Mark your calendar: Summer is here, and with it the hot sun and high temperatures. Sweat and blazing pavement are simply part of the season. I, for one, am hoping this summer will help us move past the Covid-mess a little better. But, if you still have to stay indoors — here are ten summer […]
Is work-life balance even real? I go back and forth on this a lot. On one end, life is always unexpected (no matter how well you plan, and can never truly be balanced. There will be some days and seasons of your life where you focus on certain things over others. Maybe you’re at a […]
Regardless of how you personally feel about social media, there’s no denying that it can be a powerful tool for you professionally. Social media has to ability to increase your brand awareness, establish you as an industry leader, address customer service inquires, and manage your reputation. In turn, this can generate leads, sales, and generate […]
Even small changes can be scary. To some employees, that includes transitioning to an online calendar. When introducing new technology to a team, there is always a challenge. There may be pushback from team members who prefer things the way they are. Others may simply be unwilling to learn at first. Here are six tips […]
Like many others, I’ve spent years on a productivity quest. That may sound hyperbolic. But, think about it. We’re constantly adjusting productivity strategies and experimenting with new hacks. Sometimes this works out, other times they don’t. And, that’s okay. Productivity is discovering what works best for you and being flexible enough to implement these changes. […]
How are you spending your downtime? Hopefully, you’re getting some R&R and spending time doing things that you enjoy, like quality time with the fam or engaging in a hobby. But, I hope you’re also fitting in the time for some self-improvement. Self-improvement, as defined by James Clear, “is the improvement of one’s knowledge, status, or […]
Even before COVID-19 made remote work essential, the practice was already trending upward. Working from home and freelancing was anticipated that by 2028 73% of all departments will have remote workers. Here are fifteen places to work remotely. Besides helping to flatten the curve, remote workers are happier and more productive. Mainly because you don’t […]
Alice Cooper sang, “School’s out for summer!” And while the iconic band had exited the stage by the time the online calendar debuted, it would’ve agreed: Summer needs a schedule. Scheduling makes it possible to fit everything you want to get out of the summer into one brief season. Putting your priorities on your calendar […]
Are you overwhelmed by your email inbox? Is your email inbox clogged with dozens or even hundreds of emails? Are those emails a constant distraction for you? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it’s probably time to start prioritizing how to regain control of your inbox and reclaim your time. Having an […]
When you set up an online calendar, you’re asking for cooperation. But what if someone on your team won’t respect your schedule? And, really — I’ve found that less often the offending party is on your team and more often — it will be a friend, family — or a client. But what do you […]
