We all encounter procrastination in our working lives. It’s a completely normal and human experience, albeit frustrating at times. First things first, the best action you can take is to give yourself a break from feeling guilty. We can then move on to using the DUST tool to identify why you’re stuck in procrastination mode, have a dialogue with your lizard brain, tap into what emotions are showing up for you and identify your next practical step. THE LIZARD BRAIN Our brains have evolved a lot since we were monkeys, but one thing has hardly changed: the lizard brain. A term popularised by Seth ..read more

The Perfect Worker Doesn’t Focus on Perfection This blog title might seem unorthodox, because we’ve all often been told otherwise. But perfection is your enemy – not your friend. Perfection can seriously stifle positive momentum and is frequently a pointless waste of time. That’s why Productivity Ninjas avoid perfection at all costs. So why is perfection productivity’s enemy and how can you shift your mindset?  First, let’s talk about the idea of perfection. If you’ve been on one of our time management workshops, you’ll know how valuable your time and attention are. We’ve all been there ..read more

From our workshop Supercharge Your Team Comms, this CALM model is a super helpful moment of mindful reflection before sending any piece of comms. Download CALM pdf Think CALM before embarking on any comms pieces to: Create Clarity Does it create clarity and in a concise manner (think about Email etiquette and ensuring emails are concise and clear). Do I create confusion/clutter or clarify? Affirm Provide assurance that the recipient’s input is required and important, can also be about including info on the ‘why’ we need this so they fully understand the purpose of this piece of comms.  “a ..read more

Hello Ninjas, We have some great Productivity Ninja skills to share with you in this infographic. Click here or on the image below to access the full pdf. The post Productivity Ninja Flexible Working Infographic appeared first on Think Productive Australia ..read more

Click on the image below to access the full pdf Plus, here’s the recording of our Ninja Skill Booster if you would like to watch again. The post 2022 Productivity Ninja Kickstart appeared first on Think Productive Australia ..read more

Hello Ninjas, We have some great Productivity Ninja skills to share with you in this infographic. Click here or on the image below to access the full pdf. The post Productivity Ninja Working Remotely Infographic appeared first on Think Productive Australia ..read more

GET YOUR WEAPON-SAVVY NINJA ON! 4 easy steps to review your desk & workspace at home or in the office to boost productivity & wellbeing Click on the image below to access the full pdf. The post Ninja Desk and Workspace Audit Infographic appeared first on Think Productive Australia ..read more

Turning off email notifications is a great way to start to create some Ninja Zen Like Calm. Click on the button below to download a pdf with the step by step instructions. Instructions for Outlook The post Turning Off Email Notifications appeared first on Think Productive Australia ..read more

The blog below was an email newsletter written by our chief Ninja Graham Allcott. He has given permission for us to reproduce here as we through it was awesome!!! It was written on 21st June 2021. This email list is called Rev Up for the Week. Welcome if you’re new here. The idea is to give you one productive or positive idea for the week ahead. I had a request last week from someone who was struggling to make the transition from home relaxing to home-working on a Monday morning. You know, the actual revving up for the week, at the start of the week. So this week’s email is a load of down-in-t ..read more

Practical tips on coping with Lockdown Stress Our colleagues in the UK have started 2021 with news of a third National Lockdown. Other countries have also been in Lockdown for a few weeks now,  and some might have one looming on the horizon. The constant shift in circumstances, that feeling of instability, is a big trigger for stress. Our global Productivity Ninjas wanted to share some of their tips on how they’ve coped with previous lockdowns, which will hopefully help you in your current circumstances… For mental wellbeing they suggest: “Getting outside, ideally in nature or the park ..read more