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How to stop procrastination and start getting things done. Tips and tricks.

For many of us, the anxiety of an upcoming deadline can be paralyzing. It starts with dread. Then, the guilt trickles in. Cue fear and stress. These emotions double down to freeze the ability to begin or they propel manic efforts to finish. While cycles of procrastination are common, they are, however, not inevitable.

This tutorial will suggest five techniques on how to stop procrastination. You will furthermore find practical tools and tips to understand why we procrastinate and start getting things done whether it is for business, hobbies, learning or personal projects.

Tips to steadily increase, retain & improve your general knowledge 

A good grasp of general knowledge is key to success in many areas of your life. Having a solid base of common knowledge will serve you well when it comes to your career, financial and health wellbeing, personal development and relationships.

Whether it’s impressing a potential employer at a job interview, having the ability to follow what is going on in the news or simply being able to take part in a lively conversation with your mates, general knowledge is essential.

If you’re seeking to increase and improve your general knowledge or deepen your ability to retain facts and figures, there are plenty of simple tips and techniques you can employ.

Chunking technique – Improve memory, communication & reading

Memory retention is something that humans have struggled with since the beginning of time. If you have experienced getting frustrated during an exam, forgotten talking points at meetings, or had your mind draw a blank on some items on the grocery list, you are not alone. At one point or another, we’ve all been mocked by this elusive luxury we call memory. 

However, there are several techniques to improve memory and organize both your personal and professional life. One of the most popular strategies to push the limits of your memory is the chunking technique. In this tutorial, I discuss the core concepts, usage cases and strategies on how to apply the chunking technique for learning and memorizing things.

How to be more productive and get things done more effectively

To be more productive is commonly understood as getting more things done in less time. We certainly love that feeling of being a busy bee. However, does being more efficient also mean being more productive? According to Charles Duhigg, author of the book “Smarter Faster Better”, achieving higher productivity is about making choices in certain ways that switch one from just being busy to prioritizing and tackling the things of high value.

To get the right things done at the right time makes one more productive. Effective and systematic workflow choices are not only valuable at the workplace they also offer many benefits in personal life.

Learn how to speak with confidence. Public speaking tips and techniques

There’s nothing like that gut-wrenching feeling of hearing the words “Welcome on stage…” followed by your own name, is there? Public speaking can be a daunting prospect for many of us. In fact, as much as 73% of the US population* struggles with a fear of public speaking. 

However, mastering the skill of capturing the attention of a room of people and effectively delivering your message is a core expertise for business and can help you make headway in your career. [Read more…] about Public Speaking Tips – 18 Techniques