Perhaps the biggest concern these days for remote working companies is keeping their employees engaged, motivated, and productive all the same time. While an increasing number of employees are becoming more isolated due to the advent of working from home, company executives, managers, and hiring managers are looking towards improving the quality of team engagement […]
Did you know that the English language didn’t have a word for boredom before 1766?? But since then, boredom has crept into our daily lives. In fact, according to a survey of nearly 4,000 Americans, 63 percent reported feeling bored at least once every 10 days. But why are you so bored? Motivation isn’t the […]
Nowadays, it seems like everybody’s trying to figure out how to make things faster and easier. Much of the technology being invented tends to work for user convenience better than ever. Think about how valuable smartphones are by combining multiple tools into one device — calendars, calculators, and cameras are just a few. However, it […]
With multiple top priorities on your plate, it’s hard to focus. When your brain is frazzled, it’s even harder. But there are a few smart ways to refocus quickly and get yourself back on track. All of us have moments when we are distracted by our thoughts or procrastination takes over. However, taking that first […]
The winter season is upon us. In many places in the country, there are icy rains, snow, icy roads, layering seasonal clothes, and the low winter light that drives many crazy. Something that comes with the winter season is shorter days that get dark sooner. The shorter days are a big factor in causing what […]
The real estate world is highly competitive, so those who pursue real estate investing must work hard to stay on top of their game. News events, market shifts, financial technology, and a host of outside factors can change the investment terrain seemingly overnight. Real estate investing also offers investors tax benefits. Investors can take advantage […]
In the U.S., a mental health crisis costs the economy tens of billions of dollars each year. Almost 19% of U.S. workers rate their mental health as “fair” or “poor,” according to a Gallup survey of 15,809 respondents, and those workers are four times more likely to miss work because of their mental health. The […]
An intentional lifestyle involves defining our priorities, getting clear on what we want from life, and living each day in alignment with them. Simply put, living intentionally means deciding what you want from life and pursuing it. In today’s fast-paced world, though, we are all overstretched and juggling “everything.” Therefore, it is not surprising that […]
Did you know that January 24 is “Just Do It” Day? If not, no worries. We’re here to help you celebrate the day brilliantly and productively. In 2015, National “Just Do It” Day was celebrated for the first time. Its purpose? On this day, we’re inspired to do something completely different or accomplish that one […]
Those working from home, which is 26% of U.S. employees, have likely experienced some benefits and some drawbacks since they started doing so two or three years ago. First, let’s start with the pros. As long as the work is done and results are strong, many remote jobs also offer flexible schedules, which means workers […]
