It’s common to feel stressed during the holiday season. In addition to your daily responsibilities, you must also review your year-end checklist, which is a formal list of tasks you set at the end of the financial, business, or calendar year. Additionally, there are managing time-off requests and balancing life outside of work, such as […]
As adults, many people complain that they don’t have fun like they used to. Between work, raising children, or financial stress, it’s no secret that being an adult can be hard. However, one could argue that means grown-ups deserve to have some fun. Some people complain they don’t have enough time for activities anymore. However, […]
We used to think being busy was a badge of honor. In fact, this was the central tenant of the never-stop hustle culture. If you work hard, not only will you get things done, but you’ll also become wealthy. There is, however, a downside to this mindset. When all other aspects of your life suffer, […]
Have you ever felt that you cannot accomplish all you need to do in a day? Are you feeling overworked and stressed? Does it seem like you don’t even have a one-solitary minute to catch your breath? To be fair, we all get busy with stressful responsibilities. It doesn’t matter if they are related to […]
When times are uncertain, it never hurts to recall some inspirational quotes. These quotes about change will give you some perspective as things around you shift or when someone is about to embark on a new chapter in their life. Although change may be hard, you’ll find that taking a big risk can sometimes yield […]
Between the near-total shutdown of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest inflation rates we’ve seen in decades, and the economy entering a downturn in the first quarter of 2022, companies across all industries have had to institute some incredible business efficiencies to adapt. From rethinking traditional workspaces and schedules to carefully evaluating investments […]
It’s funny how motivation works. Some days, you wake up with so much energy and inspiration that you’re ready to take on the world. Other times, it feels like you have just enough energy to crawl out of bed. Even though motivation seems random, it’s not. It takes effort to feel motivated. More specifically, it […]
There is no doubt that fear is one of the most powerful emotions our minds can conjure up. As a result, you may have difficulty thinking, or your voice may quiver while speaking. In addition, when its grip is tight enough, it may even make you feel immobile. In its simplest form, fear is helpful. […]
Despite the misconception that we’re lazy or entitled, we work a lot. The U.S. could be considered the most overworked nation in the world. But with little to show for it. Don’t believe so? Here are a few data points that compare us with our peers worldwide. There are laws setting a maximum work week […]
Productivity is essential in evaluating business performance. However, it is also worth noting that productivity isn’t the same as busyness. Productivity often goes hand in hand with efficiency. When people can get more done with less effort, they’re productive. It’s the classic “work smarter, not harder” mindset. One of the best ways to boost productivity […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.