I write and speak about “Thrivers” a lot (Change Your Day, Not Your Life). The reason is that these people are 18% more productive, are more engaged at work, they are also more physically fit, have hobbies outside of work, and often describe their relationships outside of work as fulfilling. Basically, when you don’t […]
Category: Motivation
The Two-Hour Rule
Success focused people tend to be harder on themselves than most, especially when things don’t go as planned. When you experience a setback, do you find it difficult to get re-motivated and jump back in and continue working? If so, you might suffer from the limit violation effect. Overcoming the limit violation effect (LVE) […]
Frustration to Motivation
Motivation drives success. But, what drives motivation? Specifically, what drives our motivation after we miss a goal or deadline? When you become frustrated with your progress, does it increase your willpower – “I’m going to do this no matter what!” – Or does it reduce your willpower – “Why don’t I do what I know I […]
Two Ways to Work Less While Working More
Convincing yourself – and your boss – that some “no” work is good work How many of you have found yourself: Chasing rabbit trails on the Internet? Checking emails in order to avoid doing other work? Attending unnecessary meetings? This is a sure sign that you need a break. But, don’t mislead yourself in thinking […]
I Work Here Because…
One Short, Simple Mental Exercise for Work-Changing Results mo·tive [moh-tiv] noun 1. something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc. Your motive is directly related to your motivation at work. Although this may seem like an obvious concept, if you take a step back and reflect on […]
Take Advantage of Your Strengths
Andy Core is an expert in Work-Life Balance, Wellbeing, and Peak Human Performance. We all have our own innate strengths. Some strength you may only discover in times of crisis. Other strengths you discover as you progress through life and pay attention to your skills. You never know what you can achieve through your strengths […]
Never Feel Bad When Asking Questions
Andy Core is an expert in Work-Life Balance, Wellbeing, and Peak Human Performance. Its necessary to ask questions when you don’t understand. Asking a question doesn’t mean that you’re stupid or annoying. It’s better to ask and understand something you didn’t know than doing it in a wrong way and therefore having to redo it […]
Burn Off Stubborn Fat By Using HIIT And Steady State Cardio Together!
Andy Core is an expert in Work-Life Balance, Wellbeing, and Peak Human Performance. Are you one of those individuals who have perhaps hit a weight loss plateau? Or maybe you are just looking for an efficacious and promising way to burn off some stubborn in order to tone your body? Currently the most popular way […]
Top Reasons for Low Levels of Productivity in the Workplace
Lower levels of productivity in the workplace can be caused by the smallest of things. Take note and improve on the little aspects of your work habits. Andy Core is an expert in Work-Life Balance, Well Being, and Peak Human Performance. Productivity in the workplace is something that doesn’t come over night. It’s a process […]
A Positive Attitude Can Increase Productivity in the Workplace
Three ways to show a positive attitude and increase productivity in the workplace. Negativity is never a good thing for a group of people; the same applies to the workplace. A positive attitude is essential to productivity in the workplace. Machines do not run a business; the people operating them run it. If the person behind the […]