We are a stressed-out nation. According to Gallup, 55 percent of Americans are stressed during the day. In case you’re curious, that’s 20 percent higher than the world average of 35 percent. Let’s all plan to handle our stress better this year. While we have our own reasons for being stressed-out, it could be work-related […]
For many of us, the winter months are draining. Before we know it, our schedules are bogged down, and there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day. On top of that, some people struggle with seasonal affective disorder, a type of mild depression that is common in the fall and winter months. Here […]
11 hours. That’s how much time the average adult is interacting with media per day. More specifically, another study found that 42 percent of the time Americans are awake, their eyes are fixated on the television, smartphone, computer, tablet, or another device. That comes out to 7,956 days over a typical lifespan. We can’t just turn […]
Regardless if you’re a student, parent, freelancer, or entrepreneur, we’re all looking to gain that edge when it comes to productivity. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on this journey alone. The reason? We’re surrounded by technology, namely apps and software, that can help us do more without putting in additional effort. Some tools can […]
Do you want to get more done in a day? We all do. But, instead of solely relying on self-discipline and secrets to boost your productivity, why not get an assist with the following 20 productivity apps. 1. Calendar How many hours have you wasted trying to schedule an appointment with a prospective client or […]
The late, great writer Kurt Vonnegut once said, “The secret to success in any human endeavor is total concentration.” He was 100 percent spot on. Here is how to concentrate your focus. Concentration, which is defined as “the action or power of focusing one’s attention or mental effort,” plays an essential role in every facet […]
Everyone wants to be more productive. Or, at least that’s what I believe. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get more done in less time? But, what if I told you that everything you’ve read about increasing your productivity is all wrong? Here is how to think differently about productivity. That’s not to say that […]
Want to be more productive? Then start with the basics, like not spending all day on Facebook, wasting your downtime, or hosting unproductive meetings. Here’s the thing — you already know that. You just haven’t developed self-discipline or the right habits yet. While that’s going to take some trial and error, you also may need […]
We all get in slumps. Sometimes it’s because you’re under the weather. Or you’ve got that summertime sadness feeling. But, what if you’re really in the gutter and you don’t know why? It happens to all of us from time-to-time. However, that doesn’t make it any easier. When your mood plummets, everything from your health, […]
“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” I may be late to the party. But I recently came across that quote from Les Brown. And I’m hooked. Think about everything you want to accomplish in your life. You need to take that first step […]
