We all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that's a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well.

I asked readers to fill in the blank on our last monthly survey and received some great responses. There were tons of interesting answers, but it didn't take long to start seeing some patterns. Read on for the seven most common responses (and what you can do about them).

Where do you stand in this new phase of the internet revolution, which many techies are calling "Web 2.0"? Perhaps you avoided it altogether - or you're an addict - or you're somewhere in between.

Pretty much anybody you ask will tell you they're pressed for time. There just aren't enough hours to get it all done, yadda yadda yadda. So we prioritize, streamline, and simplify.

We've all been there. There's mail piled up on the corner of your desk. You have 37 unread e-mails. The phone is ringing (not that phone - the other phone). And you'll be lucky if you can get through three of the fifteen items on your to-do list.

To succeed and keep their doors open, companies must make more money but spend less money and create greater results with fewer resources. You could attempt to cut salaries, benefits, staff, costs, or the quality of your products - all poor options. A better choice? Increase employee productivity.

Let's forget about 9:00 to 5:00 for a minute. We spend lots of energy making sure that we are efficient and productive during the workday. But what about AFTER the workday? Do you find yourself keeping your nose to the grindstone and working diligently throughout the day only to have it all unravel when you step through the door at home?

Have you ever taken an honest look at how you are perceived around the office? Your behavior, attitude, and reputation play a huge role in how you interact with coworkers and subordinates. Others may listen to you because of your job title, but if that's the only reason, you have a serious problem on your hands.