Thanks to technology, social media and the internet, it’s easy to get distracted today. And these distractions can often lead to hours down the drain—hours that could have been spent being productive. While the digital age has brought an abundance of improvements in the ways we communicate, learn, work, entertain, it’s important not to let […]
Often, working in a new city, getting accustomed to the culture and getting into a positive and productive workflow can feel impossible when you’re on a business trip. However, it doesn’t have to be. Business trips are opportunities to get to know a new city, meet new people, expand your network and recreate a “home” […]
Effectively managing your time is a tough task to take on. However, once you’ve mastered your time, you have mastered your life. Time management is one of the most crucial elements of productivity, work-life balance, and ultimately, success. In fact, as the leading factor behind what you get done and where you focus your energy, […]
Setting a New Year’s resolution is easy—the tricky part is keeping your New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, a majority of people don’t keep up with their goals for an entire year. According to a study by the University of Scranton, only 77 percent of people stick to their resolutions after only a week after setting […]
From working out to reading the news and meditating, your early morning routine is a sacred time that can, and should, be spent doing things for yourself. Because once the workday begins, you hit the grind, and by the end of the day, who knows if you’ll have any time for yourself. A majority of […]
Sometimes it doesn’t feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. However if you want to truly be successful, you’ve got to have a solid grasp on your time and make use of every single minute of your day. Here are 6 TED talks on time management that should help you […]
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. And dropping below that can have serious consequences. In fact, research shows that a lack of sleep can lead to a number of problems, both mentally and physically. From decreased job performance to burnout and weight gain, nothing […]
Having confidence isn’t always easy. Whether it’s confidence in social situations or how to boost your confidence at work — self-esteem affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why it’s incredibly important to figure out ways to boost and keep your confidence high. Luckily, confidence is something that can be built up and […]
In addition to landing an actual interview, one of the most difficult aspects of job seeking is the interview process. You need to prepare for a job interview. Talking about yourself, asking the right questions, saying the right things. Interviews are never easy. Unfortunately, they don’t get easier however they can get less stressful. Properly […]
Writing a to-do list sounds easy — simply jotting down all of your worries and to-dos on a sheet of paper… What could be so hard? The truth of the matter is: there’s a large difference between writing a to-do list and writing an effective to-do list. Because an effective to-do list is more than […]
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Rose Leadem
Rose is a writer and artist living in New York City. She writes for magazines, startups and websites, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Frontrunner Magazine, Homepolish and more.