Although having a routine provides structure, there’s no fun in being complacent. Who would wants every day to be the same? Yes, you want to strive for more in your professional life. Here is what to study to better your career options. If you don’t want to fall into a slump, then you need to […]
Almost everyone I know has a social media profile these days. It can often seem like the place to be to interact with friends and share information. If you have a small business, social media can be a great tool to help you market and share information. However, social media poses some disadvantages as well. […]
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to spur your productivity? Well, why not spruce up your workspace? After all, your workspace has a direct impact on your productivity. Think about it. Your office is in a dark, dingy basement. You’re surrounded by piles of paperwork and empty coffee cups. There’s a TV […]
It seems so harmless. You’re on a conference call while composing an email. You’re cooking dinner, but listening to a podcast or dictating a new piece of content. Or, you’re exercising while also watching a TedTalk. And, you always drop whatever you’re doing to respond to smartphone notifications. Here is the myth of multitasking. All […]
Laziness tends to get a bad rap. And, to be real — that’s a fair assessment. I mean it’s difficult to get things done when you’re just vegging out on the couch all day. For an entrepreneur — being lazy is almost impossible. Even thinking about being lazy doesn’t enter your mind. We may have […]
No summer is complete without a few days at the pool. You can ensure every pool day is a fantastic one with the help of your online calendar. Yes, we have COVID-19 lurking, so you have to plan more carefully. And, yes, the summer will come to an end soon — so if you are […]
On the one hand technology has helped us become way more productive. It’s helped automate repetitive tasks and pinpoint when we’re most productive. There’s also an endless amount of information at our fingertips. And, it’s certainly enhanced how we communicate and collaborate with others. On the other, it can be distracting and gets in the […]
For years, those of us who worked remotely relied on web and video conferencing tools to stay connected with our colleagues. Besides aiding in collaboration, they’ve also been essential in building rapport with our team members and clapping back against the loneliness that comes from remote work. However, stay-at-home orders have made these tools essential. […]
There are a lot of moving parts to run an online business. One of your most important goals is probably to stay in business and keep leads and opportunities coming in. This often requires consistently pitching and outreach. Yes, it’s another task to add to your calendar, but a crucial and strategic business move to […]
Attention management, according to speaker, trainer, and author Maura Thomas, “offers the ability to consciously direct your attention in any given moment, to be more proactive than reactive.” It’s also about maintaining “control rather than inadvertently” relinquishing it. “It’s about regaining control over your attention and thereby taking control of your life,” she adds. In […]
