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Get Curious, Not Furious: A New Approach to Coworkers and Life Situations
Read Time: 3 minutesWhen life throws challenges your way or a coworker rubs you the wrong way, it’s easy to get frustrated. Anger feels like the natural response when things don’t go as expected. However, adopting the mindset of “get curious, not furious” can radically change how you approach difficult situations. This phrase encourages you to replace frustration…
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The Myth of Multi-Tasking: Why It’s Really Attention Shifting
Read Time: 3 minutesMulti-tasking is often seen as a badge of honor—a skill that allows us to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay ahead. But science reveals a different story. Multi-tasking, it turns out, is a myth. What we’re really doing when we think we’re multi-tasking is something called attention shifting, and it’s far less productive than we might…
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The Art and Benefits of Time Boxing
Read Time: 3 minutesManaging 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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Keep Your Side of the Street Clean: Focus on Your Life and Goals
Read Time: 3 minutesI had a coworker who was responsible for monthly reports and wasn’t completing them. Even though the reports didn’t have any direct impact on my job, I found myself so frustrated that there was a few times when I felt I was going to walk out of our weekly meeting. Not so much because it…
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What Is a Fair Bonus Percentage for Employees?
Read Time: 6 minutesDepending on your line of work, bonuses can be a significant part of how you get paid at work or be an occasional surprise. Bonuses reinforce the relationship between employee performance and pay by setting performance expectations and rewarding people who meet those standards. Companies use different types of bonuses depending on how they hope…
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How to Fix the “Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance” Error on WordPress
Read Time: 2 minutesRunning a WordPress site is usually smooth sailing, but occasionally, you might encounter an error that disrupts your workflow. One such issue is the “Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance” message. This typically appears when you’re updating plugins, themes, or the WordPress core, and it can be frustrating if it doesn’t resolve quickly. Fortunately, this error…
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Choosing Between a Digital Agency and a Freelancer
Read Time: 2 minutesIn today’s digital age, businesses and individuals often face a critical decision when seeking professional assistance: should they opt for a digital agency or hire a freelancer? We recently had a client who chose to leave us because of the costs and felt they could get more value from hiring an individual. Given the escalated…
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How Adding a Salutation to Your Email Signature Saves You Time
Read Time: 2 minutesEvery second counts, especially when it comes to managing a heavy email load. Whether you’re responding to clients, colleagues, or friends, the time you spend drafting emails can add up quickly. One simple yet effective way to save time and streamline your communication is by including a salutation in your email signature. Why a Salutation…
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The Irony of Expecting Creativity to Conform: Why Time Sheets and Standard Procedures Stifle Innovation
Read Time: 3 minutesCreativity and innovation are often hailed as the lifeblood of any thriving industry. Whether it’s the arts, technology, marketing, or design, the ability to think differently and generate new ideas is crucial for success. However, there’s a glaring irony in how many organizations manage their creative talent: by expecting them to adhere to rigid standard…
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Lessons from a Graveyard
Read Time: 3 minutesI 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…
