round of new employees, but are individually of value to the company. Having a solid, structured onboarding program will make a difference and engage your new hires from the start. When you show you’re willing to invest in your employees, you’ll make them feel that they are joining a great team, making them more likely to stick with the job. Effective ‘onboarding’ is time and effort well spent, a loyal and effective team is the ‘nirvana’ of management, and will significantly reduce your time spent looking to hire more new employees! Author:  Paul Simms is an executive recruiter with 15 years of experience across the Australian and UK markets. He is the founder of Wright Executive a specialist business within the Accounting and Professional Services sector.

Why you Should Start Buying Custom-made Dresses

Why you Should Start Buying Custom-made Dresses If you have considered buying a custom-made dress, you have probably also wondered whether the investment is worth it. However, you should know that bespoke wear is not a frivolous investment because you can wear it to many occasions. There is a reason why custom dresses cost more: they fit flawlessly. A few inches make a great difference when it comes to the fit, so you should not hesitate to visit your tailor. If you are out of ideas about the clothes you would like, you can alter the ones you already own but do not like. Here are some reasons why you should consider buying a bespoke dress: Convenience Getting a dress made for you is quite convenient. You only need to visit a tailor, get measured, and wait for your dress to be made. The alternative is quite inconvenient because you would have to visit several stores to find the right dress. Ready made dresses come in generic sizes and chances are that you will have to alter the dress that you end up buying. This kind of shopping takes up too much time that you can spend doing productive things. Although going to a tailor means you will get your dress later, the time spent shopping is reduced drastically. Better quality Bespoke dresses are of a higher quality than off-the-rack dresses because they are made specifically for you. If you compare the fabric used to make the two, you will notice a difference in quality. This is because high street dresses are made using machines on assembly line, while a live person oversees the sewing of custom-made dresses. This means that there is a matchless attention-to-detail involved. Moreover, when you are having a bespoke dress made, you get to select the fabric that you want. Even the low-end fabric that tailors use tends to be better than most fabrics used to make generic clothes. Additionally, you can pick your own style and precise specifications. When you walk into a store, you have no choice but to buy the available styles. However, when you visit a tailor, you can choose the length of the hem, style, and neckline. Better fit For a tailor-made dress, getting something that fits just fine is unacceptable. When you buy a bespoke dress, you should get something that fits like a second skin. Not only will the dress flatter the contours of your body, but it will also accentuate your best features and mask the ones you want to conceal. Unless you are very lucky, you will not be able to find a dress that fits perfectly at stores. Just as a manufacturer may opt   for high-quality metal stamping materials and custom engineered stamping for product, you want quality in the fabrics and construction that you will only achieve if you buy a custom dress.. Cheaper Although some people believe that bespoke dresses cost an arm and a leg, they do not. Even if you end up spending a little more than what you would on a ready made dress, you do not have to pay for alterations. Moreover, custom-made dresses usually last longer than their ready made counterparts do, meaning that you will save more in the end. In some cases, tailors can replicate popular labels at a much lower cost. Personalization When buying clothes from a store, you will be limited to a few styles. However, with bespoke dresses, the customization options are limitless.   For instance, if you are looking for a unique bridesmaid dress, some fashion experts such as Azazie makes customized bridesmaid dresses that fit all body types, all you have to do is to get your measurements taken and wait for a few weeks. Having a bridal party with similar dresses is out of style; just get the color right and have something unique made. Author Bio: Taby G.  Title: Super-Connector at OutreachMama Taby G. is a super-connector with Towering SEO and OutreachMama who helps businesses find their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. With over 6 years of writing experience, Taby bring a vast amount of knowledge, style and skill to every project. Her expertise lies in article/blog writing, eBooks, and SEO/informational writing. Copywriting and fiction are the icing of her work with excellent research skills and flawless grammar.

Finding the Best Resume Writing Service

Finding the Best Resume Writing ServiceThere are many sites that offer free tools to help you create the best-resume-writing-service. However, if you are already armed with the skills and knowledge required to make a good one, then these sites are really unnecessary.The first step towards writing your resume is learning how to become a professional resume writer. A resume writing service does not need to be written by you. Professional resume writers have years of experience in their profession and they know what works and what doesn't work.You will be paying for a professional resume writer's services and although there are plenty of free options available, you should really take the time to find one who really understands what you want. He or she can provide you with great templates and ideas to help you get your message across. You don't want to just write your information in one area on your resume. Write in different areas to make it more unique.Creating a well-written resume is all about providing the reader with the information you want them to see and then giving them the impression you want them to have about you. If your resume is hard to read, chances are you will end up being passed over for a better candidate. Your potential employer doesn't want to read a page of what you don't want them to read. You will also want to choose a resume writer who has plenty of experience.If you're not sure what you want or how to write a good one, don't be afraid to ask for advice. Before you hire a resume writer, take the time to do some research and see what other people have to say about his or her services. Check out the website and decide if he or she is right for you.A good online portfolio is also another important factor when hiring a resume writer. A resume portfolio will show prospective clients exactly what you can and cannot do as a professional. When you create a resume portfolio, you have a great way to show potential employers exactly what you can do. You can't believe how effective a professional resume writer can be when they understand what you want. Asking for ideas is always encouraged, but only a little bit. You want to stay away from resume samples.Hire a writer that has enough experience to give you an idea of how he or she can help you with your needs. Keep in mind that you don't have to go the traditional route and just get someone to put together a resume for you. Find a specialist that can help you focus on what you want instead of what you don't want to see on your resume.

