by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Feb 16, 2019 | Blog, Productivity
Ask 100 people to name their top priorities and the same items would appear at the top of most lists. Family, health, food and shelter, friends, work, pets – most of us would compose lists that look pretty similar. Say the word “priorities” and everyone’s mind...
by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog, Procrastination, Productivity, Stress Management
Are you “at work” right now? If so, reading this blog could help you become more productive when you turn back to your next task – and I swear I’m not just saying that to get you to keep reading. Taking breaks is one of the key ways to increase productivity, as...
by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Productivity
The pumpkin displays are going up, the beach umbrellas are coming down and kids everyone are mourning the end of sleeping-in season. It’s here, my friends: back-to-school has arrived. I know that many of you are either preparing to send kids back, or have already done...
by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Jul 27, 2018 | Best Life, Productivity
Forty-eight hours. When you spend them doing something you love, two days probably fly by too quickly. But spend two days doing something tedious (did someone say ‘taxes’?) and the hours might seem endless. I’ve been thinking about what I can get done in 48 hours...
by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Productivity
Every summer has the potential for at least a few absolutely perfect moments. Watching fireworks from the back of a boat, finally standing up on water skis, seeing your kids laugh by the light of a campfire: it’s all possible in summer. This is the perfect time to...
by Sarah Reiff-Hekking | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Productivity
I recently shared some tips on how to prepare yourself for a summer work vacation, and I’ll say again that time off from work is critical to reduce stress and improve productivity in the long run. Now let’s look at the flip side: how to prepare for a smooth return to...