Tag: productivity

7 Actionable Ways to Turn Stress into Success

Stress is obviously something we’re all trying to avoid, but just because it’s something we try to prevent doesn’t mean it can’t be used to our advantage. Unfortunately, there’s no way of getting around it, so we might as well make the most of it. If we let stress take over our lives, we won’t…


Six Types of Bad Employees

Commentary A new Gallup survey suggests that half of American workers are quietly quitting and only 20 percent are actively engaged in their work. There are plenty of reasons for this and that could include bad bosses, substance abuse, a dopey company, or meaningless work such as that one does on contract for government. But…


Quiet Quitting Stifles Business

Some call it “quiet quitting,” and some call it “ghost quitting.” But this phenomenon is decreasing productivity, whatever the vernacular in your area. And most managers or business owners may not even realize their employees are doing this. Managers have been focused on the “Great Resignation.” Losing employees hurts productivity. But there’s another kind of…


What Is ‘Calendar Bankruptcy’?

Meetings help bring people together and ensure everyone is on the same page. But having too many meetings can cause more problems than they are meant to prevent. Meeting overload can drain people’s energy and destroy morale. The point of meetings is to help people complete their work, but sometimes they actually hinder people from…


How Can I Get Organized This Autumn?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi It’s the eternal question for any homeowner: What do I do with all this stuff? Especially as the autumn months and school season approach, you might be overwhelmed by all that’s going on. Fortunately, the principles of home organization can help you manage your belongings and the…


6 Ways to Improve Productivity and Mental Health

Article by Kelly Lynn Adams Are you feeling exhausted, drained and tired mentally, emotionally, and physically? Are you getting pulled in different directions throughout the week? What is taking up your mental and emotional space and depleting your energy? A survey of 2,000 people in the US revealed the Covid-19 pandemic affected individuals and their work habits. About 58 percent of respondents…


5 Unicorn Founders Share Their Productivity Hacks

Article by S Shanthi From the 80/20 Rule and Getting Things Done to the Pomodoro Technique and the Rule of Three, there are many productivity techniques out there that can help us make the most of our time. While entrepreneurs stay aware of these methods, they often figure out their own techniques or hacks to stay…


How to Have a Powerfully Effective Day

Many people I talk to are unhappy with their ability to get stuff done in their lives. They feel they’re wasting a lot of time, never really getting anything important done. What I like to play with is the idea of having a “powerfully effective day.” It’s a big topic, probably worthy of a whole…


How to Tackle a Mountain of Tasks

I recently came back to my work after taking a full month off—I am a firm believer in taking time off and finding time for rest and replenishment. After a month off, it turns out I have a pile of tasks, emails, and messages to go through. It’s daunting. It can be discouraging to face…


3 Reasons Espresso Could Be Your Shortcut to Productivity (It Works for Elon Musk)

By Pierre Subeh Productivity is without a doubt one of the most important skillsets for any entrepreneur seeking to disrupt their industry, build a brand from the ground up, or seek to change the world in their own way. Staying focused and productive is more common than ever before, and the intersection of using caffeine and…