Did you know that happiness makes you more productive? In fact, research by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School has found that workers are 13% more productive when happy. And, as a result, this increases engagement and loyalty. Additionally, happy employees are healthier. And, because happiness is contagious, it can spread throughout your entire organization. Best […]
Have you been feeling pretty tired and overwhelmed at work lately? When you’re irritable at work and still need to get things done, this can easily lead to procrastination. In many cases, procrastination can make things worse especially if you’re already feeling stress and anxiety about everything that needs to be done. While there is […]
Wintertime is a great time for a great read — and beginning or continuing your book club works best in the winter months. Everyone could use a little more reading time these days. A good book can whisk you away from the world for a spell, a much-needed trip away from the events of 2020. […]
Entrepreneurs need all the help they can to get their startups up and running. Friends and family lend a helping hand, and an arsenals of tools make development possible. There’s one tool, in particular, you should be using as an entrepreneur, and that’s an online calendar. Your time is your greatest asset when starting a […]
I’m dragging today because I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn’t fall back asleep because my mind was racing. At some point, this happens to all of us. You may be thinking about an upcoming deadline, vacation, or just how much the world has changed. Obviously, not all of these are bad thoughts. But, […]
Except for my immediate family, particularly my mom, not many people know that I get a serious bout of the “Sunday Scaries.” I’m sincerely not making light of this either. This is a real phenomenon that can have serious consequences. For those unfamiliar, this is a type of anticipatory anxiety regarding the upcoming week. It […]
Every year there’s a winter tug-of-war between wanting to blast the heat and wanting to avoid high utility bills. The same thing happens in the summer when cooling costs are even more astronomical. Unless you want to foot these steep bills every year, it’s time to discuss some solutions. You need not be a slave […]
As a leader, you most likely keep a schedule. Your schedule keeps you on track and tells you what you need to accomplish each day. There may be meetings, appointments, and events listed that you don’t want to forget. Leaders have always found that work and personal life intertwine and calendaring is the best weapon […]
We all know that social media has become a part of daily lives and will continue to be controversial. Recall the many stories about how social media takes people out of the moment, and instead of enjoying a concert or sporting event — people are preoccupied with taking selfies. Most of the time, I say, […]
Before COVID-19 ravaged the world, 86% of the 151 million American workers surveyed for the 2018 American Community Survey said they drove to work each day. While the pandemic put this to a screeching halt, it has continued even into 2023. With a preference for working from home, we encourage remote employees to create a […]
