Keeping Productive During the Holidays
December is usually crunch time for everyone. All of the year-end work deadlines are piling up, in addition to holiday shopping, party planning, and visits to see in-laws. If you're stressed out and feeling unfocused, don't worry! That's totally natural. But rather than feeling like your holiday season is a bust, take time to reflect on strategies to keep you productive and on task, no matter what you have to do.
Stay Focued With Holiday Apps
With Thanksgiving just a week away and other December holidays just about a month from starting, you're going to need something to help keep you organized. We're going to be coming out with tech-focused gift guides next week, but for now, we wanted to share some holiday-themed apps that can help you stay on track, no matter what your goals might be. Whether it's keeping track of what you're eating, easily sharing money with friends and family, or navigating the treacherous weather, we've got something for you!
Giving Back During the Holidays
It's rare that we depart from printer, art, or productivity topics for the blog, but in the spirit of giving this holiday season, we needed to highlight something unique. We often keep up-to-date on the latest technology and business blogs, FastCompany being one of our favorites. The other day we came across a story about a man who posted his home address online, asking for birthday cards to cheer up his sick wife. After receiving so much positive response, the personal experiment spawned a website Ask.io, which allows the Internet to fulfill small favors you have.
Productivity Tips for the Upcoming Holiday Season
What's special about today? It's the first day of November and the start of a busy holiday season. From parties to vacation planning, there is a lot more for us to manage in our daily lives. Though it's easy to feel a little frazzled or distressed with an endless string of responsibilities, there are specific things that can be done each day to cross off all these tasks from your checklist. Better yet, once your daily tasks are completed, you'll be able to better enjoy what the season is all about-- the joy of your family and friends' company. More...