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5 Ways to Stay Productive in the Summer

May 31, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

5 Ways to Stay Productive in the Summer

There’s just something about summer that makes most people take their foot off the gas at work. Maybe it’s the half-empty offices, multiple 3-day weekends, or the summer vacation you’ve been planning for months. Whatever it is, the sunny weather and days at the beach are well-deserved and good for the soul…enjoy your time off! But having the few extra days off doesn’t mean you need to give in to a full three months of low productivity. Here are five ways to beat the summer slump.

1. Make a list.

It’s old-fashioned and oft-used, but for good reason. Make a list of all the things you hope to accomplish over the summer months, and keep it posted in a place where you can see it every day. Seeing our goals daily is the fuel we need to keep pushing forward (even when you feel like cutting out at work at 2 PM to get grilling).

2. Communicate and collaborate your time off.

Go through your calendar and identify the weeks that are just—despite your best efforts—going to be less productive. This would include: the week leading up to Memorial Day, the week of the 4th of July, the week leading up to Labor Day, and whatever week, weeks, or Friday afternoons you might be taking off for a personal vacation. Ask anyone on your team to also do the same, then find your open weeks where you can reach maximum productivity together. Plan your projects, timelines, and goals around those weeks and schedules.

3. Incentivize your goals.

Momentum can be hard to come by in the summer without any reward at the end. But finding momentum in the middle of July is a lot easier when you know there’s a “summer Friday” waiting for you as a project completion reward.

4. When you’re on vacation, be on vacation.

Rest makes you better at your job. You need rest, and you deserve the mental break that family vacations and 3-day weekends offer. This means not taking your cell phone with you to the pool or beach or baseball game. It’s okay (and good!) to be off the clock.

5. Shake up your environment.

Is there anything more draining than being in a cold office or co-working space for eight hours on a beautiful summer day? It’s nice out! Go for a walk outside while you brainstorm. Set up your afternoon workspace on a Starbucks patio. You can work and enjoy the dog days of summer.

We’re wishing you a happy, restful, and productive summer!

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship Tagged With: break, summer, time off, vacation

How to Include Your Child(ren) in Your StartUp (and Build the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs)

May 21, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

How to Include Your Child(ren) in Your StartUp (and Build the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs)

The idea of starting a business when you have young children can be overwhelming (OK, the idea of starting a business at any time can be overwhelming). Will you have enough time to devote to your family and to growing your business? Will the company benefit your family or become a burden? [Read more…] about How to Include Your Child(ren) in Your StartUp (and Build the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs)

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship Tagged With: child, children, children involved in starting business, include your children in your startup, kid, kids

The Importance of Public Relations

May 17, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

The Importance of Public Relations

You have a business and you’re likely wondering if you need to hire a public relations team to help you manage your social media accounts and public persona. The quick answer is probably not right now. And here’s why:

The very basic definition of public relations is to positively promote products, services, or an organization, and persuade the audience to buy into your brand. [Read more…] about The Importance of Public Relations

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Marketing Your Idea Tagged With: brand, branding, personal brand, promotion, public relations

5 Ways to Make Your Most Dreaded Tasks Fun

May 3, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

5 Ways to Make Your Most Dreaded Tasks Fun

It doesn’t matter how much you may love your job, there is always one aspect of your role that just isn’t enjoyable. Maybe it’s answering emails, sitting in on conference calls, or balancing the books. Perhaps it isn’t a work task that you dread, but something in your personal life like working out or managing the finances. Whatever your least favorite tasks are, here are five ways to make them just a little more enjoyable.   [Read more…] about 5 Ways to Make Your Most Dreaded Tasks Fun

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Learning Tagged With: dreaded tasks, tasks, to do list

3 Keys to Remember When Launching with Limited Resources

April 23, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

3 Keys to Remember When Launching with Limited Resources

When you buy a new car, you start to see it everywhere. But is it suddenly appearing everywhere, or has the car been there all along and you never noticed it?

Think of that concept when you are trying to find resources to help you launch. You’d be surprised at what is already around you, today, that can help make your idea successful. [Read more…] about 3 Keys to Remember When Launching with Limited Resources

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Launching Ideas Tagged With: connections, launch, launching, limited resources

The Lifeboat Philosophy: What It Is and How It Can Help Launchers

April 19, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

The Lifeboat Philosophy: What It Is and How It Can Help Launchers

Launching is hard. There are a lot of risks involved and even room for failure. However, you must take calculated risks to reap any sort of reward. [Read more…] about The Lifeboat Philosophy: What It Is and How It Can Help Launchers

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Launching Ideas Tagged With: brainstorm, business model, failure, goals, lifeboat philosophy, strategize

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