We asked over 1,700 professionals and small business owners as part of our annual “Time Killers” survey, and discovered that email, social media and political news coverage are huge distractions and productivity killers. Our respondents most frequently cited social media such as Facebook and Twitter (43%) followed by political news coverage (34%). News coverage…
A Day in the Life of Americans
People are busy but busy doing what? This infographic details the amount of time spent sleeping, eating, drinking, performing household chores, purchasing goods and services, working, watching tv and more! Here are some facts that I can bet might be news to you! 3-4 am seems to be the best time for a nap, especially during an all…
Dear “I don’t have the time” people:
Dear “I don’t have the time” people: You actually have plenty of time. You just choose to use it differently. Saying “I don’t have the time to do something” is inaccurate at best, and at worst, a sign of weakness. Everyone has the same amount of time. How we choose to use it determines what we…
Six Scientifically Supported Ways to Crush Procrastination
Procrastination is something that everyone deals with. It’s hard to place too much blame on ourselves though, as the internet offers an unlimited amount of alternatives to doing our work. Since that’s the case, this Lifehacker article offers 6 ways to combat procrastination. 1) Pre-commit to the dreaded task – a great tip for…
How to Stop Procrastinating With the “2-Minute Rule”
Most of the tasks that you procrastinate on aren’t actually difficult to do — you have the talent and skills to accomplish them — you just avoid starting them for one reason or another. According to this post in Business Insider, the 2-Minute Rule overcomes procrastination and laziness by making it so easy to…
Happy New Year from OfficeTime!
Happy New Year from OfficeTime! Besides vowing to take better care of our body (losing weight, joining a gym) and our money (getting out of debt, saving more for retirement), one of the most common New Years resolutions is to take better care of that other priceless commodity — our time! For those…
The 7 Rules of Personal Productivity
You don’t have too much to do. Productivity and time management aren't your problem. You just have to be disciplined about setting priorities, focusing on what’s important, and letting go of what isn’t. When there’s something you really want to achieve, you'll find a way. As unproductive as I am, at least by all…
11 Beliefs Ultra-Productive Entrepreneurs Share About Time Management And Business
I have seen it first hand, working at large corporations. Truly outstanding entrepreneurs have their own philosophy about productivity. And it's a winning point of view. In this article by entrepreneur.com writer Ryan Walsh, he goes on to describe those winning ways the big executives often have. To highlight just a few; visionaries see undiscovered…
Measurement Equals Motivation
While e-mails, meetings, and casual encounters turn us around the clock, it can be easy to forget that YOU are the center of the big picture. Schedule non-negotiable appointments with yourself for the biggest life priority. You are your most important client, he further stresses—a point that all too often goes unacknowledged.
Ready To Enhance The Craft Of Time Management?
While you may be able to multi-task, chances are it’s ultimately not working to your advantage. Rather than work with fractured focus, fixate all of your concentrative power on the task at hand. Full-scale immersion is a surefire means to creating the highest quality output.