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How to Increase Productivity by Meditating at Work
During work, our productivity is almost never consistent. There will be days when we're so interested in what we're doing and utterly determined to get it done. But then there are days when we can't even write out a simple email, because we're either tired or bored out of our minds and can't fine the motivation to do anything. You can certainly say our productivity is always changing depending on the day as well as the work we're assigned. And, come on, we all know it's like the biggest challenge to be productive at work on a Friday.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Journal
How Do You Break the Vicious Circle That Is Hospitality and Retail?
I have had a pencil, crayon, pen, or charred piece of wooden stick in my hand for as long as I can remember. The first thing I ever sat down to draw was an illustration on a McDonald's Happy Meal box —thanks for that, by the way. A simple image of a skittish Tigger barging into Pooh's house and landing on the bear's adorable soft, yellow potbelly. I sat down, captured by the scene, the colours or the simple outlines that possessed me for some reason with the ancient set of crayons I had at the age of about four, and drew it as well as I could.
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Journal
Top Four Secret Video Marketing Strategies
So you’re a small business owner, an entrepreneur or maybe someone just interested in online growth, and EVERYONE seems to be talking about social media and video marketing. Well, it’s time for a wake-up call. Your competitors are creating videos. Everyone is doing it and if you don’t want to get left behind or leave a HUGE amount of potential clients and/or money on the table you should be too. Here’s the best part, it’s easier than you think! Over the last few years, video marketing has not just been work or a fun hobby for me, but become an OBSESSION! Below are the absolute best social media video marketing strategies that I have found and tested to not only make you come across as the expert you are and highlight what you do/sell, but to have your videos actually show up and rank on Google and YouTube. I’m going to break it down for you step by step so you too can achieve video marketing success and outrank your competitors. Let’s jump in!
By Austin Armstrong8 years ago in Journal
Why Is Rebranding So Important (and How To Do It Right)?
Rebranding the company can sound intimidating for some business owners. It takes time, careful planning, and significant changes, and there is a risk it won't pay off at all, or maybe it will even make things worse.
By Nina Simons8 years ago in Journal
Are You a Multitasking Junkie?
How many times have you been halfway through answering an email when the phone rings? So, what do you do? You pick up the phone and continue answering the email, or maybe you browse the internet, or you notice there is cake in the break room. Don’t worry, everyone has done this at some point. You’re not alone. We are a society dominated by multitasking. This would be impressive if it wasn't so dangerous and unproductive.
By Ellen Ross8 years ago in Journal
Why Poor People Party Properly - My Own Private Poverty - Rich Versus Poor
Sometimes, I find that I love my own poverty too much, and it never fails to fill me with shame. No-one can take away my ability to end up with nothing. I work, I’m poor. I claimed benefits, I’m poor, I’ve broken the law and I still ended up poor. I’ve been poorer. Homeless at times, if you don’t count living on sofas as a housed situation. It is though. Our sofa surfers, in the United Kingdom, are kept from the streets by the kindness of beautiful souls.
By Johnny Vedmore8 years ago in Journal
10 Signs You're Working for a Failing Business
If you're self-employed, there's a chance you've been asked by family, friends, or complete strangers whether or not you've tried looking for a more "stable" job. While annoying, this question is still well-meaning, as freelancing requires constant marketing and scouting. Work can dry up quickly, and clients can be unreliable when it comes to paying on time. Having a regular 9 to 5, on paper, seems like the simplest way to ensure security and constant income.
By Jessica Pilla8 years ago in Journal
Signs Your Company Couldn't Care Less About You
If there's one thing that tends to hurt most workers in America, it's the way companies tend to treat their top talent. While you can be the most thorough, hard-working person on the planet, that doesn't always mean you'll be treated well by the company that hires you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
What It's Like to Be: A Mime
You know 'em, you love 'em, and you prefer them over clowns: Mimes. You typically think of mimes as a dude in a black and white outfit and makeup, trapping themselves in an invisible box, and trying to lasso you with a rope and pull you towards them, all without speaking.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Journal
