According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. And dropping below that can have serious consequences. In fact, research shows that a lack of sleep can lead to a number of problems, both mentally and physically. From decreased job performance to burnout and weight gain, nothing […]
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Blogging is a common hobby, but it can also make a great business. If you love to produce content that entertains and educates others, you can turn your platform into a thriving business with the right tools and strategies. I know many bloggers who are making a part and full-time income with their blogs. That’s because they’ve […]
Procrastination is something that most people have faced at some point in their lives. For some reason, we as humans struggle to avoid things that are unpleasant. We delay the inevitable, especially when it’s unpalatable. And we even do the same procrastination techniques when there is an issue or event that is really important to […]
The smarter tools and processes become, the more heavily companies rely on the soft skills of their employees to keep things running smoothly. There are many important soft skills that even the most technical employees need. According to the 2018 Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn, most respondents named training for soft skills as their top […]
Has “Bah, Humbug,” been your mantra? Even Scrooge was able to change, and he didn’t even have a calendar to help himself, but you have this remarkable tool at your fingertips. If your goal is to get off the naughty list, here is how your calendar helps get you on the “nice” list. First make […]
Having confidence isn’t always easy. Whether it’s confidence in social situations or how to boost your confidence at work — self-esteem affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why it’s incredibly important to figure out ways to boost and keep your confidence high. Luckily, confidence is something that can be built up and […]
Excel is a place to crunch numbers and review data, but it can also be so much more. It can be a calendar. Here’s how to create a calendar in Excel. When you create a calendar in an Excel sheet, you’ll click on the green X down in your list of browser choices at the […]
Calendars are supposed to be private place — unless you want to let everyone know about an event to which they’re all invited. Whether that event is a birthday party, a planning meeting or a deadline to deliver a project, Google Calendar, like every digital calendar, lets you spread an event to all its participants. […]
Keeping your emails on the cloud is so convenient. You don’t have to give up storage space on your computer, and you don’t have to worry about someone running off with your machine and taking your entire communication record with them. For this reason it’s good to backup emails to your hard drive. You will […]
The end of the year can be an extremely busy time for businesses. While you may be scrambling to hit deadlines, market holiday sales, and fulfill orders, you also may want to reflect on your business’ goals and progress over the past year. But, you’ll want to get organized in your business before the new year. While […]