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 […]
For most people, 10 p.m. seems like a good time to start their bedtime routine. They’ll set goals for the next day, drink some water, brush their teeth, turn out the lights, and go to sleep. For others, 10 p.m. is the perfect time to get things done. They stay up late, cranking out work […]
Working from home can be awesome: more freedom, lunch from your own fridge, conference calls in your sweats. And it was a little more fun working from home when everyone wasn’t doing it (COVID!). But what happens when it isn’t awesome anymore? When you’re slogging through long, lonely working hours from a single room in […]
Although many people enjoy it, “working out” is just that: work. It’s easy to skip out on exercise in the morning or after a long day at the office. Employers know that. They also know, however, that healthy employees are good for business. A Leeds Metropolitan University study found that on days participants visited the […]
