Being effective at time management takes practice. Whether you’re taking online classes, working an eight-hour shift, or running a household, a system that helps get things done on time and organizes your schedule is a necessity. Time blocking is a method fit for this purpose. Also known as time boxing, it is a way of … Read more
The following is a sample from my book To-Do List Makeover: A Simple Guide to Getting the Important Things Done. Many people start writing out a to-do list with good intentions but end up abandoning it because of overwhelm. If you want to learn how to write to-do lists that work, avoid and fix the … Read more
Want to create quick freezer meals for two that won’t break the bank? Taking the time to cook every single day and night can require a lot of time, but the alternative options mean you’ll either eat unhealthy fast food or spend a ton of money eating out all the time. Or even ordering from … Read more
Do you rush around to get all you can get done and still end up feeling like you haven’t accomplished much? Maybe tasks are done, but only haphazardly, and it seems like large blocks of time were wasted. Instead of satisfaction and relief, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated. You’re forced to push back tomorrow’s … Read more
Do you often find yourself unable to resist the allure of social media when working? Is getting yourself psyched up for long stretches of work impossible to do? Is staying on task when you’re working just not possible for you? You’re not alone, both engaging and maintaining productivity is hard for most, especially with our … Read more
Americans place a lot of stress and importance on being on time. Whereas you go to almost any city in Europe or a Caribbean island… and business owners are shutting down in the middle of a day to go have a meal with their family and take a nap, at times leaving only a sign … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, managing your time effectively has become more important than ever. With endless to-do lists and constant distractions, it can be challenging to truly make the most of your day. But what if you had some practical techniques that can help you better manage your time and lead a more fulfilling life? … Read more
“Learning isn’t a way of reaching one’s potential but rather a way of developing it.” – K. Anders Ericsson In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that it requires 10,000 hours of concentrated practice in order to possess what is considered a world-class skill in something. Whether you intend to become the most … Read more
This is a guest post by Niklas Goeke. Niklas is a freelance writer and coach on coach.me. Action is his cure to anything, so he won’t be mad at you if you cut some corners and jump right into the mini-course that helps you implement a study schedule. Do you find yourself procrastinating a lot when trying to … Read more
Having trouble deciding what to work on? Well, there’s a popular time management analogy called the “rock, pebbles, and sand story.” In this article, I will briefly retell this story and then dive into a few key lessons about how to apply this information to your life. If you prefer to watch instead of read, … Read more