The other night I thought that as soon as my head hit the pillows, I would be out cold. I had one of those non-stop days. You know, getting ahead of work and attending to household responsibilities like laundry. A peculiar thing happened. I laid there wide awake. So, I decided to read a book […]
For many colleges, April and May are a time that denotes stressful final exams. Months of hard work and preparation culminate into one final moment to make or break the semester. Acing these last tests is a must, which will require all the productivity students can muster. How to Ace Your Final Exams To get […]
If there’s a quote that seems to encompass the year 2021 — it’s this one from Deepak Chopra, “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Think about that for a minute. For many of us, the beginning of 2020 was just another year. By March and April, the world as we knew it changed — […]
Entrepreneurship isn’t the easiest job in the world. That’s why many entrepreneurs learn and discover productivity tips to keep them motivated. To succeed, you need to have passion, determination, confidence, and discipline. Those who discover the perfect balance between these would find that even though running a business is hard, it could be the most […]
National Siblings Day is on April 10th every year. While Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are widely celebrated, fewer people are taking the time to make sure they are staying connected with their brothers and sisters. How are you going to connect with your sibs this year? Okay — you have exactly six days to […]
For many of us, it was a long and dark pandemic-riddled winter. But, it appears that we’re almost through it. The days are warmer and longer. The sun is shining more brightly. And, hopefully, the worst of COVID is in the rearview mirror. “Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April […]
There seems to be a misconception that both individuals and organizations must choose between being creative or being productive. In a way, that does make sense. “There is a fundamental tension between productivity and creativity, and managers won’t get more of the latter until they recognize it,” Art Markman writes in HBR. “Productive people move […]
No one enjoys paying taxes, but the tax return that comes around each April is something to look forward to. However, entrepreneurs need to manage their taxes more carefully than traditional employees. While self-employment certainly has its perks, you have to be prepared to manage your own taxes in order to accurately file them each […]
As you begin to open up your office after all this COVID stuff — you’ll be looking for a way to get your team motivated. Try running a competition in the workplace. A friendly contest helps make work fun and will spur your business forward, leading to higher efficiency and increased profits. Not all contests […]
Like so many other business owners, you’re rearing to get back to work in your office. Specifically, going back to what life was like before COVID-19. Your main goal for right now maybe simply returning to the office. That’s not unreasonable. The rollout of the vaccine is here — and things are looking up. According […]
