As winter nears, the days grow shorter. It’s dark when you awake in the morning and when you come home from work. You may feel like it’s impossible to get everything done on your to-do list. However, the days aren’t shorter, just darker. The winter months make it difficult to stay productive and motivated. Yet […]
Have you ever struggled to stick with a new habit? You’re not alone. Whether hitting the gym, learning a new language, or reading daily, forming new habits can feel like an uphill battle. But what if there was a way to make it easier? Enter habit stacking. It’s a simple technique to transform your life […]
As 2025 approaches, your focus may be on your business goals. As a leader, you may wonder how to accelerate your business to the next level this upcoming calendar year. You may have your revenue objectives in place and know your company’s main priorities. However, have you considered how your company’s employees are performing? Your […]
The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reclaim your hectic calendar and prioritize what really matters to you. January is perfect for starting fresh and realigning your intentions with your actions. For some, January may be about prioritizing healthy habits and resolutions. Others may be focused on figuring out their professional and […]
As the year draws to a close, the collective focus tends to shift from action to reflection. After all, there’s no better time to pause, evaluate achievements, and plan for the months ahead. In terms of time management, this reflection is more than just reminiscing. Rather, it’s a chance to evaluate how you spent your […]
Project management methodologies like Kanban and Agile have been used for years to boost team action and productivity in the workplace. But the principles aren’t limited to the office. These can be super powerful when applied to personal productivity. Applying the same techniques used in a professional setting can help you simplify your daily routine […]
Joy, celebration, and togetherness are hallmarks of the holiday season. For many, it is also a period of intense stress and anxiety. The constant to-do lists, social gatherings, and societal pressures to be merry can overwhelm and exhaust you. According to an American Psychological Association survey, nearly nine out of ten Americans feel stressed during […]
I’m not ashamed to admit it. When it comes to holiday movies, I have plenty of guilty pleasures. Case in point: Christmas with the Kranks. Adapted from John Grisham’s novel “Skipping Christmas,” the movie follows Luther and Nora Krank as they decide to skip Christmas after their daughter leaves for the Peace Corps. However, when […]
Feedback is integral to growth for employees and organizations alike. However, many workplaces lack an effective feedback process. Generic feedback often doesn’t inspire change, leading to disengagement, frustration, or even resentment. But why doesn’t most employee feedback work? And how can organizations use feedback to engage employees and develop their skills? Let’s explore these questions and […]
Although perfectionism and procrastination may not seem like related concepts, they could be intertwined when it comes to time management. A perfectionist wants everything they do to be flawless. On the other hand, someone who procrastinates delays a task for unnecessary reasons. For instance, they may not start step one of a project because they […]
