Don't waste your Mondays If you start each Monday by checking your email or attending pointless meetings, you're setting yourself up for an unproductive week, Nicolas Cole writes. Another common Monday mistake is to put off difficult tasks, which often leads to more procrastination as the week continues. Inc. online (10/23)Tackle tough tasks first to be more productive You'll get more done if you start the day with your hardest task and turn off email and phone alerts during important work, Kate Ashford writes. Focus on one thing at a time and minimize your social media use. Forbes (10/29)
Self-awareness is critical, because we all make mistakes and need to realize where we are and how we can improve, says John Baldoni in this blog post and video. "There are people who are better than you at your own job; but, if you like what you do, you need to continue it," he says. SmartBrief/Leadership (10/27)
The Landscape
Tech firm lets restaurant chains pay employees daily Technology company Instant Financial allows restaurant chains including McDonald's and Outback Steakhouse to offer employees the option of getting paid daily. Employees using the Instant Financial app can request as much as 50% of their daily pay go to an Instant account, which comes with a debit card that can be used to make purchases or withdraw cash. Business Insider (10/21)
Your Next Challenge
How unemployed professionals can appeal to recruiters Keep recruiters from dismissing you outright when you've been unemployed for a while by being transparent about your recent work history, advises Hallie Crawford. Make sure that when you interact with recruiters, you demonstrate your soft skills and professionalism. Glassdoor (10/25)
RD: Go ahead and eat the banana peel The skins on citrus fruits, bananas, onions, kiwi and mangoes are all edible, and some contain important nutrients, writes registered dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth. Skins need to be thoroughly washed to remove all debris, Largeman-Roth notes, and with mangoes there is risk of developing contact dermatitis from handling the fruit. U.S. News & World Report (10/26)
