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A Psychologist Explains Why.](https://blog.solomonpage.com/these-5-habits-will-help-you-stay-focused-all-day.-a-psychologist-explains-why) September 17 , 2020 By [Minda Zetlin](https://www.inc.com/author/minda-zetlin) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/these-5-habits-will-help-you-stay-focused-all-day.-a-psychologist-explains-why](mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/these-5-habits-will-help-you-stay-focused-all-day.-a-psychologist-explains-why) - - - Filed Under: [Focus](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/focus), [health](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/health), [Wellness](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/wellness) [![20190108\_PhoneInterview\_Blog-2-2](https://blog.solomonpage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20190108_PhoneInterview_Blog-2-2.png?width=861&upsize=true&name=20190108_PhoneInterview_Blog-2-2.png)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2019/01/08/ace-phone-interview) ## [How to Ace Your Phone Interview](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2019/01/08/ace-phone-interview) January 08 , 2019 Hiring managers are more often opting to start the interview process over the phone in interest of saving time and resources. Some even choose to hire a candidate based solely on a phone screen. Although efficient, these interviews can sometimes put a candidate at a disadvantage because they don’t... - [mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2019/01/08/ace-phone-interview](mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2019/01/08/ace-phone-interview) - - - Filed Under: [ambition](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/ambition), [Best Advice](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/best-advice), [Career Advice](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/career-advice), [Communication](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/communication), [Confidence](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/confidence), [Efficiency](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/efficiency), [Focus](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/focus), [Goals](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/goals), [Good Habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits), [Hiring](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/hiring), [how to](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/how-to), [Interviews](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/interviews), [job market](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/job-market), [Persistence](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/persistence), [Personality](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/personality), [Productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity), [Professional Development](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/professional-development), [Quick Tips](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/quick-tips), [Success](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/success), [Thought Leadership](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/thought-leadership), [Your Career](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/your-career) [![woman-working-computer](https://blog.solomonpage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/woman-working-computer.jpg?width=861&upsize=true&name=woman-working-computer.jpg)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/08/13/work-efficiently-even-youre-feeling-unmotivated) ## [How to Work More Efficiently (When You're Unmotivated)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/08/13/work-efficiently-even-youre-feeling-unmotivated) August 13 , 2018 Research shows that kids experience a “summer slump.” When they’re out of school, they’re not actively focused on learning, and their brains check out. But they’re not the only ones susceptible to summer slumps. Adults seem to channel their inner child during the summer, making it hard for them to... - [mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/08/13/work-efficiently-even-youre-feeling-unmotivated](mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/08/13/work-efficiently-even-youre-feeling-unmotivated) - - - Filed Under: [Efficiency](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/efficiency), [efficiency](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/efficiency-2), [efficient](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/efficient), [Focus](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/focus), [Good Habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits), [Strategy](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/strategy), [productive](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productive), [Productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity), [productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity-2), [Time Management](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/time-management), [work](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/work), [working](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/working) [![dog-days-of-summer-blog-image](https://blog.solomonpage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dog-days-of-summer-blog-image.jpg?width=861&upsize=true&name=dog-days-of-summer-blog-image.jpg)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/07/12/boost-productivity-dog-days-summer) ## [How to Boost Productivity During the Dog Days of Summer](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/07/12/boost-productivity-dog-days-summer) July 12 , 2018 You may have loved your job when you started, but it’s not unusual to get in a rut. If you’re experiencing burnout, changing your mindset can bypass it, says Daniel M. Cable, author of *Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do,*during his [interview with Stephanie...](https://www.fastcompany.com/40573806/how-to-trick-your-brain-into-not-getting-bored) - [mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/07/12/boost-productivity-dog-days-summer](mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2018/07/12/boost-productivity-dog-days-summer) - - - Filed Under: [Attitude](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/attitude), [Behavior in the Workplace](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/behavior-in-the-workplace), [behavior in the workplace](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/behavior-in-the-workplace-2), [Distractions](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/distractions), [distractions](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/distractions-2), [Focus](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/focus), [Good Habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits), [good habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits-2), [Strategy](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/strategy), [Organization](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/organization), [Productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity), [productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity-2), [Quick Tips](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/quick-tips), [quick tips](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/quick-tips-2), [summer](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/summer), [work](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/work) [![16-10-24](https://blog.solomonpage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16-10-24.jpg?width=861&upsize=true&name=16-10-24.jpg)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/10/24/heres-how-to-spend-the-first-hour-of-the-workday-for-maximum-productivity) ## [How to Spend the 1st Hour of the Day for Max Productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/10/24/heres-how-to-spend-the-first-hour-of-the-workday-for-maximum-productivity) October 24 , 2016 Let's divide work into two categories. - [mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/10/24/heres-how-to-spend-the-first-hour-of-the-workday-for-maximum-productivity](mailto:?body=https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/10/24/heres-how-to-spend-the-first-hour-of-the-workday-for-maximum-productivity) - - - Filed Under: [morning](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/morning), [Cognitive Ability](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/cognitive-ability), [Focus](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/focus), [Good Habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits), [good habits](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/good-habits-2), [monday](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/monday), [Productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity), [productivity](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/productivity-2), [routine](https://blog.solomonpage.com/tag/routine) [![16-9-15\_648x396](https://blog.solomonpage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16-9-15_648x396.jpg?width=861&upsize=true&name=16-9-15_648x396.jpg)](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/09/15/9-things-highly-effective-people-do-after-theyve-been-away-on-vacation) ## [9 Things Highly Effective People Do After They've Been Away on Vacation](https://blog.solomonpage.com/2016/09/15/9-things-highly-effective-people-do-after-theyve-been-away-on-vacation) September 15 , 2016 As an American, you legitimately could spend every day of your life on vacation--and still make a good living. 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