Flexible schedules are all the hype these days. Most people would welcome the opportunity to set their own schedule and work whenever they want. This is one of the key benefits of being in business for yourself. It’s a leading reason why more and more people are leaving their 9-5 jobs to start freelancing or […]
We all know how important it is to avoid distractions during the workday. There are so many things you can do and we’ve gone over a ton of strategies on Calendar to help with this. However, have you ever thought about what you’d do when you do get distracted? How will you get back on […]
The saying “fake it til you make it” may not be so far off after all. Because when it comes to success, self esteem can make or break you. In fact, previous research has revealed that “Self-efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and behave.” So, you don’t need to be successful to […]
Have you ever been in awe at the people who are happier and more productive than you are? It’s not that they have some superpower to work at faster speeds. It’s usually because they know how to manage their calendars and time better. In some way, they have learned how to get more done in […]
Everyday is a new opportunity change and take control of your life. Whether you are unhappy at work or looking to change your career path altogether, change can be daunting. However, if you want to be happy and live your best life, you’ve got to take that next big step. But don’t worry—you’re not alone. […]
The alarm clock goes off. You jump out of bed. There’s a million things to do and only so much time before you have to leave for work. Meals have to be made. You have to check your email and calendar to make sure everything’s in order. And, where the heck did you put your […]
There is a difference between working hard and overworking. And when people are staying in the office late, working on the weekends, and never taking vacations, they are showing major signs of being a workaholic. While being a “workaholic” is often seen as a badge of honor in today’s culture, it actually comes with negative […]
I’ve been staring at this screen for what seems like an hour. Instead of cranking out this article, I check the lineup for my fantasy baseball team, started reading a Teddy Roosevelt biography, watched a couple of Ted Ed videos, and now, I’m looking out the window. Yeah. I’m wasting a lot of time right […]
Most offices are inherently unproductive, or at least aren’t achieving their full productive potential. This isn’t the fault of any one person, nor is it immediately noticeable. In fact, many office managers and entrepreneurs believe their office is running smoothly. When in fact, many hours are being wasted on unproductive tasks. Time is your most […]
This month, I wrote a giant to-do list. I split it up into two sections – one for tasks that needed to get done ASAP and the other side for tasks that could get done sometime this month. I was on track with being productive and crossing things off during the first week. However, I […]
