I’ve long wondered if researchers have ever studied why some procrastinate while others don’t. I don’t put everything off until the last minute, but the added pressure can be good. When I was in school, I delayed studying for any test as long as I could. My term papers were always last-minute efforts. These days,…
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For years, doctors have said that sitting is terrible for our health. But, like many people who work in an office, I do a lot of sitting. I spend most of my day on the computer, working on the internet, sending emails, working spreadsheets, creating slide decks, and in Zoom conferences. There’s not much standing…
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I rarely ate breakfast for a long time due to lack of time. But I’ve made it a point to eat breakfast in recent years. And if I’m going to miss one meal, it is usually lunch. When I was self-employed, I only ate during an out-of-office business meeting. But lunch is hit or miss…
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The holidays are here; for many like me, it’s time for the office holiday party. For most of my life, I dreaded company parties. But my office has adapted the annual party into something that is honestly lots of fun. We don’t hold just one big party for everyone; we do things differently. We break…
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I was out late last night. I got home at 8 p.m. No, that’s not a typo. I’ve finally hit that point where a late night is getting home at a time when most young people are just heading out. Like many, I used to burn the candle at both ends. Back in my radio…
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Since the pandemic, many people have been researching work habits and focusing on productivity. Many employees prefer working from home, while companies want everyone back in the office. Recent research from Texas A&M has been tracking work habits and determining when we make the most errors. Can you guess the time each day when the…
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In recent years many people have struggled to find the perfect work-life balance. Then the pandemic came along, and it made us all realize just our precious our time on Earth is. I’ve always struggled to find balance in my life. All my career paths involved industries where you work until the job gets done….
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Most of us have a typical morning routine. I always have to check emails, answer a few, and crunch some numbers. I always do that before I hop in the shower, grab my breakfast and head out the door. Yesterday began like a typical day until I got out of the shower. I put my…
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The world of labor relations has changed a lot throughout my lifetime. When I was much younger, the news frequently included stories where factory workers in many industries went on strike. But something has changed, and labor unions rarely make the news. Maybe that’s on purpose. Or perhaps the labor unions aren’t as prominent as…
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Usually, when you greet people on Monday morning, you ask them what they did over the weekend. You might even ask them if they watched the big game. But in our office, we usually ask how are you feeling? Most of us suffer from allergies. And this time of year, many of us are suffering….
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