You’ve heard of daylight savings before, but do you really know what it is? Every spring, we jump ahead an hour to help us make the most out of daylight during the summer. Once fall hits, we “spring back” an hour, as days start to shorten. “What’s the point of daylight savings,” you ask? Simply […]
Career experts suggest that hybrid work has become the new workplace norm in 2023 and employees and their employers are embracing flexible work schedules. Despite seeing soaring popularity during the height of the pandemic, remote and hybrid job postings have seen a slight dip, with just one in seven job postings on LinkedIn in the […]
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 […]
We all wish we could get more done in less time. The more productive we are, the more likely we are to receive that raise, the more personal time we’ll have, and the closer we’ll be to reaching our goals. At the same time, working harder won’t happen if you bully yourself. You can’t magically […]
Would you like to be more productive? Of course, you want to be more productive! But we want to find a better way to be more productive — and that’s called Purposeful Productivity, and likely why you’re currently reading this article. Sure. You can devour the countless books and hacks out there that promise you’ll […]
The unparalleled icon Bill Murray once said, “I realized the more fun I had, the more relaxed I was working, and the better I worked.” So maybe, that’s why January 28th has been designated as National Fun at Work Day. Does that mean Dr. Peter Venkman himself is responsible for this unofficial January holiday? Of […]
Working from home is still a novel notion for most individuals, and finding a remote work schedule that works may be demanding. After all, productivity isn’t innate, but being productive can be learned. Plus, it’s more of a set of behaviors you need to develop and maintain every day. As a remote worker, your expectations […]
Every fall, specifically the first Sunday in November, marks the end of the DST period where clocks return to standard time. Since the day of the transition will be 25 hours long, we gain an extra hour. Basically, an hour is lost when DST ends and standard time begins. It’s believed that Benjamin Franklin originated […]
A lot of parents really look forward to the first day of school. Not only do they support growth and learning, but it’s also nice to have the house to themselves for a few hours each day. Summer can get pretty hectic, and school hours provide a much-needed respite. For stay-at-home parents, those school hours […]
Over the years, I’ve put together my fair share of IKEA furniture. And, not to toot my own horn here, but I think I’ve mastered the art of assembling it. I know that it’s a struggle for many. But, for me, it’s all about patience and having the right tools. Sure. IKEA throws you a […]
