It’s no secret that the elements of a great scary movie do not translate well into the workplace. You can see this in the new infographic below. While I’ll admit, the checklist is a tongue-in-cheek poke at professional life for the Halloween season, there are a few serious points to remember if you find yourself…
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If the Suit Fits…
The Psychology of Your Work Wardrobe Deciding what to wear to work day-to-day takes time and attention. And it’s worth it. Whether you’re in a suit-and-tie environment or a more casual workplace, what you wear — and how you wear it — says a lot about you, your personality and what you do on a…
Your Coffee or Your Smartphone?
Everyone has a daily routine of some kind. For millions of people this includes both coffee and smartphones. According to Statistic Brain, 100 million Americans drink coffee every day, and nearly 70 percent drink it within the first hour of waking up. Even more of us are using smartphones. Statista reports more than 160 million…
Phablet, Tablet or E-reader?
According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of Americans now have a tablet or an e-reader. And IDC reports that, by 2015, phablet shipments will outnumber portable PCs and tablets. Chances are you either own or want to own one of these must-have devices. But choosing between them can be overwhelming because there…
Four Tips for Avoiding Pre-crastination
If you have a to-do list, be warned. A new study has revealed the curious behavior of pre-crastination. New York Magazine defines it as the tendency to take on tasks as soon as possible even if it takes you more time and effort in the long run. Sound familiar? Researchers at Pennsylvania State University observed…
Poison Control for Your Attitude
Every time I see one of the recent booking.com ads, I laugh. Maybe it’s my sense of humor, or maybe it’s the idea of making a huge, huge deal about something so simple… But the ad reminds me of a valuable point: Your attitude is everything when it comes to how you feel in your day-to-day life. OK,…
Four Reasons Juicing Makes Life Easy
I recently purchased a compact juicer, and I’ve picked up a ton of great fruit and vegetable juice combinations from the net since then. The benefits of a raw diet are pretty well known, and juicing is just one way to try it out for yourself. In case you’re curious, I’ve also experienced a few…
Six Tips for Fighting Fatigue
Have you ever felt exhausted? I don’t mean the kind that comes with missing an hour of sleep here or there. I mean the kind that feels like you’re dragging a giant anchor around behind you everywhere you go. It’s the kind you feel in your bones when you finally stop or sit down at the…
Go Solo Me! 