Stress-reduction techniques must be applied according to the situation and the cause of your stress. In fact, we can distinguish two types of stress : long-term stress, caused by lifestyle and environment, and short-term stress, involved by special events or sudden anxiety.Long-term stress reduction Reducing long-term stress often implies a change in your lifestyle and…

Calm can have different causes, depending on the person and their background.External calming factors They are often related to your environment. Conditions such as long-term employment is a common example. Internal calming factors They are related to your character and psychology Books about Relaxation Managing Pressure at WorkThe Relaxation & Stress Reduction WorkbookStress Management For…

Time management tools Classical toolsClassical time management tools are the well-known organizers, calendars and other planning tools. A simple paper sheet is often sufficient, for example to apply all the techniques we talked about on this site(activity log, setting goals, list of things to be done ). Discover classic planning tools on Franklin Covey website!…

Of course, the first aim of every method of organisation is to save time… but it can even help you to create more time! Just apply the following principles as a basis for your own method of organisation…Some simple rules to save time…Try to respect your different energy levels while planning your schedules (determine these…

Priority management Priority management is a significant part of time management : it allows you to take control of your day by favouring important things instead of non-productive tasks. It will help you to improve your productivity and avoid stress caused by missed deadlines. List of things to be doneWriting a list of things to…

According to the Pareto principle, 80% of our time is spent on 20% of our problems. Let’s see how to use your time better! How do you use your time? Before organizing your time, you have to analyse the way you use it now. However, you have to do this very seriously : don’t try…

Time management Too much to do ? Not enough time ? Managing time is how to focus on priorities to work more efficiently. This site aims at offering you time management strategies that will make you gain a lot of time :Priority management : Determine the most important things to do and how to balance…

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You are looking for a new job? So you should review your resume, write appropriate cover letters, and get prepared for your interviews. These three steps are essential for you to get over this new stage in your career. Resume for executives As an executive, you may think that your experience and your status speak…

You are looking for a first job or an internship? Obviously, it implies that you must compose a resume and a cover letter, and eventually take an interview. Doing well through these three steps is the first necessary condition for a successful career.Resume for students A good resume is not only a complete list of…