As humans, we’re hardwired to experience stress. A little stress can even be a good thing, especially if it’s fleeting and attached to something positive. Case in point: Stress that accompanies buying a house or getting married can promote focus, motivation, and excitement. However, never-ending stress isn’t so pleasant, and for many stressed-out people, their […]
The quality and quantity of sleep you get at night can have a significant impact on how you feel the next day. As a working professional, your performance at work is directly connected to how well you slept the night before. To be as productive as possible, you need to get sufficient shuteye for your […]
In a perfect world, most entrepreneurs who work Monday – Friday wouldn’t be expected to work weekends too. We all know how busy your schedule as a business owner can be as it’s often accompanied by a to-do list that’s a mile long. While working weekends isn’t ideal, it’s pretty standard among many ambitious entrepreneurs. […]
Time is money, but given the choice, most people prefer time. A new survey from Unum found that flexible work options are the second-most popular employee benefit, trailing paid family leave by just three percent. This is showing that alternative work schedules actually work. When most professionals can work from anywhere, where do businesses draw […]
Freelancers love the flexibility their no-boss lifestyles provide, but some clients don’t know how to take a hint. They email at all hours of the night and get upset when the project isn’t finished by midmorning. No freelance worker enjoys turning down a good job, but when clients make unreasonable demands, contractors must make a […]
Quitting your full-time career isn’t always an option for those wanting to pursue an entrepreneurial venture, and it doesn’t have to be. More and more people are starting businesses or side projects while juggling a full-time job. Those that are starting up this way are actually 1/3 less likely to fail than those jumping in […]
