As of early 2021, Pew Research Center surveyed U.S. adults and found that roughly a quarter (23%) haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year. This statistic was accurate whether the materials were printed, electronic, or audio. As someone who loves to read, that’s incredibly disappointing. Not only is reading […]
We all have them on hand, whether they are in the form of the old-fashioned paper copy or an app that can be edited and shared. Without a calendar, you wouldn’t be able to remember deadlines, important meetings, or social functions. But, besides making our lives more organized and productive, we can also turn a […]
Circumstances may justify causing an employee’s delay. However, if tardiness persists, management must act to guarantee and promote timeliness across the team. What happens if workers are late? However, unexpected circumstances, blunders, or personal difficulties might lead a staff member to be late. These are usually isolated instances that don’t affect colleagues or management. For […]
Winter is the season of the year when many people begin spending most of their time indoors. You’ll want to get outdoors this winter to boost your productivity. Consistently being indoors has the effect of blending days together. The blending of days isn’t mentally healthy for anyone — so let’s mix it up a little […]
You can feel overwhelmed when you have so much on your mind. So, you do the right thing and get these thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Eventually, you use this to generate an extensive to-do list that will clutter your Calendar. What happens next? Not only is your brain cluttered, so is […]
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” — Helen Keller As an entrepreneur, that is one of my favorite quotes. I have long realized that being a part of a startup or family means that you’re just one of several players on a team. Every player must bring something valuable […]
There are you trying to enjoy your Sunday. But, since the weekend is behind you, you begin to map out your upcoming week. Suddenly, there are a million racing thoughts going through your head. On Monday night, your kids have a soccer game. There’s a meeting with your team on Tuesday morning. Wednesday? There’s a […]
People may not realize just how time-consuming it can be to keep up with email, social media, and other forms of online communication. For example, the average screen time for Americans is 5.4 hours per day. That’s not even taking into account meetings and other in-person interactions throughout the day. Suffice to say, the intense, rapid […]
The Calendar is your budget — don’t misunderstand this point. No matter how successful your business is, time is your most precious resource. It is important to spend your time well and it’s important to find the right app for the job you are working on. You can also connect other apps to add context […]
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 […]
