Specific daily tasks test our tolerance in a jet-set environment where you constantly wish you had more than 24 hours in a day. The cover pic shows my dream of commuting to work; the below pic shows much closer to the truth. But your long commute is what it is, and you may as well […]
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Not only can disruptive time technologies create new sectors and business models, but they also demolish old methods. Time management is vital in today’s world, not just for work but also for communication and collaboration. As the dust settles, one reality has emerged: “Power has migrated to virtual and remote.” Companies must break down barriers, […]
When asked about his weather prediction, Phil Connors of Groundhog Day perfectly sums up how many of us feel during this time of year. “I’ll give you a winter prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.” Between the lack of sunlight, gusty winds, […]
The Calendar in and of itself is a very simple device. However, when reading about time management practices and techniques, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all of the options you have. There’s no need to panic; you just need to take time management one step at a time. To start, you’ll need an […]
When it comes to email, don’t believe the hype that it’s an antiquated communication medium. Case in point? By the end of 2025, email users will balloon to 4.6 billion users! What’s more, email will continue to dominate as the primary way to connect in the business world. But, at the same time, managing our […]
Entrepreneurs and business professionals have a lot on their plates. There are forms to sign, meetings to attend, and a work-life balance that’s always teetering on edge. But, while the focus of business is almost always money at the end of the day, the real currency for businesspersons is time. The adage “time is money” […]
Are you tired of feeling like you never have enough time in the day? One way to get organized and finish your essential tasks each day is with a smartphone app. However, it is essential to realize that not all of them offer the correct functionality for your needs or organizational style. That’s why it […]
In a given year, approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Unfortunately, according to the report Mental Health Has Bigger Challenges Than Stigma, 45% of people with a clinically significant mental illness fail to seek help. But, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our collective […]
I’ll be blunt — sometimes — Mondays suck. But, apparently, there’s one Monday with so many blues that it has its own holiday. And if you haven’t heard of Blue Monday, I hadn’t either until writing about it — but I now plan to be depressed on January 17, 2022, just for fun! Appropriately known as […]
If you’re looking to organize and manage your time effectively, you’ve probably been drawn to time-blocking. And, for good reason. It can be a surefire way to fight back against multitasking, procrastination, and perfectionism. But what if you’ve given time-blocking a try, and it’s just not working? Well, you may have made any of these […]