Month: December 2014
5 Habits that Boost Productivity
If you feel like you are always grappling with stress related to work, complaining about the workload and struggling to meet the deadlines while a colleague of yours is blazing all the way to glory with his superb work and productivity, something is wrong. A little introspection would certainly help.Read More
When Is It Time to Quit Your Job?
Leaving a job, particularly one that you thought was a great fit for you and your career, may be a difficult decision to make. Sometimes that decision is easy — we know early on that it’s a matter of time before we jump or get pushed to leave. But inRead More
5 Tips to Get Along with Your Boss
Work environments create strange bedfellows, bringing people together from all walks of life. And while individual job roles are clearly delineated, the whole team is essentially working on the same project — keeping the organization viable. As a result, harmony is essential for maximizing productivity and keeping job satisfaction high.Read More
What Freelancers Can Learn From TV Characters
Freelancers have to be people of tremendous character — our own decisions rule our destiny. Freelancing means more self-motivation, creating our own atmosphere and learning on the job . They say art imitates life, but I’ve heard the opposite as well. There is plenty of art we could look to, but whoRead More
8 Tips to Relax After a Long Day
Who we are at work can vary. For some people, their career is all-consuming. For others, work is simply something to help pay the bills. Some individuals are only present in the workplace during their specified shift and then quickly go about their personal business as soon as the workdayRead More
How to Turn Stress into Productivity
We all know that stress is bad for us, right? Maybe not. Now both researchers and management experts are recognizing that some stress can actually be good for us too. That’s right; some stress can lead to enhanced performance, improved productivity and allow us to complete tasks and projects thatRead More
6 Areas to Focus on for Work-Life Balance
People nowadays keep running after professional success, missing out on rare opportunities to live precious moments with their family and friends. And we all know that time and tide wait for none. You only live once. So are you still willing to trade away your balance in life for aRead More
Fixing Up Your Home on a Budget
Your house doesn’t care whether you’re on a budget or have plenty of cash to spare. When fixtures break down or the foundation cracks, you have to take care of them before the damage worsens. Even if you are renting your home, you may be liable for the repairs. TheseRead More