Work

When faced with a problem, start by making an educated guess about the cause. Write down your hypothesis and what you expect to happen if it’s true.

Before diving into any task, open a notepad or document to jot down your initial thoughts and plan.

Before starting a task, identify the most challenging part and focus on it first.

After solving a problem or learning something new, document it in your knowledge base for future reference.

When facing a challenging project, focus on managing it step by step without letting fear hold you back.

Regularly update stakeholders or team members on your progress to keep everyone informed.

When estimating the time or resources needed for a task, consider potential obstacles and add buffer time.

Set aside time each week to learn something new or reflect on your experiences.

Establish boundaries for work and rest to maintain a healthy balance and avoid burnout.

Learn to say no to tasks that don’t align with your goals, values, or current capacity.

Think about how your skills, knowledge, or ideas can be packaged into a product or service.

Regularly step out of your comfort zone and experiment with new ideas, tools, or methods.

Actively build connections in your field—reach out, attend events, or engage online. Make sure you know people who can help recognize and amplify your work.

Look for ways to get noticed—speak at events, publish articles, or share your work publicly. Aim for exponential growth in recognition.

Use your previous achievements to open doors. Highlight your past successes in resumes, presentations, or pitches, and stay current by adapting and innovating.

Keep pushing, even when things are tough. Continue learning, adapting, and striving for your goals, no matter how long it takes.

Grab a piece of paper and quickly draw what a productive day looks like for you. It doesn’t need to be artistic—stick figures are fine.

Pick any five items on your desk and organize them neatly. It could be papers, pens, or even your coffee mug.

Take a sticky note and write down three tasks you want to accomplish today. Keep it in front of you.

Stand up, reach your arms above your head, and stretch for 30 seconds. Shake your hands and legs lightly to release tension.

Set a timer for 2 minutes and tidy up your workspace. Put away unnecessary items and clear some space for your tasks.

Write one sentence about what you’re looking forward to or something positive about your work today.

Take a deep breath in for 4 seconds, hold it for 2, then exhale slowly for 6 seconds. Repeat this three times.

Sit still in a quiet place and look straight ahead. Focus on a single point, like a dot on the wall, and try to notice everything in your peripheral vision—s…

Divide your workday into 3 chunks (e.g., 9-12, 12-3, 3-6). For each chunk, plan 3 specific tasks to focus on. Complete them before moving to the next chunk.

Split your tasks into 3 waves based on the Fibonacci sequence: 5 minutes to prepare, 13–21 minutes for the main work, and 8 minutes to wrap up.

When you're feeling tired at work, take control of your body language: stand tall, maintain eye contact, and speak with clarity. Practice a quick reset by sm…

Use the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) to structure your path to growth or problem-solving. Here's how it works: 1. Goal: Start by defining a clear, measur…

Tackle any challenge or goal with the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST). Here’s how to get started: 1. Goal: What’s the big thing you want to achieve? Write i…