Whenever we have surveyed our OfficeTime users, we find that “Email” is always the biggest time waster. This Readers Digest article bears that truth out, along with strategies for improving your time management by not wasting so much time with managing your inbox. According to the article, constantly clearing that inbox wastes…
Productivity is “Feeling the Bern” as Political News Coverage Sucks Away Workday Time
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…
Stress Cutting Into Your Schedule?
Stress impairs your ability to stay physically active. Interestingly enough, exercising can boost hormones that elevate your frame of mind. If aerobic workouts aren’t already a routine part of your day, consider a jog or burst training session before, after, or in between business hours for a mental pick-me-up.
When You Can’t Beat Your To-Do List…
Do you frequently feel overwhelmed and you never seem to have anything accomplished? Then, you are busy but not productive. If you are not making progress on mission-critical tasks and projects, you are maybe too busy but not productive. You will never get to the bottom of your to-do list. Reality check; some things are going to not get done and some things are going to be late.
The Top 3 Combination Issues for Small Businesses Today
Small businesses are likely to face a plethora of issues this year. The key to making your business successful is seeing the issues upfront, and working towards changing them into advantages. Here are eight issues your small business could face this year. How will you combat these problems?
Can You Disconnect From Technology?
Have you ever found yourself repeatedly checking your phone, email, or facebook even though you know nothing new has happened in the 5 minutes since you last checked it? Many people can relate. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, maybe its time to unplug yourself from the daily shuffle and bustle of the online world and refocus on the present; non-digital world –you know, the one called reality.
Does Your Online E-Mail Marketing Work?
It is imperative to have clarity of your target audience. Timing might be affected by the geography of your audience. Savvy entrepreneurs will test their campaigns to optimize timing and frequency of such strategies; as a result will increase the return on their investment.
Decision Surfing: Simple, Complicated or Making Gut Choices
Decisions, made by leaders who are focused on what really matters, have great impact. These decisions create opportunities, new situations and cultivate an environment where people and organizations are making an impact.
OoO?
The truth of the matter is that in most cases, the fear of the unknown kicks in and prohibits change and possibly enjoyment. So arm yourself with your company’s or your security and mobile policies, ensure full compliance and be “in touch” while not in the office or OoO.
Empowering Your Time Management Through Cost Acknowledgment and Deadlines
The truth is that your Time Management will be compromised unless you put the car in gear and move your foot onto the accelerator. If you are going to stay still or work around the project but not on the project, you are “Getting Nowhere”. Maybe you can relate to this?