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Happy Feb-routine-ary: 🌏 With the first month of the year behind us, do you still remember your New Year's Eve resolution? Well it's time for those new habits and routines to STICK and put it into practice. 📈 The reward for implementing new, solid routines and habits at work, can be an incredible productivity boost. 📋At @CheckProof, we’ve made it simple to adopt new routines...we’ll help you set up a checklist of routines and then let the CheckProof app take you through your rounds effortlessly. 💡What daily routines keep you focused and help you at work? Share your insights below and let's inspire each other to build habits that drive excellence! And let’s make February the month of new productivity boosting routines! So a very Happy Feb-routine-ary to you all! (it’ll stick eventually😅) Want help putting new routines in place? Let's connect! 🚀🔗 #ProductivityHacks #WorkplaceWellness #CheckProof #CheckProofRoutines #CheckProofimpact #workroutines

End of week 1 of 2024! How are your New Years Resolutions Going? Sticking to them? Falling off the goals already? If you truly want to create a new habit, it's best to have 1) a goal that you want to achieve (incl. a substantiated reason why this matters to you) 2) Tangible metrics (e.g. do sports 3 times per week, or daily; drinking enough water) 3) Integrate "hooks" for you to do them, e.g. the glass of water in the morning - maybe place it next to your coffee machine the night before. Or for sports, set up times with a friend to work out, etc. 4) Tracking these - a calendar on the wall, on paper or through apps or activity trackers can help make these things less effort. I am personally a fan of the Whoop strap with it's app, but anything that works for you, is amazing For new habits to be forming, according to a study it takes 66 days with a range of 18–254 days, i.e. on average, you need to stick to a new activity for over 2 months daily to form a new habit So far, my New Years Resolution visions are going well! While it's an arbitrary time, it can also help to just get started!! #newyearsresolution #betterhealth

If only all my apps and systems were integrated as well as my calendar and my daughter’s immune system! A.k.a. “What to do when your child falls sick the same day you decided to fit in one more project to your professional calendar before the end of the year". The client request came in first: Could I help set in motion one more website project before the Christmas holidays? By the time I said yet, it looked like the equation might just work and I could fit in one more project between migrating my own website, wrapping up the year and still having time for a proper break. But as most parents know, your offspring’s immune system aligns perfectly and wirelessly with your calendar and to-do app: When the calendar saturation approaches or reaches 90 per cent, it’s a sign for the immune system of the little ones to start letting the intruders in. My client had barely closed the door after our website strategy session when the teacher’s name started to eminently blink on my phone screen. This year, I was saved by a lucky Black Friday purchase: my noise-cancelling headphones arrived just in time for the flu season! They are now standing between the soundtrack of Oddbots and the client’s website getting started. I can only trust that my flu shot stands between me and the rest of the bugs. Here are three other things that help me squeeze all the day’s work (and more) into a suddenly shrunken schedule: ✅ Work in bursts. Set a timer for 15-25 minutes (depending on your child’s age and attention span) and focus like crazy. It’s cognitively exhausting in the long run but works in situations where you don’t have a choice. ✅ Get out of the house if you can. We often take turns with my husband to look after the little one, and going to a coffee shop for my focus moments helps me get more done. ✅ Focus on the pure essentials. The unexpected sunny side of these sick days is that they clear your focus and force you to prioritise. What helps you focus and concentrate, when the unpredictable deroutes your day? #focus #workingparentlife #everydaycreativity

In this guide, Blakie Sahay helps us pay daily attention to the small things that can bring us joy! Take a moment to experience the guide and discover the power of noticing and appreciating pleasant events in your daily life. Now available online and in-app!

