Your calendar may be filled with upcoming meetings, company-wide events, client presentations, and even booked workout classes. But what about your vacation days? As a business leader or manager, you may think that taking a vacation isn’t important right now or that you’ll take a day when you need it. However, no matter how much […]
Digital calendars are an essential tool for every worker, particularly remote workers. Think of it as a central database of your day-to-day life. What you accomplish each day is based on what is on your calendar. Some days may be meeting-heavy, brainstorming, and collaborating with teammates worldwide. On other days, you may block off heads-down […]
Feeling overwhelmed by the year ahead? You’re far from alone. Approximately 3 in 5 Americans (62%) report at least weekly stress, according to a ValuePenguin survey. Concerns about money, health, work, and family and uncertainty about the future usually cause it. However, rather than letting stress dictate your year, take proactive steps towards more productivity […]
The turn of the calendar year is a time for reflection and setting resolutions for the upcoming year. As a leader, you may quickly list your own resolutions for your business goals. This is a good starting point. However, it can be more beneficial if you get all your various teams on board, too. Celebrating […]
Nowadays, the idea of “downtime” can seem like a fantasy. We’re constantly bombarded with information and expected to be “on” 24/7. However, downtime isn’t just a luxury; it is a necessity. We need it to recharge, reset, and feel refreshed and rejuvenated. But what if I told you that downtime could be productive without feeling […]
In winter, shorter days are usually followed by colder temperatures and a natural desire to hibernate. As such, there is often a temptation to curl up under a warm blanket and skip our usual routines. We can, however, cultivate energy, focus, and a positive mindset through intentional morning habits that prevent us from succumbing to […]
Are you constantly feeling overworked, stressed, or burdened by your escalating to-do list? There is a good chance that you are well on your way to burnout. Burnout syndrome, or job burnout, is a state of complete exhaustion. Your mental and physical health starts to decline, and you may become disinterested in activities you once […]
We live in a world filled with distractions. Throughout the workday, 79% of workers report feeling distracted. Employees lose an estimated 720 hours a year because of workplace distractions. As a result, managing our time and attention has become extremely important for productivity. To achieve this, deep work and multitasking are two contrasting approaches. Both […]
Although calendars have existed since the Bronze Age, time blocking, which assigns specific tasks to designated timeslots, is a more recent innovation. Although its true origins remain mysterious, figures like Benjamin Franklin led the way, meticulously planning their days hour by hour. Productivity gurus like Stephen Covey and Peter Drucker have also championed this method. […]
Digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of life. Yet somehow, our physical spaces lag. Even though the global smart building market is expected to grow from $80.62 billion in 2022 to $328.62 billion by 2029, most environments still operate in a fragmented, disconnected state. As for the effects of this gap between the physical […]
