As an entrepreneur, I’m always thinking about my business. Sometimes it’s just reflecting on what I’ve accomplished or the areas that need improvement. Usually, that’s not a problem. What is a dilemma, though, is allowing these thoughts to interfere with my personal life. One example would be — bringing stress home with me or not […]
We all strive for striking a balance between work and home. It may seem like an impossible feat. But, it is possible if you’re organized and have established clear boundaries. The best way to achieve these goals may be to separate your personal calendar from your business calendar. Use the right calendar. The first step […]
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t you supposed to only schedule work-related tasks like meetings and priorities, such as doctors appointments? Well, I’m sure most of you do. That’s why 52 percent of American employees have unused vacation time. At the same time, you also need to schedule free time in addition to those deadlines […]
Time is money, but given the choice, most people prefer time. A new survey from Unum found that flexible work options are the second-most popular employee benefit, trailing paid family leave by just three percent. This is showing that alternative work schedules actually work. When most professionals can work from anywhere, where do businesses draw […]
Freelancers love the flexibility their no-boss lifestyles provide, but some clients don’t know how to take a hint. They email at all hours of the night and get upset when the project isn’t finished by midmorning. No freelance worker enjoys turning down a good job, but when clients make unreasonable demands, contractors must make a […]
Over the years, I’ve noticed that there have been some days when I’ve been able to get more work done and others when I’d drag my feet on projects and take forever to do one thing. Sure, distractions played a role sometimes and motivations but the unlikely common factor that played a role was time. […]
A good night’s sleep is critical to productivity and ultimately, success. And a lack of sleep can result in poor performance at work, lower energy levels, forgetfulness and serious health conditions like heart disease and high blood pressure. So, if you’re not getting enough sleep at night, it might be time to start. Sleep is […]
From heavy workloads to high-pressure bosses, the idea of achieving work-life balance can feel far-fetched. However, it might be time to figure out how to better manage both your professional and personal lives or else you could run yourself straight into burnout. In fact, the effects of a negative work-life balance could be more dire […]
As a leader, it can be easy to let the morale of an office slip away. However, to get it back, it’s not as hard as you think. And if one thing’s for certain it’s that happy employees translate to a more productive work environment, and thus, a thriving business. The core of every business […]
From tedious workdays to long client meetings, all too often today we get so caught up in work that we allow ourselves to become too busy to the point of stress and burnout. However, because nonstop busyness has become the norm for many people, sometimes we don’t even know when our bodies are telling us […]
