Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction The Pomodoro Technique is an effective time management technique to divide the available time into small chunks and breaks. This technique helps us to work within the available time rather than having the feeling of endless time and working against it. A basic Pomodoro Technique involves the forming of multiple 25 Minute chunks or Pomodoros and taking a 5-minute break after every Pomodoro. After every 4 Pomodoros, there is a longer break of 15 Minutes. This technique instills the sense of urgency to complete the task within defined Pomodoros rather than procrastinating over the pendency of tasks. 14 Step Goal Setting Guide: Brian Tracy Moreover, this technique protects us from burnout as we get refreshing breaks after every Pomodoro. It’s impossible to spend multiple hours on the same work without taking any break and getting the best results. Hence these breaks help us to improve our efficiency and maintain laser-sharp focus. Tracking of Pomodoro method is very diffi...