We all know that feeling of complete and utter fatigue after a long hard day at work or running errands. The thought of finally walking through your front door, your body instantly relaxing and collapsing on the sofa, can be that of pure happiness. But when you have work-related thoughts and worries going through your … Read more
Tom’s always liked cooking, and his friends have always backed him up on how good he is — especially some of his homemade pizzas. So he pulled together a few pieces and decided to open a pizza place. The first year of business was good. Lots of customers went to his restaurant to try his … Read more
When you start your workday, you may welcome the tasks that arise to fill your time. Work comes to you with no rhyme or reason, but you do it. You tackle things as they come, and you turn everything in by the deadline. It may seem that you’re successful because you turn in your work … Read more
For better or for worse, we all work on our computer screens for hours a day; many of us with desk jobs use it all day. One major downside is the way in which the blue light from the screen tires our eyes. But this all seems inevitable at this point. If not our computers, … Read more
Sometimes people ask me “what the most dangerous trait in leadership” is. I think they often expect answers like “They take to severe risks” or “the inability to adapt” and yes, these are dangerous traits. But they aren’t what I say, instead, to me, the worst traits a leader can have are: severe self doubt … Read more
Our personality type influences everything we do. Some of us are logical thinkers, while others are creative. You may prefer the comfort of solitude, but you might also be at home in a crowd. There’s no single way to approach life, but until you understand yourself, you’ll encounter many difficulties. It’s tough to improve yourself, communicate, … Read more
Every person on the planet is allotted the same 1440 minutes each day; it’s how we choose to use them that makes all the difference. Unfortunately, efficient time management can sometimes be a challenge. To help you make the most of the time you’ve been given, check out these 14 simple yet effective time management … Read more
Whenever I hear someone say “think outside the box”, I start to wonder why there is a box in the first place. Personally, I don’t think inside the box, I don’t think outside the box, I don’t even know where the box is! We constrain our self when we box ourselves in. When we do … Read more
When you hear the word “vacation”, what comes to mind? For most it means having fun, indulging or pampering themselves to some degree or simply relaxing and catching up on sleep. Most people consider it a time to unwind and recharge away from work and the stresses of life. However, the reality for some is … Read more
It’s an unwritten law of the corporate world, that the better you work – the more responsibilities you’ll gain. These responsibilities will typically come in the form of more tasks assigned to you, more projects to manage, and more people (clients, co-workers, etc.) to take care of. You gain these extra responsibilities when people above … Read more
You might have heard of ‘Talk is cheap’, followed by ‘Actions speak louder than words’ when describing the worth of an individual’s character. It is often always easier to say what you intend to do, and make promises to people, than to actually carry it out and give life to those words. Many people would … Read more
Our brains aren’t made to remember everything that we encounter. Unless you’re one of the rare individuals who has a photographic memory, it’s likely that details about the content you consume fade quickly. How often do you recall reading an article, but forgetting what it’s about? Have you ever recognized a movie title but failed … Read more
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” —Robert Schuller This is a terrific question to ask yourself to find out what you really want in life. But it doesn’t help much when you go after your dreams and fall flat on your face. It’s painful to be told that … Read more
Play is a child’s job. Have you ever noticed how focused a child can become during their play that they ignore instructions and voices of the adults? They are so finely tuned into their play because it is nature’s way of helping the child develop and mature in a manner that is appealing to a … Read more
How often have you heard the line “Sorry, I just don’t have time” in response to you suggesting an activity to a friend or asking for help? Perhaps you’ve said this yourself to other people. While it could be genuinely true for many, the harsh reality is that it’s not usually entirely the case. The … Read more