Motivation

Biking to work can be a great lifestyle change that makes you healthier in body and mind. And that's not just an anecdotal statement: it's backed up by real science. A study by the British Medical Journal followed a large…

Almost everyone wants to grow, develop, and most importantly earn more, but how do we get to where we want to go? Motivational business speakers will tell you that the most important thing you can do to advance your career…

Stocking your office breakroom with drinks and snacks that help your employees be more motivated and energized is important. Those who spend a majority of their day at the computer need to keep their energy up! With all that time…

Years ago, I worked for a company that had created a committee to improve working conditions for its employees.  We sat in a conference room once a month and talked about programs like the Employee of the Month program, and…

Do you want to empower your team to be more creative, innovative, and productive? Are you looking for ways to get more done—and come up with ingenious ideas—in less time? Fostering creativity in the workplace can help accomplish all this and…

New fad diets and workout routines are all the rage these days.  You can't turn on the television, open a magazine, or turn on the computer without the latest and greatest "solution" to fat loss being thrown in your face.…

Getting more productivity out of time spent is a major concern for most business people. In the effort to save time and maximize productivity, one may sometimes see certain individuals cutting corners. They may be comfortable with the calculated risks…

The line between work and home can become blurred when we take our stress and tension with us from the office—and that can put a lot of strain on not only our personal relationships and finances, but also our physical…

Office morale is a deep component to daily operations. For this reason, it holds an elaborate weight on your overall mission. Creating an action plan that can be tailored to your company and implemented, is an exercise that will have…

Typical office workers spend about a quarter of their day inside — and if your workplace (cubicle, warehouse, laboratory, home office) has no windows, your body goes into "hibernation." Lack of sunlight can produce nasty side effects such as depression,…

Remember how in "Sex in the City" Carrie spent the whole week writing one column from her New York City apartment whenever she found the time? Remember all those expensive shoes she bought from that one column? Turns out, making…

Keeping your desk organized and functional can be tricky.  Bring balance to your workspace with Feng Shui (pronounced “Fung Shway”) – the Chinese practice of design that brings positive energy to your work environment. First steps: The Bagua Map Think…

Bad news: Your employees may not be that into you (or your company). According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 32 percent of employees are engaged at work, meaning they feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization,…

The clock’s about to hit 3pm, and you’re ready to call it a day. Unfortunately for you, you still have a few more hours to go. You decide it’s time for a sweet little pick-me-up that will get your mind…

We all do it– check our phones in bed, watch the news before our first cup of coffee and get less sleep with more stress. No wonder by the time we get to the office, we're already feeling defeated and…

One of the first ever control group studies on flexible work programs was conducted in 2016 by MIT and the University of Minnesota. Researchers wanted to see if there were measurable benefits. The result? Yes, yes there are. Participants reported…

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, light from a rainbow is streaming in your window as you spring joyfully out of bed to begin your day. No? Ok, some people just seem to always wake up early on…

Have you ever wondered why your one coworker seems happier than you are during the work day? Does the concept of how they could possibly be happily productive inside such a bleak office space make your head spin? You’ve even…

In today’s world, many people are working ever increasing hours while their jobs are becoming more demanding. If you don’t take preventative measures, you will find yourself with less and less energy each week. Read on to learn how to…

You don’t have to dread your morning commute. What if, instead of muttering at the traffic, a slow train, or slowdowns, you did things that set you up for a great day at work? Here are five things you can do…