It’s easy to get sucked into a cycle of screens and schedules in today’s increasingly digital world. We wake up to phone notifications, sit behind computers all day, and stream Netflix after work. Not only are we always on, but because of this, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors! Here’s the problem, though: […]
Summer is soon, so it’s time to start planning and saving. Plenty of fun, interesting, and exciting opportunities are waiting for you just around the corner. And while that fun will be well worth having, it’s no secret that it can take a toll on your wallet. Vacations can be expensive, and with the high […]
If you’re like everyone else in the world, you likely feel like you don’t have enough time each day. “Maximize your time with minimal effort.” Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, thanks to the variety of features available from digital calendars, getting the most out of your working day is possible. While many […]
Henry Ford popularized the 40-hour work week in 1926 after he realized that working more only produced a small increase in productivity. However, it wasn’t until 1940 that the 40-hour work week became law in the United States. Although the 40-hour workweek has been the standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades, remote […]
It’s something we’ve all experienced. Our to-do lists feel a mile long. Blinking cursors mockingly stare back at us, and, there’s the feeling that there aren’t enough hours in a day. At the same time, we’re being bombarded with productivity advice about prioritizing to-do lists, timeboxing, and the Pomodoro Technique. In many cases, they work […]
A common refrain of parents across the country is, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Essentially, you wake up, care for your children, get everyone out the door, and rush off to work. Your day zooms by, you finally leave work, and the evening is a blur of dinner, homework, and bedtime. […]
The college experience is a whirlwind of deadlines, exams, and social commitments. And, hopefully, you’re able to somehow squeeze in enough sleep as well. To put it simply, it can be a challenge to juggle these demands. It’s for this reason that the humble calendar app should become your BFF. Even if it’s not as […]
At this point, most of us are using some sort of digital calendar to organize our lives. It could be your work calendar, where you keep track of meetings and appointments. Or, your whole life could be in your calendar, and if it’s not there, it doesn’t exist. In all likelihood, you fall somewhere in […]
Managing everyday personal and professional tasks requires finesse and skill. From remembering that upcoming meeting to finding time to go grocery shopping, planning your activities can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you’re forgetting appointments or double booking time, or maybe you just don’t have time for your family or yourself. You can work through these issues and […]
Do you feel like your days are crammed with too many commitments and obligations? Have you ever blurted out “I never have enough time.” Well, you’re far from alone. The results of a OnePoll survey show that 60% of people do not have enough time for work, chores, and errands. In addition, with self-care, side […]
