Do you have an endless list of tasks that keep growing before you can begin to cross things off? Hey. It happens to the best of from time to time. However, add up having an endless list with all the fires you’re putting out, and suddenly you’re behind the eight ball. It may not have […]
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 […]
Humans tend to be creatures of habit, setting up and following routines that make them feel comfortable and safe. Within those routines is a sense of predictability that helps individuals find and keep their bearings. But what happens when consistency goes out the window or a lot of uncertainty starts to creep in? Every human […]
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 […]
Almost all of us want to be able to improve our productivity. But how exactly can we do this? There’s certainly no shortage of tried and true techniques. Examples would be working when you’re most effective, setting timers, blocking out distractions, or setting daily goals. While all of these are helpful, they also rely on […]
Are you encountering meeting mortification? There are ways to tweak the day and time of your meetings to make a meeting marvelous — or at least productive and bearable. When it comes to efficiency and productivity — time is everything. When it comes to meetings, the one thing you’ll want in every meeting is efficiency. […]
The unparalleled icon Bill Murray once said, “I realized the more fun I had, the more relaxed I was working, and the better I worked.” So maybe, that’s why January 28th has been designated as National Fun at Work Day. Does that mean Dr. Peter Venkman himself is responsible for this unofficial January holiday? Of […]
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. […]
Specific daily tasks test our tolerance in a jet-set environment where you constantly wish you had more than 24 hours in a day. The cover pic shows my dream of commuting to work; the below pic shows much closer to the truth. But your long commute is what it is, and you may as well […]
When asked about his weather prediction, Phil Connors of Groundhog Day perfectly sums up how many of us feel during this time of year. “I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.” Between the lack of sunlight, gusty winds, […]
