Author: Melanie Brooks
Choosing and Using an Ergonomic Chair
If you work from home or have a small office, you probably don’t have someone on staff to make sure your work space is ergonomically correct. But you can do it yourself. A little bit of attention to the relationship between your body and your desk can make a hugeRead More
Most Often Misspelled Words
I have a bachelor’s degree in communications. I have my master’s in journalism. That said, I’ll be the first to tell you that I am a terrible speller. Loving to write and being able to spell don’t necessarilly necessarily go hand in hand. That’s why I constantly use spell check.Read More
Free and Online Photo Editing Software
While Adobe Photoshop is pretty much the standard software for the photo industry, you don’t need to go out and buy it for yourself if you want to manipulate your own images—especially if you’re not a professional photographer. There are handfuls of free and online photo editing software out thereRead More
Why You Should Think Twice Before Sending Angry Email
As a writer and editor I’ve been bred to have a tough skin. Some of my best constructive criticism came from thoughtful professors and kind editors when I was attending NYU for grad school. If it wasn’t for my editor at Inc., I never would have learned to write aRead More
Motivational Music: Songs That Get Me Going
I was reading an article on music motivation and I started thinking about when I listen to music at work and what I seek out for motivation. To be honest, I have a hard time listening to music when I’m writing — even classical music. But there are times whenRead More
6 Natural Energy Foods to Revive Yourself at Work
Falling asleep at your desk? Try one of these tasty snacks to boost your energy.
4 Effective Email Spam Filter Tools
Having good email spam filtering software can save you a lot of grief.