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 […]
Burnout isn’t a new phenomenon. In the wake of the pandemic, however, it’s become a completely different beast. Since the beginning of COVID-19, we’ve been through a lot. If you’ve been furloughed, had to close a business, or lost a loved one more so than others. Still, it’s been a hectic year filled with anxiety, stress, […]
There is a direct line between energy and productivity. When you feel zapped, you just aren’t going to get as much done. But, unlike time, there are ways to build your energy levels. What happens when you achieve this? You’ll surpass expectations because you’re a lean, mean productivity machine. And, it’s really not all that […]
When IBM unveiled the first smartphone, the Simon Personal Communicated and not the iPhone, in 1992, only 50,000 units were sold. Today, there are more phones than people on the planet. Back in the late 20th Century — we couldn’t wrap our heads around the potential of mobile phones. Obviously, we use our phones to […]
The other night I thought that as soon as my head hit the pillows, I would be out cold. I had one of those non-stop days. You know, getting ahead of work and attending to household responsibilities like laundry. A peculiar thing happened. I laid there wide awake. So, I decided to read a book […]
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” — Charles Dickens, “Great Expectations.” March is an interesting month. The weather is fickle, but there’s a silver lining. The days get longer — and warmer. […]
The other day I woke up in a foul mood. I can’t exactly pinpoint why. I’m guessing I’m just stressed and anxious about everything from work to returning to a “normal” world following the chaotic year that was 2020. But, don’t ignore your negative emotions. Since I woke-up on the wrong side of the bed, […]
