The concept of a “work-life balance” has been the gold standard for decades. The term emerged in the 1970s and gained traction in the 1980s. However, it grew out of earlier labor movements that pushed for 40-hour workweeks and burnout protections. The idea was simple: keep work and personal life in equal halves. The thing […]
Some people can spend hours at their desk, glued to their calendars, and feel right at home. However, if you get antsy, distracted, or restless when sitting still, most time management advice seems almost useless. They may even hate time management. If you’re full of energy, maybe you get your best ideas when you’re moving. […]
Managers sure wonder about remote work and whether it is a win-win situation or not. Of course, the remote worker thinks it’s fabulous — but I’m not so sure. Some companies that adopted a remote-first strategy feel that they freed up a significant amount of money that would otherwise be allocated to fixed company expenditures, […]
As a startup founder, time is your most valuable and limited resource. You’re wearing like ten hats, avoiding distractions, and trying to fit 80 hours of work into a 40-hour week — if you’re lucky. The result? Continuous context switching, interrupted focus, reactive decision-making, and an ever-growing to-do list. However, there is a simple habit […]
Many of us feel like our calendars are filled with an endless to-do list. After all, calendars are typically used reactively — with meetings, appointments, and last-minute tasks taken care of, then everything else squeezed in around them. The result? Constant busyness, fragmented focus, and a feeling that you’re working hard but not making progress. […]
Often, our calendars look like to-do lists that someone else compiled for us — filled with dozens of meetings followed by endless tasks. However, your calendar shouldn’t feel like a cage. Ideally, it should be a tool that can be customized, flexible, and designed to meet your needs. To regain control over your time, don’t […]
We all do it. You haven’t started that important project yet. An email response goes unsent. Gym bags stay by the door. Here’s the thing, though. Whether you’re a high achiever or a self-proclaimed slacker, procrastination hits us all. However, regardless of the reason for procrastination (fear of failure, perfectionist tendencies, or lack of clarity), taking action is […]
It may seem radical to do less on purpose in a world obsessed with 5 a.m. routines, color-coded calendars, and maximum productivity. But what if the key to long-term productivity isn’t hustle culture? What if slowing down is the secret weapon that high performers often forget about? Here’s the Anti-Hustle Summer: a mindset shift that […]
It’s impossible to deny the magic of summer. The longer days, warmer weather, and the allure of the outdoors all combine to create a season that calls for more freedom, fun, and spontaneity. However, most of us can’t stop working just because the sun shines. When you’re stuck at work while everyone else is on […]
Do you find that your calendar is filled with endless meetings, deadlines, and back-to-back commitments? It’s not just you. In our hyper-connected, always-on world, many people instinctively fill their days with work, only to find themselves overwhelmed, disorganized, and constantly behind schedule. Sixty percent of U.S. adults reported feeling too busy to enjoy life at times, […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.