Over the last couple of years, you’ve heard all about companies offering their employees unlimited vacation or paid-time-off. On the surface, this practice sounds fantastic. Who wouldn’t want to work with for a company that provided such a perk for their people — especially considering that we’re in a burn out epidemic. Have you considered […]
Time. It’s without question our most valuable resource. Yet, so many of us take it for granted. Even worse, a majority of us waste time on unproductive and senseless activities — whether at home or work. For some, they may be happy draining this precious resource. But, for the rest of us, we strive for […]
When I woke up this morning, I had every intention to crank this article out first thing. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. It’s not because I was procrastinating. I couldn’t “get into the zone.” The “zone,” or flow, is something that whether or not we realize it is something we all want to achieve. But, what […]
Why is sleep only a priority when we have something significant planned the next day? It could be because you have to catch an early flight in the morning or you have a meeting with your team or investors. Regardless of what exactly is going on, we make it a point to catch plenty of […]
I recently went hiking in a state park. Besides spending some time outdoors, which helped me clear my head and burn some calories, I saw a sign posted outside the interpretive center. It simply read, “Today is the best day.” I’ve since taken this to be my daily mantra. I think we all have the […]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the workplace can directly impact your productivity. Check to see if the layout is inefficient in your office or if it encourages distracting and unhealthy habits. You’ll want to improve productivity at your office, and business productivity takes a leap when the design of your office is taken […]
In a perfect world, your workplace and business operations wouldn’t just be effective. They would also run smoothly and drama free. Unfortunately, in the real world, this doesn’t happen. There are always hurdles to overcome, such as unavoidable conflicts. To be fair, conflict isn’t always the worst thing that could happen at work. For example, […]
We spend a good chunk of time worrying about how we’ll be the most productive at work. But, we rarely think about how we’ll get the most out of our time-off — whether if it’s a vacation when you’re home for the night, or during a break at work. However, the most successful people aren’t […]
You may not realize it, but there’s a tool in your possession that can improve communication and efficiency for both your business and home. Share your calendar with other people like your employees, customers, and family members, and watch the transformation in how you feel. Here are the dos and don’ts of shared calendars. A […]
Like so many other children, my siblings and I went to an afterschool program when we were younger. It makes sense. Parents can’t leave work in the middle of the afternoon to scoop up their kids when the school day ends. But, this program was also open during the summer, which meant that mom was […]
