NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

As a yoga instructor in my “other” life outside of NTEN, being productive without burning out on a busy schedule is a topic I think about often. It’s much easier to be mindful and focused when you’re on a yoga mat than when you’re behind your desk with a daunting to-do list, overflowing inbox, and a day full of meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. But maintaining productivity, especially online, can be challenging. What is personal productivity? How are nonprofits folks strengthening their personal productivity muscles in 2015? Personal Productivity Mindsets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

Sleep in the workplace may seem like an oxymoron, but napping during the day can improve cognitive functioning, leading to greater productivity at work. Better yet, approach your employer about a meditation or nap room and show them data on increased productivity from a well-rested staff. But don’t limit your shut-eye to your bed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition to the mental health benefits of improving your mood, moving your body also brings blood to the brain that helps you think more clearly and boosts personal productivity. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Don’t waste valuable brain power. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see. The ability to manage risk and the courage to fail.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . These short films, which take viewers on a journey into the specifics of your work in 90 seconds or less, have many benefits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

We know in theory what a brain injury means, but seeing Gabby Giffords on stage, struggling to speak as a result of her brain injury, brought its impact home. The human brain is an extremely complex organ, but it should be getting easier to tune up different exercises for different recovery needs.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Video calls are a lot more straining on the brain than any face-to-face conversation. Our minds are together when our bodies feel we’re not. While these meetings might drain us, there are things you can do to conserve your energy and keep you productive throughout the workday. . Give yourself brain breaks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

Recently, 60 Minutes did a piece on Brain Hacking or intentionally designing apps so you feel the need to to check in constantly. Rosen’s research can not yet determine what the impact is on our brains and lives as it too soon. The diagram below illustrates a Ludic Loop in checking your email. This is a Ludic Loop!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2015

In his words: “For nearly 15 years, I’ve been making the case — in my writing and with corporate clients — that employees can be more productive by working fewer hours and taking more time for rest and renewal during the work day.” What is your secret to being productive? This includes tasks I do alone and with others.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. The rational part of a donor’s brain still mediates the action evoked or prompted by the emotional part through values and learnings. When a donor responds to emotions, the brain releases volatile power chemicals. .

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

One in particular that piqued my interest was Mindful Design , a new framework that supports the intentions of people using our products and services instead of pushing our own agendas—making purposeful design decisions that actually help people. On a macro level, Design Thinking is more left brain, more logical, more linear.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Fundraising productivity is not just about how much you can get done to raise money. I doubt that’s what you want, so let’s look at 12 hacks that can keep you focused, save you time, and increase your fundraising productivity. 12 Fundraising Productivity Hacks 1. Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

The session will share a wide range of free and low cost tools for implementing an organization’s content strategy as well as group and personal productivity. My presentation will focus on personal productivity in an age of distraction, tools, skills, and best practices that staff members of nonprofits – large and small need.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Used in the wrong way, AI toys will suck people into productivity holes of asking never-ending ‘what if’ questions. In the 90’s the world of productivity was revolutionized with principles like the 2-minute rule, a cornerstone of the Getting Things Done (GTD) a book and methodology created by David Allen.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

In all, there were over 30 overlapping sessions, plus breakout rooms, allowing inquisitive minds to pick the brains of developers, configurators, architects, and anyone responsible for building on Salesforce. I had the privilege of attending several of the sessions led by the Gearset team.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

Build these tricks into your routine to ensure a smooth transition, maintain productivity, and create a sense of camaraderie with your coworkers. . Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. Invest in a communication tool. Work in Sprints.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is known as “ brain breaks ” where you simply STOP for a moment and do something to reset and renew your brain’s capacity to absorb or create that next thought. As many nonprofit professionals know too well, a hard-working but “tired” brain needs a few moments to “recharge.”

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2018

Here are some ideas on how to make work more fun, which will result in a lower turnover rate and happier, more productive employees. People can also eat while they work, which allows them to have fun while being productive. Games=Brain food. Spending time outside is one of the best ways to increase productivity.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. How many meetings are too many before they become counter-productive and impede progress on getting all the tasks done that generated by the meetings? How long should they be?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks. Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.” In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. .

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Running swag and discounts to premium running products. 25% discount on all Savory products and offerings. LoveYourBrain is on a mission to improve the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) through programs that build community and foster resilience. Private Strava group with weekly workouts .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? When does technology boost personal productivity for nonprofit professionals and when does it get in the way? Sound familiar? Work to your energy.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

You may want to get more customers, grow a brand awareness campaign, or promote a product launch. While some events put out a high production value, live streaming your event can be really easy. . Getting leads from your event is not that difficult, you just have to keep that goal top of mind. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

A work culture that includes answering emails at all hours doesn’t make your organization more productive. Research also shows that taking time for silence restores the nervous system, helps sustain energy, and conditions our minds to be more adaptive. It just makes everyone distracted. It can also improve your memory.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. The product-driven learning is mindful, mostly linear, and focused. Process-driven learning is about seeing patterns and the identification of these patterns may or may not lead to a learning product. This is the listening and scanning I do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

Distractions can be internal and come from our brains , our thoughts. He clearly identifies types of tasks: planning (prep to do the task), reading, production (writing), interviews, email, and commenting. Brain Fitness. Brain Fitness. There is the mind-body connection which boils down to taking care of yourself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Working in partnership with Common Sense Media , they will launch education campaigns about anti-addiction to tech and also make tech companies more accountable in the way they design products. I just learned about turning my phone to grayscale because the brightly colored icons give your brain a shiny reward every time we open up our phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. What is your theme for the year?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. What products are out there that could help you reach your goal? a new campaign, a new service, a new brand) or product (i.e. This is a proactive change. The Hand Off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Rituals To Build Mindfulness. Rituals to Build Creativity, Gratitude, and Joy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

It’s for people who want to go deeper and get practical know how, improved productivity, and integrate physical and virtual lives. Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

Here are five tips to make work bearable and even fun and to keep you engaged and productive in the face of distraction or boredom. Simply writing down what you want to work on helps quiet your mind to focus on the task; setting the timer solidifies your intention to work on that task. Clear Your Environment to Clear Your Mind.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Here’s a great way to avoid those roadblocks: Choose a nonprofit-specific service like Neon Websites that incorporates nonprofit website best practices into their products from the ground up. Build a Website That Can Grow With You Like any good investment, a nonprofit website should be built with longevity in mind.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. 10X: ten times the impact.

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