Productivity is a skill that we frequently talk and think about — but can always improve. There are habits in everyone’s lives that take time and allocate it towards unproductive, unnecessary and/or invaluable things. A big step towards increasing happiness levels, furthermore, is becoming more productive. When we can achieve more in shorter periods of […]
Can frequent breaks make you more productive? The other day, I was reading an Entrepreneur article that stated this was true. The article compared the physical strain that athletes face with the mentally demanding work small business owners are faced with each day. While pro athletes are able to enjoy a brief break during their […]
The success of a business is rooted in great leadership. And when leadership is lacking, the future of an entire company can be put at risk. Bosses should be motivating, relatable, transparent and aware—these are the traits of today’s most effective and successful business leaders. When leaders err on the side of narcissism and perfectionism, […]
There was a time not that long ago that freelancing wasn’t taken seriously as a viable career decision. The prediction is that within the next decade a majority of the U.S. workforce will be composed of freelancers. It’s obvious that freelancing has now become a very serious career choice. This information shouldn’t be all that surprising […]
Despite more tools and technology — productivity can still be a struggle to achieve in work and in life. Work/life balance can be illusive and hard to achieve — let alone to maintain. Every thought, emotion, introspection and life event has to be dealt with — all while working towards gaining your work/life balance. In […]
Do you ever feel like a slave to your to-do list? If your list is a mile long each day, you’re likely not alone. Crossing items off your to-do list can give you a feeling of accomplishment. However, it’s inevitable that more and more items will be added afterward allowing you to feel under pressure […]
From regulating your mood to increasing alertness and productivity, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial. By developing the right bedtime habits to help you fall and stay asleep, you’re setting yourself up for success in both work and life. And these habits can be as simple as taking a shower or turning down the […]
Whether you’re feeling stressed about a never-ending list of to-dos or worried about a fast-approaching deadline, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, overworked, stressed and even anxious. Don’t you let the work pile up. These feelings get out of hand, it’s easy to find yourself in a state of burnout. However, rather than allowing […]
If you’ve ever felt like you needed to declutter your brain in the morning, you’re not alone. So many of us carry so many reminders and thoughts in our head. As soon as you wake up, it’s easy to start thinking about everything you need to do for the day. Not to mention, your space […]
From social media to email and the internet, thanks to all of today’s distractions, it can be difficult to get your mind to settle down and focus on a task at-hand. Luckily, with a few simple tricks, you’ll be well on your way to developing laser-like focus. While getting enough sleep and drinking coffee might […]
