We’ve all been there. We have a big deadline for our business, but we can’t seem to stay focused. Maybe there was major breaking news and the 24/7 news cycle has us enthralled. Or maybe people keep texting and private messaging you. Or Twitter could be blowing up. Whatever it is, one thing is true: […]
On busy days, managing your time can seem pretty daunting. Focusing on what needs to be done can be challenging and managing your time so that you complete all the work is essential. When you break it down, time management is really just self-management. Here are three steps to better self-management. Squeezing more time out […]
11 hours. That’s how much time the average adult is interacting with media per day. More specifically, another study found that 42 percent of the time Americans are awake, their eyes are fixated on the television, smartphone, computer, tablet, or another device. That comes out to 7,956 days over a typical lifespan. We can’t just turn […]
Regardless if you’re a student, parent, freelancer, or entrepreneur, we’re all looking to gain that edge when it comes to productivity. Thankfully, you don’t have to go on this journey alone. The reason? We’re surrounded by technology, namely apps and software, that can help us do more without putting in additional effort. Some tools can […]
Because time is your most valuable and precious resource, it’s only natural that you want to squeeze the most out of it each day. That’s probably why you’re trying to strengthen your time management skills, like reducing time-sucks from your schedule. Try as you might, these time-sucks are inevitable but, believe it or not, they […]
Even with the most competitive offerings or the most capable people representing them, it’s almost impossible for companies to achieve great things without reliable operations. Not all small and mid-sized businesses have dedicated operations support, of course. Until they grow more sustainable, smaller companies might integrate operations into other divisions instead. But the danger there […]
If you live in America, you’re probably swimming in debt. That’s not an overstatement either. According to one set of data, 80.9% of Baby Boomers, 79.9% of Gen Xers, and 81.5% of Millennials are in debt. But, that’s not the only debt crisis we’re facing. There’s also the crushing time management debt that a lot […]
If you want to be the boss, then you need to start acting, thinking, and becoming the boss. Guess what? That takes more than a title or corner office. It’s about being a role model, as well as someone dependable and trustworthy. And, that starts with being as productive as possible. Becoming the boss is […]
It takes a lot of moxie and self-awareness to admit what your strengths and weaknesses are. I mean how gut-wrenching must it be for someone to audition on a talent show and be told that they aren’t as good as they thought they were? Personally, I would be devastated. But, how good is your time […]
If you want to effectively manage your time and boost your productivity, then you need a calendar. After all, a calendar will help you meet deadlines and be on-time wherever you need to be. It can also be used to motivate you and keep you focused on the important stuff. And, it’s pretty handy in […]
