Author: Susan Johnston
The Inconvenient Truth About Convenience Foods
For many over-worked cubicle dwellers, meals consist of Luna bars, Lean Cuisine lunches, and soups out of a can. Yup, that used to me, too. (And I admit that I sometimes still reach for a protein bar when I’m in a rush.) But it’s better for you, your body, andRead More
How Do You Ease into the Work Week?
A freelance friend of mine recently commented that she has a hard time transitioning from weekend to weekday. “How do you ease into your work week?” she asked. “Monday mornings are always killer!” I’m afraid I have the opposite problem: work days and weekends blend together thanks to my BlackBerryRead More
What’s Your Avatar?
Nowadays, with photos on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, even individual blog comments, you’re often judged based on your avatar. That postcard-sized picture says a lot about you. Depending on the image you choose, you might come off as professional or playful, creative or cookie-cutter, silly or somber. Due to privacy concerns,Read More
What Are Your Office Etiquette Pet Peeves?
Office etiquette issues are mostly behind me, but before I fled cubicle hell for coffee shops and other freelance hangouts, I shared workspace just like (almost) everyone else, so I’ve dealt with the quirks of toxic coworkers — and they’ve had to cope with mine. One cubemate was deeply disturbedRead More
Awesome Links #8: Personal Productivity Tools, iPad Apps and More
Are Multiple Twitter Accounts Good or Bad? This post draws on a variety of sources and weighs the pros and cons of having multiple Twitter accounts, particularly for business purposes. 100 Ways to Increase Your Website Traffic Quite possibly the most comprehensive list of website-boosting strategies we’ve ever seen, rangingRead More
Relocating Your Home Office
Moving into a new house or apartment is stressful enough. But when you work from home, and you’re moving both your household and your home office, things get a whole lot hairier, as I discovered during my own move earlier this summer. It’s been a few weeks, and things areRead More
Is Office Dating Appropriate?
According to a recent article on CBS MoneyWatch, office romances are becoming increasingly common. In a way, it makes sense, because if you’re working crazy hours trying to keep your boss happy, it’s tough to find time to meet people outside the office. Of course, dating a coworker can seriouslyRead More