When working or taking classes from home, it’s easy to find yourself distracted by your phone, pets, or a fridge full of snacks. Training your brain to stay focused will help you remain productive throughout the day and achieve your goals more efficiently. If you’re having a … [Read more...] about Train your brain: 9 ways to improve focus
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A simple practice that can help make Monday so much more satisfying
Going back to work after a weekend off, or even after downtime in the evening, can be a challenge. A healthy life-work balance demands that we do take time to mentally detach from our jobs when we go home in the evening and over the weekend. The problem is, if we fully detach, … [Read more...] about A simple practice that can help make Monday so much more satisfying
These five signs will show you it’s time to change your career
If you’re bored with your job, showing some initiative and creating new projects can serve as a fantastic way to solve your boredom. But if the source of your dissatisfaction is much deeper, it may be time for a change. Here are five signs that show you need to rethink your work … [Read more...] about These five signs will show you it’s time to change your career
How to be more productive while working less
Are you frequently working more than 40 hours a week? Are you frequently sleeping less than six hours a night? Do you typically feel guilty about any time away from work — even if that time is with family and friends? Then you may be one among many who, despite themselves, have … [Read more...] about How to be more productive while working less
A funny thing happened on the way to the office
Nancy Mann Jackson | August 2009 issue John Morreall, professor of religious studies at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, tells the story of a police officer who responded to a domestic violence call after having completed a course of humor … [Read more...] about A funny thing happened on the way to the office