Manage Your Time with Awesome Apps

Freelancers and solopreneurs paid hourly are responsible not only for delivering great products and services but also for tracking their own time. No manager is double-checking, and no payroll department is calculating their paychecks. Therefore, finding an easy, efficient way to track time is critical to being productive and billing correctly. Thankfully, there are time management apps that make this process much more manageable. Productivity Challenge Timer If you love breaks and thrive on the Pomodoro time management system,…

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7 Ways to Maximize Your Productivity

How often do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? If you’re like most busy professionals, probably more often than you’d like to admit. Lucky for you, there are some things you can do to get more done in less time and have more time to spend with those you love. Track Your Time For one week, write down everything you do. This includes scrolling through your social media feeds and bathroom breaks. It may seem…

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Take Control of Your Time this Year

Maybe you already know this, but it turns out, many of those “time saving” innovations, like email and smartphones, are actually creating a culture where everything feels like a priority all the time. In today’s society, it can be easy to lose control over your time, feel completely stressed out and miserable as a result, and feel powerless to do anything about it. Here’s the good news – YOU can take back control of your time. Here’s how. Remember…

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What to Do When Everything is Your Top Priority

One of the hardest parts about running a small business or leading a project is allocating yourself (and your team) appropriately for everything. Emergencies crop up and how you handle them in conjunction with the everyday tasks can determine your long-term success. But when everything feels like a priority, it can be tough to respond appropriately. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you! Reprioritize Typically, people prioritize based on the urgency of the task(s). In many situations,…

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The Truth About Work Breaks

​Many of us feel like our days are back to back workflow with no “white space” on the calendar for breaks. On the surface, this can feel like we’re getting a lot done, but in truth, scheduling days like this are counter-productive. Breaks allow our brains the chance to refocus and refresh, which boosts productivity. So the question is, how much or how often should you take a break? Timed Work Breaks The science shows it’s not about how…

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