Seeing Red? 8 Ways to Keep Your Anger in Check

Productivity

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Seeing Red? 8 Ways to Keep Your Anger in Check

Have you ever gotten so worked up that you’ve experienced a feeling of scorching red hot rage? While it’s rare, I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point. But does this mean that there’s an underlying problem? Not always. After all, it’s natural for us to get angry. It can be a normal emotion. […]

Avoid These 7 Time Blocking Mistakes

Time Management

Monday, January 17th, 2022

Avoid These 7 Time Blocking Mistakes

If you’re looking to organize and manage your time effectively, you’ve probably been drawn to time-blocking. And, for good reason. It can be a surefire way to fight back against multitasking, procrastination, and perfectionism. But what if you’ve given time-blocking a try, and it’s just not working? Well, you may have made any of these […]

Get More Done with the DRY Principle

Time Management

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

Get More Done with the DRY Principle

Take a minute and think about your everyday tasks. I’m sure that many of them are likely to be repetitive and time-consuming — whether you’re working in an office or from home. But, is there a way to reduce this workload so that you’ll be productive instead of being busy? Thankfully, there are several strategies […]

7 Tips for Firing an Employee Gracefully and Ethically

Business Tips

Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

7 Tips for Firing an Employee Gracefully and Ethically

As an empathetic leader, I couldn’t help but cringe when I read how Better.com let go of 900 employees…over Zoom. Not only is this a PR nightmare. It can drain morale and create a toxic work environment. But, could it get any worse? Well, here’s what an employee, who wasn’t fired, had to say about […]

12 Time Management Errors That Will Sink You in 2022

Time Management

Monday, December 20th, 2021

12 Time Management Errors That Will Sink You in 2022

Is time management a recurring goal or resolution that you make year after year? Well, you’re not alone. But, unfortunately, it’s been found that a staggering 82% of people don’t have a time management system. And, in my opinion, that can only lead to chaos. Thankfully, this is the time of the year to rectify […]

Goal Setting Not Working? Try These 8 Alternatives

Productivity

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Goal Setting Not Working? Try These 8 Alternatives

Somewhere in between holiday festivities and wrapping up all of your year-end obligations, you might also be setting your goals for next year. While there’s nothing wrong with that, most of us fail to reach these goals. An astounding 92 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions never follow through, according to researchers at […]

11 Reasons Why Every Entrepreneur Should Have a Dog

Startup

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

11 Reasons Why Every Entrepreneur Should Have a Dog

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner If you’re a dog parent, then the quote above rings true. Not only do they provide unmatched companionship, but research has also found that your furry best friend has numerous […]

5 Best Industries to Start as a Business Right Now

Business Tips

Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

5 Best Industries to Start as a Business Right Now

Following the pandemic, we’re still attempting to get the economy back to normal. You know, what is like in the pre-pandemic era. But, what exactly is the new normal in a post-COVID world? More importantly, what industries are poised to make a strong comeback in 2022? Well, those aren’t exactly the easiest questions to answer. […]

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Time Blocking

Calendar

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Time Blocking

For most of us, we’re at least familiar with the concept of time blocking. After all, the practice of time blocking has been around for nearly as long we’ve been using calendars. In fact, Bronze Age calendars seem to have reflected specific agricultural activities to prevent crop spoilage. While time blocking for personal use is […]

12 Ways to Practice Gratitude this Thanksgiving and Beyond

Productivity

Thursday, November 25th, 2021

12 Ways to Practice Gratitude this Thanksgiving and Beyond

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021 — TO EVERYONE — FROM THE CALENDAR TEAM Here are a few tidbits of information to spread around your table today. Legend has it that following the arrival of the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, where 46 of the Pilgrims’ original 102 colonists died, Native Americans helped them survive […]

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