I enjoy reading books for personal and professional growth, and have recently started focusing more on my health and family time. Around 10 years ago, I would read books on the hustle and pushing your productivity to the brink. However, in the last year or two, things have changed. Today, there is rarely a book […]
Managing deadlines, family obligations, and personal appointments is no east fear. With a good calendar app, though, you can stay on top of everything in one place and never miss a beat. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best one for your needs? There’s no need to worry; we’ve got […]
How often does your day seem filled with meetings, appointments, and to-dos? Do you feel like you are constantly juggling requests and trying to find the “perfect” time slot? Considering the average worker attends about 6 team meetings, five one-on-one meetings, and about five external meetings per week, you aren’t alone. Moreover, 37% of the […]
While you are buried under a stack of sticky notes, trying to make sense of scribbled appointments, your phone buzzes with last-minute changes. Does this sound familiar? If you are a busy entrepreneur, a frazzled manager, or just someone trying to organize your life, you know how difficult it can be. The good news? Thanks to […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re constantly busy but you can’t keep up? With so many demands on our time and attention, this shouldn’t be all that surprising. In fact, Oak Engage, a cloud-based intranet software company, found that nearly half (47 percent) of employees reported feeling overworked or stressed at work. Here’s the […]
With work, errands, and endless social media scrolling, quality time with your partner can easily slip through the cracks. A study by the National Marriage Project paints a concerning picture: 52% of couples rarely or never have dedicated date nights. On the other hand, 48% of couples arrange date nights regularly (at least once or […]
We all know that feeling. You’re all fired up for a few weeks after setting a goal, such as “get in shape,” “write a novel,” or “start a business.” But life has a way of getting in the way. Distractions don’t take long to creep in, and your ambitious goal is gathering dust in the back […]
We all know balancing work and family life can be a constant juggling act. It’s easy to feel like you’re spinning plates while balancing school drop-offs, work deadlines, and that never-ending laundry pile. According to the Kunz Center at the University of Cincinnati, 71% of working men and 76% of working women reported difficulty managing […]
Feeling overwhelmed by the year ahead? You’re far from alone. Approximately 3 in 5 Americans (62%) report at least weekly stress, according to a ValuePenguin survey. Concerns about money, health, work, and family and uncertainty about the future usually cause it. However, rather than letting stress dictate your year, take proactive steps towards more productivity […]
Although calendars have existed since the Bronze Age, time blocking, which assigns specific tasks to designated timeslots, is a more recent innovation. Although its true origins remain mysterious, figures like Benjamin Franklin led the way, meticulously planning their days hour by hour. Productivity gurus like Stephen Covey and Peter Drucker have also championed this method. […]
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.