It’s easy to get sucked into a cycle of screens and schedules in today’s increasingly digital world. We wake up to phone notifications, sit behind computers all day, and stream Netflix after work. Not only are we always on, but because of this, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors! Here’s the problem, though: […]
It is no secret that hybrid work models have transformed the professional landscape. According to Gallup, 54% of Americans work in hybrid arrangements. Moreover, six in ten remote employees want hybrid work arrangements. Additionally, eight out of ten employees who are capable of working remotely expect to work in a hybrid or fully remote environment. […]
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed that my electric bill has been creeping up. It’s mainly because my electric company is raising rates. There’s nothing that I can do about that. However, I can protect my budget from energy vampires. For those unfamiliar, “energy vampires” are appliances that use power even when idle or […]
Achieving increased productivity involves strategy, focus, smart decision making, consistency, and especially healthy dietary habits. Drop the ball on any one of these and your output will lag. If you’re striving to be more productive at work and in life, you probably think first about eliminating the obvious distractions. Find a way to avoid falling […]
In the U.S., one in five adults suffers from mental illness each year. Despite this, only one out of three people in need of assistance will receive it. Due to this, many people will either miss work or will be unable to accomplish as much at work as they would have liked. In the latter […]
In a given year, approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Unfortunately, according to the report Mental Health Has Bigger Challenges Than Stigma, 45% of people with a clinically significant mental illness fail to seek help. But, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our collective […]
If there was a silver lining with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it removed the stigma of mental health. Until then, most of us just soldiered on — no matter how we felt emotionally or mentally. However, being confronted with a sudden and life-changing event changed that. It’s taken a significant toll on our health […]
Even before COVID-19 put remote work in the spotlight, numerous studies highlighted its benefits. For years, flexible work arrangements have been able to improve the morale and health of employees. As a consequence, they’re more productive. What’s more, for businesses, remote work can attract and retain talent and reduce the cost associated with real estate […]
Okay, so it isn’t January first, but you can always get better and more advanced with your Calendar. Whether you are managing your Calendar with ease or struggling to keep up, there is room for improvement. The simplest tricks can help to improve your Calendar habits significantly. Try out a few (or all) of these […]
