I think it’s safe to say that we’re all freaking out right now. But, even if we weren’t experiencing a worldwide health pandemic, adversity is always lurking in the shadows. And, as a leader, it’s your responsibility to keep your organization calm and carry on. While that’s certainly no easy task, here are some of […]
Maintaining mental and physical health during the pandemic is a challenge. You can be quite sure that both of these parts of yourselves drastically impacts your motivation and productivity. Both mental and physical issues work on you at home and work. Physical activity has been scientifically connected to motivation. We also know that setting personal […]
What am I going to wear to work today? Believe it or not, that is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself each morning. What you wear affects how people perceive you as well as your performance at work. Now more than ever, companies are giving their employees freedom over their attire. […]
Whether you call them your golden hours or peak productive work time, or biological prime times, these are when we have the most concentration and energy. As such, we shouldn’t waste these hours. Instead, we should spend them on our most important and challenging tasks. But, before we get there, we first need to identify […]
It’s nearly impossible to operate at maximum productivity each day. This means many of us are bound to fall off track at one time or another. Maybe you wake up late, fall victim to too many distractions, something else pops up, or just don’t feel motivated. Regardless of the reason, we all fall behind on […]
Even before COVID-19 put remote work in the spotlight, numerous studies highlighted its benefits. For years, flexible work arrangements have been able to improve the morale and health of employees. As a consequence, they’re more productive. What’s more, for businesses, remote work can attract and retain talent and reduce the cost associated with real estate […]
We all have our own ways of dealing with stress. Hitting the gym, going to the mall for some retail therapy, or going out with friends are healthy solutions. But what happens when those things are no longer options? Here are five ways to deal with stress in these times of crisis. Currently, during this […]
With COVID-19 on the loose — you may be dreaming of a vacation. The days have gotten longer and the air warmer, and that really makes a vacation embedded in your mind. We’ll get there. Most airlines and others are allowing cancellations — so go ahead — plan your vācā. Here is how to pick […]
One of my cousins recently reached out to me for advice. He wants to start his own photography business. For the time being, it has to be a side hustle until the business takes off on its own. So far, so good, I told him. Here is what to do when you don’t have a […]
With the surge of people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings have skyrocketed. Microsoft reports the use of its Teams video conferencing software has risen by 500% since January. We’re fortunate that we can continue to meet face to face, even though we’re working from home. But virtual meetings have different etiquette […]
