Planning
Manage your time in thirds
Irish people, myself included, often struggle with their ‘t’s and ‘th’s. If I need to say the word ‘tree’, my brain will want to say ‘three’, and vic...
I want to help the future
I want to help the future. The past is past and was busier than I would have liked. The present is upon us and is full-on. But the future has yet to happen and can b...
How being proactive can save you when you need to be reactive
I recently avoided a potentially calamitous situation because I choose to operate in a proactive way. I’m checking in at Sydney International Airport for a lon...
Augment your productivity
I recently bought an e-bike – easily the best fun I’ve had in years. It’s been a while since I was on a bicycle. I grew up riding them in Dublin through my chi...
Parking friction
When I’m at my most productive, I’m focused and organised, and the world around me is friction-free. However, this was not the case recently when I tried to park...
The key to focus every day
Recently I have been running Smart Teams workshops for several clients who have previously attended our Smart Work personal productivity training. It’s always ins...