Is your calendar causing you more stress? Do you feel overwhelmed whenever you get another meeting invite or a teammate asks to find time on your calendar? Do you say “no” to a lot of fun activities because you feel like you just don’t have time for them? If you answered yes to any of […]
There’s no denying that flexibility in the workplace is all the rage these days. A Deloitte survey found that 94 percent of respondents believed flexible work would benefit them. Why? Forty-three percent of professionals cite less stress and better mental health as the main benefits of work flexibility. In second place was a better work-life […]
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed that my electric bill has been creeping up. It’s mainly because my electric company is raising rates. There’s nothing that I can do about that. However, I can protect my budget from energy vampires. For those unfamiliar, “energy vampires” are appliances that use power even when idle or […]
Some people are natural go-getters. They wake up with a drive to do and be everything they can be. These people are generally unstoppable and do what they set out to do almost daily. Other people have very little enthusiasm and drive for life. They often waste their time with pointless endeavors and go to […]
Almost everyone looks forward to springtime. However, I don’t think anyone is excited to lose an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward. As you may know, daylight savings time kicks off in the spring so that the clocks will be turned ahead one hour. You might not think that’s a big deal. However, […]
We’re in the midst of New Year’s resolution season again. This means, for many, thinking about how we can make 2024 our best year yet. But how can you set yourself up for success? One of the best ways is to get organized using a productivity planner. Despite this, choosing the right planner can be […]
Have you ever encountered a leader physically there but mentally miles away? Besides being frustrating, this leaves you feeling undervalued and unheard. In addition, being an effective leader requires you to be fully present. However, it is an often overlooked skill critical to success. To be fully present, you must actively engage with the situation. […]
Did you know that the first Friday in March is Employee Appreciation Day? If you haven’t heard of it, it’s an event where employees are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments. Moreover, it demonstrates your appreciation for their hard work, dedication, and talent. When planning meaningful and impactful appreciation activities, you may feel overwhelmed by […]
A common refrain of parents across the country is, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Essentially, you wake up, care for your children, get everyone out the door, and rush off to work. Your day zooms by, you finally leave work, and the evening is a blur of dinner, homework, and bedtime. […]
Take a moment and reflect on your childhood. Did you ever lie about being sick to get out of school? I sure did. I guess that many of you did well as well. Once we hit the working world, this excuse feels just a little… questionable. For starters, as adults, we all know not to […]
