According to research by Dr. Nick Perham, a lecturer in music psychology at the University of Wales, listening to music while working on a task that involves words or numbers can decrease productivity. Dr. Perham’s research showed that it took participants who listened to music
In performing and feeling your best on an everyday basis, brain function is often key. Being able to think sharply and clearly when you are up against the gun is a tremendous attribute for all people, but especially young business professionals trying to make their
In the United States, nearly 62,7000 businesses start up every year. Out of this number, the majority are millennials. However, millennial entrepreneurs are not necessarily any young person, but rather those born between 1981 and 1996. They largely represent the individuals that have been in
As an independent filmmaker, Natalie Rodriguez was immersed in the energetic, fast-paced life that a creative artist living in the heart of Los Angeles, California is prone to. 2020 was going to be a great year: the award-winning entrepreneur had won contracts with distributors to
Have you ever wanted to find a new way to motivate yourself? Well, if you have—and if you don’t do this already—start making your bed every morning. There’s a sense of peace in it. It’s small and annoying and you may be thinking, Really? Making my
In modern history, there have been three major booms in American distance-running. The first was during the Great Depression, when 15 million Americans were unemployed. The second was in the early 1970s, when the U.S. was struggling to recover from the Cold War, Vietnam War,
Toxic Productivity Culture: A cultural trend defined as an obsession, or addiction, to being productive; results in one’s self-worth being measured by levels of productivity. Toxic productivity culture was on the rise far before the pandemic turned our lives upside down. Yet when COVID-19 led
Feel like you’re worthless if you’re not working 24/7? That you won’t succeed unless you’re hustling to the point of exhaustion? Spoiler alert: you’re probably a victim of toxic productivity culture. The cure? Keep reading. How Entrepreneurs Handled Productivity in 2020 Entrepreneur working late from bed
When daylight saving time hit and we all gained an hour more of sleep, it finally felt like the winter was coming. With the colder weather approaching and the holiday cheer just around the bend, I started taking notice to how my productivity towards certain
Are you having trouble feeling like your life is put together? Do you spend more time worrying about how to get something done than actually getting that thing done? Well, Asana can help! Asana is an app that can help you worry less about how
Entrepreneurs are some of the busiest people on the planet. Between emails, social media accounts, finances, and somehow managing to stay organized, the tasks can become overwhelming. These apps will assist you with your everyday tasks and potentially make your life a bit easier: Evernote
Did you know that 40% of Americans who receive paid time off don’t take it? Or that unused holiday costs the US economy $224 BILLION per year? This general attitude of disdain towards taking time off — whether it be a holiday, weekend, or even
Do you have an employee who seems distracted or not fully engaged in their tasks? They always seem to have their thoughts on something other than work. If so, do you realize that this kind of behavior can be affecting you bottom line? A recent
We all have the same number of hours in a given week. Why is it that some people make the most of those hours while others struggle to get focused? Increasing your productivity at work isn’t rocket science; it just requires being more intentional about
