Despite everyone’s busy schedule, some people seem to manage it effortlessly. How do they do it? They are happier for one thing. According to research, happiness makes people 12% more productive. However, highly productive individuals also have very specific habits. Furthermore, the most productive people are generally the most organized. Despite their tidy desks and […]
It may not seem like it. But, a lot is going on in the autumn. Between getting back to a routine after your summer vacay to getting the kids back to school and adjusting to the end of daylight saving time (happens tomorrow, Sunday, November 7th), now you’ll have to finalize business plans for the […]
Being an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart. While it’s true that there’s some luck involved, not only do you need a big idea, you also have to have the courage and tenacity to see it through. As a result, this means putting in long days for little to show for it. It’s because […]
I’m trying to be completely honest — I’m tired of writing, discussing, and thinking about working from home probably because most of us have been back in the office for months. The vaccine has made all of us feel a lot safer and we are grateful for that. However, despite the vaccine — many of […]
Any phenomenon that becomes “fashionable” instantly acquires its own mythology. This mythology forms a system of concepts that are accepted and not questioned. At the same time, the vast majority of people do not think about whether it corresponds to reality. This paradox has existed as long as humanity. Some such misconceptions are harmless and […]
The purpose of a calendar has always been to calculate past or future times. Centuries ago, this had life or death implications as it let our ancestors know when to plant and harvest crops. It then evolved to remind us when festivals or religious ceremonies were to be celebrated. Today? We rely on our calendars […]
Time-eaters, aka chronophages, are something (or somebody) wasting your time or, figuratively speaking, eating your time, together with your productivity. A better name might be a “thief,” because they steal your valuable time. In his book An Art of Living, André Maurois describes them like this: “They are pitiless. From the man who does not […]
If there was a silver lining with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it removed the stigma of mental health. Until then, most of us just soldiered on — no matter how we felt emotionally or mentally. However, being confronted with a sudden and life-changing event changed that. It’s taken a significant toll on our health […]
Attention management, according to speaker, trainer, and author Maura Thomas, “offers the ability to consciously direct your attention in any given moment, to be more proactive than reactive.” It’s also about maintaining “control rather than inadvertently” relinquishing it. “It’s about regaining control over your attention and thereby taking control of your life,” she adds. In […]
Why is sleep only a priority when we have something significant planned the next day? It could be because you have to catch an early flight in the morning or you have a meeting with your team or investors. Regardless of what exactly is going on, we make it a point to catch plenty of […]
