I’m not ashamed to admit it. When it comes to holiday movies, I have plenty of guilty pleasures. Case in point: Christmas with the Kranks. Adapted from John Grisham’s novel “Skipping Christmas,” the movie follows Luther and Nora Krank as they decide to skip Christmas after their daughter leaves for the Peace Corps. However, when […]
There are many benefits to traveling, such as: Travel may reduce heart disease risk, according to research. One of the most significant benefits of traveling is stress relief. Even a short vacation can help reduce stress, according to a study of 40 German middle managers published in July 2018 in the International Journal of Environmental […]
How often do you wait until the last minute to jump on an important task? Are you stuck in a cycle of procrastination that you can’t escape? Unfortunately, it’s not just you. It’s happened to even the most productive people at one point or another. In this article, you’ll learn how to skip procrastination by […]
The art of planning your workday to put your mind at ease and maximize productivity is the key to long-term success. But that’s easier said than done. After all, we all have different schedules and energy peaks — and distractions constantly bombard us. But, all is not lost. Here are some pointers on how to […]
Family vacation season can be chaotic for families, often requiring parents to juggle multiple items at once. The good news is – it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple calendar hacks, you can go on your way to a fun, well-deserved, well-planned family vacation. When you start planning your vacation, it’s never as […]
As you hopefully know, a monthly calendar is an invaluable tool for keeping track of important dates and events. Many of us even rely on calendars to keep our entire lives in order. But have you ever thought about adding your budget to your calendar? I’m sure you know how important it is to create […]
People may not realize just how time-consuming it can be to keep up with email, social media, and other forms of online communication. For example, the average screen time for Americans is 5.4 hours per day. That’s not even taking into account meetings and other in-person interactions throughout the day. Suffice to say, the intense, rapid […]
While it’s not quite the end of the year, next year’s calendar begins to fill up. A lot is going on between weddings and other family celebration requests to “save the date,” business trips, project deadlines, and vacations. And, if I’m not careful, this could cause calendar conflicts. Fortunately, adding these to my calendar now […]
Is it ambitious to want to save the world? Sure. But, as Eddie Vedder sings on one of my all-time favorite Pearl Jam tunes, “Sometimes.” Seek my part, devote myself My small self Like a book amongst the many on a shelf Whatever you truly care about, spending any amount of time championing it can […]
Right now, you’re probably planning for the holidays — both personally and professionally. What’s more, there’s a good chance that you’re winding things down so that you can be rejuvenated for next year. While there’s wrong with either, it also wouldn’t hurt to get a head start on next year’s calendar. I’m in no way […]
