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 2 minutes Do you know how to tap into the power of routine to give yourself more time to write? By Ann Gomez I dreamed of writing a book for years – decades even. But despite teaching time management, I couldn’t seem to carve out the time …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Have you ever discovered the power of routines? The next time you’re struggling to find time to write, see if a routine can help you… By Ann Gomez Early in my career, I recall hearing a seasoned entrepreneur on the other side of the I-made-it …
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Reading time: About 3 minutes Most writers work alone, so you probably see teamwork as irrelevant to you. Nothing could be further from the truth… By Ann Gomex At a 1907 county fair, 800 visitors competed to guess the weight of an ox, with the hope of winning that very …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes If you take the time to plan your day, you’re going to be much more likely to be able to squeeze in some writing time… By Ann Gomez You can plan all you want, but sometimes life just happens. The meeting runs late. You receive …
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Reading time: About 3 minutes Wellbeing routines sound like fun, but, in fact, they’re an essential way of supporting yourself while you do creative work like writing…. By Ann Gomez We know our work routines make us more productive. But we can turn this productivity strategy into a superpower when …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes It’s just about impossible to avoid getting interrupted. As a result, we all need some better strategies to manage interruptions…. By Ann Gomez Pssst. Have a minute? I’m going to let you in on a secret. If you want to get the most out of …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes While many of us associate timers with cooking, using a timer can be an excellent way of persuading yourself to do some important work… By Ann Gomez Years ago, a patient colleague listened to me bemoaning a big task I was struggling to start. Moments …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Much as you might want to finish your to-do list, actually accomplishing that task is not a very good idea….. By Ann Gomez I hope you never complete your to-do list. The reality is each of us will always have a list. We can cross …
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Reading time: About 2 minutes Does “little stuff,” like rounding up hockey gear, or booking doctor’s appointments, end up taking your whole day? Here’s how to manage supporting tasks so they’ll take up less of your time… By Ann Gomez Many busy people will tell me they could easily spend …
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Reading time: About 4 minutes Do you feel too busy to breathe, never mind to write? Here’s information about a great productivity tool that could change your writing life… By Ann Gomez Margaret, a busy communications executive, and mother of three, was constantly racing from one meeting to the next …
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