Well, I’m dragging today. For some reason, I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t immediately fall back to sleep. Needless to say, when my alarm went off this morning I wanted to hit snooze — Okay — I didn’t hit snooze because I leave all my devices in another room at […]
Even before COVID-19 changed the world as we know it, remote work was having its moment. In fact, according to Global Workplace Analytics, “Regular work-at-home has grown 173% since 2005, 11% faster than the rest of the workforce (which grew 15%) and nearly 47x faster than the self-employed population (which grew by 4%).” Will this […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “productivity?” I think for most of us, we conjure images of someone focusing on a task so intensely that they’ve entered a zombie-like form of meditative state. You might think of the type A personalities in your life who overwhelm you with their ambition, planning, […]
According to the Gallup 2019 Global Emotions Report, Americans are the most stressed, angry, and worried people in the world. In fact, this issue is at the highest levels in a decade. “What really stood out for the U.S. is the increase in the negative experiences,” Julie Ray, Gallup’s managing editor for world news, told […]
You’re not going to like this. But, as a parent, I’m so tempted to belt out “Let It Go” right now. But, well, I just have to let it go. Obviously, it’s for some people to let go of control. And letting go of control is easier said than done. Here is the art of […]
The world seems like a completely different place than it was a mere couple of months ago. For many, it’s almost unrecognizable. To make matters worse, there is so much uncertainty on when things will go back to being “normal.” COVID-19 and now the riots — suffice it to say — this whole thing is […]
Even the most successful people have had their struggles with productivity. If they didn’t, then there wouldn’t be the insurmountable resources available at their disposal. But, whether it’s a book, video, podcast, or article like this one — the quest to produce more in less time goes on forever. Here are 20 one-minute hacks that […]
“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up.” — Robert Tew A relevant quote for these challenging times, wouldn’t you say? At the same time, though, when you’re the thick of it, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And, that’s what […]
So, you’ve tried what seems like every productivity suggestion and rule on Earth. And, guess what? You don’t feel any more productive than before. Don’t beat yourself up too badly. Just because one technique works for someone else doesn’t mean that it will for you. Additionally, most productivity strategies don’t take into account common issues […]
Habits. They’re a beautiful thing — just as long as your habits are healthy. For example, meditating, getting enough sleep, eating well, single-tasking, and walking tall are examples of habits that can improve your mental health. It’s essential to keep working towards being happy, healthy, and more productive. To makes these habits, here are nine […]
