If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list, you’re not alone. As a result of today’s always-on culture, it’s easy to overcommit. Moreover, anticipatory stress and anticipatory fatigue can be caused by constantly thinking about our to-do lists. Here’s the thing, though. In most cases, the problem isn’t knowing what to do; it’s figuring […]
Companies that adopt a remote-first strategy will be able to free up a significant amount of money that would otherwise be allocated to fixed company expenditures, such as office space and employee perks, while also increasing team productivity. There are mixed results, but approximately 90 percent of the employers who responded to this Stanford University […]
We tend to treat procrastination as an enemy. The Lex Luther to our Superman, so to speak. We call it laziness, lack of discipline, or even a personal failing. So it’s not surprising productivity experts offer hacks to “beat” it, as well as apps to block distractions and morning routines to combat it. Even so, […]
Our culture glorifies busyness. With long to-do lists, packed calendars, and constant notifications, you may feel like you’re always working but rarely getting stuff done. The thing is, not all tasks are created equal. Some tasks will contribute more to your success than others. That’s where the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, […]
There is a certain weight attached to Sunday evenings. As the weekend draws to a close, Monday looms, and your brain buzzes with all the things you need to accomplish this week. Often, this is the moment when stress creeps in-the dreaded “Sunday Scaries.” Personally, I also experienced this to the point of almost making […]
While college is exciting, it can also seem overwhelming at times. As a student, you have to attend lectures, write papers, juggle part-time jobs, join clubs, and maintain a social life. In fact, according to a Gallup poll of 6,000 college students enrolled in October 2024, one-third considered dropping out during that fall semester due […]
The concept of a “work-life balance” has been the gold standard for decades. The term emerged in the 1970s and gained traction in the 1980s. However, it grew out of earlier labor movements that pushed for 40-hour workweeks and burnout protections. The idea was simple: keep work and personal life in equal halves. The thing […]
In some ways, autumn feels like a fresh start. There is a crispness to the air, the leaves turn gold, and even the pace of life seems to slow down. Although January is the month when resolutions are made, fall might be the ideal time to refresh your routines. Why? During this season, you can […]
We all thought time travel was something out of a sci-fi movie, with DeLoreans, hot tubs, Quantum Realms, wormholes, and quirky inventors. But what if it’s been with us all along? Well, believe it or not, you’ve been time-traveling your entire life. Whenever you procrastinate, overcommit, or put off doing the dishes, you are borrowing […]
Few workplace complaints are as widespread as meetings. Often, they start late, drag on, lack focus, and leave participants wondering why they bothered. According to studies, 65% of employees feel that meetings waste time, and nearly 90% admit to daydreaming or working on other tasks during meetings. Also, in a 2024 report, 67% of U.S. […]
