According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report from FlexJobs, 3.9 million U.S. employees — or 2.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, work from home at least half of the time. However, it’s predicted that within the next decade 38 percent of full-time staff will be working remotely. That means that if […]
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Are you in awe at those people who manage to get a ton accomplished each day? They must posses some sort of superpower, right? Believe or not, they’ve actually mastered several simple habits that you too can start using, such as the following nine habits. Not only will you be more productive, you’ll also be […]
When I started my own business one of the most challenging obstacles I had to overcome was creating a schedule for success. It’s not like we have to adhere to the traditional nine to five workday. Some days I would arrive at seven am, while other days I would come in later by staying well […]
If you’ve ever felt like you needed to declutter your brain in the morning, you’re not alone. So many of us carry so many reminders and thoughts in our head. As soon as you wake up, it’s easy to start thinking about everything you need to do for the day. Not to mention, your space […]
I’m surprised at how many people don’t really know how to use their calendar effectively. After all, your calendar can help you make the most of your workday, streamline your efforts, and ensure that you won’t double-book hours or forget about important meetings, events, or todos. Your calendar could probably be considered the best productivity […]
From social media to email and the internet, thanks to all of today’s distractions, it can be difficult to get your mind to settle down and focus on a task at-hand. Luckily, with a few simple tricks, you’ll be well on your way to developing laser-like focus. While getting enough sleep and drinking coffee might […]
Our physical environments have a major impact on our well-being. If you fall asleep in your bedroom with the lights on and the TV blasting do you think you’ll have a good night’s rest? The same can be said about your workspace. If it’s filthy, cluttered and located in a dreary basement with no light […]
Early in my career I didn’t have a set schedule. I would wake-up whenever I felt like it, worked on my easiest tasks first, and scheduled meetings at the last minute. That may have worked before my business took off, but I quickly realized that I wasn’t as productive, and successful, as I could be. […]
If you want your organization to thrive then you need to encourage teamwork. Regardless if you’re a startup or enterprise-level company — without teamwork your business will be disorganized and inefficient. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your company is organized, efficient, and runs like a well-oiled machine is by creating a shared […]
Have you found a cool looking template online or are you customizing your Google Calendar? Here’s how you can create a calendar template that works for your specific organizational, time management, and productivity needs. Choose the right template for the right situation. First things first. Take a moment to think about what and how you’re […]