Do you find yourself procrastinating until the last minute? If so, you’re not alone. Studies have shown that “88% of the workforce admitting that they procrastinate at least one hour a day”. We’ve all been there, and whether you procrastinate about things in your professional or personal life, the below practical techniques will help you get out of that mindset and start accomplishing your tasks and goals.

For most people, the idea of a promotion at work sounds like a great thing. More money and a higher work status would reflect well on your resume, but there are times when accepting a promotion might not be the best next step in your career. While money can give people more freedom, it doesn’t equate to more happiness, and there could be potential downfalls to accepting a promotion. So, if you’re ever offered a promotion, before instantly accepting, take a minute to do a little soul searching. The below self-reflection questions will help you come up with your answer to know what the best route to take will be (and accepting that promotion may not be the answer).

When applying for jobs, tailoring your resume is a must. You shouldn’t use the same resume for every role you are applying for, but instead do your homework ahead of time, research the company and the job, then format your resume to highlight key responsibilities and accomplishments that are relevant for that specific role. This is something most people are aware of and do already, but one other key factor when formatting your resume is to include a resume headline. What is a headline exactly and what should you write for it? Below we’ll cover just that and how this small addition can be a game-changer for your resume.

Your words can be influential and the words you choose and the way you communicate can possibly further or hinder your ability to succeed at work. Someone who conveys confidence with their speech will likely have more successful job interviews, stronger presentations, and more deals at work. There are many everyday phrases we say without thinking of the underlying tone they could be implying. Here are ways to reword those phrases to sound more confident and authoritative.