How to Be a Team Player When You Work Creatively CareerMetis.com

How to Be a Team Player When You Work Creatively Source- Pexels.comCreative thinkers are invaluable to the business. They are often the champions of innovation, and innovation is almost always the component that allows a company to leave the competition far behind.As Theodore Henderson wrote for Forbes, “Innovation is vital in the workplace because it gives companies an edge in penetrating markets faster and provides a better connection to developing markets, which can lead to more significant opportunities, especially in rich countries. Innovation can also help develop original concepts while giving the innovator a proactive, confident attitude to take risks and get things done.”Despite that, though, it is always safer to fall back on methods that have stood the test of time. For that reason, individuals who are more prone to pursue creative processes sometimes struggle to mesh well with others.evalBut if you’re an innovator, you don’t have to accept a professional atmosphere wherein you’re butting heads with coworkers. You should do everything you can to prevent that from happening.Why Does It Matter?This question is especially relevant for those who have had the pleasure of being able to lead point on novel products and services for their organization that effectively changed their organization’s standing in the industry.However, long-term success virtually never comes to the one-person show.People are a constant and essential part of the professional world. Thus, there’s value for creatives in ensuring you’re prepared to tackle the personal level of your professional life in such a way that your creativity has the space it needs to thrive, without ruining your professional relationships. Or your chances at leadership.Part of the challenge is undoubtedly that intrinsic risk factor that can make others uncomfortable. But, a large part of it is also that creative thinkers often work differently, in general. So, while thinking in an out-of-the-box manner is likely a large part of why you’re where you are and how you’ll get where you want to be, it can make it challenging to thrive in some settings.But, if every work environment includes burning bridges because you’re unable to function in a group atmosphere, even if your ideas are valued, you will never be able to thrive. Plus, you’ll hinder others from being able to succeed, as well, if there’s preventable conflict.1) Recognize the Value of Being a Team PlayerevalFor the vast majority of people, group work can present challenges; even the most similar among us are not the same and will inevitably disagree at some point. But no matter who you are, the foundational piece of working well within a group is going to be understanding just how valuable they are.evalThis means recognizing the reality that almost everything we do in a professional setting is only ever accomplished via the effort of more than just ourselves. Additionally, beyond the fact that successful teamwork demonstrates a host of soft skills, studi es have shown that those who do best at team efforts are also often most successful at individual efforts.Thus, there is an argument for the fact that the requirements of doing good work within a team dynamic are also needed to do a solid job on your own. One of the primary factors that lead to successful projects is smart people who are committed to the same vision and goals.Being able to function well within a team is a skill, and as with other skills, the practice might not make perfect, but it will get better. Additionally, it’s worth it. Even if it’s challenging and seemingly unproductive, the reality is it’s good for business, and it’s good for you as an individual, too.2) Create the Space for Creative Play at WorkThe key to not allowing your creativity to become squelched is to carve out appropriate outlets for the unique ways you work. It’s vital that you’re able to do what you need to do to think and work innovatively â€" it’s just a matter of making sure it h appens in the right context.evalIn a recent interview, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman â€" who has studied highly creative people â€" pointed out that play is an essential part of creativity, and that for that reason creatives are very intentional about it. He noted, “As adults, cultivating a childlike sense of play can revolutionize the way we work.”If your workflow or your work process is significantly different than that of those around you, do the work in a physical space that ensures they feel respected. It’s likely that if you’re distracting them, they’re distracting you.This is not a call to separate yourself entirely, but rather a way to give yourself the ability to work in a manner that will best allow you to be the innovator you are. Consider a set amount of time each workweek within which you can think and create and play to your heart’s desire.3) Present Creative Solutions in Organized WaysFor others, working with creatives often means dealing with unpredict able behavior and unconventional ideas, and that can be genuinely challenging. So the balance you must strike is contributing fully while also doing so in a way that ensures your ideas translate well.Again, creative people are uniquely positioned to be assets within the organizations they work for because they are more likely to champion innovation; the cash flow that fuels business growth will never be consistent without it.There are many areas where industries across the board are clearly in need of a fresh strategy.For example:One report by Econsultancy looked at how organizations apply data to bolster their business and found that a whopping 62 percent do not have any formally documented data analysis strategy.The cybersecurity department of DeVry University reports 44 percent of leadership in companies don’t believe their workforce has a skillset that consistently adapts to modern technology.A survey found that over half of companies struggle to coordinate innovation and thei r business strategy, which essentially means that they have no game plan.Creatives are distinctly positioned to solve those problems. Given that fact, it isn’t just recommended; it is imperative that companies utilize the employees they have who are intimately predisposed to tackle old issues in new ways.As a creative, you can make that happen seamlessly. It’s just a matter of solving problems and working on projects with ingenuity, and then taking the steps necessary to package your work in an accessible manner for peers and leadership alike.evalThe line, “Write drunk, edit sober,” is usually attributed to Ernest Hemingway, and in the sentiment there lies a truth that is also applicable to highly creative people who are eager to mesh well with others in their field.This is namely that the key to doing it well is to maintain the ideas and methods that allow you to operate on a unique level, and then take the time and effort needed to ensure your result is something that is h elpful and usable, and ultimately good for your whole company.