As we dive into the festive holidays, it's a great opportunity to rethink our kids' screen time. While technology is a fantastic tool for learning and entertainment, it's essential to find a balance, especially during this family-centric time of the year. 🚫 Limiting Screen Time: Why It Matters 🚫 Extended screen time can impact our children's sleep, behavior, and even social skills. That's why, during the holidays, it's crucial to encourage activities that promote healthier habits and family bonding. Some of the Exciting Alternatives to Screens: - Outdoor Adventures: Embrace nature with walks, treasure hunts, or sports. - Creative Crafts: Unleash creativity with holiday-themed arts and crafts. - Reading Time: Visit the world of books, exploring stories and adventures. - Family Games: Board games or puzzles, perfect for laughter and teamwork. - Cooking Together: Whip up some holiday treats, teaching valuable life skills. Learn More on Talking Brains Center Blog For a deeper dive into the benefits of reducing screen time and more fun activity ideas, check out our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/d4ymCh8K

Is December always doomed to be a holiday slump? Not at Penbox. Here’s what we did to make last December our most productive and motivational month yet. Well, you know how December usually goes in the workplace - less work, more holidays. But at Penbox, we decided to turn the tables. We called it Project Bow 🎀 (like the bow on a gift, but what's in a name 😇), aiming to make December not just fun, but super productive. The idea was simple: get every Penbee (our awesome team members) to be able to explain Penbox to anyone at their Christmas dinner. Whether it's their tech-savvy nephew or their grandma who's still figuring out email, we wanted our message crystal clear. We broke this down into different streams, like making our website super user-friendly and the app experience a breeze. The deadline? Christmas dinner, of course! 🎄 Now, was it all smooth sailing? Not exactly. We were too ambitious – classic Penbox style! (But shouldn't we always aim high?) We had a few 'oops' moments and a lot of 'ah-ha' moments too. But guess what? The energy in the office was electric. Our Penbees weren’t just working for the sake of it; they were excited to help each other become the best Penbox ambassadors out there. So, I’m curious. How do you keep your team motivated in December? Have you tried something like this? Drop your thoughts below. Let’s share and learn from each other’s experiences. And if you want to know more about our Project Bow and what’s next, just ask. I’m all ears for a good chat or story! #TeamMotivation #DecemberProductivity #Penbox #Workplace #Innovation

What are your Weekend Plans??? . . We all wait for the weekends and keep on planning for it... . . What are you going to do???? . . Do share your answers in the comment section below 👇 . . #weekendvibes #weekendplans #weekendgetaway . . #socialspoon #socialmediamarketing

🎯 Busy Parents: 4 Steps to Boost Your Productivity with Time-Saving Tools Balancing work, family, and personal time can be overwhelming. Here’s how you can simplify your life and make the most of your time: 1 Identify Time-Consuming Tasks: Pinpoint daily tasks that eat up your time—like meal planning, grocery shopping, or scheduling—and focus on those that can be automated. 2 Choose the Right Tools: Research apps or services that fit your needs, such as meal-planning apps, grocery delivery services, or digital calendars. The right tools can make all the difference! 3 Set Up and Integrate: Properly set up these tools and integrate them into your daily routine. Sync calendars across devices, schedule recurring tasks, and ensure everything runs smoothly. 4 Regularly Review and Adjust: Periodically review how effective these tools are and tweak your approach if necessary. Don’t be afraid to explore new options that may better suit your evolving needs. Small changes can lead to big results. Start today and reclaim your time! ⏰ #Productivity #BusyParents #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance improve your productivity as Busy Parents and managing time link in my bio

Welcome to our January Decluttering 'Happy Hour' via Zoom! 🎉 Join us every Friday in January from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for a refreshing twist on decluttering. We'll dive into three focused 20-minute decluttering sessions, tackling any area of your home. I AM SO EXCITED TO GET STARTED!! Yes, I will be doing this WITH YOU! After each 20 minute session, we'll regroup for a quick recap, set our intentions for the next round, and dive back in. By the end, we'll have collectively decluttered for a full 60 minutes, leaving you with a lighter, happier space. Let's sip, socialize, and declutter together!" Examples of areas you may want to tackle: sock drawer (this is where I plan to start), kids toys, cleaning up remaining holiday items, purge the coat closet (also on my list), how about that junk drawer or the pile of mail that's been nagging at you. Any area of your home is fair game! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRbb7xYk

We hope all our clients and staff had a relaxing break after a huge year of hard work and great achievements. We’re now refreshed and ready to take the new year head on! 🙌   If you have any enquiries that popped up over the Christmas break or want to see how your campaigns measure up for 2024, hit us up in the DMs for a no-obligation, free consultation. 🤳💬   #We’reBack #HappyNewYear #2024Goals #NewYearNewChallenges #DigitalMarketingExperts