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The 6 Productivity Strategies to Integrate Deep Work into Your Professional Lives Why not start of this year with some exciting new theories.... Many modern knowledge workers now spend most of their brain power battling distraction and interruption, whether because of the incessant pinging of devices, noisy open-plan offices or the difficulty of deciding what deserves your attention the most. Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to wring every last drop of value out of your intellectual capacity. He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who intends to stay ahead in a complex information economy, and how to systematically train the mind to focus. Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in an increasingly distracted world. How to build a D.E.E.P. work ritual ? edicated workspace “Your ritual needs to specify a location for your deep work effort...

Hello , It's the time of the year where all comes in perspective; your job, your live, the balance between both. This year I, again, started with a new job. I am enthusiastic and passionate about this job, therefore I want to share some ideas with you. Here are some things that will help you to make next your the most successful of all! At the start of every new year, we’re motivated and ready with our resolutions to make this year a better year than the last. But, more often than not, especially for me, those goals don’t tend to differ from year to year. But for 2018. I’ve decided to take my  goals  more seriously.  6 things to prepare yourself for 2018 1.What were the most successful things of last year? Ask yourself following questions what did I learn? what were the challenges? did I grow? new things crossed my path?... 2. Did you share the successes you've had in 2017 ? Christmas time is the ideal moment to share these moments 3. ...

Dear readers, A lot of articles I read nowadays are focussing on how to find a job when you're over 45. But what about the millennials or echo boomers (named after their parents, the babyboomers)?  These youngsters (born between the eighties and the early 2000s) are digitally native general enjoy living and working in the cities. According to wikipedia  some employers are concerned that Millennials have too great expectations from the workplace. Some studies predict they will switch jobs frequently, holding many more jobs than Gen Xers due to their great expectations. Newer research shows that Millennials change jobs for the same reasons as other generations—namely, more money and a more innovative work environment. They look for versatility and flexibility in the workplace, and strive for a strong  work–life balance  in their jobs and have similar career aspirations to other generations, valuing financial security and a di...

While reading some articles on finding a new job I came across some interesting findings. As you all know I've recently started job-hunting again. Important detail:I am over 45, so this makes the job-hunting extra challenging. I've already contacted some key figures in my network and I must say the ball is rolling (as we say in dutch). But what about flexible jobs? Meaning jobs that can be executed as from your home office? In contrast to our image of telework jobs, many high powered and lucrative positions are flexible. Mostly because the businesses are small to midsize. “A common misconception is that work-from-home jobs pay nowhere near traditional jobs,” said Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs. “However, we’ve found the compensation and benefits offered with work from home jobs to be comparable with similar in-office positions. For example, one of the best parts about telecommuting is that job-seekers can broaden the geographic area of their job search. This means that ...

'The best time of your life is the period between 2 jobs.' I will never forget this statement coming from my legal counselor. Incredible, but true! So now that I am considering all my options, this is the perfect moment to enjoy life. The very hot after summer weather makes it even easier to enjoy and evaluate my options. Hereby my new focus for the coming weeks and months: Cultivate a Rich Non-Work Life Find something outside of work that you are passionate about that’s challenging, engaging and really gets you going—whether a hobby, sports or fitness activities or volunteering in the community (along with other items we mention here, like relaxation, being able to “turn off” and participating in rewarding non-work activities). Unplug While communication technology can promote productivity, it can also allow work stressors seep into family time, vacation and social activities. Set boundaries by turning off cell phones at dinner and delegating certain times t...

T his is the end of my career in the most international company. Never thought I would speak out these words so soon. But it was inevitable. The last 2,3 months were very hard. On the one hand I became more and more aware that the logistics business was complex and customers very demanding. On the other hand I realized that I was not happy within this domain. Finally I sat down with the HR business partner. We had a long conversation and came to a mutual agreement. No regrets, no hard feelings. It was a fantastic experience but not my passion. So the best thing to do is to quit.  But how to quit in a smart way?

Hi All, Long time no hear! These last months have been nerve wracking. I even had to stay a couple of days of work. I already hear you think... How come, you; always positive, enthusiastic and sales driven...? Yes indeed, this should be me; always in excellent form and a good mood... until a couple weeks ago. Some things happend at work and I broke down. Without people noticing, just like that. I began to feel insecure and even considered quitting my job. Today I'm recovering bit by bit, mostly by talking to different people, listening to their advice but mostly by taking important decisions in my life. Today I've read several good articles. This one I want to share with you on my blog. Enjoy.

Hey me again, Do you remember me, the enthousiast writing 'my first six months in the most international company'?...

