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 […]
Some people live without being tied down to anything. They can’t be bothered by a set schedule or following strict orders. These free spirits live care-free, but they can still teach you a lot about time management. Here is what free spirits can teach you about time management. As strange as that may sound, it’s […]
Check your online calendar: It’s full of large events that take up at least half an hour of your day, right? Although it’s important to put things like birthday parties and meetings on your calendar, don’t neglect the little things. Even the smallest of tasks can be added to your online calendar. Doing so will […]
Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community. Giving back to your community is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, with local businesses and citizens needing extra help these days. However, fitting volunteer work into an already busy schedule can be a challenge. If you’re hoping to make more time […]
Last weekend was cool and rainy. I was ahead of my work, and I was trapped inside. Suffice to say; I got a little restless because I was bored with a capital B. Here’s the thing though, being a little bored is not always a terrible position to be in. Research shows that boredom has […]
Despite the negative connotations, we all make sacrifices. For example, reflect on the years you spent in college. You might have gone out with your friends on Friday night — but never during finals week. Here are ten deliberate sacrifices you must make if you want to be successful. Fast forward to being an adult. […]
Running a household can be a lot of work, especially when you’re balancing it with a day job or business. My husband and I often feel like we’re enduring some of the busiest years of our life. There is always something to do and relaxing and enjoying downtime is something that has to be strategically […]
There are many reasons to try to limit traveling by car. It could be to improve environmental conditions in your area, save money on gas, or simply because you live in a city with difficult traffic patterns or parking situations. You can go car-free by managing your time more effectively. Switching to alternate forms of […]
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 […]
Are you a considerate calendar user? You might think so, but does your team? Online calendars can make teamwork easier. But if used haphazardly or unthinkingly, they can also throw a real wrench in your team’s productivity. Here are eight online calendar bad habits that irritate your team. Poor calendar management can cause friction that […]
