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5 Productive Ways to Use Color | Producteevity

Color theory and the idea that certain colors elicit psychological response was popularized by the research of Dr. Max Luscher.

Color choice — both in your surroundings and on your person — can greatly assist with improving your mood.

What colors are you drawn to and how do you use them? You can give your home and office a splash of the right color(s) to heighten productivity. Here are a few suggestions:

Paint a power wall
use loud colors effectively with limited, strategic placement

Decorate your desk with preferred colors
feeling settled and comfortable, particularly in a color-sense, can … Lire la suite

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Keys to Productive Networking

The purpose of professional networking is to gain information, increase your visibility in your field, and establish personal connections that will help you advance in your career. No matter how much you love your job, you should always be looking for ways to expand your networks because, ideally, your contacts will follow you from position to position. A strong network allows you to get advice from trusted sources, to keep your professional knowledge current, to find career opportunities, and to support the careers of others.

Look for Contacts Everywhere

Your network should have lots of variety; individuals from

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7 Productive Things You Can Do While Commuting

Commuting doesn’t have to be the hellish experience it has been made out to be. You can learn a lot while commuting. I used to despise jumping on the train or taking the bus, but not anymore. I have everything set-up for my commuting adventures.

I always have a book ready, or my iPod loaded up with material for me to listen to. I like to read and fill my brain with knowledge, so finding material is easy. The biggest problem you’ll face is preparation. You have to prepare yourself for your commutes, otherwise you’ll most likely not bring the