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The Art and Benefits of Time Boxing
Read Time: 3 minutes Managing time effectively is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals. One powerful organizational technique that has gained popularity is time boxing. This method involves allocating fixed time periods to specific tasks, helping individuals stay focused and productive. In this article, we will explore the how-to and benefits of time boxing, along with examples of…
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Lessons from a Graveyard
Read Time: 3 minutes I recently started a new hobby…looking for and photographing gravestones. Requests for gravestone photos hit my inbox and, when I have time, I head out and locate them. The first couple of times I visited a cemetery, I had a hard time walking around. There is this strange feeling of stepping on the grave of…
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Sleeping for Success: Unraveling the Digital Work World’s Hidden Secret Weapon
Read Time: 2 minutes In the relentless hustle and bustle of the digital age, where work is often measured in keystrokes and productivity is synonymous with screen time, one critical factor tends to get overlooked – sleep. The United States military, an institution renowned for its commitment to peak performance, has recognized the pivotal role sleep plays in ensuring…
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Dreaming Solutions: The Link Between Sleep and Problem Solving
Read Time: 2 minutes When I was a boutique agency owner, our team would float between many different types of projects, have many late nights and occasionally we would run into coding challenges. As a group we discovered that if we weren’t able to come up with a solution between us, a good night’s sleep often brought forth a…
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Hygge in the Digital Realm: The Rise of Cozy Video Games
Read Time: 2 minutes In a fast-paced world filled with constant connectivity and digital noise, the allure of cozy video games is gaining momentum. These virtual retreats offer players a tranquil escape from the chaos of everyday life, providing a digital sanctuary where warmth, comfort, and simplicity reign supreme. Join us as we delve into the enchanting trend of…
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New Year, New Inbox: Why January is the Perfect Time to Unsubscribe from Marketing Emails
Read Time: 2 minutes As the calendar turns the page to a new year, many of us embark on a journey of self-improvement, setting resolutions and decluttering various aspects of our lives. One area that often gets overlooked in this process is our digital space – particularly our email inboxes, which are frequently inundated with marketing messages vying for…
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The Forward Email Culture: Navigating Communication in the Workplace
Read Time: 3 minutes Opened my email this morning I find I have some new, unplanned ‘urgent’ tasks. Those new tasks have become more interesting because the email (forwarded) has provided no context and no summary of what’s required. Just as in the past, this forwarded email is blank…not even including a ‘Can you look at this?’ The email…
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Embracing the Now vs. Embracing the Later: Exploring the Personalities of ‘Let’s Do It Today’ and ‘Let’s Do It Tomorrow’ Individuals
Read Time: 3 minutes My daughter and I tend to be night owls. Sharing nighttime conversations over cheese (or other snacks), discussing various ideas that pop into our mind. I made an recent observation that when an activity was brought up, my daughter was usually all-in…immediately, while I tended to prefer the activity (because it was usually late) be…
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Finding Your Rhythm: The Pros and Cons of Synchronous and Asynchronous College Courses
Read Time: 2 minutes In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, students now have more flexibility than ever in choosing how they want to engage with their coursework. Synchronous and asynchronous learning styles are two distinct approaches, each with its own set of advantages. This blog post will delve into the world of synchronous and asynchronous college courses, shedding…
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The Early Bird Advantage: How Waking Up Early Prepares You to Seize the Day
Read Time: 3 minutes My partner Amy is up everyday at 4:45am. She gets up and gets to work on the treadmill or she takes Frankie (our dog) with her around the neighborhood. I tend to be an ‘occasional’ early riser. In my my earlier days, I would be up for work. More recently, I am up and on…