As a freelancer and telecommuter, the holidays are pretty stress-free for me. Thanks to the fact that I don't work in an office or a 9-5, I am able to manage my time in a way that ensures I spend the holiday season exactly the way I want...
[contextly_auto_sidebar id="yOCg2gH9YkMPDT7ItRJbGU91BxRejUtN"]I read hundreds of articles a month in my relentless quest of new efficiency insights and strategies, and more often than not, I find one secret missing in every productivity tip ever. Most of these articles share an app or an approach that...
Most of us will attribute burnout to tight deadlines, an angry boss, unpleasant coworkers, or simply having too much on our plates. But it seems the cause of job stress is a lot more complicated than working long hours. A study published in the Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology...
The desk facing a window or corner office with amazing views have always topped the list of things workers want most from their workspaces. But these views and exposure to natural light are a lot more important than a show of achievement -- it's become an issue of...
Most of us believe in the power of positive thinking -- if we are optimistic about an outcome, we will achieve the desired end result. It turns out this might just be a myth. Research conducted by Gabriele Oettingen, a professor of psychology and the author of Rethinking Positive Thinking:...
Today's productivity affirmation emphasizes your will to win: I am a competitor. You have a fire within you that refuses to die out, even in the face of fear and seemingly impossible odds. You know the value of hard work and know how to will yourself into action....
