Observed since 1992, National Stress Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of the causes and strategies for coping with stress. Furthermore, people are encouraged to raise awareness about current myths and misconceptions about stress and share information about the dangers of stress. In April, we observe Stress Awareness Month, a time to reflect on stress’s […]
As the world becomes increasingly obsessed with efficiency and productivity, a curious phenomenon has emerged: time poverty. Even though technology and conveniences save us time, we still feel stretched thin. After all, we’re bogged down by overflowing inboxes, endless to-do lists, personal obligations, and that constant pressure to do more with less time. So, let’s […]
Multitasking is often the result of our relentless pursuit of productivity. Even though multitasking may seem efficient to complete our to-do lists, it usually leads to disorganization and overwhelm. What’s more, Focusing on a single task while juggling work emails, responding to text messages, and cooking dinner is incredibly exhausting. Using the F.L.O.W. model as […]
Almost everyone looks forward to springtime. However, I don’t think anyone is excited to lose an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward. As you may know, daylight savings time kicks off in the spring so that the clocks will be turned ahead one hour. You might not think that’s a big deal. However, […]
Running a business can be busy and hectic at any time. There’s a constant stream of emails to respond to, meetings to attend, inventory to manage, customers to serve, marketing strategies to develop, employees to supervise, budgets to balance, and always unexpected challenges to overcome. However, during a product launch, everything is turned up a […]
It’s no secret everyone has a lot going on. As such, finding work-life harmony in your calendar is seemingly impossible to accomplish. You’re constantly running from work to a social gathering before trying to catch up on chores. You end the day exhausted with what feels like a million things left unfinished. Simply put, you […]
Businesses are built around processes. However, a process that works for a small office might not work for a large, multi-location company. As your company grows, you may need to change your processes to make them more efficient. This is known as process optimization. If your company is expanding, you don’t only need to optimize […]
Decluttering your home or workplace can seem overwhelming when you have accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. But, suppose you could make a big difference with just a few small steps? This isn’t some pipedream. It’s actually the principle behind micro-decluttering. For those who are unfamiliar, micro-decluttering consists of taking small, manageable steps […]
In today’s hyper-connected, achievement-driven world, it’s easy to fall victim to productivity anxiety. After all, it seems like we constantly spend our days hustling and tackling an endless to-do-list. The question is, what happens when our relentless pursuit of productivity starts to affect our well-being? Productivity anxiety is a real thing, characterized by the need […]
We all know exercising is good for our bodies. And I’m sure your doctor also constantly reminds you of this fact. In colder months, however, when it is time to layer up, we often reduce our physical activity. But it’s important to remain active year-round. So, what’s the solution? Make sure you engage in safe, […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief, ReadWrite, Former Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value and the "how to" of their online content and social media marketing.