As much as the holidays are a time for celebration, they can also be stressful and chaotic. There are so many things to do and so many events to attend that keeping up with everything can be difficult. It’s no wonder Americans feel more stressed and anxious during the holidays. Nearly half of all adults […]
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Tonight is the night to change your clocks! Every autumn, the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) means most people enjoy getting one more hour of sleep. But know that this transition also means shorter days, darker evenings, and possible disruptions of routines. As such, it’s not uncommon for the end of DST to have a profound impact on […]
If you found this guide, chances are your schedule is chock-full of tasks, and you’re looking for a way to handle it better. The problem is there are only so many hours in the day to complete everything on your agenda. The goal is to arrange your schedule and mindset to make the most of […]
When you’re in college, the end of the semester can often feel slow or overwhelming. You’ve already been through many weeks of studying and hard work and probably feel ready for a long break. While summer may be the light at the end of the tunnel, you don’t want to lose focus. Motivation may be […]
While Halloween is full of fun scares, nothing is more frightening than a chaotic schedule or missed deadlines. Regarding time management, it’s like fighting off a horde of zombies. When you don’t prepare for the outbreak, you’ll quickly become one of those who are infected. In this article, we’ll explore the haunted house of time […]
What would you do without your digital calendar? From scheduling meetings to setting appointments to keeping up with due dates, calendars are necessities in professional and personal lives. Of course, having multiple digital calendars can cause more confusion than it’s worth. Even if you want to separate your work and personal life, it can be […]
Life doesn’t always have to feel like a race against time. You don’t have to feel perpetually rushed. You could have occasional bursts of frantically running from one place to the other, but that should not be the norm. Always playing catch up can adversely affect your mental and physical health. Let’s say you’re tying […]
With the rise of hybrid and remote work, the way teams communicate and collaborate has fundamentally changed. As such, the days of huddling around the water cooler and huddling by the whiteboard seem antiquated. According to a Gallup poll released in February 2024, 54% of remote-capable U.S. workers work in hybrid environments, 27% exclusively remote, […]
Having a reliable calendar can be the difference between having a smooth, productive day and a chaotic one. You’ll get notifications when all your events are scheduled, so you’ll always be where you should be and on time. However, your calendar is more than just a tool to keep track of dates! It’s a critical […]
Meetings promote collaboration, decision-making, and strategy development, all essential to business operations. However, they can also be a huge waste of time. Each year, 24 billion hours are wasted on unproductive meetings. Not only is that bad for productivity, but it can also be detrimental to morale and your bottom line. As Basecamp founder Jason Fried […]