We can all agree that the pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways. The world is struggling, and experts are trying to figure out why. Right now, the only thing that we can point to is our changing priorities. COVID-19 caused people to reevaluate their lives, and for many, the future will be…
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Soap operas have been around for what seems like forever. And while their popularity ebbs and flows, there’s something that puzzles me. Do the characters in these fictitious towns ever work? Sure, some of these shows have workplace storylines, but where do they find the time? And, another thing…
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For years we’ve been told that taking cat naps is good for us. And while that may work for children, napping isn’t always easy for us to do during the workday. But researchers have found new alternatives that will only take 5 minutes out of your day…
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Many people are getting an extra day off today. Thanks to the 4th of July falling on the weekend, many people have a Monday holiday. Of course, if you’re a gig worker or self-employed like me, there is no day off. Monday is my busiest day of the week, and some things can’t wait until…
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Have you ever noticed that the week prior to a major holiday is always insanely busy? Now, maybe it’s just me, but it always seems that people are on some deadline just before a holiday. I understand being busy just after a long weekend, but before? That seems strange…
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COVID-19 has given many of us a slightly different perspective on the mundane parts of life. Both kids and adults don’t mind an occasional snow day. But, as we’ve learned this week, for many people snow days are gone forever…
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Being first is not always the best place to be. When I worked in radio, I loved being first to ask a question in a celebrity interview. Sadly, being first to ask a question in real life isn’t always as enjoyable…
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For many, it’s back to the grind today. The holidays are over, and many will get back to their routine. But for some reason, this break seems longer than the normal 3-day weekend. I realize that the combination of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday play into this, but…
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Even during a pandemic year, it’s still impossible to keep track of holiday schedules. It can be business, it can be family, there’s always more hustle and bustle around the holidays. And even this year, with everyone so stressed out, finding time to get away even for a day seems to be a bigger priority……
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Now that so many people work from home, we’ve become even more dependent on our work tools. And when we’re plagued by service outages, it’s tough to tolerate. Patience may be a virtue, but tell that to people simply trying to work…
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