Deadlines are a part of life for everyone. In school, you had long-term projects and homework assignments. Presentations, filing documents, gathering information for the boss, or completing work for a client may be responsibilities of office workers. What happens if you miss a deadline? Well, you might lose your job if you miss a deadline […]
Have you ever felt like you’re not doing enough? You appear to be doing everything you’re supposed to do, but your performance and output fall short. Do you worry that if you can’t exceed expectations, your colleagues will view you as a lazy failure who will never succeed in your career? While you should be […]
In the U.S., one in five adults suffers from mental illness each year. Despite this, only one out of three people in need of assistance will receive it. Due to this, many people will either miss work or will be unable to accomplish as much at work as they would have liked. In the latter […]
“Quiet quitting” remains a headline-grabbing topic. But, a new alliterative term comes just in time for October’s Spooky Season: “productivity paranoia.” But what exactly is “productivity paranoia?” According to the 2022 Microsoft Work Trend Report, this is “The disconnect between how much people say they are working and how much leaders think they are working […]
Are you a fan of lists? If so, I doubt you’re enamored with them as much as the philosopher and novelist Umberto Eco. The list is the origin of culture. It’s part of the history of art and literature. What does culture want? To make infinity comprehensible. And how, as a human being, does one […]
It’s never easy leading a team, regardless of how many members you have. When different types of people are grouped together with different temperaments, miscommunication can occur, which inhibits workplace productivity. As a result, it can drive you to climb the walls. With a bit of tact, however, you can get your team to reach […]
All of us have experienced that 30-minute task that morphed into a full-day project. After all, without time constraints, work can easily drag on throughout the day. This phenomenon is known as Parkinson’s Law, which says “work expands to fill the time available for completion.” Thankfully, you can regain control of your schedule by timeboxing. […]
Did you know that September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day? If not, mark it on your calendar. Why? It offers you an opportunity to tackle your procrastination issues. I know what you’re thinking. You’re not lazy. After all, you’re always doing something. Here’s the truth, though. We’ve all been guilty of putting off important tasks. […]
Countless things can distract business owners and leaders from their primary roles. Often this is to drive sales and push their company forward. To succeed, however, you must manage and guard your time well. The key is not only getting everything done but also avoiding burnout and feeling satisfied and accomplished at the end of the […]
The earliest known form of the to-do list was recorded in 1791 by Benjamin Franklin. Lists are still popular, but digital productivity tools are becoming increasingly important. In addition to Google Calendar, you might use Slack, Zoom, Trello, Asana, or Jira as part of your task-management system. Moreover, many productivity tools provide features for monitoring […]
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.