Mornings are supposed to be calm and relaxed, welcoming the new day ahead. And yet, more often than not, they are rushed and chaotic as you scramble to get out the door in time. Add young children into the mix as well as partners, pets, or roommates, and you have yourself a full-on nightmare each […]
Using scheduling software improves time management. But not everyone is making use of this new technology. When you don’t utilize your time management software — i’s similar to having a new Ferrari, but driving it barely five miles under the speed limit. To unlock a sports car’s ultimate speed, you must understand its engine. You […]
It seems easy enough, yet we humans struggle to appreciate the present. Why? We frequently speak only of the future — but what about building your now? You hear, “Know your why.” Start thinking, “Know your now.” Some people think we lose out on fantastic moments because we are too busy rehashing previous events or […]
Your desk can quickly turn into a disaster because most people juggle more tasks than achievable in a standard workday. However, you have to get your work done, so don’t let a messy desk cause you to lose focus or feel anxious. What to Keep on Your Desk to Help Improve Your Focus An easy […]
Are you encountering meeting mortification? There are ways to tweak the day and time of your meetings to make a meeting marvelous — or at least productive and bearable. When it comes to efficiency and productivity — time is everything. When it comes to meetings, the one thing you’ll want in every meeting is efficiency. […]
It’s incredible what can be accomplished in a single day. Yet highly productive people don’t simply fall into effective, efficient habits. Instead, maximizing your time requires focused decision-making and self-analysis. For this reason, it is important not to revert to default mode—especially when it comes to the default calendar app on your phone. When we […]
A new year is upon us again and new goals and aspirations have probably crossed your mind. We all want to be better than the previous year when it comes to achieving our goals. One way to help set yourself up for success in the new year is by updating your calendar. You have the […]
Just as becoming healthy requires hard effort, choosing the correct app will not suddenly teach you time management. Time management tips abound: Reduce meetings. Stop checking email. Wear a uniform every day. Not to mention the hundreds of applications promised to organize your life and make you a to-do list-busting machine. But the fact is […]
Set goals. With the start of the new year comes the bold attempt to “manage time better,” “be more productive,” and “focus on what matters.” If you are a “project creep” person, you miss deadlines, and an ever-growing to-do list is all too frequent both in your life and business. These two areas must be […]
Having habits and routines are essential aspects of our everyday lives. Whether you want to meet a goal, be more productive, or live a more balanced life, habits are those small changes that can add up to significant results over time. One of my favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, talks about how developing […]
Choncé Maddox
Choncé Maddox is a professional writer who recently left her job in the web design industry to produce killer content and manage her own writing business full time. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs be more productive and create a life they love by doing fulfilling work. On the side, she runs a podcast and blogs about getting out of debt at MyDebtEpiphany.com.