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Productivity Video Guide
There might be several reasons why you’d like to be more motivated. Learn more on how to develop skills to increase your productivity!
Setting Boundaries
The art of saying No
Saying no can be a great way of managing time. To practice, we suggest going into a room by yourself, shutting the door and saying “no” out loud ten times. It sounds crazy, but it helps build your “no” muscle. If you would like to learn more about the art of saying “no”, we invite you to read this article.
Having hard conversations
There are times when we inevitably have uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. Many people struggle with these conversations and that is normal. We have selected a resource that outlines how to overcome hard conversations at work and we invite you to read it.
Boosting Productivity
Productivity video guide
You may wonder how we could be more efficient at work. We are rooting for you no matter what the reasons are that you’d like to boost your productivity! To learn more on skills to increase your productivity, we encourage you to watch this 16 minutes video.
Manipulate brain waves
We have different brain waves pattern depending on the activity we are doing and the mental state we are in. The waves are different when you are resting than when your are focused. There are some strategies to control and optimize the mental state.
Internal communication
Internal communication is important to build a culture of transparency and helps keep the team engaged. Read this article on workplace communication.
Learning about stress
It is normal to feel a certain amount of stress in a work environment. However, it is important to recognize it. It is also important to know when this stress becomes too intense, and how to manage the harmful effects it may cause. To learn more about stress at work and how to manage it, we invite you to read this article.
Power of body languages
Your non-verbal stance affects how people interpret your messages. We invite you to watch this 6 minutes video where the benefits of practicing and utilizing power poses are discussed and explained. You can use these stances when you feel you need a confidence boost.
Staying true to yourself
Sometimes, we set boundaries intentionally. We would like to remind you to give yourself some acceptance, to honour yourself and your limits. To help you do this, we invite you to read this article.
Delegate more
Being a good leader means delegating. It might not come naturally for some people, and that is completely okay! Learn to let go, trust your team and their strengths. If you are interested in learning how to delegate efficiently, we invite you to read this article.
Work environment
The relationships we form are crucial to our mental health, which in turn influences productivity. Workers can develop harmful relationships at times, due to jealousy, disagreement, etc. It is important to mend these relations. Watch this 8 minutes video to learn more!
Job stability
Employees may not be available to work full-time due to personal issues. However, job stability is important to many people who want to have a significant level of job satisfaction. That's why we suggest you look for a second job that you can do at your own pace. Learn more about it here.
Workplace Mental Health
Work experience stress is responsible for 30% of workplace absences. Pay attention to your team and start a discussion to offer or receive help. Prioritizing mental health in the workplace is crucial. Watch this 12-minute TedTalk for strategies. Remember, seeking support is a sign of strength.
How to set boundaries
It’s important to learn how to create boundaries in a healthy and clear way. It is a true art to be able to set limits at work while remaining respectful and tactful when communicating these boundaries. To find out more about how to set boundaries, read this article.
Emotional boundaries
Boundaries do not necessarily have to be related to your work. You can also establish emotional boundaries within yourself. It helps employees stay level-headed in the workplace and prevent feelings of frustration and sadness. To learn more about how to create emotional boundaries, we invite you to read this article.
Pomodoro technique
This is an effective technique for time management. It is suggested to set a timer for a 25 minutes focus work with a 5 minutes break, then repeat. The idea is to work with the time you have as well as your optimal productive sprint. Learn how to do it by watching this 5 minutes video.
Lead by example
It is important to know what a healthy and productive workplace looks like, what it’s doing and how it is doing it in order to model this in your own workplace. We have found an example of a healthy work environment outlining the benefits of practicing. Read about it right here.
Enhancing Work Experience
Growth mindset
It is important to perceive the world around us in a way that helps us accept and appreciate our reality. This can promote greater satisfaction in life and work. To help you, we've included a helpful TED talk that discusses the growth mindset and how to achieve it. Watch the 10 minutes video here.
Strategies for winter time
Productivity can decrease during the winter months as many people feel demotivated during this period. Some people may suffer from seasonal depression. However, there are ways to support employees to combat this. Check out the mini-guide from the Canadian Mental Health Association to learn more!