Call it what you want — time management, project management, life management — our calendars are critically involved in achieving our goals. All big projects come with long to-do lists, and not just in the corporate world. Somehow huge tasks have to be broken down into reasonable increments, and lofty…
productivity
“Laziness” is a term that is often placed on “unproductive,” undesirable behavior, though it’s relatively rare that someone doesn’t want to be active or productive solely because they prefer not to. Rather, when someone avoids tasks or has a hard time getting things done, they may be experiencing symptoms from…
Have you ever caught yourself actively undermining your own goals? Maybe you decide to take better care of your body, only to inhale fast food instead of buying healthy groceries. Maybe you miss an important work deadline because you spend your final pre-deadline hours doom scrolling on your phone to…
Self-care is a topic that’s been riding a perpetual tidal wave of popularity across social media. Self-care accounts on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter grew swollen with followers, as many people sought refuge in anything seeming remotely wholesome during the dark ages of 2020. This has given rise to toxic self-care—where…
COVID-19 has impacted both small businesses and large corporations throughout the course of 2020. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, the impact of the virus may have larger consequences. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t build your business and find success during this time. When considering how to move forward…
Listening to music increases productivity and happiness at work. This, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. The research team analyzed emotional and physiological responses to music, as well as how these responses affect work performance. They found that all music helps productivity and increases happy feelings at work, but certain…
The Hawthorne effect says that increased observation equals increased productivity. This theory explains why we might perform better when our boss is in the room or when we’re working out with others. This effect was first observed during a series of experiments, which intended to understand how different factors at…
We all have those days where you get next to nothing done at work—fortunately, we all also have the power to ensure the days that ensue are more productive. First, you should eliminate all detectable distractions: your phone, email or social media notifications, and noise in the office. Also, prioritize…