Have you ever had a friend, neighbor, or co-worker who broke an arm or leg? You probably wouldn’t hesitate to help them. Maybe it could be holding a door open or carrying a heavy object for them. But, on the other hand, if you knew this person was struggling with a mental health issue such […]
A typical eight-hour workday includes about three hours of work spent on personal or unnecessary tasks. Or, to put that another way, every week, 15 hours are wasted on non-productive tasks. Managing and improving workflow efficiency procedures can help you eliminate these timewasters. However, just be aware that it’s impossible to avoid every delay completely. […]
What’s the most significant barrier to your productivity? Most of us believe it’s the ability to manage both our time and workload. However, you need the right tools to stay on top of everything on your to-do list. But, that in itself presents another problem. With so many productivity tools and platforms at our disposal, […]
What is happiness? Is it a feeling? Or, is it a state of being? The exact definition of happiness has been debated and evolved throughout history. But, regardless of what it is, there’s no denying that happiness plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. For starters, happiness is important to our physical health. Why? […]
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 […]
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. You’re at a networking event or shooting the breeze with a stranger in a waiting room. Despite being limited on time, the conversation went well enough that you both decided to keep it going at a later date. The problem? Trying to find availability in your calendars. […]
Take a second and think of the greatest pairings. I’m thinking PB&J, Batman & Robin — and hot dogs at a baseball game. Do you know what else goes together perfectly? Your Calendar and productivity . Seriously — try improving one without the other; it doesn’t work. Instead, try to improve any area in your […]
We all know the importance of setting goals. But, when was the last time you actually set a new goal? Even if you did this recently, have you been tracking your progress? I’m not trying to send out a guilt trip. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of individuals actually follow through. To be more specific, […]
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a struggle for me to get things done this week. Why? Is it because the weather is warming up and I want to be outside and not at my desk? But, thanks to daylight saving time, the days are longer. However, the scientist tell us our circadian […]
As you hopefully know, a monthly calendar is an invaluable tool for keeping track of important dates and events. Many of us even rely on calendars to keep our entire lives in order. But have you ever thought about adding your budget to your calendar? I’m sure you know how important it is to create […]
