Set goals. With the start of the new year comes the bold attempt to “manage time better,” “be more productive,” and “focus on what matters.” If you are a “project creep” person, you miss deadlines, and an ever-growing to-do list is all too frequent both in your life and business. These two areas must be […]
For most of us, we’re at least familiar with the concept of time blocking. After all, the practice of time blocking has been around for nearly as long we’ve been using calendars. In fact, Bronze Age calendars seem to have reflected specific agricultural activities to prevent crop spoilage. While time blocking for personal use is […]
In the office again. How do you complete any work? There are meetings in person and difficult Zoom calls that are clogging up your calendar. It’s your commute that has consumed the time you once used to sift through your inbox. And everyone is eager to greet you. Is the Office Always this Distracting? “There’s […]
Being a leader typically means giving time to your team. But, what is the right amount of time? As businesses grow, they develop a system for keeping schedules (mostly) organized. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your time stays in order. Use your calendar as a time-saving and efficiency tool. These suggestions will […]
What would you rate your level of productivity on a 1-10 scale? I know — sometimes you feel like you don’t want to keep thinking about productivity. But you have to keep thinking about productivity for the renewable energy in yourself. You can power up for productivity by thinking about it differently — think of […]
Like finding the perfect recipe, discovering the optimal productivity system is no easy feat. Case in point, I recently found a simple fajita recipe online last week. Since I was crunched for time, this looked like a quick and delicious dinner. But, unfortunately, it wasn’t to my liking. Will I ever use this recipe again? […]
Over the years, I’ve put together my fair share of IKEA furniture. And, not to toot my own horn here, but I think I’ve mastered the art of assembling it. I know that it’s a struggle for many. But, for me, it’s all about patience and having the right tools. Sure. IKEA throws you a […]
It can be challenging to stay productive when you’re no longer in an office surrounded by colleagues and managers. So, how do you keep track of everything you have to do? What if we told you the answer is right in front of you? That’s right, your Calendar. Your Calendar management is one of the best […]
The last year has been one that we’ll be recalling for the rest of our lives. And, we certainly had plenty of reasons not to prioritize productivity. However, as we begin to re-emerge into some semblance of normalcy, it’s time to get back on the productivity train. 10 Ways to Prioritize Productivity Again, Now! Obviously, […]
We all know that social media has become a part of daily lives and will continue to be controversial. Recall the many stories about how social media takes people out of the moment, and instead of enjoying a concert or sporting event — people are preoccupied with taking selfies. Most of the time, I say, […]
