It’s no secret that burnout is a common problem among most of us. But, COVID-19 introduced new stressors to nearly every aspect of life, from working longer hours to increased work and at-home demands. Moreover, because work and life are no longer separated, burnout is on the rise. Simply put, burnout and stress are everywhere. […]
After a long week, having a Sunday Funday was just what you needed. Maybe it was grabbing brunch with friends or inviting your family over for dinner. Or, maybe you went on an adventure, like hiking or taking the kids to an amusement park. Or maybe you even went to church. Whatever you planned for […]
When the pandemic uprooted millions of employees worldwide, many struggled to adjust as they were forced to shield themselves from COVID and the economic repercussions. Employment Levels Dropped As employment levels dropped and some saw their hours and wages slashed, the need to acquire or learn new skills suddenly became the mainstream niche among the […]
When was the last time you did nothing? Of course, I’m talking about the kind of nothing when you’re just alone with your thoughts with no distractions whatsoever. If you’re anything like most people today, you likely think “rarely.” Or even worse, “never.” Undoubtedly, technology has enabled people to accomplish more with less effort. Yet, […]
By now, remote working has become a standard practice for many companies worldwide, as employers and their workforce adapt to the new norms of working without the need for a physical office. For many team managers, the transition to remote work meant they had to adopt new practices and utilize different tools to help them […]
Is it possible to choose happiness? In most cases, happy people know that happiness is a choice that must be made daily. Happy people don’t care about their circumstances and aren’t looking for happiness in people or stuff. The trick? Rather than following the world’s definition of happiness, we see that the decision to experience […]
The earliest known form of the to-do list was recorded in 1791 by Benjamin Franklin. Lists are still popular, but digital productivity tools are becoming increasingly important. In addition to Google Calendar, you might use Slack, Zoom, Trello, Asana, or Jira as part of your task-management system. Moreover, many productivity tools provide features for monitoring […]
Would you like to be more productive? Of course, you want to be more productive! But we want to find a better way to be more productive — and that’s called Purposeful Productivity, and likely why you’re currently reading this article. Sure. You can devour the countless books and hacks out there that promise you’ll […]
Henry Ford’s five-day work week was seen in 1926 as a revolution when it gave his employees Saturdays off. How gracious of him, right? And a short time later, in 1932, the five-day week was officially codified for all workers in the United States. But, after a century of Ford’s “radical” l idea, is the […]
The creative process can be disorganized and difficult to predict. Content creators who struggle to maintain balance should assemble a production schedule to help. Content creation takes a lot of time. This is true whether you’re a writer, illustrator, podcaster, or any other kind of creator. Research, writing, collaborating, recording, editing, posting, and marketing all […]
