If you ever need to hold a meeting and you want to make it a success, use the 40-20-40 continuum. Focus 40% of your attention for each meeting on preparation and getting everything right before you meet, then 20% of your attention on the meeting itself — the time you’re all together — and then
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Tips from a Medical Professional on How to Keep the Cold at Bay
It is here, that dreaded time of year when the “sniffles” pay a visit. Before you have to call your doctor for an appointment, aim for prevention. The best way to fight the cold or flu is by being productively proactive. This reminds me of a saying, “An ounce of prevention is better than a
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[Productive Neighbours] Adding Some Water When Making Broth
Abdullah bin Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “The companion who is the best to Allah is the one who is best to his companion. And the neighbour that is the best to Allah is the one that is best to his neighbour.” [At-Tirmidhi]
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Maximize Use of Your Time With These Tips From the Seerah
Time is limited. Death is certain. However, our intention to live a productive life and to serve Allah and His creation will itself be enough to count as a positive action. If you study the seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad ) with specific focus on his daily and regular routines, it is an eye-opener. How
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[Productive Professionals] 9 Tips to Minimize Workplace Arguments
Arguments are common at any place, be it a masjid, shop, canteen, college, street corner or the house. One such spot is your workplace – either the office where you are employed or a place where you do your business. This article analyzes the common triggers of workplace arguments and what we can do as individual team
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[Productive Troubleshooting] Managing Your Disorganized Computer Desktop
If your computer desktop looks anything like the above, you need to read this article. Not only are you slowing your computer down, but you are also slowing yourself down and hurting your productivity, because more clutter = less focus = less productivity.
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