Just as becoming healthy requires hard effort, choosing the correct app will not suddenly teach you time management. Time management tips abound: Reduce meetings. Stop checking email. Wear a uniform every day. Not to mention the hundreds of applications promised to organize your life and make you a to-do list-busting machine. But the fact is […]
Set goals. With the start of the new year comes the bold attempt to “manage time better,” “be more productive,” and “focus on what matters.” If you are a “project creep” person, you miss deadlines, and an ever-growing to-do list is all too frequent both in your life and business. These two areas must be […]
Having habits and routines are essential aspects of our everyday lives. Whether you want to meet a goal, be more productive, or live a more balanced life, habits are those small changes that can add up to significant results over time. One of my favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, talks about how developing […]
Even though many people have already been working from home since before the pandemic began, these past two years have increased the need for remote and flexible work. Gallup’s May 2021 study says that 7 in 10 U.S white-collar workers are still working remotely. In that same study, it was concluded that 4 in 10 […]
Being a working parent can make your life extremely busy by itself. That’s not even including scheduling kid’s activities in as well. With students back in school and fun activities now more of an option, it’s only natural that kids will want to do more, and as a parent, this will fill your weekly schedule. […]
Moving to a new city can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. It can also be a logistical nightmare if you’re not prepared for the challenge. There’s no need to make moving harder than it already is. You will likely. move many times in your life for a variety of reasons. Learn how to make […]
We’ve all probably heard that meetings may not be best for productivity. In fact, Harvard Business Review found that 65% of the senior managers they interviewed said that meetings kept them from completing their own work. While most people can agree that poorly-run unproductive meetings can be a waste of time, I’d argue that short, […]
At least 70% of Americans are using credit cards with at least 34% carrying 3 or more different cards. In the past, I was not always a fan of credit cards. However, once I learned how to use them wisely I finally started to see the benefits of carrying a few credit cards. If you […]
Have you been feeling pretty tired and overwhelmed at work lately? When you’re irritable at work and still need to get things done, this can easily lead to procrastination. In many cases, procrastination can make things worse especially if you’re already feeling stress and anxiety about everything that needs to be done. While there is […]
I’ve always been an advocate for prioritizing mental health. Given the events of 2020 and the ongoing pandemic, most people are realizing just how important mental health and stability can be. According to Berkley, an overwhelming number of people are anxious, depressed, and traumatized. As of April 2020, more than 14% of Americans were experiencing […]
Choncé Maddox
Choncé Maddox is a professional writer who recently left her job in the web design industry to produce killer content and manage her own writing business full time. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs be more productive and create a life they love by doing fulfilling work. On the side, she runs a podcast and blogs about getting out of debt at MyDebtEpiphany.com.