As 2020, finally, has come to an end, I can’t help but reflect on how much the world has changed so quickly. For some of this has been overcoming mental health challenges and adjusting our lifestyles. Others have actually used the pandemic to finally put their priorities at the forefront, such as improving their health […]
When it comes to boosting your productivity, you’ve tried it all. You’ve learned how to prioritize lists and build a schedule around your peak hours. You have optimized your work environment and even learned how to say “no” to unnecessary time requests. And, yet, despite your best efforts, you’re still wrestling with productivity. What’s going […]
The early bird catches the worm. I’m sure that you’ve heard that adage a million times. And, there is some truth to that. I used to think that if someone slept in — they were the worst slacker in the world. But — if we allow for differences in human beings — this may not […]
We’re in the midst of a pandemic. And, no. It’s not only the virus that has been changed in the world as we know it. I’m referring to something called information overload. To be honest, this shouldn’t be a surprise. We make per day between the 35,000 choices and being plugged in 24/7; we’re burning ourselves […]
Because time is your most valuable commodity, you must protect it at all costs. Unfortunately, you can’t hire a personal bodyguard to do this for you. Instead, you’re the only defense between you and time thieves. Here is how to arrest these twelve time and productivity thieves. On the plus side, you can easily spot […]
Getting sick is never fun. As a freelancer, it can be even more hectic because there are no sick hours or PTO to utilize. Often times, if you don’t work as a freelancer, you won’t get paid. At the beginning of my freelance career, I’d often work through the days I was sick and it […]
Humans are a social species. In fact, whether you have realized it or not, we need each other to survive. Because of this, it’s no surprise that we really struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of going into an office and socializing with your colleagues, you are at home working by yourself. Sure, there was […]
In a perfect world, you would have the luxury to focus on one thing at a time. But, that’s just not reality. The truth of the matter is that you have to learn to master the art of juggling multiple projects and deadlines — and you can do this. That doesn’t mean that’s been easy. […]
As I began exploring ways to boost my productivity I kept hearing people rave about something called the Pomodoro Technique. I’m sure that you’ve come across this as well. And, for good reason. It’s not only effective, but it’s also one of the easiest hacks to implement. The Pomodoro Technique explained. For the uninitiated, the […]
Between work, household responsibilities, and everything else, it’s common for most people to feel like they don’t have enough time during the day. Conventional advice says scheduling in exercise, self-care and at least 8 hours of sleep is important. But what if you feel like your schedule is already jam-packed? We all have the same […]
