Dear Reader, We are near the end of the year. This is an exciting time. A change of season and year is always an indication of “out with the old and in with the new.“ Whether it is a new way of life, a new career, or new goals, the...
How to Build Teamwork Skills
Teamwork is important for career success. Teamwork is “the collaborative effort of a group of people to complete a task in an effective and efficient way (Wikipedia)”. Employees need to be able to collaborate to complete tasks and projects. They also need to be able to work productively and efficiently...
Time Management Tips for Job Seekers
If you are job hunting, managing time is important. This applies especially to those who are unemployed and looking for work, but also to people who have a job and are looking for alternative work, either a full time job or self-employed work. If you are currently not working, it’s...
How to Manage Time to Achieve Goals and Live Stress Free
Are you under constant stress because you have a lot to do and can’t get things done? Increased responsibilities combined with increasing distractions can make achieving goals more difficult. It comes down to time management. Studies show that globally, many people struggle with time management. Time management is the process...
Does information overload cause indecisiveness (And what you can do to put yourself back on track)
Have you ever found yourself unable to focus, not knowing just what you were doing?Could information overload be a cause? There is simply too much information all around and the more we take in, the more confused and unable to make decisions we become. Information overload is defined as extensive amount...
Time Management Tips for Busy Startup Business Owners
Like most startup business owners, you likely handle a lot of business tasks yourself. Most startups are not financially or operationally at the stage to hire a team of workers. The slow and irregular sales and revenue stream don’t require a full time team. To ensure optimal growth, it’s important...
3 Simple Habits to Improve Mindset and Increase Motivation Whether You Work From Home or Office
These three simple success habits can make a world of difference in your mindset and productivity.1. Sleep early. Give yourself a bedtime by which you are in bed and lights are off. This ensures you get a good night sleep and wake up early the next day. Set a routine...
Did you take a vacation this summer? You should. Here’s why.
Nonstop work without vacation time results in a stressful and low quality life. Experiences like sunsets, smiles, a walk in nature, and family time are what make life meaningful.Not only that, greater work-life balance improve the quality of work and productive. When you are happy and unstressed, you can work...
5 things to do to achieve your goals without fail
As the famous quote says, “fail to plan and you plan to fail.” Having daily, weekly, and quarterly goals and plans that lead you to your annual and long term goals is necessary for gradual growth and success. Here are 5 things you can do to accomplish this: 1. Set...
How to balance work and worship during Ramadan
Ramadan is the month of worship, so you may want to prioritize earning rewards through worship, prayers and Quran recitation. However you may have to work as well and may wonder how to balance the two. Working and earning a living is also highly regarded in religion Islam. Earning a...