The best writers don’t just have a way with words — they also know how to manage themselves and their time. I’m excited to welcome Ann Gomez, the founder and president of Clear Concept Inc., as a guest columnist for this site, writing about productivity. Ann and her team have trained some of the world’s busiest people, helping them reclaim their time and empowering them to do their best work. Clear Concept’s practical productivity, collaboration, mindset and wellbeing programs are designed to have an immediate impact on individuals and teams. Ann is also a speaker and a USA Today bestselling author. Her latest book is Workday Warrior. And you can also follow Ann on Instagram.
Reading time: About 3 minutes How you think about stress is an excellent predictor of your success in being able to manage it…. By Ann Gomez Have you ever been on a turbulent flight? Most of us have experienced some type of scare, whether the threat was real or perceived, […]
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Have you ever wondered if music helps writers focus? Researchers have been able to give us a few inklings…. By Ann Gomez After a recent workshop, I received an email from an associate who asked a great question: Do you have any thoughts on listening
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Reading time: About 3 minutes If you’re tired of being tired, check out today’s post for some simple and practical tips that will help you get more shut-eye… By Ann Gomez In my last column, I shared the importance of prioritizing sleep, and why our sleep is not a luxury
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Reading time: About 2 minutes If you’re having difficulty writing, it might be time for you to make sleep a top priority… By Ann Gomez Do you view sleep as a luxury? Or something that gets bumped when other important activities are vying for your attention? Whenever I catch myself being
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Certain pursuits and professions attract introverts. Writing is one of them. If you’ve found your loneliness increasing over the last several months, take some steps now to turn it around…. By Ann Gomez For many, the pandemic shone a light on a different epidemic: loneliness.
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Reading time: about 2 minutes If you want to achieve more with your writing, consider the power of using habits than results to increase your odds success… By Ann Gomez Have you ever done a challenging hike where you’ve had to scramble over fallen trees or rocky slopes? It’s so
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Reading time: Just over 1 minute Most of us see procrastination as a negative — something we should avoice. But did you know there’s also a positive side of procrastination? By Ann Gomez Do you ever tell your kids it’s okay if they’re bored? Or, perhaps you recall an elder
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Reading time: About two minutes Do you want to be a better writer? Here are three things you need to stop doing right away… By Ann Gomez Writing can be hard. Writing can be gut-wrenching. Writing can prompt you to question your entire existence. Like most worthwhile pursuits in life,
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Learn to avoid distractions, and you’ll not only create more time and focus for your writing, but you’ll do it with greater ease and relaxation, too… By Ann Gomex Distractions are one of the biggest barriers to a productive day, especially for writers. Even being
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Do you know how to recover from mistakes? The formula is simple — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. By Ann Gomez Mistakes happen. In fact, they’re inevitable. Despite our good intentions and diligence, mistakes creep into our writing and our actions. We are human,
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