The other day I woke up in a foul mood. I can’t exactly pinpoint why. I’m guessing I’m just stressed and anxious about everything from work to returning to a “normal” world following the chaotic year that was 2020. But, don’t ignore your negative emotions. Since I woke-up on the wrong side of the bed, […]
Did you know that happiness makes you more productive? In fact, research by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School has found that workers are 13% more productive when happy. And, as a result, this increases engagement and loyalty. Additionally, happy employees are healthier. And, because happiness is contagious, it can spread throughout your entire organization. Best […]
We all know that social media has become a part of daily lives and will continue to be controversial. Recall the many stories about how social media takes people out of the moment, and instead of enjoying a concert or sporting event — people are preoccupied with taking selfies. Most of the time, I say, […]
If it were any other year, it probably wouldn’t have happened. But, 2020 was an exceptionally remarkable year. As such, I decided to reach out to a long-lost friend. I never wished any ill-will upon this person. I concluded several years ago that it was best to distance myself from him. On my part, I […]
Growing up, my dad wasn’t much of a flyer. He preferred to hit the open road instead. That meant that we took a lot of road trips. While flying is definitely more convenient, I’m still partial to this type of travel. Maybe it’s nostalgic. But, I think it’s really because of the independence — like […]
When it comes to boosting your productivity, you’ve tried it all. You’ve learned how to prioritize lists and build a schedule around your peak hours. You have optimized your work environment and even learned how to say “no” to unnecessary time requests. And, yet, despite your best efforts, you’re still wrestling with productivity. What’s going […]
In the “before pandemic times,” parents and children would have wrapped up their back-to-school shopping and been in a normal routine. The parents would have had plans in the works for the holidays — and children would have been anticipating the Thanksgiving break. But, that’s not exactly what’s occurring right now. Because of the uncertainty […]
We’re in the midst of a pandemic. And, no. It’s not only the virus that has been changed in the world as we know it. I’m referring to something called information overload. To be honest, this shouldn’t be a surprise. We make per day between the 35,000 choices and being plugged in 24/7; we’re burning ourselves […]
There’s no need to sugarcoat this — 2020 has been brutal. And, it may take years for the world to recover. As such, you may be losing countless nights of sleep worrying about how your brand will survive the next decade. While certainly a valid concern, it’s not all doom and gloom — especially if […]
In a perfect world, you would have the luxury to focus on one thing at a time. But, that’s just not reality. The truth of the matter is that you have to learn to master the art of juggling multiple projects and deadlines — and you can do this. That doesn’t mean that’s been easy. […]
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.