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 […]
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. […]
How many hours do you dedicate to work each day? Do you ever feel like you just didn’t get enough done given all the time you had? The core culprit is likely distractions. An overwhelming 95% of people are getting distracted during the workplace and it’s costing companies millions. The average person can’t focus for […]
I have a pretty good guess on what you’re thinking. The appointment is done and over with. Why would I want to spend time looking up my Google Calendar history or my past Outlook events? Let’s say you’re doing your taxes. You may need to review several events or appointments that your accountant will need […]
Sometimes the conventional wisdom and obvious advice that you’ve heard a million times doesn’t cut it when need a major productivity boost. During these times you might need to think outside the box and use the following 12 productivity hacks to get you back-on-track. 1. Work when you’re most effective. “Everyone has times of the […]
As the year continues and despite the recent setbacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown of many parts of our work and social lives, most people are still looking for ways to build a more productive lifestyle. Although many hope to achieve a more productive 2020, most will not achieve their goals. The unfortunate […]
It’s been estimated that over 35 million Americans move each year. I was one of these people. While I’ve moved many times before, this was a little more difficult. Moving means taking care of all of the “moving fun,” like packing, purging, loading up items in a truck, unloading the truck, and unpacking. It can […]
When it comes to an amazing time management strategy, everyone has their own preferences. Some people find that waking-up earlier gets the job done. Others live by their calendars or bullet journals. And some people rely on unusual techniques. What is your personal — unusual — time management technique? Take for example, Julia Larson-Green, Microsoft’s […]
