We fall into the same trap year after year. We make a promise to ourselves to exercise, lose weight, get organized, learn something new, or get our finances in order. By the start of February, however, 80% of all New Year’s resolutions fail. How come? Well, resolutions rarely involve concrete steps to follow and keep […]
Throughout the years, I’ve learned a lot from music regarding days of the week. For example, according to Robert Smith and the Cure, Friday you’re in love. However, for Rebecca Balck, Fridays are when you get down. Elton John proclaimed that Saturday’s alright for fighting, which you definitely should do. And, Sundays are usually for […]
Somewhere in between holiday festivities and wrapping up all of your year-end obligations, you might also be setting your goals for next year. While there’s nothing wrong with that, most of us fail to reach these goals. An astounding 92 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions never follow through, according to researchers at […]
What’s one of the biggest goals of most small businesses? Efficiency. Emerging technology is helping to make companies more productive. When operations are fast, effective, and accurate, the company can do more with less. Though the dream of full-on productivity might not be entirely feasible, many professional teams are making headway. Three Decades of Unparalleled […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021 — TO EVERYONE — FROM THE CALENDAR TEAM Here are a few tidbits of information to spread around your table today. Legend has it that following the arrival of the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, where 46 of the Pilgrims’ original 102 colonists died, Native Americans helped them survive […]
Ever since the clocks fell back, aka the end of daylight saving time, I’ve been slightly off. But, it’s gradually getting better. But, I’m still feeling like I’m a member of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch — sorry, kids for the outdated Mark Wahlberg reference. While this may sound like I’m complaining, there is […]
Music, as Dick Clark once said, is the soundtrack of your life. Even if you weren’t exactly aware of that, it’s true. You’re probably listening to music while in your car, dancing with your significant other, or dining in an upscale restaurant. And, there’s also a good chance that you rely on music to motivate […]
It’s the spooky season. And, is there anything more bone-chilling than the fear of failure? A 2015 survey conducted by the social network Linkagoal found that 31% of 1,083 adults surveyed feared failure – a much higher percentage than people who hated spiders (30%), being alone at home (9%), or even the paranormal (15%). Moreover, […]
In order for the company to achieve its goals, everyone from top to bottom must be productive. Additionally, productivity will motivate employees, increase morale, and promote a more positive work environment. All of these, by the way, is essential if you want you and your team to get excited about work following COVID. As you […]
While it’s not quite the end of the year, next year’s calendar begins to fill up. A lot is going on between weddings and other family celebration requests to “save the date,” business trips, project deadlines, and vacations. And, if I’m not careful, this could cause calendar conflicts. Fortunately, adding these to my calendar now […]
