The new year is when many people make personal resolutions to improve their health, finances, and relationships. Making these improvements in your life can give you satisfaction and joy. They can also reduce your stress level and even help you live longer. However, some people forget that they can also make resolutions that help their […]
You love running your online business, but sometimes you wonder if your productivity could be better. As online business owners, it’s great to be able to work from home (or anywhere) and avoid a hectic commute. It’s also amazing to be able to set your own hours. Yet and still, it’s super easy to get […]
Many people feel you need to be a workaholic if you are going to be a success. That is not necessarily true. Of course, hard work often goes hand in hand with success and meeting our goals. But that doesn’t mean we need to kill ourselves doing it. Often when we work hard, to the […]
Make no mistake about it. Motivation will increase your productivity. What are the motivation secrets others have? “Motivation and productivity are twin concepts in organizational development,” wrote Kristina Dems for Bright Hub. “First, motivation works as the means toward attaining productivity as an end. Another point: Motivation is the best road to follow to reach […]
Depending on your industry, you may be feeling the squeeze right now due to your workload. As small businesses close out the fourth quarter and prepare for launches in January, there is a good chance you are feeling overwhelmed by work. Add the holidays to the mix – like parties and time with family – […]
A few years ago, I started blogging as a means of holding myself accountable as I fixed my finances. Fast forward seven years and I have a thriving online business that is on track to earn six figures in the next year. Despite the fact that the internet has been around for a while, people […]
When is the last time you met someone who doesn’t own or use a cell phone? It’s a rare thing now days. In fact, cell phones have almost become another appendage on our bodies. If we misplace our cell phones we panic wondering where we had it last and what we did with it. But […]
You might be starting to focus on the upcoming holiday season and all that you have to do with family arriving, gift giving, and holiday entertaining. However, you still need to run your business, complete your freelance projects, or do your team member tasks. That means improving your productivity. 12 Days Productivity Infographic That’s why […]
I often get asked about how I manage my own work-life balance. The answer is quite simple – I don’t believe in balance. It’s a myth. Instead, I focus on work-life integration and design my life and business accordingly. Why I Prefer Work-Life Integration The reason I don’t believe in work-life balance is that it […]
Running your own business has a lot of great advantages. You can set your own hours, be your own boss, and work in a more relaxed atmosphere to name a few. In addition, working from home eliminates the stress of having to deal with overbearing, demanding, and demeaning bosses or coworkers. But there are drawbacks […]
