Working. From. Home. What a concept...something so enticing, and not so available to many of us...before Covid. And then, it became all too real. March 10, 2020 was my first day of working from home at my job, and we all thought ok by summer or early fall we'll be back in the office. It ...
When you’re feeling lazy
You've worked your butt off all week, and now it's the weekend. The last thing you want to do is be productive, use your computer, or do chores. So you let some things slide, and decide to be lazy. Come Monday, you regret this because now you still have all this "adulting" to do on ...
Six ways to be more productive this summer
You know when the weather is gorgeous and all your friends are hanging at the beach, there is no way you want to be doing work or "adulting"... but it is possible to get shit done, and still have fun. Here's how you can strike your summer balance: Wake up earlier - Luckily this time of ...
The benefits of taking care of a plant
It's true - I have the worst green thumb. I've even killed a cactus, when I over-watered it. Sorry to the friend who left it in my care, one summer. But, what are the benefits of said plant if you can manage to keep it alive and not under or over-nourished? Awesome ones... The benefits of ...
Find your Productivity
Being productive doesn’t have set rules or guidelines. Why? Simple - everyone operates differently and is experiencing different levels of stress each day. Perhaps one day you only had 4 hours of sleep, or another day, you had a personal dilemma. Another day you mean be on top of your game, and not even needing ...
5 Things You MUST do Each Day
We can't help but agree with lifehacker on some of the things you should do everyday to be a little happier. Rather than going through each day like a robot, and waking up on the wrong side of the bed for no "good" reason - why not shake it off. Focus on things that can make ...
Change Gears
My advice for anyone who is "stuck" in a rut, or can't focus on a specific task, project, or ...blog post they're writing. Change Gears. Rather than sitting there thinking about what you should be doing, turn to a different item on your to-do list and keep crossing things off. At some point, you'll have the motivation ...
Being Productive. With Less Time.
Each day is different whether you work a regular 9-5 or live by your own schedule. There's travel for work. A child gets sick. A dinner party you forgot about. A pilates class you need to attend. A haircut you desperately need. That damn laundry, again. Coffee with a friend who needs advice. Unexpected things come up, ...
Spreading yourself Thin – Sometimes it’s just TOO Easy
A very honest, tangible, and actionable post by Hanneke Antonelli, teaches us it's sometimes necessary to understand how we spread ourselves thin. Between working late hours, finding time for friends, and family, we sometimes forget to find time for ourselves. So important. I know I try to take a little time for myself, each day. ...
Why do we fear 30?
Turning 30 was a big number. I remember thinking, No. Just No. My friend Julia Roy, said she would wear black on her birthday in mourning of the horrific number. But why do we fear 30? As much as I feared that age, I actually fear 35 more. Why? Because: I'm afraid I won't have accomplished everything ...