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 […]
I know. Scheduling doesn’t really make you want to break out into a musical number. But, it’s something that we all must do. Not just because we’re adulting, it’s so that we can have a successful and fulfilling life. That may sound like a stretch. But, it’s possible that using the tool of scheduling can […]
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 […]
Between all of your work-related tasks, the endless barrage of meetings, personal commitments, and those pesky to-do-lists items, how can you possibly get everything done? Do you even have the chance to catch your breath or do the things that you actually enjoy? While scheduling may be a struggle for some, there is some light […]
For many of us, the holiday season can be hectic and stressful. On top of your already packed schedule — you’ve got to close the books on the final quarter of the year. You want your calendar ready to jump-start the business in the New Year, and you have to manage seasonal distractions. There will […]
Planning your own workweek is already a struggle. But, as a business owner or manager, you’re also responsible for creating a productive work schedule for your team. It’s time-consuming and stressful. Thankfully, even if you have to schedule over a hundred different people, this isn’t a problem as long as you take the following steps. […]
Even if you believe that you have a tedious and repetitive job, there are still a variety of tasks that deserve your attention throughout the day. But, how can you possibly devote the right amount of attention to every one of these jobs? You move forward by creating a schedule for your most important tasks. […]
The other night, without being provoked, I woke-up suddenly from a deep sleep. My mind was in a frenzy about everything that I needed to do tomorrow. Of course, those thoughts snowballed into all of the errands, deadlines, and appointments I had scheduled for the upcoming week and month. It was a chore to get […]
I recently had to attend a funeral. If there was a silver lining, it was that I was able to catch-up and reminisce with people who I haven’t seen in some time. While chatting with a friend, he told me that he took work off, not only the day of the funeral but also the […]
Meetings and in-person events, in general, can be brutal. They’re time-consuming and often unproductive. As an example, it’s been found that every month, an employee attends 62 meetings. Additionally, half of these events are considered a waste of time. It’s been reported that a staggering 31 hours are spent in unproductive meetings every month. You’ll […]
