One of the great things about being an entrepreneur is that you don’t have to abide by too many rules. Instead, you can create them. When it comes to productivity however, there are a few rules that you might benefit from. The 80/20 productivity rule is one of them. It clearly states that 80% of […]
Can frequent breaks make you more productive? The other day, I was reading an Entrepreneur article that stated this was true. The article compared the physical strain that athletes face with the mentally demanding work small business owners are faced with each day. While pro athletes are able to enjoy a brief break during their […]
This month, I wrote a giant to-do list. I split it up into two sections – one for tasks that needed to get done ASAP and the other side for tasks that could get done sometime this month. I was on track with being productive and crossing things off during the first week. However, I […]
As someone who’s been working from home for the past 2.5 years, I can vouch for those who claim it’s pretty awesome. Being able to wake up, get dressed (or not) and literally walk to your desk and start working has many perks. Avoiding commuter traffic and the temptation to stop by a Starbucks or […]
When you enter the workforce, few days become nearly as exciting as payday. While it feels good to get paid for your hard work, you only get paid for the results you produce when you have a business. Hourly and salaried employees are often guaranteed pay even if they had a few days that weren’t […]
Have you ever thought about starting another business but put the idea out of your head because you thought you didn’t have the time? Perhaps, you already started multiple different ventures and are wondering how you’re going to keep up. Being a serial or multi-entrepreneur is not uncommon. In fact, the average self-made millionaire has […]
Do you ever feel like a slave to your to-do list? If your list is a mile long each day, you’re likely not alone. Crossing items off your to-do list can give you a feeling of accomplishment. However, it’s inevitable that more and more items will be added afterward allowing you to feel under pressure […]
Everyone defines self-care in their own unique way. Your form of self-care may be working out 3 times a week and doing yoga on the weekends while another person’s form of self-care could be a weekly date night with their significant other or binge-reading a whole book in one afternoon. Regardless of what it means […]
If you’ve ever felt like you needed to declutter your brain in the morning, you’re not alone. So many of us carry so many reminders and thoughts in our head. As soon as you wake up, it’s easy to start thinking about everything you need to do for the day. Not to mention, your space […]
How many hours do you dedicate to work each day? Do you ever feel like you just didn’t get enough done given all the time you had? The core culprit is likely distractions. An overwhelming 95% of people are getting distracted during the workplace and it’s costing companies millions. The average person can’t focus for […]
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.