We live in an age of distractions. Take when you’re trying to focus 100 percent on your work. You’re just about to get in the zone when suddenly your phone buzzes. It’s a notification tempting you to check that text, email, or message you just received. But that’s only one example. You can also get […]
We’ve all been there. We have a big deadline for our business, but we can’t seem to stay focused. Maybe there was major breaking news and the 24/7 news cycle has us enthralled. Or maybe people keep texting and private messaging you. Or Twitter could be blowing up. Whatever it is, one thing is true: […]
Are you on a constant quest for peak productivity? You’re not the only one. In today’s fast-paced world, it has become a continuous theme. As a result, we’re bombarded with tips, tricks, and tools that promise to unlock our hidden potential and transform us into lean, mean productivity machines. Despite this wealth of information, some […]
What’s the bane of every worker’s existence? The answer will almost always be Meetings. Even though they are essential for brainstorming and collaboration, they can quickly become time-consuming. According to research, the average employee attends 62 meetings a month. Besides that, 31 hours are wasted on unproductive meetings. The result? We have a full calendar […]
It is no secret that hybrid work models have transformed the professional landscape. According to Gallup, 54% of Americans work in hybrid arrangements. Moreover, six in ten remote employees want hybrid work arrangements. Additionally, eight out of ten employees who are capable of working remotely expect to work in a hybrid or fully remote environment. […]
Having trouble keeping up with your never-ending to-do list? Do you have trouble finding a balance between your personal goals, your work, and your self-care? I suspect most of you are nodding your head. It’s a feeling we all share. The question is, why do we do this to ourselves? There isn’t just one answer. […]
There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]
Have you ever encountered a leader physically there but mentally miles away? Besides being frustrating, this leaves you feeling undervalued and unheard. In addition, being an effective leader requires you to be fully present. However, it is an often overlooked skill critical to success. To be fully present, you must actively engage with the situation. […]
Each of us has been there at some point in our lives. We’re stuck in what seems to be an endless, pointless meeting, fidgeting in our seats, wondering what could be done with the time instead. In reality, most meetings don’t achieve their full potential, leaving participants exhausted and frustrated. Further, a meta-analysis of over […]
As a professional, there are many ways you can and should improve. And bettering your calendar efficiency is one of them. The calendar is one of the most unsung heroes of the business world. Yet many incredibly busy and highly efficient professionals track their work on a calendar. And for good reason. The better you […]
