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It’s happened to all of us. Despite your best intentions, you’re staring at your computer screen, feeling like your brain is mush, and losing patience. You’re clearly in need of a break. But how should you spend your precious free time? As for the answer, that depends. Breaks should be based on what you need right now. Do you feel sluggish? Are you craving some social interaction? Is your brain just in need of a complete escape? Throughout this post, we will explore a range of activities to recharge your batteries so you can return to work refreshed and ready to take on any task. 1. Go for a s...
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How many times have you found yourself staring at a computer screen, diligently checking emails, attending pointless meetings, and feeling empty? It’s not just you. Many professionals suffer from “gray work”—tasks that are neither challenging nor engaging. An unfulfilling routine can drain motivation, stifle creativity, and leave you feeling burned out and unmotivated. The good news? The following 17 tips can help you eliminate gray work and boost productivity. Understanding the Enemy: What is “Gray Work”?Before going further, let’s take a closer look at gray work. Getting the information you ...
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Traditional office settings aren’t for everyone. With more remote work on the rise, many are redesigning their workspaces to spark creativity and boost wellbeing. As such, the idea of working outdoors is a concept that trades fluorescent lights and stale air for fresh breezes and the calming sound of nature. But how do you create a WFO environment that is effective and productive? With the help of this guide, you’ll be able to design your ideal outdoor workspace, allowing you to ditch the cubicle and embrace the great outdoors. Why Work From Outside?WFO offers many benefits beyond a change of ...
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You have a task or assignment to complete that should only take 20 minutes of your time. You begin to work on it, but your phone chimes with a text message from a friend. Then, a Slack message from a coworker asks you to share a document with them. You then start organizing your desktop after noticing all the documents you have yet to file away. Before you know it, that 20 minutes is long gone, and you’ve been reminded to hop on a Zoom call. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! Being distracted is a common problem that many people experience day-after-day. And with more companies going r...
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The pursuit of “perfect” takes center stage in our ambition-driven world. After all, it’s all about the 4.0 GPA, dream job, flawless relationship, and the ideal house. But, as Mark Cuban once said, “Perfection is the Enemy of Success.” This relentless pursuit of excellence, however, comes at a heavy price in the form of decision paralysis, anxiety, and a constant sense of inadequacy. But let me pose a radical question. What would it be like if “good enough” was more than a consolation prize but a powerful tool for productivity and self-compassion? The Cult of PerfectionIn our society, perfecti...
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Is there anything worse than walking into work with a pit in your stomach, dreading the interaction, gossip, or negativity that awaits you? No one should feel constantly on edge, drained, or disrespected at work. Unfortunately, many people find themselves trapped in toxic workplaces. According toan APA survey from 2023, 19% of workers say their workplace is toxic, and 22% report harm to their mental health. Moreover, 22% of employees reported harassment in the last year, up from 14% in 2022. The problem with toxic work environments goes beyond just being a nuisance. A hostile, unprofessional, ...
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As humans, we’re hardwired to experience stress. A little stress can even be a good thing, especially if it’s fleeting and attached to something positive. Case in point: Stress that accompanies buying a house or getting married can promote focus, motivation, and excitement. However, never-ending stress isn’t so pleasant, and for many stressed-out people, their main source of persistent stress is work. This isn’t shocking news. Anyone who’s held a job for five seconds knows that stress can be part of the territory. From bad bosses and angry customers to hard deadlines and revenue goals, profess...
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There is more to a web browser than just searching the web. It’s a gateway to endless information and experiences. After all, there are times, though, when the basic features don’t cut it. As tiny powerhouses, browser extensions can customize, streamline, and enhance your browsing experience. As such, throughout this blog post, we’ll shine a spotlight on web browser extensions. Specifically, we’ll discuss what they are, how they work, and how they benefit our daily lives. What are Browser Extensions?The term “browser extension” refers to software that adds features to your web browser or other...
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All successful organizations have one thing in common: employee productivity. In fact, a Harvard study says the best companies are 40% more productive. Because of this, managing and improving team productivity remains one of the top challenges for managers today. However, this has become even more challenging in the age of remote and hybrid working environments. Based on Voucher Cloud’s research, the average office worker is only productive for two hours and 23 minutes a day. Also, one distraction can cause them to lose 4.8% of it. In terms of your bottom line, increasing or decreasing these n...
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Feeling stressed, rushed, and overburdened with responsibilities and not enough time to complete everything? Well, you might not be the only one who feels like this, and we can blame our collective buy-in on the idea that being busy all the time helps us get more done. We’ve glamorized the idea of overscheduling ourselves to the point where being busy and filling our calendars with various things has begun affecting our physical and emotional well-being. In turn, we actually become less productive and likely less motivated to get everything checked off our seemingly endless to-do list. Pushing...
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