Managing your to-do list is never a small feat. Sure, people can make it look simple, but that’s only because they have a strong system of organization behind everything they have to do. What is that system? It’s probably calendar reminders. These act as your safety net, so you don’t lose track of what’s most […]
Sometimes, time management feels like a losing battle. Although we have many tools and strategies, our schedules still overwhelm us. Regarding calendar management, though, we are often taught to fill every hour with tasks. However, this approach does not always align with our energy levels. To effectively manage your time, you should know your own […]
The calendar has existed for thousands of years, from the Ancient Romans to the Aztecs. Keeping track of time is clearly an important concept that humans recognized from the beginning, and it hasn’t stopped since. Luckily, you don’t need to carve into a stone tablet to keep a calendar. Today’s technology has dramatically evolved how […]
Are you constantly bombarded with emails, Slack messages, project updates, and urgent requests from your boss? Today, this is the norm for most of us. This rapid switch between activities, context switching, can sabotage your productivity. Even though you cannot eliminate context switching completely, you can minimize its negative effects by understanding how it works […]
Saving time in meetings can be especially valuable for executives, as their meetings are arguably vital to the persistence and development of a business. But unfortunately, these meetings can also take a lot of time, so it’s important for executives to be able to use that time efficiently. What measures can you take to save […]
Cutting time waste is crucial, especially for industries in which efficiency is paramount for long-term success. If you don’t have control over how much time you and your employees are spending on routine tasks, your operations and profitability are going to suffer. But how exactly are you supposed to track down areas of time waste? […]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of productivity methods available? Like a shiny new toy on Christmas morning, there seems to be a new system popping up every week, from the Pomodoro Technique to bullet journaling. As such, you may be tempted to believe that finding the proper method will resolve your […]
As a small business owner, finding ways to save time is essential, as owning a business requires undivided attention in several areas. Time is a funny thing. The more time one thinks they may have, the faster it seems to fly. A business owner must manage operations, employees, and customers — but most importantly, they […]
Managing your time wisely while on the job is a core ingredient to better work performance and reaching your goals. With the right systems in place, you can make the time in your day abundantly more productive. In turn, you’ll make your workload more doable, reducing stress. You’ll also make yourself a more predictable and […]
How often have you found yourself overwhelmed by an endless list of tasks? Although seemingly insignificant, these small tasks can add up and cause unnecessary stress and procrastination. Fortunately, the two-minute rule offers a simple yet effective solution. The two-minute rule, first introduced by David Allen in his renowned book Getting Things Done, states, “If […]
