According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. And dropping below that can have serious consequences. In fact, research shows that a lack of sleep can lead to a number of problems, both mentally and physically. From decreased job performance to burnout and weight gain, nothing […]
Having confidence isn’t always easy. Whether it’s confidence in social situations or how to boost your confidence at work — self-esteem affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why it’s incredibly important to figure out ways to boost and keep your confidence high. Luckily, confidence is something that can be built up and […]
It’s no secret that sleep deprivation can hurt your productivity. Maybe you have a hard time getting to sleep. Maybe you have a million things on your to-do list and sleep is pretty low on the priority list. Regardless of the reason, getting the proper amount of uninterrupted sleep can supercharge your day. According to […]
Writing a to-do list sounds easy — simply jotting down all of your worries and to-dos on a sheet of paper… What could be so hard? The truth of the matter is: there’s a large difference between writing a to-do list and writing an effective to-do list. Because an effective to-do list is more than […]
As defined in a previous Calendar article, happiness is “both an emotion and a state. It’s a subjective term used to describe a wide-range of positive emotions, such as joy, pride, contentment, and gratitude.” Simply put there are many ways to become a happier person. And being a happier person increases productivity. Regardless of the […]
Running a business and managing employees effectively is no walk in the park. And whether you’re managing a team of 20 or a business of 20,000, leadership and team management are always the most important elements of a successful business. Because stellar leadership trickles down to excellent, happy, and productive employees, which in turn create […]
Alan Lakein, one of the most well-known time-managements experts, once said, “Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.” You need help for those time management myths that are causing you to fail. Here’s how to beat them. The struggle of time management. […]
Over the years, I’ve noticed that there have been some days when I’ve been able to get more work done and others when I’d drag my feet on projects and take forever to do one thing. Sure, distractions played a role sometimes and motivations but the unlikely common factor that played a role was time. […]
Whether you’re working on a campaign for your 9-to-5 or completing a freelance project for an outside client, deadlines are crucial to your success as an employee or a freelancer. And missing a deadline doesn’t only make you look bad but it can lead to a loss in clients, assignments and ultimately, money. That’s why […]
To be a successful leader, you have to understand what type of leadership works best for both you and the people you manage. Because if there’s not a fluid match, you can forget about moving a team — and business — forward. So, what’s in a leadership style? Typically, a “leadership style” refers to a […]
