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Meetings are an essential part of professional life, but all too often, they can feel like unproductive time-sinks. The key to transforming your meetings into productive powerhouses might be simpler than you think—a dedicated meeting notebook. This strategic tool helps you stay organized, ensures accountability, and keeps your projects moving forward. In our latest article, we explore the crucial role of meetings in the corporate world, common pitfalls that can derail them, and how the right meeting notebook can make all the difference. Discover the features to look for in a high-quality notebook and tips for maximizing your productivity in every meeting. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting in your career, the right notebook could be the small change that leads to big improvements in your professional life.

Many people dread meetings. Not only can they be boring, but they can also slow down productivity and make it harder for a business to achieve its goals. If you worry about unproductive meetings at your business, here are tips on how to improve them.

Effectively managing your time is essential no matter what you do for a living, but it is necessary when you work for yourself. For freelancers, gig workers, and other self-employed individuals, sound time management could mean the difference between earning a sustainable living and just scraping by. This article looks at some smart time management tips for freelancers, gig workers, and independent contractors.

All writers experience days when they find it hard to tap into their creative spirit, so it is important to learn how to nurture your creativity and release it into your writing. To tap into your creativity, you need to get into the habit of keeping your eyes and ears open wherever you are. Sometimes it can be the smallest of things that spark off a great idea, so make sure that you are prepared to seize every opportunity. 

Creative flow works differently for everyone, but most people will experience a block at some point in their lives. In stressful times, when the world feels like an uncertain place, it can be challenging to find inspiration and focus. Try these methods to unblock the creative genius inside of you.  

Video calling requires people to devote considerable attention to their conversations to make sure that they don't miss anything. When you are with other people in a room, you might allow yourself to get distracted for a moment, but rely on being able to nudge your neighbor for information on what you missed. You might at least be able to catch something when you hear others near you whisper to one another about what's just been mentioned. You can't depend on any of these sources of information in a video conference