Time-eaters, aka chronophages, are something (or somebody) wasting your time or, figuratively speaking, eating your time, together with your productivity. A better name might be a “thief,” because they steal your valuable time. In his book An Art of Living, André Maurois describes them like this: “They are pitiless. From the man who does not […]
Everyone who knows me knows that I love being a morning person. I’ve trained myself to get up early and do my best to get off to a productive start for the day. As a freelancer, I also set my own schedule and often very flexible. With everyone being at home a lot more now […]
Growing up, my dad wasn’t much of a flyer. He preferred to hit the open road instead. That meant that we took a lot of road trips. While flying is definitely more convenient, I’m still partial to this type of travel. Maybe it’s nostalgic. But, I think it’s really because of the independence — like […]
The winter months bring joy to those who love the snowy weather and holiday cheer. Unfortunately, many furry friends are left out in the cold. Outdoor pets need extra tender love and care during the winter to keep them safe and healthy. Your online calendar is a helpful asset for keeping furry friends safe and […]
Have you always been a binge-watcher? You’re not alone. Has the pandemic brought your binge-watching tendencies? You’re not alone. Americans are watching a record eight hours of streaming content per day during the lockdowns. While there is no doubt streaming services are convenient, don’t let them become a crutch. Watching hours of video content every […]
Cyber Monday is one week away — are you ready? Online sales are growing faster than weeds. Ecommerce sales in the U.S. alone have grown over 32% in the last year, and they show no sign of slowing down. The convenience of online shopping and products being delivered right to your door is an easy […]
In the “before pandemic times,” parents and children would have wrapped up their back-to-school shopping and been in a normal routine. The parents would have had plans in the works for the holidays — and children would have been anticipating the Thanksgiving break. But, that’s not exactly what’s occurring right now. Because of the uncertainty […]
Kids are one of life’s great joys. Simultaneously, they can be one of life’s biggest responsibilities. No matter how much you love them, it’s nice to have an evening to yourself or with your spouse every once in a while. In other cases, working parents might need help covering responsibilities during the day. Here is […]
For years those who were fortunate enough to work remotely or work from home praised its benefits from the rooftops. In fact, numerous research backed-up these claims. For example, Owl Labs found in its 2019 State of Remote Work Report the following: 83% of survey respondents agree that the ability to work remotely would make […]
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 […]
