Businesses are built around processes. However, a process that works for a small office might not work for a large, multi-location company. As your company grows, you may need to change your processes to make them more efficient. This is known as process optimization. If your company is expanding, you don’t only need to optimize […]
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Did you know that February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month? If not, it’s just a timely reminder that the air we breathe in our homes can significantly affect our health and well-being. Even though we often concentrate on air pollution outside, most of our time is spent indoors. In fact, we spend […]
Do you feel like time is slipping away from you? It’s common to feel overwhelmed and unproductive, juggling work, family, and personal goals, along with the constant distractions of the digital age. Moreover, the reason for burnout is too many tasks and insufficient time. In fact, too many tasks and not enough time contribute to 78.7% […]
As a professional, there are many ways you can and should improve. And bettering your calendar efficiency is one of them. The calendar is one of the most unsung heroes of the business world. Yet many incredibly busy and highly efficient professionals track their work on a calendar. And for good reason. The better you […]
IF the global pandemic and shutdown taught the world anything, it was the benefits of remote work. Offices sent employees to work from home and found those employees could be effective and efficient. Thus, many businesses have continued to encourage staff to work remotely. Many others that do require some time on-site have developed a […]
As you frantically race to meet the deadline for a project you thought would be completed weeks ago, you exclaim, “Not again!” How could you have predicted this? Furthermore, why do you consistently underestimate how long it takes you to accomplish your tasks? You’re not alone. We have all experienced this experience, known as the […]
Decluttering your home or workplace can seem overwhelming when you have accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. But, suppose you could make a big difference with just a few small steps? This isn’t some pipedream. It’s actually the principle behind micro-decluttering. For those who are unfamiliar, micro-decluttering consists of taking small, manageable steps […]
At this point, most of us are using some sort of digital calendar to organize our lives. It could be your work calendar, where you keep track of meetings and appointments. Or, your whole life could be in your calendar, and if it’s not there, it doesn’t exist. In all likelihood, you fall somewhere in […]
Managing everyday personal and professional tasks requires finesse and skill. From remembering that upcoming meeting to finding time to go grocery shopping, planning your activities can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you’re forgetting appointments or double booking time, or maybe you just don’t have time for your family or yourself. You can work through these issues and […]
Perception plays a huge role in how we experience the world around us. In other words, through the lens of scarcity, we might think that there’s never enough for everyone, there’s no opportunity, and success is a zero-sum game. Due to this scarcity mindset, you may feel insecure, anxious, and competitive. We can, however, begin […]