Laziness tends to get a bad rap. And, to be real — that’s a fair assessment. I mean it’s difficult to get things done when you’re just vegging out on the couch all day. For an entrepreneur — being lazy is almost impossible. Even thinking about being lazy doesn’t enter your mind. We may have […]
Being a parent is a full-time job. Balancing meals, budgeting, school, and extracurricular activities can be quite the handful, even without an parenting calendar apps. To get it all done, parents have to be efficient. They need to get organized and plan ahead, all while staying on top of their own priorities. How can you […]
5.2 percent. That was the percent of the workforce in the U.S. who had the luxury of working from home in 2017. Of course, that was a different time (really a different world) and because of a global pandemic — that figure has ballooned. Megan Brenan wrote for Gallup on April 3, 2020, “The percentage […]
It’s a question that mankind as tried to answer for centuries. Are you more productive working from home? Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. The concept of remote work has been around for a very long. With the COVID-19 mess we are asking this question more and more. Ask yourself — are you more […]
Regardless of how you personally feel about social media, there’s no denying that it can be a powerful tool for you professionally. Social media has to ability to increase your brand awareness, establish you as an industry leader, address customer service inquires, and manage your reputation. In turn, this can generate leads, sales, and generate […]
It may seem like a recent phenomenon. But, throughout time, we’ve been fixated on productivity. I mean Benjamin Franklin recorded what is considered to be one of the first-ever to-do-lists back in 1791. Shortly after that, the Industrial Revolution completely changed everything. There were early forms of automation like the Cotton Gin. And, factory owners […]
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” — Friedrich Nietzsche Without question, the quote on music is one of my all-time favorite quotes. Because I couldn’t just imagine life without music. I’m a musician — not perfect — but okay. But, even when I’m not actively listening to my favorite tunes, I’m singing a cappela, […]
Without fail, it happens every year. The sun gets brighter, the sky bluer, and all I want to do is enjoy the outdoors. But, I still have to get things done — which seems impossible as I keep hearing birds chirping and the sun inviting me to back in its warmth. And if I don’t […]
Habits. They’re a beautiful thing — just as long as your habits are healthy. For example, meditating, getting enough sleep, eating well, single-tasking, and walking tall are examples of habits that can improve your mental health. It’s essential to keep working towards being happy, healthy, and more productive. To makes these habits, here are nine […]
We all battle with our imaginary shoulder angels and devils. The bad thoughts get the better of us some days, and it takes concentrated effort to flip the scales, and sometimes these thoughts and feelings can get us down. If things get really bad — be sure and reach out to a friend, mentor, or […]
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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 their business value and the "how to" of their online content and social media marketing.