Years ago I was having dinner with my parents. The phone rang. It was a friend in a panic. She was driving home and her car died. We later found out that her car had an oil leak. And, because she hadn’t put oil in it, the car obviously overheated and shut down. But how […]
I’ve never been a fan of Sunday nights. Sure. It signals the end of the weekend. But, for me, it’s more about worrying about all of the things I need to do in the coming week. It’s overwhelming and can almost cause a panic attack — if I don’t focus on moving forward. The good […]
If you want to be the boss, then you need to start acting, thinking, and becoming the boss. Guess what? That takes more than a title or corner office. It’s about being a role model, as well as someone dependable and trustworthy. And, that starts with being as productive as possible. Becoming the boss is […]
Many of us probably feel like we don’t have enough time during the week to get everything done. When it comes to working, the typical 5-day 40-hour work week has been the standard for the longest time. For many entrepreneurs, they find themselves working 6 or 7 days regularly just to keep up with all […]
Let’s get down to brass tacks. You’re here because you’re on a journey to find a way to manage your time better while boosting your productivity. While there hundreds, if not thousands, of options to achieve this goal, one surefire technique is time-blocking. If you’re not familiar with time-blocking, then you’ve come to the right […]
2023 was a great year for many, and also had some challenges. Every new year is a great time And, like every other person in the world, I’m happy to be done with it. Here are 15 ways to kick-start 2024. How am I saying good riddance to this terrible, no-good of year? By trying […]
It’s really a shame. Life is so short, and your time so valuable. Yet, we waste it chasing temporary happiness and things that have no meaning. Maybe because in the daily rat race, we lose sight of what’s essential. Or, perhaps you’re just uncertain about what your priorities should be. Either way, here’s what should […]
When you’re in the thick of the daily grind, it’s easy for you to lose sight of what’s most important in your life, aka your priorities. To be fair, there are outside circumstances that can lead to this. Let’s say a family member had a medical emergency. You probably have to sacrifice another area of […]
Running a business can be stressful. Your stress can come from many different sources. When it comes to looming deadlines, issues with team members, a to-do list that’s a mile long, or a bad work-life balance this are all issues that can lead to immense stress. Regardless of why you’re feeling stress, I’m sure it’s […]
I’m a creature of habit. When I find something that I like, I stick with it. Whether if it’s my favorite brand of sneakers, a local pizzeria, or an online calendar when I’ve been won over, I’m a loyal advocate. Don’t get me wrong though. I’m willing to give anything new a try — life […]
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