I’m sure you’ve heard people say that “time is precious”. While this is a true statement, unfortunately, most people continue to waste their time on things that don’t really matter or things that don’t support their goals and dreams. Stuff like constantly checking social media feeds, gossiping and procrastinating. This time wasting is usually done … Read more
Go to business school, and you’ll hear it over and over again: What gets measured gets managed. Often attributed to Peter Drucker, this maxim also applies to time management. [1] If you don’t know how you are spending your time over the day, how are you meant to manage it? When it comes to being … Read more
The average American drinks three cups of coffee per day. If you’re anything like me, that morning (and afternoon) pick-me-up is a lot like an “on button” for your brain. Maybe you’re more of a tea person. Either way, a caffeine jolt can certainly help you stay alert, and some studies even link coffee consumption … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the world around us—to react to events without thinking about what they mean to us, to judge others without a thought about what may be happening in their world, and to allow distractions to keep us from doing what we should be doing At that moment. It’s this … Read more
Displaying high efficiency shows your employer that you are dedicated to your role and eager to grow your skill. But what does efficiency actually entail? Efficiency is the ability to complete a task with little to no waste, effort, or energy.[1] Productivity is a measure of the efficiency of a person. We often assume that … Read more
A common phrase heard these days is “work smarter not harder,” but what does that really mean? Surely working smarter is still working hard, right? In a way, you are right—to be able to work smarter, you do need to put in the hard work first. You will need to make sure you are on … Read more
Twenty-four hours. You have the same hours in a day as you always have. But when life is more chaotic and stressful than it’s ever been, it might not always feel like it. Time—and along with it, the ability to be productive and effective at your job—is at a premium, now more than ever. Since … Read more
Speed reading is a quirky discipline with a lot of disagreements. A battle between scientific studies and sweeping statements of speed reading gurus have been going on for a while. The debate is far from settled, and a lot of people are still wondering whether speed reading is even possible. I will show you exactly … Read more
Project time management, as the name itself explains, is another version of time management. It is the scheduling of time for effective outputs but with the specific aim of successful results in a project. The importance and value of time are well-known. The real deal is using this time to complete your projects and professional … Read more
Ever find yourself stuck on the endless merry-go-round of choices, where making even the tiniest pick feels like a Herculean task? You might be wrestling with choosing between sushi or a burger for lunch, or stuck in the rabbit hole of online reviews for a new laptop, unable to click the “buy” button. This is … Read more
Are you still struggling with procrastination? Even after reading all the tips and tricks and hiding your phone in the fridge and it’s still not working for you? So, how to stop procrastinating? In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I’ll dive into the 5 main mindsets you need to have if you really want … Read more
“Good morning Sir. It’s 7 a.m. The weather is going to be cool today with chances of light showers.” From this wake-up call to working, cooking, drinking your cup of caffeine-elixir, and working out, do any of these activities involve you without your cell phone? A mere device of convenience has smoothly transformed to become … Read more
From modern technology to interactions with our friends, family, and coworkers, distractions are practically unavoidable. This makes it very hard to focus, especially for a sustained period of time on a specific task. Becoming indistractable, then, is an important skill to learn if we want to be truly productive. Distractions aren’t going to decrease any … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re crossing off tasks from your never-ending “to-do” list and yet get to the end of your day feeling like you didn’t make significant progress? Your new marketing plan takes a backseat. The much needed “you time” is put off until next week. The exciting new idea you’ve been working … Read more
We live in a time where digital distraction is everywhere. We have access to nearly anything and everything we could ever ask for. But we need to ask ourselves: Is this a good thing? If you’re planning a honeymoon, looking for ways to build your next business, or searching to improve your physical fitness, having … Read more