You’ve color-coded your calendar and followed high performers’ morning routines. You’ve also downloaded the latest apps to “optimize” your time and read productivity books. You even blocked your day into 15-minute intervals. And yet, despite all this, you still feel behind. The more plans you make, the more burned out you become. If this sounds […]
Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, perpetually spinning but never getting anywhere? Welcome to the club. In a LinkedIn report, 76% of respondents said they felt trapped in their personal lives, 31% were unsure about their futures, 27% were stuck in the same routines, and 26% were lonely (26%). And that […]
It’s happened to all of us. Despite your best intentions, you’re staring at your computer screen, feeling like your brain is mush, and losing patience. You’re clearly in need of a break. But how should you spend your precious free time? As for the answer, that depends. Breaks should be based on what you need […]
A lot of pressure is put on employees to be productive in today’s fast-paced workplaces. It’s not uncommon for us to hear messages about how hard, long, and intelligent we should work. Furthermore, workers are gaining recognition from employers by engaging in activities that make them appear productive, despite growing fears about layoffs and job […]
From the moment your alarm jolts you from a dream to when your head hits the pillow at night — your day is non-stop. Between all of your work and personal responsibilities — you somehow have to squeeze in one day, you’re “busy.” Take a second to think — this may not be the way […]
I recently caught up with an old friend. The first thing he asked was, “How are things goin’?” I replied, “Busy.” That “busy” response was automatic, and I’d even say it’s probably the most common response anyone would receive from entrepreneurs and professionals. For me, the statement also happens to be true, and my team members […]
Being busy 24/7 is overrated. It’s draining, stressful, and not the most effective way to be productive. You probably already know this, yet you still might find yourself saying yes to everything and creating a jam-packed schedule for yourself day in and day out. Life can be unexpected no matter how much you plan for […]
