No matter where you work, and no matter how hard you work, at some point everybody hits a wall where work is the most boring thing in the world. This condition has been widely diagnosed as ‘the blahs’, and it is a widespread and worldwide phenomenon. Luckily for you, weRead More
Whether writing is a hobby or part of your job, you probably know the frustration of not getting as much writing done as you want in a day. Sometimes it can feel like every other writer is racing ahead of you while you’re stuck in the mud, but it doesn’tRead More
The sensory, short-term, and long-term categories are what make up the three different types of memory. There are many factors that affect memory, such as age, overall health, hormone levels, and medications, among other things. To help preserve memory, we must keep our minds active and maintain a healthy diet.Read More
We’ve all had bad bosses or supervisors who drove us absolutely crazy until we found a way to deal with them. Or, they left the situation/job/career/company. Or we did. That’s a last resort, but you may get there unless the situation improves. The first step in dealing with bad bossesRead More
These days, it seems stress is a normal part of life. Our daily lives can be crazy, and sometimes things pile on and you can’t help but feel downtrodden, but there is a way to handle it. Our mood and perception of events plays a huge part in our dayRead More
Communication is a big part of business, but it’s especially important in freelance work. You need to be able to negotiate, solve problems, and talk about yourself and your work in a positive, flattering light. It’s a lot to handle, and your communication skills will directly affect the type of jobsRead More
If you’re a freelance worker, you’ve probably had to use Skype to speak with clients at some point. Now more than ever, employers are using Skype as a means of assessing potential employees, discussing terms, and making hires. Working as a freelancer over the Internet is convenient, but you canRead More
The modern workplace is a jungle, and you have to have the necessary survival skills just to get through the day, if not to “live long and prosper”, as Spock would say. Those skills include the ability to communicate, negotiate and educate. Communicate to Succeed The ability to communicate fluidlyRead More