Work/Life
Atomic Habits for a Happy Career
Tired of the same old grind? Unlocking work-life balance isn't about magic, it's about tiny, consistent shifts. Think of it like building a skyscraper, one brick at a time.
Work-Life Harmony: 10 Atomic Tips for Healthy Boundaries
Ever feel like your office chair is glued to you? Time to set some boundaries! It's not selfish, it's self-preservation, like a mama bear protecting her cubs (but with less roaring, hopefully).
The "Out of Office" Mindset (While Still *In* the Office)
Ever feel like work eats your soul slowly, like a corporate zombie? You're not alone. Time to build some fences (metaphorically, of course, unless your boss is *really* that bad).
Unveiling Productivity: Smart Home Tech Integration
Imagine a home where every device works in concert to create the perfect environment for productivity—a symphony of smart tech at your service.
Work is the New Religion
We work hard & for long hours to reap the benefits that may only be enjoyed occasionally—during strict intervals or whenever they got scheduled in the (sometimes very distant) future: We’re waiting for the weekend, next vacation, or retirement! 🔮
Study Reveals the Top 10 Work Stressors That Are Most Detrimental To Your Health
Professors from Stanford and Harvard Business School reported on the impact of workplace stress on health and healthcare costs. They found the top 10 stressors from work which most frequently contribute to at least 120,000 deaths per year. They are:
Smart Ways to Handle Critics, Haters and Trollers
At some point in your life, you may have gotten an unsolicited comment from someone and felt weird about it. It’s even worse if you have exposed yourself to social media. Everyone has an opinion and expresses it without any hesitation.
5 Effective Ways To Stay Focused While Working From Home
Since 2020, working lives have never been the same anymore, in the blink of an eye, millions of people lost their jobs, switched careers, and found themselves in the new wave of work-from-home culture. This culture poses a lot of challenges for the majority of people.
Discover your top strengths for work and life!
The bestseller Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath centers around the idea that there are 34 common talents as discovered through Gallup's 40 year study of human strengths. This culminated in the Clifton Strengthsfinder assessment which millions have taken for self discovery.
Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Mindset for Career Fulfillment
The 9-to-5 workday is a relic of the Industrial Revolution, designed for factory efficiency, not human creativity. Breaking free from this outdated model can unlock unprecedented career fulfillment, allowing you to align your work with your natural rhythms and passions.
The Office Creativity Trap: 10 Surprising Ways Your Desk Job Squelches Imagination
Ever feel like your creative spark is fading? You're not alone. Millions of desk jockeys secretly yearn for more, but the daily grind can feel like a creativity killer.
Remote Work Rockstar: 10 Secrets They Don't Tell You
Ever feel like the coffee shop is judging your WFH life? You're not alone. Mastering remote work is like jazz - it's all about improvisation, baby!
Unwinding Time: The Art of Quality Moments
In an age where busyness is a badge of honor, it takes courage to prioritize stillness and the people who make the clock stand still.
I Relax, Therefore I am
Two Latin concepts to help you enjoy deep work sessions (while avoiding burnout or becoming an overworked machine): Otium & Afflatus
Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS)
The scope of novel drug delivery systems (NDDS) is quite broad and encompasses a variety of approaches to deliver drugs in a more targeted and effective manner. The primary goal of NDDS is to improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs.
Cal Newport on the problem with workplace productivity
Cal Newport is the best-selling author of “Deep Work” and “Digital Minimalism”. In 2023, he shared new insights on the subject of slow productivity in an interview with NYT writer David Marchese. If you haven’t read all 2,500 words (or don't subscribe), here’s my TL;DR...
"Quiet quitting": a risky trend that's got even more dangerous
A friend of mine said she decided to follow the quiet quitting trend. She will put in minimal effort but continue to work at her company. She felt her company wasn’t valuing her efforts. Other reasons were a lack of good projects, & no promotion. But is there more to this trend?
How Stoicism Can Transform Your Workday
Imagine starting your workday with the calm of a philosopher. Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, offers practical tools to navigate modern office chaos. It’s not just about enduring hardship; it’s about thriving amidst it. Here’s how Stoicism can revolutionize your 9-to-5.
The Unexpected Keys to Unlocking Your Workflow
Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill? Optimizing your workflow isn't about working harder, it's about working smarter. It's about understanding the subtle art of efficiency.
Hacking the 9-to-5: Success Beyond the Cubicle
The traditional 9-to-5 workday, a relic of the industrial age, is increasingly at odds with today's digital, flexible economy. Let's explore how to thrive outside this outdated framework.
The Surprising Link Between Productivity and Happiness.
In the bustling world of deadlines, tasks, and endless to-do lists, one might assume that the pursuit of productivity is solely for professional success. However, what if I told you that the path to productivity is intricately woven into the fabric of happiness?
Elon Musk: Crashing sports cars, shooting rockets, and changing the world
Elon Musk once crashed the world’s fastest car with Peter Thiel in the passenger seat. This indifference to risk allows him to shoot rockets into space and declare war on woke mind virus. Here are my notes on Elon’s risk addiction (and love language) from the new biography:
White Collar Recession: 10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job
Layoffs have been ramping up in recent months due to a stalling economy, company restructurings, and AI taking jobs. Some are speculating about a “white-collar recession”.
Should your colleagues be your friends?
Most people work 8-10 hrs per day. Given the amount of time we spend at work, we are bound to form relationships. Can these bonds turn into friendships? Let’s analyze:
'Thats Not My Job!' : 4 Ways to Combat Freelance Scope Creep
Most freelancers are familiar with ‘scope creep’ - when responsibilities on a project get blurred or added to without consent. Maybe you were hired to write on a particular topic, & suddenly it’s expected you’ll format blogs, add pictures, citations, or even elements of design.