Dictionary.com defines time management as, “the analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization of tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace.” Considering that the roots of time management come from the business world, this is a pretty solid definition. A Brief History of Time Management As Susan Ward explains […]
There are lots of people these days taking on side hustles to improve their finances. Some do it to pay down debt, others to make ends meet each month, and some do it to invest. While any of those are great reasons to take on additional work, it also means spending less time with family […]
Running a business is a lot of work. Most entrepreneurs start working for themselves to fulfill a passion and gain more control over their time. However, it often comes as a surprise that business owners tend to work way more hours than the average employee. When you’re in the growth phase of your business, don’t […]
Lots of people spend time coming up with budgets so they can improve their finances. Then they spend additional time tracking their finances and comparing everything to their budget. After that, they may tweak one or the other, and sometimes both, as they balance their spending and income. If you’re one of them, I commend […]
Most people quite literally live by a clock. We eat, sleep, work, and play according to the passage of time. Clocks tell us when to get up in the morning and what time to get to work or school. Our awareness of time starts at a young age. Parents put their toddlers in time out […]
Whether it’s a weekend or a week-long vacay, taking some time away from work isn’t selfish. Even the most dedicated worker needs to have a break now and then. Of course, I know from experience that’s easier said than done in some circumstances. I’ve taken a vacation and done mountains of work just before and […]
Have you ever noticed that the clock seems to tick along faster when you’re late? Of course, we all know that really isn’t the case because time is a constant. Regardless, when you’re always running behind you might almost wish for time to stand still. Since that isn’t possible the other option is to change […]
Many people complain about a lack of time. After all, time is finite rather than infinite. But obviously the clock ticks at the same speed for all of us. Yet, some people seem to get so much done while others struggle. Therefore, the problem isn’t necessarily that we don’t have enough time. The problem is […]
At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, you will experience burnout. Because of this, you need to learn how to recover from burnout – quickly. The reason you need to recover from burnout quickly is so that you can get back to your life. You also want to be able to bounce back and move […]
Whether you’re self-employed or work for an outside employer, taking time off isn’t easy. In fact, there are times when taking off leaves you a mountain of things to do when you return. It’s almost enough to make you regret taking time away from work at all. Surely there’s an easier way to take a […]
