We live in an age obsessed with productivity and efficiency, so it’s no surprise that time management is an essential skill. Due to this, we meticulously schedule our days, color-code our calendars, and pursue deadlines with relentless vigor. There is, however, a hidden enemy lurking in the shadows amid all the to-dos and emails. We […]
It wasn’t all that long ago that the term “work-life balance” was all the rage. But, how exactly did the business world view the concept? For many, it’s recognizing that an employee’s work experience is only one aspect of their lives? The other consisted of family, friends, hobbies, and overall health. The objective of work-life […]
Are you experiencing “summer slacker syndrome?” Don’t beat yourself up over it. The warmer months of the year trigger this phenomenon — even among the most motivated individuals. Why does this happen? There are actually several reasons. For starters, we tend to be more tired during the summer because we’re acclimating to the heat, and […]
There is a direct line between energy and productivity. When you feel zapped, you just aren’t going to get as much done. But, unlike time, there are ways to build your energy levels. What happens when you achieve this? You’ll surpass expectations because you’re a lean, mean productivity machine. And, it’s really not all that […]
The other night I thought that as soon as my head hit the pillows, I would be out cold. I had one of those non-stop days. You know, getting ahead of work and attending to household responsibilities like laundry. A peculiar thing happened. I laid there wide awake. So, I decided to read a book […]
Well, I’m dragging today. For some reason, I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t immediately fall back to sleep. Needless to say, when my alarm went off this morning I wanted to hit snooze — Okay — I didn’t hit snooze because I leave all my devices in another room at […]
Whenever someone says they need to get more done during the day, the answer is always to improve time management. While this is nothing wrong with managing your time better, it’s important to understand that time is a limited resource. The amount of time you have will never change. What you do with your time […]
