Is your calendar a chaotic to-do list rather than an organized schedule? You’re not alone if that’s the case. It is common for people to find that their calendars are cluttered with outdated events, unnecessary meetings, and time commitments that do not serve them anymore. As a result, you may feel overwhelmed, stressed, and unproductive. […]
Many people struggle with staying organized and productive. They jump from meeting to meeting, complete random tasks, and have spur-of-the-moment conversations in between. Before they know it, the day is over, and it feels like hardly any work has been done. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Just because you have a calendar doesn’t mean it’s […]
There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]
Some people are natural go-getters. They wake up with a drive to do and be everything they can be. These people are generally unstoppable and do what they set out to do almost daily. Other people have very little enthusiasm and drive for life. They often waste their time with pointless endeavors and go to […]
Almost everyone looks forward to springtime. However, I don’t think anyone is excited to lose an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward. As you may know, daylight savings time kicks off in the spring so that the clocks will be turned ahead one hour. You might not think that’s a big deal. However, […]
Have you ever encountered a leader physically there but mentally miles away? Besides being frustrating, this leaves you feeling undervalued and unheard. In addition, being an effective leader requires you to be fully present. However, it is an often overlooked skill critical to success. To be fully present, you must actively engage with the situation. […]
A common refrain of parents across the country is, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Essentially, you wake up, care for your children, get everyone out the door, and rush off to work. Your day zooms by, you finally leave work, and the evening is a blur of dinner, homework, and bedtime. […]
The college experience is a whirlwind of deadlines, exams, and social commitments. And, hopefully, you’re able to somehow squeeze in enough sleep as well. To put it simply, it can be a challenge to juggle these demands. It’s for this reason that the humble calendar app should become your BFF. Even if it’s not as […]
Did you know that February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month? If not, it’s just a timely reminder that the air we breathe in our homes can significantly affect our health and well-being. Even though we often concentrate on air pollution outside, most of our time is spent indoors. In fact, we spend […]
At this point, most of us are using some sort of digital calendar to organize our lives. It could be your work calendar, where you keep track of meetings and appointments. Or, your whole life could be in your calendar, and if it’s not there, it doesn’t exist. In all likelihood, you fall somewhere in […]
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