Meetings that are unproductive and poorly managed claim endless hours of our time. What I believe is even worse is the valuable time wasted using emails, texting — and worse calling, going back and forth. After all, on average, a meeting is scheduled after eight emails, according to studies. But there are ways to politely […]
You might not give happiness the attention it deserves in your quest to become more productive. Nevertheless, at times, productivity can be connected to a rushed, task-oriented lifestyle void of fun, relaxation, and even happiness. And those emotions can prevent you from being as productive as you’d like to be. With that in mind, it’s […]
Compared with other aspects of an employee’s experience, employee recognition may not seem like a top priority. But, recognizing your team should become a focus. Why? When your employees feel appreciated, they’ll be more engaged and perform better. That will make your organization more effective and productive, but it will also save you money. Still […]
“Most of us would agree that having a healthy morning routine allows you to achieve your goals and ambitions easier and faster,” Dovile Sinke writes for 21 Day Hero. “Several health benefits such as better mental health, lower stress levels, increased energy, improved sleep quality, etc. can be achieved due to having a daily morning […]
Trying to balance work and life every day can become stressful. You also may find that your productivity suffers. Trying to do too much throughout the day without scheduling time for relaxing and happy activities may affect your entire family. With an online calendar, leverage it in different ways so you can increase work productivity […]
This past Sunday, I went to my niece’s birthday. Her brother stole a toy that she was playing with at one point. I instinctively blurted out, “sharing is caring.” Since he’s just a little guy, he gave me a perplexed look before replying, “Huh? What? I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Apparently, “sharing is […]
Focusing on your primary responsibilities, like driving sales and moving your company forward, can be a business owner or leader struggle. Because of this, it’s crucial to manage your time well. Does this mean you need to get everything done? Nope. That’s not realistic. Instead, at the end of the day, you feel accomplished and […]
Digital calendar apps benefit employees and business owners, including shared events, event alerts, and color-coded entries. Three of the most popular options on the market are Microsoft Calendar (through Outlook), Office 365 Calendar, and Google Calendar. The popularity of these options means that some integration or synchronization possibilities exist between them. Let’s break down how […]
I’ll be honest. This morning I received a Google Calendar invite for a Zoom call. I was not thrilled. The reason? I had just Zoomed out and didn’t want another “quick” meeting. Obviously, I’m not the only one who is overcome by the phenomenon known as Zoom fatigue. But, to be fair, that’s not Zoom’s […]
Everyone is scheduling more remote meetings for video conferences or telephone calls. While meetings do serve an important function, they can also fill your productive time. As these events build up, it is important to mark the time that you need on your Office 365 Calendar. Blocking time allows you to focus on what needs […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.