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We live in a world where it is so easy for our attention to get drawn in my clickbait. You can sit down to work on a project, and suddenly an hour has gone by and all you’ve done is watch YouTube videos! If you want to better protect your time, watch this short video.…

Between work meetings, taking kids to soccer games, remembering to get gas in the car, whatever it may be, it can be easy for you to feel stretched thin in your days. Did you know there is a simple change you can make to your morning routines that studies show improve your productivity by 30%?…

Many of us have different styles of working, but there is one thing our brains have in common that affect our productivity. Watch this short video to find out how you can prevent overwhelm and get stuff done more efficiently! I would love to hear about your experiences using this practice. Comment below! NJ ShelsbyHi,…

Social media is a great tool to connect with the world, but it can also suck away our time. Luckily, there are ways you can set boundaries around your electronics in order to eliminate distractions! Watch below to learn what tool you can use to help better shield your time.       NJ ShelsbyHi,…

Do you wish you had more than 24 hours in a day?  The solution is to get a mindset like Oprah.  Watch this short video to learn how.  Plus, there is a time-sensitive bonus; I’m doing a live call where I’ll use my simple mind hack to help you to actually make the shift. Join…

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ve heard me talk about how distracting technology can be.  I love the guilty pleasures of watching funny cat videos and last night’s monologue by Stephen Colbert, so I’ve had to find some great tricks to minimize the distractions of my technology. I’m happy…

There’s no easier way to stay in touch with friends and family than through social media.  And since so many people are on social media it is a great place to market your business. Social media is one click away at all times, on our work computers, home computers, and even on our phones. You…

You’ve finally managed to focus and start working on that important project you’ve been postponing for a while. Everything is going well, your thoughts flow effortlessly, your progress is visible and you feel good about your work. Suddenly, your phone screen lights up — DING! Your best friend has texted you, asking you if you…

Working at Microsoft, I get to work with some of the smartest people – but even they are not immune to the effects of digital overload. I think most of us today experience this. It’s that forgetfulness, that you can’t remember that you had a conversation, you forget to do something, you feel kind of…