Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just wake-up and have a productive day without having a plan? It sounds liberating. But that’s just not how it works. I mean, it’s like building a house. You need a plan to determine the necessary materials if the foundation is sound, and the steps required to assemble […]
Take risks or stay safe? On paper, they’re opposites. But on a productive, high-performing team, the two concepts have to coexist. Productivity and high-performance exist together in a sweet spot that has a name: psychological safety. Here are five ways to boost productivity with psychological safety. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmonson defines psychological safety […]
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 […]
Years ago I was having dinner with my parents. The phone rang. It was a friend in a panic. She was driving home and her car died. We later found out that her car had an oil leak. And, because she hadn’t put oil in it, the car obviously overheated and shut down. But how […]
I usually don’t get swept up in social media trends. But, I thought that 2019’s ‘10 Year Challenge’ was fun. I also thought it was a great way to reflect on your life’s journey. When I looked at a picture from ten years ago, it took me back to a different place. I wasn’t settled […]
As a small business owner, you should know how vital your calendar is for productivity. Without your Calendar, you’ll have a difficult time remembering your appointments, meetings, events, deadlines, and employee schedules. While there is no shortage of fabulous online calendars out there, not all of them are suited for small businesses. That’s when you […]
It seems like ages ago, but it wasn’t that long ago that I was in a serious funk. I was at a crossroads in my life. I wasn’t exactly sure where I wanted to go. So, I started comparing myself to others to find inspiration, and that was a mistake. Instead of worrying about what […]
We rely a lot on lists — and lists increase our productivity. Going to the store — make a list? You probably wrote down a list before running an errand today? Are you traveling for business this week? I’m sure you have made a list of what you need to pack, what your itinerary will […]
Whether you’re working solo or running an enterprise-level business, you should continuously be on the lookout for ways to improve the productivity of your business. Instead of scouring the internet for productivity hacks, I’ve put together these ten surefire ways to boost your productivity. 1. Ditch those motivation killers. If you’re looking to improve the […]
Meetings and in-person events, in general, can be brutal. They’re time-consuming and often unproductive. As an example, it’s been found that every month, an employee attends 62 meetings. Additionally, half of these events are considered a waste of time. It’s been reported that a staggering 31 hours are spent in unproductive meetings every month. You’ll […]
Angela Ruth
My name is Angela Ruth. I aim to help you learn how Calendar can help you manage your time, boost your productivity, and spend your days working on things that matter, both personally and professionally. Here's to improving all your calendars and becoming the person you are destined to become!