Career Advice
6 Advantages of Taking Breaks at Work
Taking breaks at work are not usually something we think about, much less do. A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign study shows that taking breaks can dramatically improve one’s productivity and creativity. The CDC recommends taking a five-minute break every hour no matter whether you work at a desk, do heavy construction work or anything…
Read MoreTips to Balance Work/Home Responsibilities
Time is a limited resource. Everyone only has 24 hours each day. No more, no less. You can always make back lost money you can’t get back time. Striking a balance between work/home responsibilities gains even more importance when you view them through the time lens. In addition, it lowers stress and increases happiness. Now…
Read More5 Ways to Unplug from Technology
The pressure to always check our smartphone or computer is unrelenting. Imagine if you were to count how many times you check email, text, social media, just to name a few. I think we all would be very shocked to learn how high the number is. Some apps are specifically designed to keep you coming…
Read MoreWorking from Home Guide to Balance Home/Work Duties
Balancing your home and work duties can be a challenge for anyone, even more so when your office is in your home. You think, I can take 5 minutes to start a load of laundry or do the dishes. No harm. And yet, not keeping a boundary between your work day and home duties can…
Read More20-Minute Program to Achieve Stress-Free Work/Life Balance
We all have busy lives and are pulled in many directions at work and home. You come home exhausted, feeling you didn’t accomplish all the things you wanted to at work, and now you have to switch into home life. It can feel like you are on the hamster wheel going nowhere. You can take…
Read MoreStrategies to Avoid Becoming a Workaholic
We live in a country that seems to celebrate a workaholic lifestyle. With our always connected world, there seems to be an unspoken rule that you must be available at all times. Below are some strategies to avoid becoming a workaholic or creating a more sustainable work-life balance if you feel you already have a…
Read More3 Crucial Steps to Resolving Conflict at Work
Work can be the worst place to deal with conflict of any kind. Especially conflict with a colleague. It is important to maintain a professional working relationship with others, especially if you work as part of a team. Conflicts at work can be disruptive, impact your credibility, and self-esteem. Whether you’re new to the…
Read More6 Steps to a Career You’ll Love
Work is called work for a reason. And yet, the right career can help make your life more fulfilling. Making a wise choice can enable you to avoid a lot of misery and fund a lifestyle that you enjoy. The wrong choice can lead to financial challenges, and it’s not fun to go to a…
Read MoreShould You Go Back to School?
Go back to school or not. There seems to be more debate about the worth of earning a college degree. We have all heard of those folks that made it big without a college degree, Bill Gates, Orah Winfrey or Steve Jobs. Unfortunately, they are in the minority. What a degree does offer is more…
Read More8 Steps to Prevent Burnout
Most of us feel burned out at some point in our very busy lives, some more than they want. It’s a challenging thing to manage, since you feel that you are burning candles at both ends, and the demands don’t seem to let up. And yet, it’s likely that you can manage what’s going on…
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