Pro tips to fuel your productivity

Procrastination: How To Use It To Your Advantage
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Procrastination: How To Use It To Your Advantage

Let’s talk about procrastination.

Studies show that around 20% of people are chronic procrastinators, and 95% say they procrastinate at least sometimes.

We’ve all been there, and there’s plenty of advice on how to beat it. Many of us have tried different strategies, yet we still end up putting things off.

Here’s what I think about it.

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How White Towels Can Help You Keep Life Simple
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

How White Towels Can Help You Keep Life Simple

The White Towel Theory (And no, it’s not about giving up!)

When you hear "white towel," you might think of surrendering or giving up, right?

Well, forget that!

Today, I want to share my own spin on the idea - something I decided to call the White Towel Theory. It's all about simplicity, clarity, and keeping life clean (literally and figuratively).

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Stop Sacrificing Yourself for Everyone Else!
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Stop Sacrificing Yourself for Everyone Else!

We all have busy lives - packed work schedules, multiple commitments, and busy homes with kids, pets, and a never-ending list of household chores. We have people to take care of and endless things to juggle. 

In the middle of all this, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs while taking care of everyone else’s requests and demands.

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Toxic People Drain Your Energy and Productivity
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Toxic People Drain Your Energy and Productivity

I've had people in my life who left me completely drained. 

After a short interaction, I’d be left with no energy, second-guessing myself, overthinking, and feeling anxious or demotivated. It affected my mood, focus, and productivity.

Have you ever had someone who makes you feel that way? 

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How to Slow Down Time (Or at Least Make It Feel That Way)
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

How to Slow Down Time (Or at Least Make It Feel That Way)

I keep hearing this from everyone: "I can't believe it's already August. Where did the summer go? My life is flying by." If you're nodding along, you're not alone. I feel the same!

Why does time seem to speed up as we get older? Is there a way to make summers feel as long as they did when we were kids?

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Sleep your way to productivity and success.
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Sleep your way to productivity and success.

Imagine waking up after a perfect night's sleep – be it in a hotel room, a serene lakeside cabin, or your own cozy bed. Now, recall the next day when you felt rejuvenated, focused, and ready to conquer the world.

The secret to that success? Quality sleep.

No productivity tools can truly enhance your performance if you're…

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Successful but struggling with self-confidence?
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Successful but struggling with self-confidence?

Did you know that nearly 9 in 10 adults worldwide (women in particular), struggle with low self-esteem?

If you find yourself seeking external validation through people-pleasing, overworking, overthinking, perfectionism, saying yes too often, chances are you're affected by low self-esteem…

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One Touch: The Simple Rule To Boost Productivity
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

One Touch: The Simple Rule To Boost Productivity

Have you ever noticed the time spent on starting tasks, not completing right away, and postponing for later? Opening emails, quickly reading its content, and thinking "I'll deal with it later”?

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Want to boost your productivity? TAKE MORE BREAKS! 
Marina Korotkikh Marina Korotkikh

Want to boost your productivity? TAKE MORE BREAKS! 

Does this sound like YOU?

  • back-to-back meetings with no breaks in between

  • eating lunch in front of your computer (or sometimes skipping it because you are busy!)

  • filling up on coffee to stay alert throughout the day

  • working late until you start…

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