Time to Give Thanks
I always like to think about what I’m grateful for (and write about it) this time of year.
W00t! It’s Women Entrepreneur Day!
Are you a female entrepreneur, or do you know one? November 19th is Women Entrepreneur Day, so let’s celebrate!
Do You Have Ample Time?
November 15 is National Ample Time Day, and I think this is just an American thing. Europeans and those in other developed countries don’t give up their entire lives to work, whether they’re business owners or climbing the corporate ladder. Are you giving yourself ample time for the life part of work-life harmony?
S Is For Sustainable
When it comes to productivity and improving your ability to accomplish your priorities in a shorter period of time, making sure that your “productivity tank” is full helps you squeeze the most out of each day without working more hours.
The Internet Giveth, and the Internet Taketh Away
October 29 is National Internet Day, and it’s worth taking a look at how the Internet can both help you improve your productivity, and also significantly reduce productivity in the workplace.
Time to Make a Difference
Many of us would like to leave a legacy behind. But distributing money and having buildings or scholarships in our names aren’t the only way to do it. Neither is having children, which is a good thing for us childless cat ladies! When you look only to the future, you miss out on what you could be doing today.
How Overloaded Are You?
Many business owners feel overwhelmed by all the things that need to be done for the business. One factor that doesn’t help this sense of overwhelm is information overload. Not to mention that all the information can get in the way of decision-making when you succumb to analysis paralysis as well.
The Myth of Busy-phus
Do you feel like you’re constantly rolling a stone uphill in your business, only to do it again the next day?
Don’t feel bad, because a lot of that is due to workplace culture and beliefs that have taken over the American workplace. Even if you own your own financial or legal services business, you’re not immune to some of these ideas that have accumulated over time.
I Don’t Think You’re Ready For This (Productivity) Jelly
Many Americans want to get more accomplished at work so they have more free time to spend with their families and loved ones. Many would love to get back to the hobby that lit them up when they were younger.
The way to get more done at work is not complicated – which doesn’t make it easy.
Maintaining Your Best Productivity Tool
This tool seems very underappreciated, but learning to work with it and maintain it will give you a sustainable productivity boost that will also help prevent burnout.
L is for Letting Go
Improving productivity isn’t all about tech and tools and shortcuts. Those can often help around the margins. But for sustainable effectiveness, a mindset shift along with an understanding of how the human brain works will bring bigger rewards and help you reclaim your time.
Drink Differently to Improve Productivity
Are you one of the many Americans who drink to relax after a long, hard day at work? You’re not alone, and you already know it’s not a great habit. But you might not realize how much a drink affects productivity the next day.
9 Ways to Prevent Procrastination and Promote Productivity
It’s tough to be productive when you have a hard time getting started with work. Many people associate procrastination with laziness, but that’s often not true. There are a variety of reasons why business owners might have issues with procrastination.
Fortunately, there are also plenty of ways to work around it. September 6 is Fight Procrastination Day… and none of us have to fight it alone.
Litigating Lawyers Deserve Lives They Love Too
Not all attorneys enjoy litigating, but those that do seem to enjoy it a lot! At Desert Diva we love and support lawyers of all kinds – August 31 is Love Litigating Lawyers Day so we’re sending extra support to our litigators!
Is It Birthday Time Again?
This is my birthday week (Friday is the day). Each year I like to look back over the past year and see where (if) I learned and grew. Ideally another year older means another year wiser!
Bad Poetry for Better Productivity
While many animals communicate with each other – whales sing, howler monkeys screech, and crows caw – as far as we know, humankind is the only one that writes poetry. August 18th is Bad Poetry Day...
But what does poetry have to do with productivity?
Simplicity and Productivity Go Together Like PB&J
As adults, our lives are more complex than they were when we were children. We have more responsibilities, more things to keep track of, and sometimes we yearn for simpler times.
Reading is Fundamental (For Productivity)
When was the last time you dropped into a physical book? Not one that you listened to, but actually physically opened up and read? Has it been a while?
Reading is one of those “unproductive productivity” specialties that isn’t work.
The Hidden Secret of Wellbeing For Business Owners
What if I told you that there was a secret to being more productive that also made you mentally and physically healthy? You’d want to know it, right?
And yet, everyone knows this secret… but they dismiss it.
Why Is Work-Life Balance Important?
There are many professionals, especially in the legal and financial fields, who see long workdays and dedication to their work as a badge of honor. They don’t see why hobbies or fun activities outside work would be valuable – especially since those things certainly don't bring home the bacon! Or at least not at first glance.