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 […]
Virtual meetings have been around for years. But, thanks to COVID-19, they’ve exploded. Take Zoom, for example. The company announced on April 22, 2020, that it had surpassed 300 million daily Zoom meeting participants. And, even if things go back to some sort of standard, I think that these types of remote events are here […]
Check your calendar: School is almost back in session. Whether your kids’ school is opening its doors or moving operations online during COVID-19, they’ll need certain school supplies. Your kids’ teachers will guide you on exactly what to get. Here is how an online calendar can simplify back-to-school shopping. If you have one child — […]
What separates great leaders from disastrous ones? Depending on the offending habit, you’ll find there isn’t just one answer to that question. In most cases, employees will list mistakes like failing to set goals, bullying others, trying to do everything on their own, and resisting change — and even being unkind. But, effective leaders are […]
I’m dragging today. The reason? A colleague sent me a text message in the middle of the night. Besides waking me up from a dead sleep, I tossed and turned all night as I kept thinking about work. Obviously, I’m not the only victim of “always-on” culture. How bad has it gotten? One survey found […]
Being a parent is a full-time job. Balancing meals, budgeting, school, and extracurricular activities can be quite the handful, even without an parenting calendar apps. To get it all done, parents have to be efficient. They need to get organized and plan ahead, all while staying on top of their own priorities. How can you […]
Just a few flips of the calendar ago, parents across the country tried their hand at homeschooling and used apps for home schooling. Their experience was predictable, at least by those who’d done it before: It’s tough. Educating someone without a classroom is no walk in the park. Whether you’re looking to move to full-time […]
Have you ever experienced jetlag? Do you find yourself dragging in the afternoon? Are you finding that your workday is way too early for you in the winter? If you’ve answered yes to any of those, there’s an answer. Your circadian rhythm is thrown off. What exactly are circadian rhythms and why are they important? […]
5.2 percent. That was the percent of the workforce in the U.S. who had the luxury of working from home in 2017. Of course, that was a different time (really a different world) and because of a global pandemic — that figure has ballooned. Megan Brenan wrote for Gallup on April 3, 2020, “The percentage […]
Whoever you are and whatever you do, you need to get away sometimes. When that time comes, setting your online calendar — and your team — up well is key. Whether you’re a small business owner in need of a break or an exhausted account manager, your team has your back. As you prepare for […]
