DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Productivity Blueprint

Life is not meant to be done at full speed twenty-four-seven. It's not a sprint or a race; It's a long and steady marathon or voyage. You can't expect to do anything right or get work done if you are exhausted all the time. You need to slow down and find ways to manage your energy better to be more productive and flourish within your business or personal life.    The following are five ways to help manage your energy:  Learn to Let Go  You don't need to be in control of everything. In fact, the only thing you are...

Do you ever wish someone else could just tell you what to do, give you a little nudge when you feel demotivated, or tell you to knock off those bad habits before you get too far? Thankfully, you are not alone, and many people use these very questions as part of their mission statement. Mentors and coaches can provide exactly what you need to lead a more successful life.    The following are five ways mentors or business coaches can help you be more productive in life and business:  They Provide Knowledge from Hands-on Experience Mentors can provide experiences, knowledge,...

Proper time management skills, high productivity, and achieving your goals all require knowing when and how to deprioritize. Just because you do everything or are extremely busy every day does not mean you are being most productive or will be successful one day.  Efficiency and high productivity stem from understanding that the effort you put in should equal the same or more output. Every time you work, if your actions don’t chip away at your tasks helping you reach your goals, you are not the most productive – you’re just busy.    The following tips will help you learn to...

Wish you had more energy throughout your day to get each and everything on your to-do list done? You are not alone. Many people, tiny business owners, and entrepreneurs struggle to keep up.    Here are five rituals to add to your daily routine that will boost your energy to live each day more productively:  Sleep for 7 to 8 Hours Every Single Night  You can't have good energy and be productive if you don't get sleep. You may think you function great off 4 or 5 hours, but science doesn't support this. You are more like a walking zombie....

There is one thing that is certain in life, and that is change. You can always bet that something will change throughout your life, big or small. While change may be scary and uncomfortable to most, there is also a beautiful and different side. The chance to learn and gain something new, an opportunity you should always take no matter what.    Reasons to keep learning for a lifetime:  To Increase Your Confidence and Motivation A lot of anxiety or fear stems from a lack of knowledge. If you strive to learn something new as often as possible about your...