Creating space in your work day

When most of our days look the same, it’s no wonder we’re prone to get caught up in the race of life. We wake up, go to work, spend time with loved ones or squeeze in a workout and then it’s back to bed, only to do it all over again the next day. But,…

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How to Bring Your Best Self to Work and at Home

Man typing on laptop computer

Healthy work-life balance is a concept that has changed considerably over the last decade. In previous years, creating such a harmonious existence simply meant putting in an honest day of work, and then returning home to enjoy a family dinner with post-meal time to read a book or play with the kids. However, as more…

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5 Ways to “Make Space for Excellence”

Just the thought of it is appealing: Space. Thinking of creating “more space” in your worklife may provoke dreams of no work at all, or a vacation, or sitting at a cafe with a nice cup of tea while you plug away on your laptop. There can be time for all of those things, yet it’s easy to make space during…

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5 Ways to Thrive During the Holidays

Have you ever come out of the holidays feeling like you let everyone down, including yourself? That’s no way to start the new year. Read on for tips to help you thrive – personally and professionally – this holiday season. Get ready to turn last year’s exhaustion into this year’s exhilaration. 1| Don’t overcommit. It’s…

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Crazy Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

Am I the only guy strange enough to wonder what actually happens when the dog catches the bus? Interestingly enough, I saw it occur once and the result was so disappointing. The dog ran around and barked loudly in a state of complete confusion but never even attempted to get on the bus. Apparently it…

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Two Keys to Enhancing Your Work-Life Harmony

The new year is upon us. If your goals include being more productive and less stressed, then resolve to work smarter. Read on for insights that will help you jumpstart the new year. And don’t expect these changes to fizzle out after January 31. What you’ll need in order to make the most of these…

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Reframing Work-Life “Balance” for Reality

At the heart of work-life balance are great intentions. And yet, the time is ripe for a jolt of reality and a dose of personalization. Let’s reframe work-life balance so we can thrive! Consider for a minute the word balance and the contexts in which we hear it. Do you believe Congress will ever agree upon…

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Work + Live

We hear it from HR departments, during interviews, at seminars, in self-development material, and numerous other sources of positive intent. Unfortunately, many of us still have no idea where to find this so-called balance. Could it really be a fictional utopian concept or is it possible for us to find it amongst the daily grind?…

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