Working from home is still a novel notion for most individuals, and finding a remote work schedule that works may be demanding. After all, productivity isn’t innate, but being productive can be learned. Plus, it’s more of a set of behaviors you need to develop and maintain every day. As a remote worker, your expectations […]
2021 is coming to a wonderful end — and 2022 is arriving with the opportunity to set your New Year’s resolutions. So take the time to write down what you hope to accomplish in the new year, along with some plans on how to get there. To ensure that your resolutions last through January and […]
Leaders should learn how to manage stress and time more effectively. There is never enough time to do everything without focus. The United States has a new president, and Pfizer unveils a promising candidate for a vaccine. However, leaders have an opportunity to use this time to be more agile, find more focus, to prepare […]
Every year during the Daylight savings transition, clocks are rolled back and Americans confused. Here’s how it can be a smoother transition. This annual tradition has baffled many Americans who question the system and its purpose. Regardless, everyone needs to make adjustments to keep up with the time change. To understand daylight saving time, you […]
Even though many people have already been working from home since before the pandemic began, these past two years have increased the need for remote and flexible work. Gallup’s May 2021 study says that 7 in 10 U.S white-collar workers are still working remotely. In that same study, it was concluded that 4 in 10 […]
British technology writer Danny O’Brien, in 2003, interviewed people he considered to be the most productive folks he knew. This group included computer programmers who implemented simple and technical strategies to improve their work. For example, they would rely on text documents to remember important information, like birthdays and to-dos. They could then search for […]
Is back-to-school season stressing you out? There’s no better cure than your online calendar. Before that first bell rings, there are a number of items that need your attention as a parent. First, sending your kids back-to-school involves so much more than dropping them off at the bus stop. If you want them to succeed, […]
In terms of content, it’s essential to structure our thoughts logically, as well as choose our words carefully. Just as important are projections, pronunciation, and diction. After all, in order to be a good communicator, you need to go beyond language skills. In other words, you need to learn to speak with clarity Whether you’re […]
Working five days a week really gets you into an established rhythm. The habits you develop and the atmosphere you’re used to really streamline your productivity each day. So what happens when you’re confronted by new surroundings and are expected to maintain the same level of productivity? Don’t let change rob you of your productivity. […]
I’m an avid reader, but sometimes, I’m just not in the mood. With all of the Covid stress this last year, I noticed that I’ve listened to more and more audiobooks, even for pleasure reading. When I just listen, rather than a hard copy book reading, it’s like last week. I spent hours each day […]
