We all suffer the mid-afternoon slump: that lethargic, lack-of-motivation apathy that sets in and kicks our internal engine to idle. Instead of willing yourself to sludge through it slowly and painfully, do the opposite. Embrace it. Give yourself permission to take a 5- or 10- minute mental break. Still frustrated with yourself and your productivity? Consider slowing down instead of speeding up, author Loretta LaRoche says. Our brain functions better and is more productive when it focuses on one particular task at a time. So, instead of beating yourself up to speed up and get more accomplished, focus on one goal, complete it and go on to another. “Frustration stems from your inner critic and only serves to make us crazed,” LaRoche says. “Have fun. There are no ...

"We all have two choices: we can make a living or we can design a life." - Jim Rohn "We all have two choices: we can make a living or we can design a life." - Jim Rohn It's not too late to join the Jim Rohn One-Year Plan as your 2011 goal-setting program. Find more information at our partner site, JimRohn.com. Love Jim Rohn? is a post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog

Today's an exciting day. SUCCESS Publisher Darren Hardy's latest release, Living Your Best Year Ever is shipping NOW. As the book's editor, I, too, am filled with excitement. Gratification for being selected to edit such a great project. Pride for a job well done. Oh, and relief. I can move the towering stack of drafts and revisions from my desk (see photo) and mentally make a tally mark in the "done" column. That's my favorite column. Visit SUCCESS.com for a FREE excerpt from the 240-page leather-bound book and clip from the accompanying audio program. Living Your Best Year and My Done Column is a post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog

Tuesday afternoon, productivity check: What are you doing right now to further your highest-priority goals? In the January 2011 issue of SUCCESS, the editors share their tips for making your resolutions a reality: Write it down. You’ve heard it before, but the truth is writing down your goals forces you to get clear about what you want. Use a pen and paper (you can transfer it to your computer later). That simple physical act helps cement the desire in your brain. Find a replacement... Make the First Week the Best Week is a post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog

Starting June 28, John Assaraf will team with SUCCESS magazine for the six-week Entrepreneur Challenge to help would-be business owners take the next step and guide existing entrepreneurs in finding renewed inspiration. Assaraf will write twice-weekly blog posts to share the secrets of success as a business owner. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Sell Like John Lennon John Lennon is my real estate agent in South Beach, Miami. Seriously, that is...Assaraf: How to Craft Your Marketing Message The way you communicate with your potential customers—on your website, in your e-mails, on...Objectives Strategies and Tactics… Oh My! In my earlier video blog, I talked about the rollercoaster ride of experiences that...