There will come a time in our lives when everything hits the fan. Most likely, it will also be at an extremely inconvenient time where you are required to meet important deadlines through it all. I know because I just lived it. I recently had one of the most intense weeks of my career. What […]
Productivity ranks pretty high in importance when it comes to running any type of business. After all, if you increase productivity you not only decrease costs, revenues increase at the same time. Therefore, business owners routinely watch for new and improved ways to perform office duties that increase productivity. Of course some tasks are more […]
Your boss wants you to stay put and work long periods at your desk so you can get more done. But the health experts, such as Harvard Health Publishing, say you need to get up and move more. Certainly sitting for long periods can cause you to become lethargic and slower as you work throughout […]
Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seems to be going wrong? I had one of those recently when one of my team members had an unexpected emergency and was out of the office during a very busy time. While I obviously was more worried about whether or not they were okay, […]
The holidays are over. That means it’s time to get back to business. The problem is we’re likely not feeling very productive after several weeks of being merry. We’re also probably exhausted because of holiday obligations. However, the world does not stop because of how you’re feeling. Money also doesn’t sleep. It doesn’t wait around […]
The new year is when many people make personal resolutions to improve their health, finances, and relationships. Making these improvements in your life can give you satisfaction and joy. They can also reduce your stress level and even help you live longer. However, some people forget that they can also make resolutions that help their […]
You love running your online business, but sometimes you wonder if your productivity could be better. As online business owners, it’s great to be able to work from home (or anywhere) and avoid a hectic commute. It’s also amazing to be able to set your own hours. Yet and still, it’s super easy to get […]
Many people feel you need to be a workaholic if you are going to be a success. That is not necessarily true. Of course, hard work often goes hand in hand with success and meeting our goals. But that doesn’t mean we need to kill ourselves doing it. Often when we work hard, to the […]
Make no mistake about it. Motivation will increase your productivity. What are the motivation secrets others have? “Motivation and productivity are twin concepts in organizational development,” wrote Kristina Dems for Bright Hub. “First, motivation works as the means toward attaining productivity as an end. Another point: Motivation is the best road to follow to reach […]
Depending on your industry, you may be feeling the squeeze right now due to your workload. As small businesses close out the fourth quarter and prepare for launches in January, there is a good chance you are feeling overwhelmed by work. Add the holidays to the mix – like parties and time with family – […]