The most thorough review of my book. Ever! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

The most thorough review of my book. Ever! - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog A while back, I invited Kevin Carson of The Mutualist Blog to review my book (Happy Hour is 9 to 5) for the simple reason that he and I have wildly differently views on work. Its not that we disagree (though we do on many issues) its just that were coming to the topic from some very different backgrounds. His review is now up and it blows me away! Its thorough, its critical and above all its constructive. I learned a lot from reading it and from taking in Kevins views on this. As I knew I would. Heres how Kevin starts it: I must confess I approached this book with a considerable amount of skepticism. And at first glance, the rhetoric in Kjerulfs book bears at least a strong superficial resemblance to such manipulative HR gimmicks as Fish! Philosophy, aimed at jollying the sped-up and underpaid workforces of downsized firms into loving Big Brother without any of the inconvenience of, you know, raising pay or decreasing workloads. But on closer inspection, I believe this book is the real thing. Despite certain reservations, which I discuss at length below, I believe Kjerulf gets it. His book isnt just another attempt to get workers minds right, a shortcut for inculating lobotomized happiness into people who are treated like shit. He spends a major part of the book, in fact, pointing out that shortcuts dont work, and that theres no way to simulate treating people like human beings. Kevins main reservations about my book are: 1: The book goes too far in stressing subjective attitude at the expense of objective conditions. For example, the employee newsletter at a particular hospital Im thinking oflets call it the Official Happy Newsletteronce ran a fluff article titled Choose Your Attitude, which gushed (among other things) that if we choose to provide extraordinary patient care, we could do so, regardless of your abundance or lack of resources. In other words, the people who cut us off at the knees are assuring us that if we cant run a marathon, its our own fault. The laws of time, space, and matter dont applyits all in your head, man! The amount of work that can be extracted from a single man-hour is infinite, like the number of people who can be fed with five loaves and two fishes. I agree with Kevin on this. What I really advocate is not changing your attitude to cope with a bad work situation but as Kevin puts it: Happiness and choosing your attitude are not things done instead of addressing working conditions, or even after addressing working conditions; theyre achieved, in large part, by means of addressing working conditions. Yes. Kevin gets this better than I did! Ill update my writing on this to express this more clearly. 2: There is not enough focus on the structural forces at the level of the political and economic system as a whole. Thirty years ago the neoliberal Pharaohs decreed, let them gather their own straw, but let not the tale of bricks be minished aught. And in the years since that decree, an entire industry of labor consultants has come up with gimmicks like Fish! (enthusiatically embraced by Pharaohs overseers in Human Resources) aimed at convincing workers that we [sic] can choose to do an extraordinary job making bricks, regardless of our abundance or lack of straw. In minimizing the importance of objective conditions, Kjerulf considers mainly the intrinsic character of the work itself. That is, he focuses mainly on the character of work as it varies from one job to another, as workers sort themselves into types of work that they consider more intrinsically enjoyable and avoid those that they consider unpleasant. True my focus is very much on making yourself happy at work within the system we already have. And its also true as Kevin notes, that the current system is fertile ground for some VERY unhappy workplaces. However, the current system has proven, mostly inadvertently, to also contain everything you need to create great, democratic, happy workplaces. I absolutely agree that the system itself should be changed and I believe that one of the best ways to change it is to create many happy workplaces. They will out compete the unhappy ones and happiness at work will then become the norm. That being said, I WILL be reading some Ehrenreich :o) 3: A historical vacuum One of the most exasperating things about Kjerulfs book is the historical vacuum within which he views such issues. It boggles my mind that Kjerulf simply accepts this enormous and radical change over the past fifty years as just another matter of fact, without stopping to ask why? Why has the workplace hollowed out the rest of life in recent decades? Why has an increasing portion of time been taken up by work, at the expense of the rest of our lives? Why is work (on the job, that is) the basis for our standard of living, as opposed to the household and informal economies? Why has the home been transformed into an adjunct of the imperial workplace, and the whole of life contaminated by the ideology of professionalism? Maybe its time to take our lives back from workor rather, from our jobs. The main reason I ignore the history of the workplaces is probably that I dont know much about it. Ill be fixing that :o) Fortunately, theres an equally long list of where Kevin thinks the book gets it right. Phew :o) Go read Kevins entire review its great, great reading. I cannot thank Kevin enough for reading my book with such an open mind and for contributing his thoughts and ideas in such a clear, constructive, interesting, funny and well-written way. Its a huge inspiration for me and has shown me some ways to deepen and sharpen my message. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