As work slows down, the holiday season can give entrepreneurs more time to focus, reflect and recharge. Here are a few ways to embrace the holiday season this year.

and won a ticket to Sardina... Here's the story... Last July I took a huge chance of putting myself on the spot. Every day during summer, our National Belgian television broadcasts a very popular family program. People are triggered to recognize a particular place in Belgium (Flemish speaking part). Then they need to urge to that place and be there first, most of the time bringing an attribute. That evening they were in Tienen, the town where I live. My daughter was watching and yelled, 'they are here nearby. You need to take sugar with you'. And so I did, took my bike and trainers. Being in my pyjama's I took a risk. Arriving on the spot, I was sure I did take a risk because I was there first and won that evening. Why did I take that risk, I wondered? ....Because I am older and don't care? ....Because I didn't think? ....Because I was just curious?

Good news! A study by Weber Shandwick shows that professional women in Europe are just as ambitious as their male colleagues (22% versus 25%) which is not the case among Americans.

Lees de vraag vooral niet Schrijf een boekwerk over hoe goed je bent Schiet met hagel, dan raak je altijd wel wat Bied non-compliant aan Schrijf je eigen organisatie de grond in Schrijf indirect en passief Maak het moeilijk om antwoorden te vinden Laat merken dat je het beter weet Schrijf overal voorwaarden bij Vermijd te vertellen wat je klant eraan heeft

as from the 19th till the 26th of august Hopefully with lots of inspiration and energy afterwards...

I n geval van continue dagelijkse spanning zonder ontspanning spreken we van chronische stress. Het probleem dat hiermee gepaard gaat, is dat je cortisollevels hoog blijven staan, je immuunsysteem verzwakt en je niet meer diep kan ontspannen of slapen. De oplossing bestaat uit het onmiddellijk verlagen van je stressniveau door er ofwel helemaal tussenuit te gaan, of indien dit niet mogelijk is, gradueel je stressniveau te verlagen. Het komt er in feite op neer dat je lichaam weer leert ontspannen.

Herken je het volgende: Ben je soms bang dat je ontslagen gaat worden of dat er geen (nieuwe) klanten meer zullen komen? Ben je soms onzeker  over wat je werkgever/klant/collega… van je mening vindt? Wil je dingen  perfect  doen en ben je daarvoor veel tijd kwijt? Twijfel je of men je werk wel goed genoeg vindt?

Life is more than work... therefore I also started  writing my own "cuisine" blog. I write about my passion for food;  prepare, eat and  discover wonderfull food . https://bizzlise.wordpress.com/

Beat burnout by making more time for the activities and people that matter most to you. If you're finding it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and the rest of your life, you're not alone. Many people are putting in extra hours, or using their smartphones to be on call when they're not physically at work. "A lot of people are having a more difficult time finding balance in their lives because there have been cutbacks or layoffs where they work. They're afraid it may happen to them, so they're putting in more hours," says  psychologist   Robert Brooks, PhD, co-author of  The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life . "But even if you don't have much control over the hours you have to work, you can ask yourself: In what other ways am I bringing greater enjoyment into my life?"  Brooks says. "Focus your time and attention on things you can control." ...

Leer meer controle te hebben over je eigen leven  .  Leer  jezelf  te  waarderen .  Je kan het hoofd bieden aan stress en tegenslag.  Je kan leren om positief in het leven te staan. En dat voelt goed !  Via 10 tips kan je zélf aan de slag met je eigen veerkracht.

B Hi, Just been running 10,5 km.  How come that i've got that fantastic feeling during and after running? Running gives you a feeling of complete euforia because you attend the finish...? Endorfine can be playing a role (untill recently not possible to measure) However there is a direct correlation between effort and the release of endorfine Recent research proves that runners high realy exists I want to give you a few tips to integrate running in your daily life: Keep your sportwear within reach for instance next to your smart hone or alarm clock Download an attractive  app such as Nike running to motivate/monitor your results in your daily routine.  Start with little efforts for instance run three time 5 minutes. Once you get the routine you can easely expand. Develop a routine (running 2 times a week, walking once and cycling once a week) The effect you get is comparable with heroïne or nicotine. But this effect is a positive one!...

Hi all, I want to share with you an exciting experience.  One night I was thinking how things were going to evolve in my professional live. I wondered how my professional life was going to be in the coming years. I started looking for webpages on how to handle this type of questions...I even wondered if I was having a burn-out or feeling depressed. I came across a large number of coaching consultants and therapists... One company caught my eye: Kompas, I called on monday and had my first appointment on Friday. Inge was my coach, she guided me through my questions and doubts. She was the Kompas I lost during my professional life and she guided me to my fantastic new job. Oostend february 2015 Just remember: NEVER loose faith, There will alwys be a light at the end of the tunnel LEARN to know yourself, learn to love yourself. Analyse your strong and weak points ASK your clossest friends (and the one you love) to identify your qualities and pitfalls GO for t...