After I walked my dog for her final bathroom break of the night, I came back inside, appreciating how pleasant it felt inside. After all, it was bitterly cold and frigid outside. But, to get my body temperature back up, I put on a pair of wool socks, made a cup of tea, and curdled […]
The weekend is the perfect time to relax and unwind. But let’s face it, many of us may have to work or catch up on projects or errands. More often than not, the weekend goes by extremely fast and before you know it, you’re back to your regular weekly responsibilities on Monday. If you manage […]
It’s happened to the best of us. We have our day all planned out. But, just as you’re getting ready to dive-in, a fire breaks out. Sometimes these are small but inconvenient fires that can be easily extinguished. However, there are also massive fires that can burn hours in your day, week, or even month. […]
Throughout the years, it’s been found that working from home can be a positive experience. For a lot of us, I think we don’t miss those hectic mornings. You know, rushing out the door to beat traffic and then rush home to make it back for dinner. From my experience, not having to put up […]
As holly jolly as the holidays may be, it can also be a time of a lot of stress and anxiety. Picking out holiday gifts, dealing with in-laws, and working the holiday rush is enough to make anyone pull their hair out, let alone COVID-19 making its first appearance at one of your holiday dinners. […]
Time-eaters, aka chronophages, are something (or somebody) wasting your time or, figuratively speaking, eating your time, together with your productivity. A better name might be a “thief,” because they steal your valuable time. In his book An Art of Living, André Maurois describes them like this: “They are pitiless. From the man who does not […]
We have a tendency to believe that we must be productive every waking moment of the day. I’m sure you’ve found yourself immediately responding to emails as soon as you turn your alarm off in the morning. After that, you’re getting ready for the day, put in ten hours at work, cook dinner, and then […]
Everyone who knows me knows that I love being a morning person. I’ve trained myself to get up early and do my best to get off to a productive start for the day. As a freelancer, I also set my own schedule and often very flexible. With everyone being at home a lot more now […]
Ready, set, hike! Football season is here, and with it comes one of America’s most entertaining traditions. Tailgating is a social gathering in the parking lot of football stadiums, where sports fans share food and company while admiring the game from afar. A successful tailgate requires some careful planning with your Calendar. The more you […]
The infrastructure of any solid relationship is trust. While certainly true in evet sphere of your life, it’s essential in the workplace. After all, it’s been found that employees working in high-trust environments have reported: 76% more engagement 74% less stress 70% more alignment with their companies’ purpose compared to employees in low-trust environments 50% […]
