For people wondering if constant connectivity has truly boosted their productivity or just made them work longer without actually getting more done, we've created a quiz that reveals the truth. … [Read more...]
Negative Buoyancy at Work
Did you know there's a depth where even the most cork-like of us will head straight to Davy Jones’ locker? This concept, called “negative buoyancy,” was described to me by a wiry, tattooed, fat-free, superhuman of a free diver (hold breath, go deep) whose passion is sinking. Where the plummeting begins depends on body type, but like other laws of physics, it applies to everyone. This got me thinking; it's not only aquatic environments where there's a threshold that, once eclipsed, leads to … [Read more...]
How and Why You Absolutely CAN Go On Vacation
How many of us think our position is so unique that no one else could possibly fill-in for us? Anyone afraid that if they unplug for a few days the company might crumble? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, you’re in good company. Recent studies indicate that over 40% of Americans are too scared to use all of their vacation days. They're intimidated by the pile of stuff they’ll return to, afraid of being seen as replaceable, frightened that no one can fill in for them, etc. … [Read more...]
Want to Stress Less? Repeat After Me…
How many times a day are we amazed at the course of events, thinking “You're not serious," or becoming upset when what's happening is absolutely not what we want to be happening? The space between how things are and how we want them to be is where stress flourishes. So how do we close that gap? For starters, we say "YES!" to antidotes like doing yoga, going outdoors, enjoying time with friends/family, disconnecting from electronics, traveling, meditating, etc. These are all proven ways to … [Read more...]