10 Ways to Avoid Procrastination

10 Ways to Avoid Procrastination We’ve all procrastinated at one time or another, and if youve found your way to this page, chances are youre procrastinating right now. Maybe you’re avoiding an unpleasant task that has to be done; you may be anxious about what has to be done; or you could simply not even know where to start. Procrastination kills projects before theyve even begun, but it doesnt have to claim yours. Weve collected some of the best, proven tips to help you get out of your rut and get started. Stop Lying to Yourself: You may be telling yourself, “Ill do it tomorrow,” “The time isnt right” or “I work better under pressure.” Be honest, you dont, do you? Ditch the time-wasting excuses and get down to work. Make Your Plan Public: Do you really want to hold yourself accountable for your work? Let everyone know what youre doing. In most cases, you can simply tell co-workers and friends what youre planning to do, but if you need some extreme motivation, you can raise the stakes. There are some websites, like stickK, that will let you put together a plan and set deadlines. If you dont hit those deadlines, the site will take a predetermined amount of money from your bank account and donate it to charity. Get working or get penalised. Make Reasonable Plans: You know yourself better than anybody else. Its easy to declare that you’ll get up at 5 a.m. every day and get work done, but if youre not a morning person, you know thats not going to happen. Make plans around how you work. If you find it easier to work in the wee hours, for example, carve out time every night to get your best work done. Make Achievable to-Do Lists: Theres a satisfying feeling to ticking an item off your to-do list. In planning your project, list out everything that you have to do, not just items that you know you will do, just so you can check them off. On the other end of the scale, dont list huge, impossible-seeming tasks, as they will only intimidate you and make you want to procrastinate further. Not to mention youll likely end up stretching yourself too thin trying to achieve the un-achievable. Time Management: Any task can seem insurmountable if you dont put a limit on how long you have to work on it. Fortunately, there are many techniques that can break that time down into manageable tasks. A popular one named the Pomodoro Technique breaks work down into 25-minute chunks, followed by a 5-minute break. Find a technique or app that works for you and use it. In addition to managing your time, try managing your work style so you can get more done in less time. Look at Your Workplace: Where do you work best? Do you prefer to be alone or surrounded by people? Do you like music or absolute silence? Do you prefer working in public or at home? Work out your preferences, and set up you workspace accordingly. And, if youre stuck in an office plan you dont care for, try these tips to survive it. Remove Distractions: Lets be honest: You say working with the TV on in the background works for you, but if you find you spend more time staring at talk shows than your computer, its a distraction and it needs to go. The same goes for anything that stops you from working. Turn your phone off, unplug your router and take your headphones out. Facebook can wait. Break Down Large Tasks: Having one, overarching goal can feel impossible to achieve. If you break it down into several, smaller parts, itll feel a lot easier. For example, the original goal of “write a blog” can be broken down into a) research your piece, b) outline the blog with all relevant points, c) complete first draft, d) polish and create completed blog. Reward Yourself: Who better to reward yourself than, well, yourself? After all, you know what motivates you best. For every milestone in your work, designate a treat for yourself. It can be something physical, like a new item of clothing or the book youve been wanting to get around to reading. Alternatively, it can be an experience, such as a trip to the movies or an evening spent with your friends. Bite the Bullet: In the end, all these tips are helpful, but before you can use them you just have to get on and do whatever you need to do. Focus on the sense of achievement when youve finished your project, and all your hard work will be worth it. Procrastination is easy, but will ultimately hurt you. Putting things off can increase stress, as well as have an impact on your career and relationship with your co workers. Stop putting off what needs to be done, and you career, and health, will thank you for it. Go forth, and avoid procrastination NOW!