Video games are more popular than ever, with new technology opening the doors to new and exciting gameplay virtually every week. As fun as gaming can be, experts say this activity is highly addictive and can take control of your life if you’re not careful. I say anything addictive can be used as a tool […]
It’s easy to remember to drink water when it’s hot outside. All you have to do is step into the sun and you’ll immediately feel thirsty. When the sun is not blazing down on your head in the fall and winter, you may not feel as thirsty — but hydration is still as important as […]
What would you rate your level of productivity on a 1-10 scale? I know — sometimes you feel like you don’t want to keep thinking about productivity. But you have to keep thinking about productivity for the renewable energy in yourself. You can power up for productivity by thinking about it differently — think of […]
Gamification became more common in 2010 when it became more specifically associated with the integrating of social/reward elements of games into software. Since then, businesses have been developing gamification platforms, and marketers are employing game elements within their marketing campaigns. An FYI about the concept — it originated in 1896 with S&H Green Stamps, where […]
Being a working parent can make your life extremely busy by itself. That’s not even including scheduling kid’s activities in as well. With students back in school and fun activities now more of an option, it’s only natural that kids will want to do more, and as a parent, this will fill your weekly schedule. […]
We’ve had news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic almost daily for over a year and a half. The economy has major problems — hysterical, mass exit from Afghanistan, many people out of work — oh, it’s hard not to feel a little emotionally shaken about something nowadays. Although you may hesitate to admit (or even […]
Football season is in full swing, and many teams need funding. Jerseys and equipment aren’t cheap, and numerous youth coaches are volunteers. So, in finance an entire season, parents and kids band together to do some fundraising. Fundraising requires equal parts hard work, creativity, and generosity. Some people will donate no matter what, but putting […]
Everybody makes mistakes, but nobody wants to. Missing an assignment is a common mistake that we have all made at some point. While sometimes a solution can be as simple as pushing back the deadline, missing major assignments can cost you your job or a good grade in your classes. Whether you’re struggling with school […]
After adjusting to working remotely for the past year, it’s about time to head back to work. In some cases, some people have already returned. In either case, it’s not going to be a smooth transition. Some people would prefer to continue working from home — while others may still be concerned about their safety. […]
Do you ever worry about being exposed as a “fraud?” You’re not alone. It’s actually quite common for people to feel like imposters. In fact, approximately 70 percent of people admit to having experienced impostor syndrome at some point in their lives — a Twitter poll found that 87 percent of people have experienced this. […]
